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Sorry to hear our Joodle is not well..:>((( Take care Joodle's, and we are all thinking of you mate xx...:>)) Hi Pam....:>))..Welcolme... I'm Tony.......Tony Oz.....Anthony Hull....Rudes....He'y you..... ( the only Ummm...Man ...*wots left of me*.....on the Island )......i live in Darn tarn Malbin .Vic...where the sun shines 24 / 7.....:>)) If you need any Ozzie help with BDM's..or whatever...just Holl'a. Iv'e been at this Geno stuff for about 35 years now..and still know nothing.......and I'm happy to share it with anyone....lol I carry these index's if ya need a look up mate. A.V.R.I ( Australian Viatal Records ) 1788 - 1905 Vic.Pioneers BDM 1840-1888 Vic.Federation BDM 1889 -1901 Vic.Edwardian BDM 1902 - 1913 Vic.Great War.BDM 1914 - 1920 Vic.Marriages 1921 - 1942 Vic. Deaths 1921 - 1985 Melbourne directories 1857 - 1861 Victorian death Inquest Index 1840 - 1985 NSW Pioneers 1788 - 1888 1828 census ..N.S.W Queensland Pioneers Index 1829 - 1889 South Australian Births Register 1842-1906 South Australian Births Register 1907 - 1926 South Australian Death Register 1842 - 1915 South Australian Marriages 1842 - 1916 South Australian Marriages 1917-1937 Western Australian Pioneer Index 1841 - 1905 Tasmanian Pioneer Index 1803 - 1899 London Marriage Licences 1521 - 1869 Vital records U.K.Marriages UK National Burial Index Pallots Baptism Index 1780-1837 1851 Census Devon Av a good un.... Tony Oz......:>)) ps.O'h yes..... I'm the sane one...:>))

PS. I forgot to say welcome to Pam from Queensland cheers Sandra in the Gong

Afternoon Again wafflers Back from the gym, do feel better for going, popped in to the library to collect a book I had on reserve, when I reserved it I was number 70 on the list and just got it today, Patrica Cornwall's latest book, I have read all her books, love medical thrillers,once I start it will be hard to put down. Joodles get well soon, hope your home tomorrow. Had some rain this arvo all 3 seconds of it but icy I reckon it's snowing somewhere. Vonny Lucky you to get that trip. Well have a nice evening all. Cheers Sandra in the Gong

Ohhh Joodles...sooo sorry to hear you're in hospital. Big <<<<hugs>>>> and healing thoughts. Do as you're told and you'll be better in no time. Greetings Pam our latest newbie. My name's Dianne but all my cyber-friends call me Trifley (among other things pmsl). I live on the Gold Coast...not a real Queenslander...just a New South Welshman LIVING in Qld. I haven't been climbing our trees for very long, but if there is anything I can help you with, just send me a message via this site. Graeme put rust proofing all over the bottom of the bath and sealed the plug-hole. Now we have to wait for Mark to come home to help turn it over and put it in the ground. I keep telling my niece it's going to look good and she keeps saying....'But it'll still only be a bath!' No soul that woman. Better go. Just heard a thump on the roof. Graeme's putting in gutter guard........hope he hasn't fallen. ~~~~~~~~waves to eferyone Trifley X

Hi and welcome to Pam - have GR mailed you Big healing hugs (((((((((hug))))))))) for our Jood - get well quickly. Mary - lovely to see you back - your Uncle wouldn't have cared about the lack of housework - he came to see you - sounds like you had a wonderful time - hope you get to the UK to see him too. B****y cold here now - have had the ducks blowing most of the day. We have had some rain - apparently - all I saw was spots when I went to take last load of washing out - ended up bringing previous 2 loads back as well. Chinese laundry definitely in operation now - pmsl Congrats Vonny on getting a trip o/s - enjoy I've cleaned out bottom half of pantry so while not all I wanted to do better than nothing Hi to everyone I haven't mentioned by name - thinking of you all tho Catch ya r'on Gwenda

Hi Pam I forgot to mention, some say that we are all quite mad, but I think we are the sanest peeps you will ever meet. Just like a bit of fun, sometimes it gets a bit naughty, but we have a special corner for that. SuztQ

Welcome Pam from Bribie Island. I am Susan from Beaudesert. Queensland is now becoming quite a large group. We were up your way a couple of years ago, lovely on Bibie. Hope you can manage it on the 10th, you will be welcome. SuzyQ

Hi Tony, SuzyQ, Tassie, Laurie, etc., etc., a big hug for Jood ((((((HUG)))))) and a big HELLO and WELCOME to Pam. Hope you make it to the Brissie Meet. Should be a blast. ~~~Waves~~~ Lew Lew xxx

Wattlers, I would like to let you know we have a newbie in our midst . . . everyone meet Pam from Bribie Island who will try and keep 10th June free. Pam is looking for some guidance to get around the site and her research so lets do the Waffling wattlers! Welcome Pam cheers luv Laurie

Sending big hugs to Joodles. Thinking of you, do as you are told and you will get better quicker. My thoughts are with you. Tony, loved the testimonials. Brought tears to my eyes.

Get well wishes to our Joodles . . . who has been tied to a bed in hospital! She has phnemonia on one lung, and they may let her out on a leash tomorrow, but will see how she improves overnight. (((((hugs))))) for a special lady luv Laurie

Afternoon Wattlers Tony not bad, have heard it before but always got to laugh at it. Not long now till you will be tripping off overseas. Anna as you know I aint got an accent unless you call Tasmanian an accent lol. Most my ancestors who came out from either England or Scotland are 4 or 5 generations back so I think I can safely confess Im an Aussie lol. Mary nice to see you back on the thread, it is nice to have relatives around. Have you set a date to put house on market yet? SuziQ, hi yes I am still around but for some reason the days seem to be getting shorter and I dont get as much done as I used to lol. So by the time I read all the lovely emails that get sent from various ones, both on here and other places, then I read alll these messages times up, have to do other stuff. Today I went to my sons place so he could go for a drive in his car, he is still on learners, and needs to get his hours up. As some may remember we had a few little probs with him a while ago. Things seem to be slowly sorting themselves out. He moved in with his girlfriend, who lives just around the corner from his Dad, so he is close if needed. She has just had her second baby last week, which I believe isnt my sons and the person that believes he is the Dad wants tests done to confirm who the father is. Which I think is a good idea because if it is not Antonys, and things dont work out, he could be paying child support and it may not be his place to do so. He seems to be a lot more settled now and is good with the kids, I do wish he would go to Tafe, or Adult Ed to better himself or look for an apprenticeship instead of just sitting around the house, but I dont want to push things. I am making homemade chicken soup for tea tonight and have to go and remove meat from bones so I will be back later. A big hi to everyone else. Cheers Sue

Afternoon Wattlers. Sunny/Ocast/Cold day in Malbin. Anna. Happy Birp day for yesterday mate xx Just having a bite to eat, and wishing all the sickies a speedy recovery. Leah. Hope you got my Email....cos its your go for the Lotto mate...:>)) A little something to give you a laugh ( sent to me from a cousin ). Think before you speak... Here are six reasons why you should think before you speak - the last one is great! Have you ever spoken and wished that you could immediately take the words back...or that you could crawl into a hole? Here are the Testimonials of a few people who did.... FIRST TESTIMONY: I walked into a hair salon with my husband and three kids in tow and asked loudly,'How much do you charge for a shampoo and a blow job?' I turned around and walked back out and never went back My husband didn't say a word...he knew better. SECOND TESTIMONY: I was at the golf store comparing different kinds of golf balls. I was unhappy with the women's type I had been using. After browsing for several minutes, I was approached by one of the good-looking gentlemen who works at the store. He asked if he could help me. Without thinking, I looked at him and said, 'I think I like playing with men's balls.' THIRD TESTIMONY: My sister and I were at the mall and passed by a store that sold a variety of candy and nuts. As we were looking at the display case, the boy behind the counter asked if we needed any help. I replied, 'No, I'm just looking at your nuts.' My sister started to laugh hysterically. The boy grinned, and I turned beet-red and walked away. To this day, my sister has never let me forget. FOURTH TESTIMONY: While in line at the bank one afternoon, my toddler decided to release some pent-up energy and ran amok. I was finally able to grab hold of her after receiving looks of disgust and annoyance from other patrons. I told her that if she did not start behaving 'right now' she would be punished. To my horror, she looked me in the eye and said in a voice just as threatening, 'If you don't let me go right now, I will tell Grandma that I saw you kissing Daddy's pee-pee last night!' The silence was deafening after this enlightening exchange. Even the tellers stopped what they were doing. I mustered up the last of my dignity and walked out of the bank with my daughter in tow. The last thing I heard when the door closed behind me, were screams of laughter. FIFTH TESTIMONY: Have you ever asked your child a question too many times? My three-year-old son had a lot of problems with potty training and I was on him constantly. One day we stopped at Taco Bell for a quick lunch in between errands. It was very busy, with a full dining room. While enjoying my taco, I smelled something funny, so of course I checked my seven-month-old daughter, she was clean. Then realized that Danny had not asked to go potty in a while. I asked him if he needed to go, and he said 'No'. I kept thinking 'Oh Lord, that child has had an accident, and I don't have any clothes with me.' Then I said, 'Danny, are you SURE you didn't have an accident?' 'No,' he replied. I just KNEW that he must have had an accident, because the smell was getting worse. Soooooo, I asked one more time, 'Danny, did you have an accident?' This time he jumped up, yanked down his pants, bent over, spread his cheeks and yelled 'SEE MOM, IT'S JUST FARTS!!' While 30 people nearly choked to death on their tacos laughing, he calmly pulled up his pants and sat down. An old couple made me feel better, thanking me for the best laugh they'd ever had! LAST BUT NOT LEAST TESTIMONY: This had most of the state of Michigan laughing for 2 days and a very embarrassed female news anchor who will, in the future, likely think before she speaks. What happens when you predict snow but don't get any! We had a female news anchor that, the day after it was supposed to have snowed and didn't, turned to the weatherman and asked: 'So Bob, where's that 8 inches you promised me last night?' Not only did HE have to leave the set, but half the crew did too they were laughing so hard! Av a good un. Tony Oz.....:>)))

Good one Vonny, I have a friend in Chiang Mai who is the manager of an orphanage for aids and HIV babies. She went to Thailand about 15 years ago for a two week holiday and never returned! Laurie, what a generous offer to make to Vonny, lol!!! Glad you're back home safe and well. Thank you for the lovely song, Trifley, now will you plleeeassse stop singing!!! pmsl. Sunny in Mudgee this afternoon, but very chilly. Me thinks it's going to be a cold one tonight. I'll have to rug up. Hey, where's our Rebs. Haven't heard from her in ages. Thought she would have tried to nick the 4100 this morning. Anyway, back to work. 4 Mondays to go, well 3 actually, 'cause one of them's a long weekend! heeee, heeee Lew Lew xxx

Wow Von, you are so luck to be going to such a lovely city. Chiang Mai is gorgeous, . . . old city walls and moats, temples and a mighty river, not to mention the fabulous markets. We were there a couple of years ago, and I loved it. I remember a great day at the zoo out near the Chiang Uni, Elephant ride through the jungle, a lovely dinner cruise on the Ping river, and lots of bargains !!!! It will be here before you know it . . . Want a companion, I could be your guide (and take you to the Qantas Lounge) cheers luv Laurie

Afternoon everyone, lunchtime at the office. Hi Mary nice to 'see' you back. Nice bling, Wilson :) nearly used up all my lunch time reading :) Was sunny but cold this morning but is now cloudy. Laurie, think I'll just call you Q2 * hee hee* Ok Shazz, good idea to wait till all peeps are well. I am away first two weekends in July. *roll of drums for fanfare* I'm going to Thailand!! *Chiang Mai to be exact and I can't even spell it properly!!! It's for a conference and only for a week. We are flying through Singapore but not stopping there for long :) So any travel tips will be very welcome as flying overseas is not something I do very often. The last time was 3 years ago for my son's wedding. Well, lunch time almost up. Will catch you later depending on how many letters I have to type :) ~~~~~~~~~ Vonny

Hey Trifley . . . Is one of the Trilogy called 'The return of the Pharaohs' or something like that . . . ??? I know I have a book up home that is one of 3, but not sure what it is called, let me know and I will see if I can find it when I go up home luv Laurie

Early Afternoon Wattlers, Mary glad to see you back on board, sounds like a great time with the uncle, always sad to see someone go back overseas Anna, you were talking about accents, have been here since 1968, and I think I sound Aussie but some tell me they can still detect my London accent, not a cockney tho, not born within the sound of The Bow Bells. Shazz, alas it wasent me this morning signing in twas o/h turning on computor, as we do each morning. Hope your cough clears up soon, darn pest it is. Vey cold in the Gong today must be the coldest yet, very cloudy but still no rain, we missed those thunderstorms that were around Well I am off to the gym, go 3 times a week it's only 30min workout so it's easy but keeps my joints ect moving. So will catch you all later Cheers Sandra in the Gong

Hi Mary, lovely to see you back too . . . . I hope you get to have your visit with your uncle soon, sounds like you get on really well. No, I'm sorry I think I let the side down in the shopping dept. Though Ray would disagree, if you count the second hand book shops. I got a few, one in particular about James Boswell 1740-1795, autobigrapher . . . of great interest to me as my sister has his nursery crockery. An ancestor of my sisters late husband, nursed James Boswells nanny when she was elderly, and received the cup and plate in gratitude. Last year when my sister was in Auckinleck she visited the Boswell estate and was told that none of the Boswell china survived. Apparently many moons ago someone that was in charge of the estate took off with everything. As well as the Boswell significance it has family significance, BIL's younger brother was very ill (early 1930's) mum had no money to pay Dr, and right or wrong Dr wanted the Boswell china as payment - BIL came home just in time to pay Dr, so his mum insisted he have it! If this is a taste of what winter is going to be like, I think I will be on the market for some better heating, very chilly - talk later, cheers luv Laurie

Afternoon to the Merry Wattlers We had a small splash of rain here last night...only enough to settle the dust. Hi Joodles....How ya feeling? When do you get your results back? The book I'm reading is 'The Tree of Life' by Christian Jacq. It's set in Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Senusret 1. It's the first of a trilogy and we haven't been able to find books 2 & 3 yet bugger! Shaz....loved the cat story pmsl. I wonder why it is that women seem to like cats more than men do? Lew Lew 38 bottles of chardy on the wall, 38 bottles of chardy, If one of the bottles should happen to fall.....37 bottles of chardy on the wall! Not long to go now to retirement. Shaz's joke reminded me about the cat song.....can't remember who sang it. Laurie...I'm glad you changed your name from the Queen of the Qantas club.....people might have got you confused with some of the staff pmsl. Hi Anna...congrats to your daughter. At least she has something to aim for next year. Healing thoughts on their way for Chris. Hi Carol...thanks for the web address. Every little bit helps. Graemes home from work so we are going to do some more work on the bath. See ya later. ~~~~~~~waves as she trots out to the garden to supervise hubby. Trifley X X