There are so many threads it's hard to keep up with everyone without jumping from thread to thread and sometimes you just want to chat about nothing without it being themed which gives it a limited scope.
For those of us who haven’t got the time to search every thread looking for some conversation I thought it would be a good idea if we had somewhere to talk about anything and everything. Idle chatter with some gossip thrown in but without being "themed", like you would do if you did go out to a cafe.
So to start I'd like to say that I'm still looking for work but I'm getting really annoyed because most businesses just don't reply even if it is an advertised job. If I just sent letters to everyone and anyone then I would imagine they don't feel obliged to acknowledge you but when they advertise a vacancy then it should only be proper to answer every enquiry.
The weather up here has been good the last couple of weeks with good rain and cooler temperature. That’s it for tonight I’m off to bed now so goodnight and seeya soon.
Here all alone Pinky? I'll have a black coffee with milk on the side. I guess old habits die hard. You could imagine if there were 100 or more regular active members all trying to post at once that you would need separate threads for every conceivable subject.
I'm afraid I can’t help with any hint on how to get a job. I’ve had the one job for 25 years so my job hunting skills are rusty at best. The weather has been good here also nice spring days which we haven’t had for many years.
I saw on TV the other night some ad for cheese which used a very young girl dressed up as an adult, this was similar to an ad for NRMA some time ago and I think that all these ads do is get paedophiles excited. Talk about idiots who are supposed to monitoring these things.
I could not agree more with your last paragraph HotStuff. I see gorgeous little kids on TV getting their nappy changed or whatever, in their birthday suits and think 'I wonder how much the warped of mind paedophiles are liking this?' I go to the beach and see parents allowing their children to go naked, showering in public and playing in the sand and think... I know there is some pervert with a camera just lurking about. In this day and age we adults have to be aware of these low lifes in society and take measures not to encourage them or invite them to harm our children. I know it is an awful way to think but we have to do it for our kids health and wellbeing, even if they are not our own kids.
In this day and age we adults have to be aware of these low lifes in society and take measures not to encourage them or invite them to harm our children. I know it is an awful way to think but we have to do it for our kids health and wellbeing, even if they are not our own kids.
So what are we supposed to do? Not take the kids to the beach or the swimming pools? Dress our kids from head to toe if we do go to these places? Teach our kids to be afraid of everyone and everything?
Sorry folks but I couldn't disagree more vehemently...we're turning into a society ruled by fear - mostly fear of things that are highly unlikely to ever happen. The facts are that most children who are molested are molested by someone they know...and the vast majority of those are by a family member or family friend. So taking your kids to the beach is highly unlikely to introduce them to a paedophile. And not taking your kids to the beach means they will definitely miss out on a part of childhood that they deserve to have.
Yes this is my hobby horse. I am sick to death of the culture of fear that we are living in - heavily influenced by politicians and the media. Fear is debilitating - to individuals and to societies.
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I agree with what you say B2 and my concern is not with children being children but with dressing them up to look like young adults in public. And I must admit that if I saw a photo of that girl in the cheese ad without knowing the circumstances I would naturally think she was a hotchick. And that frightened me.
Advertisers are not stupid people and they know exactly what they are doing. If I was the Child Protection Agency I would be looking very close at the people who run this ad company.
I had a day at Dreamworld a few weeks ago. . saw the tigers and rode on the Claw!!. . want to scare yourself stupid??. . got to give it a go. Movie World was OK a few years ago too.
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Dreamworld is okay but Movieworld, which I went to about five years ago, was overly boring for me and is definitely for the pre-pubescent teen. I'm going to Seaworld for the first time this Christmas holiday. By all accounts, Seaworld is the best destination.
But don't forget to take some sandwiches and bottled water because prises are criminal at these places.
I personally can't miss Dreamworld and Seaworld when I pop down the Coast (2 hours from my place). You have the rides but also the pleasure of seeing wildlife and Dolphin performances. Movie World is basically all rides and themes and no animals and very little entertainment.
So what are we supposed to do? Not take the kids to the beach or the swimming pools? Dress our kids from head to toe if we do go to these places? Teach our kids to be afraid of everyone and everything?
Yes this is my hobby horse. I am sick to death of the culture of fear that we are living in - heavily influenced by politicians and the media. Fear is debilitating - to individuals and to societies.
Whaoh there BSquared. I think you over reacted there. I did not once say we should be afraid but we should be aware and not do anything to encourage these bottom feeders. I would never let my kids or grandkids go nude in public because I do not want one of these creeps to get their jollies off at any child's expense. This is also a bit of a hobbyhorse for me too and because these predators are brazen and more prolific these days I think that to a degree our actions, activities etc have to change to meet the danger. This is not fear, it is commonsense. BTW wasn't this the Cafe where we just chat and make passing comment on things not go into a diatribe about what's right or wrong with today's society?
Nothing like a little passion, but friends do argue and argue on some sensitive issues, it's the nature of the beast.
I picked up some old Women’s Weekly from a used shop the other day from 1954 at $5 each. I thought it would be good to give to my daughter as a portal into the world when I was born. I especially like to look at the old ads. I might scan some and post them at a later date. The price on the cover is 9d (nine pence) each.
I think debate among friends is a very good thing, arguments are not. I hate argueing and fighting but a mature adult debate is good for the soul, IMHO. My ex-husband learnt early on in our 19 plus year marriage that I would not and will not argue. He was so frustrated with that fact he yelled at me 'Why wont you argue with me?' to which I replied... 'why argue when you know you are right'. That stumped him and we never did argue or fight.
Bras and their hooks, clasps whatever... I used to have 2 most beautiful bras that had clasps at the front and I loved them. They gave a great line with no visible creases in a tight top, plus they were sooooo comfy.
When I was a kid, National Geographic was porn because I couldn't get my hands on real porn. It made me feel uncomfortable to look at though. I thought it was pretty strange that women went topless in any society.
Now that I look back on it, I wonder how much differantly they would have looked had they worn a bra
I'm just glad I'm not a woman, with all that extra clothing and "other" stuff you have to go through I'm not surprised the ancients, and even some today, thought women were cursed by the Gods.
I didn't know that about the cursed beliefs. It got me laughing though because when I was young and scared about leaving home to go make a way for myself I wished that I had been a woman so I could leech off of some poor guy and not have to work. Some poor guy like myself at the time.
When I was a kid, National Geographic was porn because I couldn't get my hands on real porn. It made me feel uncomfortable to look at though. I thought it was pretty strange that women went topless in any society.
Now that I look back on it, I wonder how much differantly they would have looked had they worn a bra
Actually, in some of those societies, the droopier the boobs the better. Thats what they considered to be beutiful, just like the societies that think ppl are beautiful if they have a long neck, or an elongated forehead. The women would purposly go and stretch out their boosum.
I think women of all shapes and sizes look beautiful when pregnant. I have found that even the most ordinary girl will look very attractive, in the face, when pregnant – it’s just something about their face that tells you that this person is special.
I've never been pregnant yet but I imagine I would feel anything but attractive while walking feet astride and carrying a wheat sack in front of me.
These days I think fertile women are built a bit differently than say 25-30 years ago. I see attractive women out there proud of their bumps which usually only look like they are carrying a basketball out the front. Look at Princess Mary and how elegant she was through her pregnancy and it had little to do with her status in life. She is obviously a good healthy specimen of a young woman. If a woman breast feeds she has more of a chance at getting saggy bosoms later on in life but if you don't have a lot to begin with, all the better for you later. I recently saw a young woman who was dressed very bohemian with the layered skirt, low sandals, loose top which was beautiful with a caftan feel. I approached her after admiring what she had on and told her how great she looked. She was appreciative of the compliment which was given in all honesty.
I can't stand to see pregnant women wearing crop tops or t-shirts with their enormous, stretch marked, navel popping out, belly hanging out. Yes, I get it, you're pregnant, OK, now put it away! I'm not saying that pregnant bellies are unnatractive, just that we as a society are getting very sloppy in the way we present ourselves. I say the same about fat men and women who let the flab hang out over their jeans. We should take more pride in our appearances!
I think it's all a matter of choice and perception. I can't stand to see people with comb-overs. I feel so embarrassed for these people that it makes me feel uncomfortable to see them. It must be a genetic disorder that deludes these people into thinking it doesn’t look ridiculous.
The guy who does the “Godfrey’s” ad is surely one of these delusional people and surely Donald Trump. All that money and he thinks he needs to pretend he isn’t going bald.
...we as a society are getting very sloppy in the way we present ourselves...
Agreed, and those skinny rib cages and grotesquely protruding hip and other bones have got to go; I don't want to see your skeletal bits, so cover them please! ewwwwwwww
Agreed, and those skinny rib cages and grotesquely protruding hip and other bones have got to go; I don't want to see your skeletal bits, so cover them please! ewwwwwwww
I have my 'skeletal bits' well covered . . being a 'well upholstered' woman who buys clothes that have at least a meter of fabric in each garment. . . *more private that way*.
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Is it a good thing or a bad thing? If it's a good thing then that is indeed pretty damn good and come to think of it, if it's bad then it's by the same token pretty discouraging or worrying.
I'm with Dean on this Lawnbowler. Knowing you were very very ill in hospital, I am wondering is it due to ill health or is it a happy coincidence? It is so humid here I am running rivers of sweat at 8am. Or as Jackie from That 70's Show would say (when she was the Cheese maiden) I am glistening!!
oooh oooh oooh, look at me, I just noticed I am a maximum member (sounds a tad naughty to me).
Ah, yes, brings back many happy memories of groping in the dark behind the girlfriends back, trying to undo those damned annoying little hooks........
Those 'annoying little hooks' still exist!. . I am glad those dreadful 'whalebone corsets'. . are a thing of the past though . . it is so embarrassing to have an ambulance driver tell you that it was your (ridiculous) corset that caused you to faint in the street . . .
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I caught the end of that Abba special last night, and was horrified at Rhonda Burchmore. She looked terrible, sickly skinny! And remember, the camera adds 10 pounds, so she would look worse in real life. And I don't remember her looking like that in that coffee commercial.
I caught the end of that Abba special last night, and was horrified at Rhonda Burchmore. She looked terrible, sickly skinny! And remember, the camera adds 10 pounds, so she would look worse in real life. And I don't remember her looking like that in that coffee commercial.
....I tried to PM Frankie but all attempts failed...
Pardon me, guys! Sorry about all the fuss. As the modify function does not allow me to disable the photo I have posted, I have deleted the message to free the thread from clogging up.
Pardon me, guys! Sorry about all the fuss. As the modify function does not allow me to disable the photo I have posted, I have deleted the message to free the thread from clogging up.
Good on you . .thanks !. .
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Exactly Gizmo, you know me too well! I still don't understand where some of the above posts are coming from (thought wise) can anyone explain. Anyway, I am beginning to feel more like my old self again after turning 50 I kind of fell apart and was at the Dr's almost every damned day. This week.... Dr. free and this morning I was even motivated to do stuff I haven't done for a month. Who'd think that hormones could wreak such havoc.
Same here. . . is it me or are the stories on movies and TV shows doing the full-circle thing now . . nothing new . . just re-hash of old and tired storylines. . .reality TV seems to be the end of the line . . where to from here??
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Yeah, I do miss Tim, Uncle Martin and Mrs Brown ...I used to fantasise about her when I was bubbling with hormones as a teenie.
Where do you sit when you visit the home of nudists? I hope they cleaned the chairs before I visit - no telling what little signs of previous occupancy are left behind.
My son turns 21 next tuesday. My 28 yr old daughter is getting him something he will NEVER forget. On the 19th December 2005 he will be diving with the Sharks at Underwater World..... AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! I will be taking pics with the digital camera. Between fainting.
My son turns 21 next tuesday. My 28 yr old daughter is getting him something he will NEVER forget. On the 19th December 2005 he will be diving with the Sharks at Underwater World..... AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! I will be taking pics with the digital camera. Between fainting.
I did not see anywhere on that site where customers and friends are offered rubber underwear. . . .I want that as a safety item at the very least!. . swim with sharks. . better him than me.
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My youngest, Mike, is 21 today!!!! Next monday he dives with the sharks. Today My daughter and I are taking him to Noosa for a lovely lunch overlooking Noosa Beach.
Had a great lunch the other day. The Reef at Noosa has been renovated and is FANTASTIC. Best seafood. So fresh. Does anyone on here watch the ABC show, 'Surfing the Menu'? Last night (14th Dec) my daughter was on the show airbrushing the guys! Anyone see it? I taped it. <<< very proud Mummy.
"Airbrusing the guys"? I didn't see it, so I'm curious as to what you mean by 'airbrusing the guys'. Is she in make-up or something? Or is she an artist - I guess they are really the same thing!
My daughter IS an artist and she AIRBRUSHES people at the largest open air markets in the southern hemisphere... the Eumundi Markets up here on the sunshine coast. She does free hand or stencils and adds her own artistic touch with colours and designs. The guys off Surfing the Menu got her to airbrush temporary tattoos on them One of them had his in a very private area so when she did it the film crew had to hold up curtains so the public couldn't see. The 'tattoos' last 2-3 weeks. She makes a good living doing that, airbrush tanning people and a few other things. It is her own business. Surfing the Menu... http://abc.net.au/surfingmenu/noosa.htm is the episode my daughter featured in.
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Just out of interest what is everyones favourite take away?
That would be a difficult one for me. I usually get take away 2-3 times a week and almost everyday during school holidays. I usually get something different every time (eg Red Rooster, Maccas, KFC). My favourite would probably be Hungry Jacks or KFC, but when I feel like something healthy i'll get Subway.
don't do take away very often but when i do it's gotta be wok-in-a-box
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Just out of interest what is everyones favourite take away?
At the moment in construction industry circles this phrase is really getting up my nose - the answer is "key Learnings" this means we screwed it up big time, but all that money down the tube was worth it because for our "Take Aways" we got some excellent "Key Learnings"
don't do take away very often but when i do it's gotta be wok-in-a-box
Do you find that depending on which Wok you go to, it tastes different? For instance, I only ever get special fried rice at Wok from Hindley st because it tastes better than the rice at Glenelg. No idea why, but it really does taste different from store to store.
A few of our original members have disappeared, notably Cactus. I know he went away for Christmas Holidays but school has returned here in QLD and he should of returned (by my calculations) by now. His absence has meant I am now the Biggest Poster. Wow, I never thought I would be called that!
oh how I remember the days when I looked forward to birthdays....instead of now where I run screaming from the sight of them (or simply pretend the day isn't happening)
It's not that I mind my age...it's just that my list of things to do before I die is getting longer and my time is getting shorter.
Enjoy the big day normangerman...17 isn't it?
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! Aww shucks this is too much **shuffles feet and looks embarrassed ** It's an honour that I promise I will not abuse. **hic-hic** oops, too much champers, sorry!
In case I forget... happy birthday normangerman, how old are you going to be?
Although I am far from old, I made a desicion that I would begin to celebrate Annual Gift and Cake Day instead of having birthdays. It means you still get cake and presents, but you don't age!
Although I am far from old, I made a desicion that I would begin to celebrate Annual Gift and Cake Day instead of having birthdays. It means you still get cake and presents, but you don't age!
Works for me!. . (I'm still 21). .
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You are joking.... I don't think so.... if they do I think a little chat will be in order. From Devman of course
I am surprised the Board supports such a long name. . usually there is a 10-12 letter limit. . .for obvious reasons. That is not the only member to do that. . I have seen at least another 3.
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Hey Suzie, since when did you become a moderator?! Is this a reward for posting over 1000 posts? Congratulations! Do you have any responsibilites and powers ordinary posters do not?
Is it just me or did January fly by in the blink of an eye? I was at the library the other day and saw a book I will have to get about time going faster the older we get.
Just another revert back to babyhood that happens the older you get. Time flies when you're a baby, I mean, who can remember being 1 or 2, or even 3? Then you go bald, end up with no teeth, have to wear diapers again, eat mushy food, loose your balance and fall down a lot, fall asleep in the middle of social gatherings...
It was so damned hot and sticky icky here today that everyone was complaining about it. Last week and on the weekend was cyclonic but cooler now... mozzies and clammy, yucky. So... how is everyone?
i'm fine thanks but i'm freezing in this house also my best friend has returned from her ''holiday'' so that's cool it's great to have her back school was boring without her!
Fran: I love the outfit, Miss Babcock. C.C.: Of course, it's an Aldolfo. Niles: Hitler?
Where did your friend go for her holidays Unwritten? Do you live with your folks? Why is it cold in the house? Stop crying coz the keyboard is getting wet!
This will show you how my brain can go off on tangents! I've been wondering.... where is Unwritten I have not seen them for at least a week. I watched Dancing with the Stars favourite bits last night and went to bed with Tom Williams dancing in my head (not sugar plum fairies). I will be damned glad (overjoyed actually) when The Commonwealth Games are OVER and I can watch my favourite shows once more. A sleep in for me is 8am. My budgies are chirping and happy. It's been raining very heavily on and off for 24 hours now. Cyclone Wati is bringing high wind gusts and rain.
My big fat fashion fibs April 8, 2006 Ten beauty myths crumble as the truth about stilettos, suits and style is revealed, writes Jacqueline Lunn.
WHEN I WAS working on a monthly women's fashion magazine years ago, the international supermodel on the cover needed some touching up. Looking over her shoulder towards the camera, she had her wrinkles smoothed and her already stick-like arms thinned. "Backfat" above her shoestring-strap dress was wiped out with a click, her decolletage evened out and her neck stretched.
There was so much digital alteration required that the computer didn't have enough memory to store it and the cover had to be scrapped.
I quickly learnt the fashion world doesn't just trade in harmless fantasy - it is propped up and reinforced by half-truths, lies and more smoke and mirrors than backstage at an Alexander McQueen show.
In this strange land full of pretty frocks, prettier girls and men who shape their eyebrows, use fake tan and swallow diet pills before having the ultimate say on what women wear, deception keeps the promise alive. The promise that somehow fashion can change us.
Today we expose fashion's top 10 lies, in case you want to go cold turkey. Then we are going out, getting a coffee and flicking through another magazine.
"Take risks and be individual with your style - it will set you apart from the pack."
This is a trick. Being given carte blanche to mix spots and stripes, contrasting textures and contrasting styles (ballet tutus worn with tuxedo jackets) is just plain torture. Rules provide comfort and at least give you the hope of being able to follow.
Ever trawled a second-hand shop looking for that perfect vintage piece to make your outfit truly your own? After sorting through stains and smells and shapes that weren't designed for a modern figure, you need to be a shopping expert to unearth that cute piece just like the one you saw Natalie Portman wearing on the red carpet. Blame Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City for making a mix of vintage and clashing styles and prints look so good. Remember that Sarah Jessica Parker had a full-time stylist who picked every outfit for the show. The rest of us should be very careful.
"Stilettos define your calf muscles, add some height and make your legs look longer."
"It's 2006 - there are no rules."
"Every woman needs one good dark suit in their wardrobe."
"Dress Code: Black Tie."
"Just update your wardrobe with this season's hot accessories."
"I get all my great pieces from eBay now."
"A size 12 is a size 12 is a size 12."
"Shop to invest - buy designer pieces and you will never regret it."
"They look great on you."
For details on the remaining Nine that I headlined go to:
I've been wondering.... where is Unwritten I have not seen them for at least a week.
i'm here alive & well and i'm a he and my name is luke yeah ok yeah.
and my friend wasn't on a holiday she said it was a holiday but she really stayed home also she went missing a few weeks ago but she was found but i haven't seen her since then hopefully she comes to school tomorrow.
Fran: I love the outfit, Miss Babcock. C.C.: Of course, it's an Aldolfo. Niles: Hitler?
Suzi has her new DVD recorder for the TV. I am rapt. The quality is wonderful and no more annoying VHS Tapes. YAY!!! I got a Pioneer 80g HD in a brushed silver. I love it. I have recorded to the HD several shows and they are clear and easy to find and fantastic to FFWD through the adverts. I paid Cost for the Pioneer and $79. for Full 5 yr warranty $600. all up. We searched 10 big retailers and JB HI-FI had the best deal on the coast. It was the second last one in the store and DVD recorders are now being made with 160gb HD's and higher. I am happy with what I have got.
Yay Dara!!! Now where's that new pic of you with a great big smile? My daughter and I have fantastic smile because we both had braces when we were in our early teens. In 'my day' they were called 'bands' because a metal band went around the entire tooth, and anyway, braces were those things that held up your trousers! heheh. Oh my Dara, you wont know yourself, then in a couple of weeks you'll forget you ever had them on!
Thanks Norman, I am very happy with it. The 80gb models are all being superceded by 160's now. I could have bought a 160gb model pioneer from one place on wednesday (because they didn't want me to leave the shop and buy somewhere else) for $700. but I didn't have THAT much money. In fact I spent at least $50-$100 more than I budgeted for and had to forego other less important things.
Hehe, it feels sooo weird! I have a retainer on the back now though, pretty annoying but at least you can't see it Lol, I'll take a photo soon, the cameras full
Well I finally started my assignment for english which I'vebeen putting off since before camp, though printing two songs isn't excactly making a good start but oh well You see we have to analyse 2 poems and 1 song or 2 songs and 1 poem so I picked some random poem and two very intellectual songs, I still call australia home and home among the gum trees haha. Don't get me wrong I don't usually bludge english... but I think analysing poems saying what it means to be australian and all australian crap is stupid when you're not even australian So I got my poems off a kids website, smartness huh Cooking up a roast Vegemite on toast Just you and me And a cup of tea The use of rhyming in this poem demonstrates the companionship amongst australian's which has been around forever though the ideals have changed drastically over the years. this will be discussed. think, just you and me, and a cup of tea. this is very common these days. in the old days it was not. but they did other stuff. australian spirit etc. I am so tempted to hand that in. must find a tape recorder, did i mention it turns into a radio show? the 3rd one in two years, i HAte them! haha im putting off starting by typing a really long post. should stop. brilliant work i did don't yous think? hahahah! EDIT- brilliant brainwave, do my show on big brother, with examples on claire's backstabbing, hahaha!
Those words reminded me of a song I used to love, still do
Me and You and a Dog named Boo..........by Lobo
I remember to this day The bright red Georgia clay And how it stuck to the tires After the summer rain Will power made that old car go A woman's mind told me that so Oh how I wish We were back on the road again
Me and you and a dog named boo Travelin' and livin' off the land Me and you and a dog named boo How I love being a free man
I can still recall The wheat fields of St. Paul And the morning we got caught Robbing from an old hen Old McDonald he made us work But then he paid us for what it was worth Another tank of gas And back on the road again
Me and you and a dog named boo Travelin' and livin' off the land Me and you and a dog named boo How I love being a free man
I'll never forget the day We motored stately into big L.A. The lights of the city put settlin' Down in my brain Though it's only been a month or so That old car's buggin' us to go We've gotta get away and get back on The road again
Me and you and a dog named boo Travelin' and livin' off the land Me and you and a dog named boo How I love being a free man
Me and you and a dog named boo Travelin' and livin' off the land Me and you and a dog named boo How I love being a free man
How old is your daughter Suzi? and from what years did you both have braces?
My daughter is now 29 and my son is 21 and a half. Kat and I had braces from ages 13 through to 15 or so. The 'bands' they used in 'my day' actually have done a lot of harm to my teeth. The band was so tight it actually put such stress on the tooth that mine now have vertical cracks and are starting to deteriorate. I have lost one and have been told a couple more will need pulling within a couple of years. Not happy about that. Kat's were put on when the bands were improved and didn't go around the circumference of the tooth. I remember wearing the plate Dara, and had the lisp with it. Braces, I remember were not the most comfortable things to kiss with.
Good news for all South Australian students (like me): Holidays have started today!
What a bummer that it had to be ruined by homework like major projects and whatnot... but then again I have 1 full term left and the final exams. I'm really excited.
Well I don't know, I'll be in yr 11 next year.. But everyone says yr 11 is way harder, like in yr 12 you don't learn much new you just sort of revise and learn a bit more....
Just waned to inform everyone that my new domain name is http://www.galoresoftware.net. I'm currently fixing up my website again, so you might want to come back soon to see the full version.
Hey norman, it says that your feedback is down but I tested it out anyway and it gave me the entire message as the URL. I don't know how php works but if you find a big a** filename that worries you then that would be why.
index.php?email=&message=Blah+Blah+Blah and onward for about 20 minutes of typing.
it's actually index.php?email=&message=If+you...blah.blah.blah if you need to delete a file and it's causing problems, just use If* Like I said, I don't know how php might work to store that but it was one funky web address.
Hey norman, it says that your feedback is down but I tested it out anyway and it gave me the entire message as the URL. I don't know how php works but if you find a big a** filename that worries you then that would be why.
index.php?email=&message=Blah+Blah+Blah and onward for about 20 minutes of typing.
it's actually index.php?email=&message=If+you...blah.blah.blah if you need to delete a file and it's causing problems, just use If* Like I said, I don't know how php might work to store that but it was one funky web address.
Thanks Dean. I've worked out all the problems on the Feedback page. Thank you for pointing that out for me. EDIT: The text you see after the questionmark is not part of the file name, but rather part of the script that sends the message to me.
If you sent any suggestions beforehand, I suggest you re-send them because I have just re-activated my account.
Well, I can finally use ADSL2 after 9 years of Dial-Up, and I must say that I really love the speed and that I can use both the phone and the net at the same time.
3 months for everyday wearing, and thenat night for another year. Plus I have a wire on the back on my bottom teeth that I have to keep for another 5 to 10 yars
Yay congrats norman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How come you have a plate and a wire? I have the wire on top and bottom but no plate. hmm.
Well it's been a busy week! Had science and engineering challenge state finals, came 2nd Also had Trade expo today for young achievement australia, it's this start your own company thing. I heard us on the radio! Don't think we ddid very well in the environmental section, hopefully better in marketting though (my section )
Also had Trade expo today for young achievement australia, it's this start your own company thing. I heard us on the radio! Don't think we ddid very well in the environmental section, hopefully better in marketting though (my section )
Really? I did that aswell when I was in school..!! It was pretty awesome... the trade thing was the best part of it. My section was finance
Hahaha...the skit!! Its all coming back to me now! Ours was terrible I think...we done it last minute.. How was yours?
Loved the trade expo...best part. Our business was pretty average overall...I cant remember if we won any awards. Yeah Finance was really boring. There was the Finance Director and Finance Assistant...and I was the Finance Director Got so nervous when I had to do the speech about our income and expenses etc.
We all ended up with a Cert 2 in small business management
Hahaha...the skit!! Its all coming back to me now! Ours was terrible I think...we done it last minute.. How was yours?
Loved the trade expo...best part. Our business was pretty average overall...I cant remember if we won any awards. Yeah Finance was really boring. There was the Finance Director and Finance Assistant...and I was the Finance Director Got so nervous when I had to do the speech about our income and expenses etc.
We all ended up with a Cert 2 in small business management
But yeah...a highlight of year 10.
Lol we aren't doing it for a class, we do it during sport lol. Our skit was pretty good. we have marketing manager and assistant, im assistant I didnt want to be a manager. what did u sell? its funny your name has to have YA in it lol. we didnt win any awards, these really gay placemats won like 7 awards and no one knew why lol. i havnt done a speech yet -we have a website for marketting our thing. yeah its pretty fun
Lol we aren't doing it for a class, we do it during sport lol. Our skit was pretty good. we have marketing manager and assistant, im assistant I didnt want to be a manager. what did u sell?
Umm..we sold these plates. They were alright looking...but it was a lot of work. We should of chose something easier to make, and something less expensive. What did you make?
Dara, arent you in year 11?? I thought only year 10's do it?
Well, yesterday I went to the Uni open day. It was awsome. I can't believe I'm going there next year... so exciting!
Anyone got any Uni experiences they want to talk about?
Uni is so, so, so much better than school... I think you'll like it. Make sure you go to all lectures and tutes...and dont get lazy like me , otherwise you'll fall behind bigtime.
Which uni are you going to, if you dont mind me asking How many are there in Adelaide??
There are 4 or 5 in Adelaide (of which 3 are the major ones), and I'm going to Flinders Uni. It's great, I'll see if I can get up there and take some pictures and upload them here. It's really wonderful there, really spacious, 24/7 computer centre, massive library, 5000 or so students... can't wait
Yes, Flinders Uni is really beautiful. Just beware of the bad tempered geese around the lake!
If normangerman does not come good with the pic promise . . . I will . . . Flinders Uni has to have some of the prettiest views from a Uni in the world. (the pine trees this week were a hayfever nightmare though). The main forecourt has views over all Adelaide and to the beaches. . .from high on a hill . . just beautiful.
DEMOCRACY = Voters deciding by Poll on who will be the local member that "Big Business" will push around.
wow cool! I wanted to go to oxford, something well known. Such a snob rofl. Probs go to UQ or something :S I have NO IDEA WHATSOEVER what to study though. Aww the glue on my retainer is a bit off so the wire is loose
You have to choose Dara. It's your own future, so discuss those choice carefully with your parents and teachers. I can't tell you what you should choose, just choose what interests you, you might be able to switch subjects later on anyway.
Norman that did not help! You sound like a teacher. I was asking you for a students point of view! I chose: maths B english BCT IPT ancient and phsyics :O
Can I just say that Billy Baxters make THE BEST muffins?! I am eating a Mars Bar muffin right now and damm its good!! I highly recommend those who are not on strict diets to go out and buy one!
Geez there has been abit of negativity going around this forum lately. Members banished, warnings issued to certain members.. In all the years I've been apart of Eblah I don't think I can ever recall a thread having to be locked before Anywayz, wheresMD? I haven't seen him for a while.
I find some members just have no respect, they think because its anonomous (spelling!) they can get away with saying anything. One member in particular I'm finding to be very nasty and harsh in their postings.
I find some members just have no respect, they think because its anonomous (spelling!) they can get away with saying anything. One member in particular I'm finding to be very nasty and harsh in their postings.
I think you are referring to alleycat. Maybe you should address your problem directly to alley through pm. Save more fighting :S But maybe I'm wrong, I'm no mod! :p
There is always one particular member or other rubbing us the wrong way at one time or another! Grin and bear it. Mean Dean has been missing for at least a month maybe more. He only has personal messaging which is useless if he doesn't come on. I miss him and his sometimes controversial posts. He went missing when Aussies Online was at his worst just before he was banned. Come Back Mean Dean... please!
I will add this - if someone has something to say to me then say it too me - the forum is not a place for comment as posted above
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very nasty and harsh in their postings.
Snide remarks about a particular person in another posting area is not addressing an issue it is hiding from facing and dealing with a matter.
I have clearly added to my account details for contact - I do not hide from my comments and thoughts and i have no intention to start now. I base my replies souly on the weight of evidence available at that time and relevant experience- If i find that I am wrong or mistaken ( based on the weight of evidence provided) then I am willing to admit that i was wrong ( as I have done so prior).
If I am expressing my thoughts as what I think or believe then i will say that.
Totally agree! If there is an issue where a member has a problem with another member then please, calmly message them through PM or email. Getting snippy on the open forum accomplishes nothing. I know how it makes me feel when members openly have a go at me either directly or indirectly on the open forums. Not nice. We are grown ups for heaven's sake and can surely speak to each other without alluding to things on the open forum. If someone has posted something inflammatory and completely out of line then report their post to Admin through the appropriate button, that's what they are there for. I often check things with Admin. So please if you have an issue with a member over their posts or attitude on the forums then tell them, in private. If any member gets an abusive or nasty PM from another member then please forward it onto Admin or one of us Mods to take care of. Don't let things get to the point where you either put a member on ignore or you wanting to leave the forums. Nip it in the bud. Cheers Suzi
Hi, I'm new and just thought I'd introduce myself! I'm a 31 year old bloke and live in the town of Harlow in England, a half hour train journey away from central London. I notice that most of you seem to be Aussies, my missus is too. I got married over there and have visited there twice, great country! Look forward to chatting to you!
Welcome Peter Parka. Your avatar... is a funnelweb spider, is it not? By the way, the red back spider reminds me of the time I was bitten, in a delicate area, when I was 15 by a red back and a most unpleasant experience it was too! Bet your retired greyhound is gorgeous. Enjoy your time on our friendly forums. Cheers SuziH
Maybe Dara is one of those 'internet angel's or whatever they're called, who is really a 45 yr old policeman trying to snare an internet predator!
Its funny how we think ppl are who they're not. I also thought Alleycat was a gal, probably because Paula is a gal who also has a cat for an avator. I thought Nannyfan was a girl too.
Lol!! I always get genders confused! I thought aussies - online was a girl also! Yeah alleycat well I thought you were a girl cuz my sister is called alice, so she's ally, so I just think ally cat not alleycat Aww as if I'm a guy!!
Hi Peter, welcome to the forum. what state were you in when you were married over here..??. Hey ,I had better rephrase that...where were you in Australia when you got married..??.
I was thinking up a wise crack reply when you corrected yourself Lawnbowler. State of.... Bliss, Drunken-ness, excitement, oh how I could go on and on... but won't. Bed time, G'night all.
Cheers for the welcome, all! I was married at Murphys Creek which is just outside Toowoomba in Queensland. I had a great time when I was over. I climbed Sydney harbour bridge, went to the Opera house (to see a human freak show!) and swam with dolphins! Happy days!
I did the bridge climb in the day but I've heard it's a lot better at night. Apparently a little while before I did it they were doing the first climb of the day, got to the top and someone during the night had somehow managed to dump a shopping trolley full of empties at the top! Still wonder to this day how they managed it and unnoticed too!
Totally, I rekon we have a couple of network spies in here, monitoring what we say. I could have sworn we came up with the 'choose your own movie' idea, where you SMS your choice out of 3 movies to be shown!
Oh, and good luck on trial exams! Just remember, they're only TRIALS! Don't forget to take in your supply of brain food! Mine was lollies and a bottle of water...
Well, it's Trial Exams tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday for me. 4 in total. Wish me luck
I was also wondering if the TV networks look at forums like this one and get feedback that way. What do you think?
Whattt? Why do you have trials now when QLD year 12's have already done their proper QCS exams?!?! Or is this the block exam trial? We don't get a trial :S
i had a horrible teacher once..back in year 7. she made one of my friends cried by calling her a witch. my fwend didn't haf a small delicate nose (since then she had it done) and was often teased for that. even tho we were a bit loud and uncontrollable (not me, i was a goody 2 shoes ), there was no need for name calling esp. from a teacher. so our whole class marched to the principle's office to complain, and as a result she was fired (or she was pressured into quitting).
Well, the Physics trial exam sucked, so many confusing and odd questions that didn't make sense. There were explanations missing, values missing... oh well, it's not going to my TER anyway, and it was only a trial.
When do you sit ur actual exams? i think it's like late october for students here in Melb. don't remember, think i started on 21st? neway,.. GOOD LUCK FOR YOUR EXAMS~!! what subjects are you doing? what do you hope to do after?
IT was easy, and that's exacly why I'm using it for my TER. I'm estimating a 16 or 17 for the final score. I have already done German (19) and Maths Methods (17) last year, and Religion is done and dusted, and I got a 16. English Communications is going well, a 17 or 18 (downgraded to a 15 or 16) expected. So I sould be on a TER of 90.
Maths was not that good, I didn't study properly I guess. I was focusing on IT anyway when studying last night.
Communications? That's non OP hey? I'm doing normal english. Is 90 good norman? I have no idea what you mean by all those scores! What's maths methods? Is that a subject?
Communications? That's non OP hey? I'm doing normal english. Is 90 good norman? I have no idea what you mean by all those scores! What's maths methods? Is that a subject?
90 is average. And yes, Maths Methods is an easier version of Maths Studies.
We don't get scores I don't think :S all I know is we get an op from 1-25. DO u get op? If not lucky! I wanted to do ICT sooooo bad but I couldn't cuz it's non op!
*sigh* I have been sick for 4 weeks with a sinus infection and am on my 7th lot of antibiotics. I'm told if they (plus the expensive nasal spray) don't work I might have a blockage. That means surgery. And to make things worse I am rundown. Poor me! I hate being sick
Attention chocoholics! Has anyone seen this new Cadbury product called Snaps? Its like eating chocolate Pringles! They're shaped like a small potato chip and have bits of rice crips in them to give them a 'cruncy' texture! Very delicious!!
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I'd never heard of them, or seen them until yesterday when I stumbled across them by accident. They're not on the Cadbury website in Australia, but they are on the UK one. BTW did you know Cadbury from the UK tastes completly different to ours in Australia? Its so much nicer, and so creamy! Its more like a fancy chocolate like Lindt. If you know anyone going to the UK, get them to bring you back some Cadbury chocolate and see for yourself!
It's the holidays! But what holidays... study, work and catching up on remaining homework... great...
I will be back after my final exams, which should remove most (if not all) destractions. I really want my high TER, so I will have to do the best I can.
See you people on the 15th of November. I might drop in once in a while, but I won't post.
I won't be on much tonight as I am currently reformatting my computer. I bought a new Motherboard and CPU (AMD 3500+ ) so I'm on my parents' old heap of junk.
And I will eventually get to you with that TGYH clip, Sillygostly.
Agree - The purpose of a Forum is to express ones thoughts, ideas, and opinion to blatantly control a forum to force comment or direction of comments is an abuse of power.
Granted slanderous comment and those that are defamatory is unacceptable but this shouldn't be controlled as to delete the post but editing of those remarks that would be under this heading would be acceptable.
This is a Public Forum it is for the public - without members there is no forum , no room for discussion. Users will never see eye to eye we all think differently and just because they don't see your point of view doesn't mean they are wrong.
Personal attacks should not be allowed , that is a given but if those attacks go unmonitered then the attackee has a right to defend themselves.
It is NOT acceptable to remove one post and allow another that is not showing an equal unbias balance.
Seems some people are hell bent on tossing thier weight around to show "whos boss".
thanks.. well we have an essay exam tomoz, i left it till today to prepare my notes, is taking me an hr to know what i will write in EACh paragraph. its all about homo floresiensis, we have stimulas, all these news articles, and we have to write so much stuff
Lol it is chestnut actually, havnt done it yet tho yes i know how to search just checking if anyone is an expert or anything i am an expert by now :S i think i will say it is a new species, more evidence.. and that it evolved from homo erectus...
Anthropologists' recent discovery of a new branch in the origins of humankind is rewriting our understanding of evolution.
Homo floresiensis, a small-brained, proto-human that apparently lived on the islands of Indonesia as recently as several hundred years ago, walked upright, used basic tools and, according to local legend, had the ability to simulate human speech by “parroting” words without actual comprehension.
Most anthropologists believe that homo floresiensis became extinct and only a skeletal record of their existence remains. A minority of anthropologists, however, particularly those in the field of political anthropology, are convinced that homo floresiensis did not go extinct.
“In fact,” says Dr. Friedrich Nudelmann who is the chair of the political anthropology department at the Spukenheim Universität of Wahlgestohlen-Pferdapfel, “the evidence is overwhelming that this distant relative of homo sapiens sapiens has flourished and continues to thrive right under our noses.”
Dr. Nudelmann notes that while it may be difficult to obtain definitive DNA proof for his contention, the anecdotal and empirical evidence prove that homo floresiensis walk among us today.
“Look at this diagram,” says Dr. Nudelmann as he points to the large map that hangs on his office wall. “In the United States, in particular, you can see large swaths of the country, the so-called “red states”, where it is obvious to even the untrained eye that the majority of the voting population are small-brained creatures who are incapable of even the most rudimentary ability to think.” Dr. Nudelmann then tapped his pointer gently on the metropolis of Washington D.C. “I suspect,” he said clicking his tongue, “that Mr. Bush, your current President, has a strong homo floresiensis pedigree that accounts for his peculiarly small brain and his tendency to repeat words without comprehension, much like a parrot. His father was like that, too, you know,” whispered Dr. Nudelmann with an insightful nod.
Dr. Nudelmann's theory has sparked a debate among political anthropologists around the globe where many have long asserted that humankind is certainly not a single life form, but comprised of many sub-species of homo sapiens sapiens.
Two such sub-species, according to classical political anthropology theory, are homo deceptis deceptis and homo kleptograndis. Whereas one of the true evolutionary advantages of homo sapiens sapienswas its ability to lie, deceive, trap and trick other animals such that it might thrive at their expense, homo deceptis deceptis evolved the ability to deceive itself and others of its own specie. This peculiarly advantageous characteristic has allowed homo deceptis deceptisto thrive as politicians, televangelists and news/entertainment talking heads, especially during the early years of the Twenty-first Century when the lack of any sense of ethics, shame and honesty has been highly prized. Likewise, another specie, homokleptograndis, has colonized large swaths of Wall Street. This near relative of the human race is often found as directors and officers of the world's largest multinational corporations. Most examples of homo kleptograndis have unusually long fingers that they use for filching money, and they typically also have a peculiar form of tunnel vision that prevents them from seeing anything other than their short-term goals. They are sometimes found to coexist with homo capitalisticus, an intelligent, but otherwise also distinct race of sub-humans.
Homo capitalisticus and homo deceptis deceptis, although they have a similar morphology in common with ordinary human beings, share a strong genealogical connection with another living human dinosaur, americalithicus imperialisticus. Americalithicus imperialisticus actually has a large metallic exo-skeleton that people sometimes mistake for an SUV. Whereas regular human beings are omnivores that eat meat and vegetables, americalithicus imperialisticus are cannibals. They tend to consume everyone and everything that gets in their way, including their own children and the children of others. Americalithicus imperialisticus also tend to consume large quantities of crude oil and high explosives. Americalithicus imperialisticus seems to prey mostly on java man and sheeple americalithicus.
Java man is a race that spends most of its time blissfully sipping milk-diluted, overpriced coffee, drinking low calorie beer and going shopping. This poor creature is utterly oblivious to the predations of americalithicus imperialisticus. In addition to java man, sheeple americalithicus, in particular, forms a large part of the carnivorous diet of americalithicus imperialisticus. Although the sheeple seem to believe that they are the world's top dogs”, they are utterly incapable of recognizing that, in reality, they are mere “dog food” in the food chain of the predator species that leads and feeds on them.
Whereas homo sapiens sapiens first congregated in caves, and later developed agriculture and urban living, sheeple amercalithicus have always lived in large clusters of amorphous suburbs where they allow themselves to be herded and dominated by republicanus neanderthalis. Republicanus neanderthalis, and its related specie, homo imbicilus religicus, are currently the dominant humanoid specie. However, there is a strong likelihood that, based on their current behavior, republicanus neanderthalis and homo imbicilus religicus soon will be raptured into extinction caused by global warming and a rapidly escalating world war for increasingly scarce fossil fuels and other natural resources.
Assuming that humankind endures -- an unlikely, merely theoretical possibility that political anthropologists academically debate -- it is probable that Thinking Man, homo sapiens sapiens, will finally emerge from the shadow of its lesser, non-rational relatives, and assume its role at the top of what remains of the world's biosystems
It was this other one, I won a book. And then a nickelodien kids choice awards goodie bag with a cd, rugrats dvd (Lol!! ) wallet, watch etc .. soooo funny!
As with all Degrees it depends what you want to achive out of it in the end if your interest is in Medicine then you have to choose courses that not only follow the requirement towards the end result.
If you are only doing a Degree for the sake of doing one then at the end of the period are you going to have what you need for your choosen career?
There is always the other option of following your interest and take electives in another field. It is common for many people to start a degree and after 2 years find another field within it.
Chem Eng is not really in the field of Medicine but more of design, sure it can offer the opportunity of creativity but if your looking at microbiology then what benefit is it going to offer? Two vastly different courses here .
reddy-brown is the safest colour to dye your hair, it looks good on most people. i want to dye my hair purple, not the whole head but maybe a little spot somewhere..
thanks for your advice bout my course.. i think i'll go with what i'm interested in and study biochem/phsiology.. even tho dad may be a little disappointed for some reason he's fixated on me becoming an engineer, he says i can do whatever i want, but you can tell by his voice and expressions that he's not happy... btw, i didn't know engineers drink that much .
okay, what i want to talk about... is having a shower before you sleep weird? my friends were so surprised that i shower before i sleep and not in the morning. i'd feel so dirty if i don't shower before i go to bed. however, i have showered in the morning when i skipped it the night before. these were times when i had study until 1 in the morning and didn't want a shower that would disturb my sleep, but on those nights i sleep on the carpet
Music, what time do you seriously go to bed each night? I've seen you online at 2 and 3am!
hahaha... I have very bad sleeping patterns. Sometimes I go to bed at 4 and get up at around 10 And plus I've got most classes at uni in the afternoon/night, unless I've class in the morning then I go to bed earlier. Sometimes I cant sleep at all, so I just lay there and get bored so I come on eblah
In the paper it had sample QCS questions from previous ones so I did them (there were 13) and I got 11 right. Not too bad for a yr 12 exam Only 2 I got wrong were this map of QLD with all these arrows going everywhere, stuff on that.
hey dara, i realise some of you guys are playing minesweeper flags, can i add you on my msn so i can play too? ^_____^ i hafn't played in ages, my fwends think they're too cool to play it -_-" ooo also like solitaire showdown^^
Lol yeah add me! I love playing those games, solitaire is fun and minesweeper and trivia and this other 1.. hmm lol yeah well ad me do u have my email?
I would like some advise. I have been 'involved' with a nice man whom I call my 'friend with benefits' for almost 5 years, on and off. Mostly off. He is a workaholic and has been working for 7 days a week over the past 2 months and I have not seen him for 12 weeks now. He has only replied to one SMS (I have only sent two) and has sent me one SMS this week with 'Hello Susie' written on it. I replied to it but nothing from him since. (we are both single). I have noticed a man working where I buy my meat and am attracted to him. He is between 45-50 by my estimation (I am 51 now) and has a lovely smile, grey hair and moustache. I like when he serves me. Today I had to speak with the manager regarding a mistake with their eftpos and was in his office. Before I left I asked him if the guy I am attracted to (I found his name out yesterday) is married. Josh looked puzzled and then said... 'Oh no, he's been single for sometime now, divorced, has kids'. I told him I was interested in the man and left. Now... what should I do? I have thought that handing him anote with my first name and mobile number on it to him saying 'If you would like to meet for coffee sometime, please give me a call'. Do you think I have the right Idea on how to approach this? What would you do in the same situation? Some ideas please!
Interesting, I cannot speak for the age group cause im just a baby, but if you are interested in this fella then i would rather than just dropping a note is to actually talk to him and tell him that you would like to have coffee or something a note seems impersonal to me.
On the other hand you cannot seem to be forcefull either its a fine balance but even if you find he isnt interested you have deleveloped an introduction and you never know where that can lead to later on and you never know you have expanded your circle of friends and then you meet more ppl and well the worlds your oyster
I'd ask the guy for a coffee, face to face, next time I saw him. If he said yes, I'd have a convenient time and place ready. If he said "no" then that's cool and his loss, but it's then that I'd leave him my mobile, with something like, "Well that's your loss, but if you change your mind..." and a smile as I left.
I have always been fairly forward when it comes to something like this. It's a little hard to ask him to coffee face to face because he is always behind the counter at the Butcher Shop with at least 4 work colleagues (male and female) around him. I have to stand on tippy-toe to see over the display cabinets properly! There is a gap of about 2 feet at the corner of the display where I could lure him there to talk. I go either to or past the Butcher shop almost every day and he is working there every time which means.... does he work most days also? I will ask him to his face if I get the chance (I want to do this this week, after payday wednesday!) and give him my name and number at the same time I ask him to coffee. I have butterflies just thinking about it. I am very disappointed with my FWB. It's is out of this world when we are together but I am not a priority, he is a workaholic and after almost 5 years I know I can expect nothing different. I want friendship, companionship, physicality and great playdates. I do not however want a husband or even possibly to co-habitate with someone. Too easy.
It doesn't really matter, I already have 4 of my marks anyway (English Comms - 16/17, Religion - 16, German - 19, Maths Methods - 17), so all I need is for IT mark to go up to a 17 from the current 16 to get a TER 92-ish.
Maths on Thursday, IT on Monday and Modern History the Monday after.
Ihat would you do in the same situation? Some ideas please!
Just go in the shop and catch his eye and say can you spare me a minute please. Then when you are out of earshot of the others just ask him out for a coffee...........Things will then flow naturally........... Forget FWB.
I have always been fairly forward when it comes to something like this. It's a little hard to ask him to coffee face to face because he is always behind the counter at the Butcher Shop with at least 4 work colleagues (male and female) around him.
Love in the butcher shop is possible! My cousin met his wife at the butcher shop - he was the butcher, she was the steady customer. They went out, got engaged, then married, and now have 2 kids! So I say go for it! Ask him out!
I had to turn off mine once too. Early this morning the loudest clap of thunder ever woke me. The cat ran. The birds hid. The lightning lit up the room as if it were daytime.
The weather here is/was revolting today; hot, humid, thunder, lightning. Bleah!
I LOVE that kind of weather! I had the doors open so I could smell the rain - I've really missed that smell and sound! And I love lightening and thunder. I have 6 meters of floor to ceiling window, so I get a great view!
Just gotta say......Norman and I have a very similar hair cut/do/style. I can have it spiky and funky or flatter. I get up and my hair looks great! Bed hair, I love it. Very short, no frills and easy care.
Just gotta say......Norman and I have a very similar hair cut/do/style.
Lol!
------------ We had market day today, we made like $100 so $20 each yeah. We got our marks back for that huge evolutiion exam we did in bio (yr 11 people, hard ) a while ago .. I got a C+, so did my friend and my other friend got B- . We only had 1 A and 1 A- in the class. like 4 people failed and heaps got C's. My teacher marks really hard. But yeah I passed so woo
So you're now a qualified RN? Are you looking forward to working for real, or do you find it a bit daunting?
Both I'm planning to study Midwifery next year as that is what I'm passionate about, but it will be good to have some experience in nursing so I plan to work while I study...again
Running Vista on an AMD 64 Athlon 3500+ with 512 MB RAM (will get another gig next week), 256 PCI-e Graphics Card. All I can't use is my TV tuner, which I'll probably replace soon anyway.
Vista comes bundled with Windows Media Player 11 and is not backwards compatible.
Thanx. My cousins got an evaluation version from his best friend who recently got layed off from microsoft support. Before they got rid of a whole bunch of ppl they were given copies of a Vista demo (don't ask me why) but I wanna wait until the whole product comes out. I couldn't be bothered setting up a test os and then have to go through it all over again a few months after.
Thanx. My cousins got an evaluation version from his best friend who recently got layed off from microsoft support. Before they got rid of a whole bunch of ppl they were given copies of a Vista demo (don't ask me why) but I wanna wait until the whole product comes out. I couldn't be bothered setting up a test os and then have to go through it all over again a few months after.
When I was in Ecuador just recently my sister in law's fiance was working for a company that was subcontracted to do Microsoft support. He's a Java programmer primarily but I don't know if that's what they were working in. Anyhow, I have a strong suspicion that your cousin's friend had his job sent to a 3rd world country where 4 dollars an hour is a top paying job. Small world if that's the case.
While I'm on a thought ramble on Ecuador and Software, you can get a Windows OS there for Five dollars. And DVD's are $1.50, I came back with a few DVD's. When you see the police at these shops, which are all over, they are just there to buy DVD's, or music or whatever. Paying full price for the real product isn't possible for most people there.
When I was in Ecuador just recently my sister in law's fiance
Ok wait. I'm comfused :S Sister inlaws fiance. So Isn't a sister in law someone married to your brother... So wouldn't you say "my brother" instead of my sister in law's fiance?? Unless it is a sibling of your sister/brother in law :S
My dad says he will buy me my own laptop ( I need a computer in my room!) if I write out a study plan thingy saying when I will study etc and then prove I am doing my HW etc next year and let him look at it. I don't want either of my parents to go anywhere near my work they have no idea what school is like thesedays. I guess I will though cuz I can't afford my own laptop
I have to buy a new laptop now because the p, equal and dash keys don't work anymore. The only reason I can type a p at the moment is because I found one in a word document and copied it, so whenever I want to write a p i have to go 'ctrl v'. Otherwise you robably won't understand what I'm tying. You should always kee liquids well away from your comuter!
I'll be upset when something dies on my laptop. I like it so much that I rarely turn on the desktop computer anymore. The desktop machine outclasses this one in many ways too.
Well, I'm pissed off. My computer has completely stopped working and now it's down at the nearest IT warehouse. So for at least a week I'll have to use the parent's computer, which is slow-as and has Windows (Dead) Messenger.
I am using windows messenger right now because I got a new computer for my room YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! and i havnt bothered downloading WLM yet lol
Well I am going to turn off my computer now because I dont want it on at night lol So goodbye it is so cool having my own, it can actually be organised! I have already made zillions of folders and subfolders ready to sort every single file and picture hehe man im such a freak rofl meh BYE :
Our year 10s finished on Friday too. We always finish the year with the weeklong ABW program. The last Friday of term is purely for presenting the certificates to the winners and having an end of year assembly for them. One of our teachers made a DVD of things that had happened during the year and played it at the assembly. Each student was presented with a copy. A lovely way to end the year.
Our year 10s finished on Friday too. We always finish the year with the weeklong ABW program. The last Friday of term is purely for presenting the certificates to the winners and having an end of year assembly for them. One of our teachers made a DVD of things that had happened during the year and played it at the assembly. Each student was presented with a copy. A lovely way to end the year.
What's ABW program? Sounds cool. We had class on mon- thurs. Friday we ended on 11 after the naming of the new houses cermony. No more greenmount :'C No more being blue :'C I better not be in d**k johnsons house!! Then we did a trivia thingy. Lucky we had a slideshow but we didnt get copies.
On the note of yr 11. . scary. i did 2 yr 11 classes this semester and got c's. with 6 OP subjects at once so no bludge subjects it will be so hard!! :S
ABW Enterprise Education involves an intensive one week experiential learning program. During this week students (typically Year 10 or Year 11 students) undertake a series of activities which replace their normal weekly curriculum...
Students are formed into teams of ten, each of which becomes a simulated "company" for the duration of the program. Within the team, students allocate amongst themselves the key roles within the company. These roles are set out according to which simulation program the school is using.
I need some advice and information if anyone can help.
My step-son left for England last week. His cousin sponsored him. He was to work as a barman in the hotel that his cousin manages. He had all his paperwork and had checked to see he met the 'criteria' before leaving. Mid-week he arrived in Dublin for a few days R&R before heading for England. Customs, however, seem to have other ideas. He has reported that they were "giving me a hard time" and 2 hours ago we got a text msg saying he was heading back because of it. Now what I don 't get is if he has all the paperwork and the sponsor set up how can he not be allowed in?
How awful Paula, did they think he was trying to stay in Dublin?? Did your son contact the Australian Consulate they may be able to advise him. Hope it all gets sorted out.
Well my step-son isn't telling us too much MM, so I am beginning to suspect that he hasn't done things correctly vis-a-vis the paperwork. I don't think he has contacted the consulate as yet.
Well my step-son isn't telling us too much MM, so I am beginning to suspect that he hasn't done things correctly vis-a-vis the paperwork. I don't think he has contacted the consulate as yet.
Well I hope everything works out ok in the end, it would be such a shame to have to turn back after such a long flight.
Oh dear. I just went out and now I've got a sunburn in the face... I hope my parents don't get too worked up about it. I've put sunlotion on it already.
I've had sunburn poisoning before (I think thats what its called), that was a load of fun! It was my forehead, it swelled up and I had trouble seeing. If you frown really hard and look up, thats what it was like! It went down after a few days. Thats what I get for not wearing a hat!
On another note, I felt like riding the Belair Line to Blackwood today after going to the city... I must say that is the best train ride I have had in a long time... the scenery is amazing! If you live in Adelaide, do yourself a favor and travel from the city to blackwood or Belair. You won't regret it.
I had the best day! I saw the BB house! OMG! So many cool things to say! Everything is small. And everything is in different places than you think. I took heaps of pics, will postlater. I stole some of the wall The layout is heaps weird! The most exciting thing! OMG! Then their were fireworks for the media launch of white water world thing. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
omg sunburn ... that sounds like nothing norm. I've had 3rd degree burns over more than half my body once - that hurt!
but its what u get for coastin it in queensland in middle of summer - all day AND forgetting to pack the sunscreen - and telling urself 'she'll be right' ... stupid stupid - i had SOOOOOOO many huge blisters I think it took me two and half weeks for my skin to stop stinging or feeling itchy - it was pretty bad! my local gp had to see me a couple of times to patch some of my skin and keep and eye on it all.
I think I've posted it before... but I'm hoping to get into a Double Degree in IT and commerce next year. Can't wait to find out my TER in 2 weeks time.
Agreed. I'd love work behind the scenes for a TV station, or be an executive producer for a TV show. I can give Neighbours a much needed facelift lolll and I'll turn to you guys for suggestions haha.
Agreed. I'd love work behind the scenes for a TV station, or be an executive producer for a TV show. I can give Neighbours a much needed facelift lolll and I'll turn to you guys for suggestions haha.
I would love that! or something in casting or something. whether it be reality tv or just shows, or not even with a show but with the actual tv station something like that is what i'd want to do. but i dont know what you are meant to study to reach those jobs.
They might very well get ported now that it's using the intel chip, and the more the scales are tipped the way of the Mac the more work will be put into porting things.
I don't dislike the Mac monstermunch, I just know very little about it. I'm guessing that the filesystem is more similar to Linux than Windows though... a system where things go where they ought to and are neatly ordered instead of all clumped together in huge masses under either \Windows or \Program Files.
I don't really play games but apparently there's quite a bit that works well with wine in Linux and some 3rd party emulators. I would think that the capability in the Mas is surely there because of this.
My Mum put $50. into my account about 6 weeks ago for my christmas which I spent on Lingerie. My hairdresser/neighbour/friend gave me 2 cakes of hand made goats milk based soap, a Coles/Myer gift card worth $30., a triangle shaped box of 6 hand made chocolates. I will get the remainder of my presents off my daughter when I go to her place for christmas lunch. I gave all my family and friends a soft 'toy' from my gift collection including my hairdresser/neighbour/friend. My 6yr old friend and neighbour chose several presents for herself on Saturday out of the hair accessories, stationery and soft toys from my gift shop stock. She got a tad carried away!
Cool! I got heaps of clothes n some chocolates n lotsa random stuff like a bag and magazine and umm i forgot + my dreamworld yr pass i already got and a table tennis table!
well, now that Christmas is over ... I'm so stoked to tell you guys I'm turning 21 very very very soon - New Years Day actually! lol .. Well, this New Years Eve I'm having a huge 1980's 21st (since I was born 1986) - I just can't wait!
bahahaha ....
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well, now that Christmas is over ... I'm so stoked to tell you guys I'm turning 21 very very very soon - New Years Day actually! lol .. Well, this New Years Eve I'm having a huge 1980's 21st (since I was born 1986) - I just can't wait!
bahahaha ....
How can someone have so much hair... especially your Dad
Had a lovely lunch at my daughter's for Christmas. We had eaten enough that we didn't have dessert. I actually drank 2 Corona Beers. She drank Bailey's milk and ice, I came home at 3pm and had a nap My daughter gave me.... a 100ml bottle of 'Stella' McCartney perfume... agate crystal bookends.... a groovy satin shoulder bag with a beaded fringe.... revlon lipgloss and nailpolish! I felt thoroughly spoiled
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Have a great party Lurveit, you should watch the Wedding Singer to get some inspiration. I love that movie and can't believe the stuff we used to wear
Haha love that movie too! and yeah, I'll try and get you guys some photos of my outfit ... its so cool! black and white polka dot ra ra skirt.. teamed with black leggings and fishnets.. looks so good have some bead necklaces lookin all madonna style plus some 80's badge pins. lol... i love it!
heres some of the songs i'm playing on the night ... i'm so xcited bout it all!!!
80's MegaMix - (Duran, Corey Hart, The Time, Prince, Inxs, Quiet Riot, Animotion, Madonna)(1) B-52s - Love shack Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al Dave Dobbyn - Slice Of Heaven Corey Hart - I Wear My Sunglasses At Night Billy Joel - We Didnt Start the Fire Kool & The Gang – Celebration Madonna - Get Into The Groove Devo - Whip It Pat Benitar- Love Is a Battlefield Michael Jackson - Beat It Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen Kim Carnes - Betty Davis Eyes The Cure - Tainted Love Cameo - Word Up Salt N' Pepper - Push It Black Box - Ride On Time Cher - If I Could Turn Back Time Duran Duran - The Reflex Depeche Mode - I Just Cant Get Enough Madonna – Holiday Whitney Houston - I Want To Dance With Somebody Fine Young Cannibals - Good Thing Michael Damian - Rock On Patrick Hernandez - Born To Be Alive Guns and Roses - Sweet Child Of Mine Prince - Little Red Corvette Nena - 99 Luft Balloons Alice Cooper – Poison Bananarama - Cruel Summer Cindy Lauper - Time after Time Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy Michael Jackson & Rockwell - Somebodys Watching Me Tears for Fears – Shout J. Geils Band – Centerfold The Clash - Rock the Casbah The Knack - My Sherona Skyhooks - Horror Movie Top Gun - Danger Zone Young MC - Bust A Move George Harrison - I've Got My Mind Set On You The Models - Out Of Mind, Out Of Sight Madonna - Material Girl Martika - I Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet Miami Sound Machine ft. Gloria Estefan – Conga Starship - We Built This City Swingers - Counting The Beat Beastie Boys - Fight For Your Right To Party Corona - Rhythm Of The Night Lional Richie - All Night Long (House Remix) Michael Jackson 80's remix Wang Chung - Everybody Have Fun Tonight ... plus others. lol
Haha love that movie too! and yeah, I'll try and get you guys some photos of my outfit ... its so cool! black and white polka dot ra ra skirt.. teamed with black leggings and fishnets.. looks so good have some bead necklaces lookin all madonna style plus some 80's badge pins. lol... i love it!
Hey don't forget to wear millions of bangles, preferably those thin black plastic ones
Remember Lurveit, you are only 21 once so make the most of it and have a blast! Everyone else controled my 21st 'party' and it was just sad. Plus I was married and expecting my daughter at the time I have had the very best birthday party only recently and that was my 50th in October 2005. My daughter threw it and it was fantastic, I even had a fire dancer.
Yeah that's correct as I understand it Paula. I have an ebay account and I read heaps and heaps about it at the time that I set it up and that's how I remember it. Also better, I think you can do some sort of thing where you set up for an auction with a closing date but if the asking price (which you don't have to publish) isn't met then it goes as an item for sale at a fixed price.
If you go the ebay route though, it will require a lot of reading to make sure you get it right and that my facts are correct too. You'lle need a paypal account... or maybe just release credit card details. Anyway, I don't like to release credit card details on the internet and setting up paypal required them asking for more details about my bank account than I was comfortable with... I was confused about it actually so decided to do the cautious thing and just not do it.
Also if you use ebay make sure it's .com.au unless you wan't to deal with international shipping. You might actually have to use the Australian site now anyway.
I don't know the names of other sites but they are out there and are used as well. Hopefully someone else will know of some.
I buy and sell things on ebay ALL the time - its really easy and instead of paypal and that (yes, i hate my c/c details on the net too) use ur bank account - its much safer and easier if you've set up some kind of netbanking with ur bank.
I just heard we'll be having thunderstorms here in Brisbane for New Years Eve ... ... da paaaaaaaaaaaaaaarty!!
I have it all planned to be done in the backyard - its all uncovered! and its going to rain!!
PRAY FOR ME PPL!!
I know it has been rraining all week here and we have people visiting!! But today was so hot, i doubt it will rain for new years happy bday btw (for b4)
It isn't raining!! Wooo! Not that I'm doing anything Hahaha Man I woke up at 4 this morning because they left for sydney then (cousins n co)
oo we went to dreamworld and we were up the giant drop then the tower of terror came up and the whole thing started shaking and full on wobbling, so scary! then we just dropped!
Yes I finally got sound on my computer!! And OMG I just had the scariest thing happen! I was by the pool and we have some big potplants by the fence, and there was something orange, it looked like a funny banskia thing, I touched it and it moved! There were 2 disgusting cane toads under the soil and I touched one :S yuckkkkkkk they are so scary with their mucas yuck, i hope the cats stay away from them :O what are you all doing for new years?
well! I had a great party last night - it didn't rain and I got so many presents I just did not expect! I bought in the New Year singing my lungs out into a microphone with my two best girlfriends by my side - it was soooo great!! My family all had an awesome time and the partys still going today (in a smaller version) ... drinks and music's cranking .... we're cutting my cheesecake shop caramel cake soon - YUM!! haha
Happy New Year from the Phantom. Had my own fireworks in the skull cave with Diana. Hero and Devil and the bandar Pygmies also enjoyed it, and because we were in the Deep Woods, there were no neighbours to complain about the noise! Plenty of jungle juice that night!
So you know how it is, an argument was had, feelings were hurt, someone else's ego will have to recover, surely it's just a matter of time before mine is smashed in a differant argument with perhaps another person, someone is left angry and for the most part it isn't me... and then I clicked onto this site instead...lol what a dork I am!
You people thought that it was more likely to have happened in real life when you started reading that didn't you? Nothing that eventful... morons
Greetings from London. Hope you all had a good new year. I had several.
Didn't know you were going Paula. Have a good time. The jet-lag was pretty hard when I went. More so when getting back though. The plane ride is cruel, I hope your joints find themselves in their right place.
I'd say not to spend too much money but everythings incredibly expensive once it evens out to what we pay... $39.95 for a McDonalds value meal.
Try not to make fun of their accents in public like I did... you'lle find out that you're in the minority.
I was just looking at a map and I couldn't find it but there's an insanely busy train station connected to a Mall and my wife and I fell asleep in the MacDonalds there and were woken up by a security gaurd. We had been up for like 30 hours when we landed and then had to wait all day for her brother to fly in from some business he couldn't get out of at work so by the end of the day I was only counting to less than 20 before I was jerking my head back up because I'd nodded off. We were so tired we didn't care though, just found a spot and put our heads on the table. The short nap was a huge help. I wish I could figure out which station it is because you could very well travel to it and I could pretty much describe almost exactly which table it was at (you'de be sure down to 2 or 3 tables) that we looked like a couple of heroin junkies but didn't care. Probably not high on your site seeing list though.
There's a lot to do there. Lots to see anyway. I saw Children of Men when I was there. Hadn't even been advertised here. It was much better seen not knowing what it was... that's not what I meant though.
Try not to make fun of their accents in public like I did... you'lle find out that you're in the minority. .
I like their accents MD
OO Paula you are so lucky england is soooo cooL! I remember we went on the underground to green park lol and we lived on a canal boat for a while, that was really fun english coke is nicer than australian coke....
It amazes me that people find differances in Coke in differant countries but I hear it enough to think that it must be the case... sort of like bread, it can depend upon the local water used.
Edit: In Quito, the altitude is very high, the tallest active volcano is there, I did notice that the coke there has more fizz in it. That makes sense. It comes out as smaller bubles when it fizzes though and it goes down a little differant as a result.
yes i remember in france i think it was, they had the biggest hornets ever! though the time in america, we stayed at this place, had the choice of a really cool wooden house or a more modern one, we went into the wooden, looked up, wasps ALL OVER THE ROOF. the lady was like its normal they are hybinating. i almost fainted. we stayed in the modern one. and the next day one flew past, they were not hibernating!!
anyway ye in the kitchen.. it was a hornet a reddish one
Yes!! When we went to the pubs, we would sit out back because they had gardens with playgrounds for the kids ( I was 9) and I'd have coke in a glass bottle and chips soo nice
Is it really expensive there? I don't remember. :S We only went for like 2 weeks. We went twice, once when I was like 9, once when I was like 10, or maybe it was 8 & 9. I have forgotten :S Lol. But yeah, one time we went we stayed in one of these: in New forest. That was fun I went horse riding and there were wild ponies and they actually let you ride properly The other time we did like england in a canal boat, then france, then switzerland (that was so pretty!!) And those are the only times I have been to europe, but I am so going back. Paula did you have any hoola hoops chips??
Hm I dont actually know what it was called lol, I'll go and ask my mum in a sec.... I know it was very near to france because we sort of went back and forth, like we went to mount blanc and stuff.. I think it might have been geneva :S
Hehe! I have been to north stradbroke and south stradbroke, and north was like way shabbier sort of, but the lookout was cool, watching whales in a storm haha, and less mossies there. But south we stayed in a resort (with school both times btw) and it was really nice. I really want to go to italy some day, and ireland!! and canada.
OMG.... you actually jumped around behind a news person on TV? That is so annoying and immature. I wouldn't of noticed what you looked like (had I seen the news report) but would of thought... 'That stupid idiot jumping around in the background is annoying'!
Did you buy the satac uni guide book or did you apply online, if you have the guide they usually put the number in there and you can find out via phone?
eeeeeeeekkk..soooooooooooo hoooooooooottttttt so so so so so so so so so so so hooooooooooootttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot..............hot.
Good for you, Norman.... Dara... juugoolart lives in Melbourne and it is 10 plus degrees hotter down there than where we are PLUS there has been a blackout state wide down there for a day or so and they are suffering really badly. I too love the Panda in Dara's avatar.
...what does it mean though? I honestly don't understand.
It means that one day we will see his real face . . sitting next to Bill Gates or 'Trump' and his 'hair' in our newspapers because he will be on his way to becoming a tycoon.
Or on 'Wanted - Dead or Alive' posters at the local cop shop. .
I will be out of the country for the first 12 days of BB . how clever am I ! Smart enough to leave the 'dead-heads' behind
He had an ongoing argument with another user, also banned, that spread accross the forum slowly over a period of time. There's a post in one of the Administration forums at the bottom of board... those 3 threads down there, it's called banned members or something.
Here's the link actually. I was being lazy because I'm really hungry and about to get up to make dinner.
On a differant matter and I'm sorry that it will be obscure to many people who it doesn't apply to... I got to thinking about it, and it occured to me that in a workplace situation, it is much more easily for a system administator to log what pages you are hitting on the internet, than it is for someone to be online at a forum and actually look for someone's activity. If there is a computer between your computer and the internet, the simplest thing would be to ask the person maintaining this computer to log your web traffic.
Oh what a fun afternoon we've had! The galah escaped and has been flying around most of the day. Fortunately, due to clipped (but not well enough) wings she doesn't fly too well and was tired so we were able to catch her. All three of us are both soaked to the skin though.
why is it SO hard to find australian native plants for my kindy kids to colour in!!!??!! i've look everywhere - if anybody on eblah can help i'm trying to find a picture of an australian flower for the kids to paint - wattle, bottle brush etc.. plz help!!!!
why is it SO hard to find australian native plants for my kindy kids to colour in!!!??!! i've look everywhere - if anybody on eblah can help i'm trying to find a picture of an australian flower for the kids to paint - wattle, bottle brush etc.. plz help!!!!
Have you tried your nearest Botanical Garden ?
Many have bookshops which include a children's section and may have colouring-in books
why is it SO hard to find australian native plants for my kindy kids to colour in!!!??!! i've look everywhere - if anybody on eblah can help i'm trying to find a picture of an australian flower for the kids to paint - wattle, bottle brush etc.. plz help!!!!
hey heres a site that has different things about australia like animals, plants, flags etc that kids can colour in. Hope it helps...
OH MY GOD MUSIC - U ROCK!!!!! I spent most of today trying to get this aussie day theme 2getha (not ONCE got told to check out that site by any of the seach engines!) so thank you thank you thank you - and of course its all for aussie day on friday so I needed it done this wknd - thank you sooooooooooooooooooooo much!! lol
haha withdraws dara? lol.. I know, whenever I come on the net its one of the first stops... EBLAH! lol .. just to see wot everybodys talking about @ the mo. When it cant get onto the site its like... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
I love this site, thank you for posting it. I have a little friend, Abby who is 6 and just loves colouring in and drawing. She will be rapt. I am so happy.
Reading the posts there made me sad. Two members thought it was fun to be mean and insulting and nasty to me and going back over their posts I am so glad they are no longer a part of our friendly forums.
My sister thinks she's having a boy, I hope so as I have three girls (luckily I wanted three girls ) and she already has one girl so it would be nice to shop for a boy for a change, there are such cute boy clothes around these days.
Hey Paula love the photo, hope you had a geat holiday there, I love London and the UK in general, I stayed with family in Bournmouth (south) and we drove to Scotland , great .
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
I had a blast, Chris! London rocks, even if expensive and crowded. I have relatives in Hayling Island and Abergavenny (Wales), most of whom I'd not seen since 1965 or before. Needless to say they didn't recognise me.
I had a blast, Chris! London rocks, even if expensive and crowded. I have relatives in Hayling Island and Abergavenny (Wales), most of whom I'd not seen since 1965 or before. Needless to say they didn't recognise me.
Thats because you have hung on to your 1965 looks and they havent
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
So you damned well should be. Remember Norman, you are on 'probation' and need to be on your BEST behaviour. If you had posted that about me I would have your head, probie.
I dont think that you need to say sorry Norman, I think that you may find that Paula actually has a good sence of humour and has taken it as was ment , well by me anyway,
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
I dont think that you need to say sorry Norman, I think that you may find that Paula actually has a good sence of humour and has taken it as was ment...
Yes, I do have a good sense of humour, but on this occasion I was unamused. Your apology, however, is accepted Norman.
Some jokes rely on peer-likeness for their humour. Age differences can have a huge bearing on how a joke is taken . . what I might laugh at coming from a friend of my generation can sound totally different from a teenager.
My Gran would have said something from her generation like, 'impertinent upstart' . . (I would never use that oldie).
I will be out of the country for the first 12 days of BB . how clever am I ! Smart enough to leave the 'dead-heads' behind
I think it does.. because the way people speak to each other is different in all age groups, like I didn't think that was that rude, it seemed like just a joke.
I think it does.. because the way people speak to each other is different in all age groups, like I didn't think that was that rude, it seemed like just a joke.
No , I don't feel it is generational , but people do have different "comfort" levels or subjects they prefer not to discuss or joke about
I only know Paula and Norman through eBlah and I did not feel what Norman said was offensive -- to me it was said in a joking manner ( and I am an "over 50" much and all as I HATE to admit it )
However , because I don't know Paula , I don't know which topics might offend her or the level beyond which a joke becomes offensive
We all have things which "push our buttons"
So it is not generational , but differences in people , whatever their age
After all , that is why we like different TV programmes - we all have different tastes !!
The last thing I will say on the inappropriate post regarding Paula and Captain Cook is that to me it implied that Paula was around when James Cook was and therefore much aged, ancient even. Plus the sex thing was uncalled for. Please think before you 'speak' or in this case, type and post. Cactus said things to me that were very close to home and hit a raw nerve, all the time, and I was miserable and considered leaving these forums because of that one person. I am so glad he left and I didn't. It comes with age, maturity and experience that we run a scenario through our minds that goes like this... 'if I say this to this person how will they like it?' and 'Would I like it if someone did/said this to me?' There is a very apt expression... 'you can't put an 'old' head on 'young' shoulders'.
we seem to be getting a little hot under the wings SuziH, I think its all getting out of hand it was "just a joke Joyce" perhaps taken out of context but just a Joke.
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
... it was "just a joke Joyce" perhaps taken out of context but just a Joke.
It's only a funny if all parties are amused.
In my opinion, it was uncalled for and lewd; it matters not whether worse has been said before. As a teacher in a very tough, disadvantaged school, I hear and see many things which make me horribly sad; sad to think that the young people I teach come from backgrounds that nurture such behaviour. Norman's comment made me feel just like that.
Norman has, however, apologised and I have accepted that, so perhaps we can finish the debate and agree to disagree.
Humidity.... we cornered the market on humidity here in Qld. Yesterday I was shopping in a big fruit and veg shop that is beautifully airconditioned. I took one step outside and my glasses fogged up to the point where I could not see and my clothes were immediately damp from the moisture in the air! Someone told me once that when it's like that it is exactly like Port Vila in the South Pacific. So humid you can see it in the air in front of you. The weather last night said the humidity was 80% plus. I have seen it at 99%.
Humidity.... we cornered the market on humidity here in Qld. Yesterday I was shopping in a big fruit and veg shop that is beautifully airconditioned. I took one step outside and my glasses fogged up to the point where I could not see and my clothes were immediately damp from the moisture in the air! Someone told me once that when it's like that it is exactly like Port Vila in the South Pacific. So humid you can see it in the air in front of you. The weather last night said the humidity was 80% plus. I have seen it at 99%.
I can't stand humidity it's worse than being too hot.
Adelaide has experienced some days of high humidity recently . .yuckky ! . . we are used to hot and dry . .40C+ but low moisture. At least it is bearable then . .(and good beer drinking weather.)
I will be out of the country for the first 12 days of BB . how clever am I ! Smart enough to leave the 'dead-heads' behind
I don't mind the heat even the humidity, yes its hot but I like it better than the cold, anything over 26 is good. I've been to Darwin in the wet and dry I do like both, you can wear more casual clothing and swim all day every day, noice
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
Humidity.... we cornered the market on humidity here in Qld. Yesterday I was shopping in a big fruit and veg shop that is beautifully airconditioned. I took one step outside and my glasses fogged up to the point where I could not see and my clothes were immediately damp from the moisture in the air! Someone told me once that when it's like that it is exactly like Port Vila in the South Pacific. So humid you can see it in the air in front of you. The weather last night said the humidity was 80% plus. I have seen it at 99%.
Yes! QLD has such bad humidity! Omg! It's boiling! Ahh!
You are lucky in the fact you have a pool, Dara! I'd be throwing HUGE blocks of ice in the pool and staying in it all day with a big sombraro on my head
I like to swim when the water is'nt to cold , its still cooler than the surronding heat, at Sydneys beaches the water has been very cold , but has since warmed up to 22 , still a bit cool for me
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
8pm and its still 38c....................... Whats a bit of a worry is I am bowling tomorrow and sunday..............team events I cant get out of......
They do in England, I think its 37 degrees...........................but over here we play on regardless............... But the coldie bit goes without saying..........lol
The humidity isn't as bad now because there has been a breeze and it has blown some of the humidity away. The Gold Coast copped a beating and heaps of rain a couple of days ago. Not here though. I prefer the water to be pretty chilly and refreshing. You can't get refreshed in a pool that feels like a warm bath. I stand under the cold water at the end of my evening shower for several minutes to cool my body temp. down so I can sleep better.
I must say I had a difficult time at school. Anxiety and nerves made me freeze up in tests and at exam time. I excelled in one subject and that was English especially writing and comprehension go figure. I enjoyed school to a degree but when given the opportunity to leave without finishing yr 10 or repeating that year due to illness, I chose to leave and found a job straight away.
Hah I just realised something really embarrasing I've been spelling seinfeld , seinfield this whole time. and no one noticed. Hah! Lol . but still, shame. oh well, lurveit and frankie did as well (i searched lol)
Hah I just realised something really embarrasing I've been spelling seinfeld , seinfield this whole time. and no one noticed. Hah! Lol . but still, shame. oh well, lurveit and frankie did as well (i searched lol)
errrr .... yes , people DID notice , including a Moderator :
TV Poll - Created by Dara
Seinfeld or Friends? (currently 610 views) Dara Posted: October 23rd, 2006, 5:12pm
I'm depressed. About english. It used to be my best subject. And I had a good class. Now I have the teacher who does not give any A's and. Stupid idiot rugby guys who have the brainsize of a pea, and the bimbo snobby girls in my class :'C no friends......
I hope so . . but not like the guy I overheard this morning . .
His wife had a baby during the school holidays and he was in a servo this morning talking to asst staff and customers. When asked about the progess of the new babe he grossed everyone out with a detail of the baby we really did not want to hear . . I hope she does better in life than the rough start she got today. .
I will be out of the country for the first 12 days of BB . how clever am I ! Smart enough to leave the 'dead-heads' behind
Perhaps you have missed my point . . it is not the babies condition that was 'gross' . . it was the surprise way Dad blurted it out for everyone to hear that had people crossing their eyes. Suffice to say "the baby has had some difficulties" would have given the enquirers an answer without total strangers knowing such intimate details.
I will be out of the country for the first 12 days of BB . how clever am I ! Smart enough to leave the 'dead-heads' behind
Right! . . on to a new subject . . . I nominate my local coffee shop as the best in the south of Adelaide . . Jetty Rd store used to be called Monroes.
Give us yours. (seeing as how this is the cafe thread. )
I will be out of the country for the first 12 days of BB . how clever am I ! Smart enough to leave the 'dead-heads' behind
I love the coffee/mochas that Zaraffas makes at my local Plaza but they are expensive. I used to go to one under the Peninsula building opposite the beach at Mooloolaba but they changed hands and got crappy.
By the way, yes the Dad gave WAY too much information IMHO. It is a very sad thing for them all to go through. Our medical know how is now so advanced that this darling little girl should lead a regular life eventually. Dara... did you know that when in the womb babies swallow the fluid that in there with them and that includes what they excrete? Just a passing thought.
Me too. I honestly don't see the fuss and find it completely insane that people are rushing out to stores to buy it. I really can't see any benefits of Vista worth forking over $200 for (or even $750 if you want the "Ultimate" edition).
Doesn't it use up more of your system's resources, thus making your computer run slower?
This site will tell you if your PC can handle Vista. I tried it just for the heck of it. Mine is ok for the standard vertion but I need more memory for the Ultimate...... http://www.microsoft.com/downl.....8&displaylang=en
If you upgraded it a bit more (More RAM, new graphics card) you might be able to run it. But I would reccommend waiting and getting a new PC later on... that way it will run very well and all the bugs will be fixed.
If you upgraded it a bit more (More RAM, new graphics card) you might be able to run it. But I would reccommend waiting and getting a new PC later on... that way it will run very well and all the bugs will be fixed.
i just got used to this one. don't put ideas in her head.
aw I went to white water world today, it was really good but, I put on suncreen randomly , and now the back of my legs and like splotches on the front are red, and my legs never ever burn, and my arms and my left hand lol, and my face are burnt Soo painful!
aw I went to white water world today, it was really good but, I put on suncreen randomly , and now the back of my legs and like splotches on the front are red, and my legs never ever burn, and my arms and my left hand lol, and my face are burnt Soo painful!
I can sympathise with you Dara. It's been years but the last time I got burnt I was in the shade! It was mainly on my shoulders and upper back. I was so sick. I had to sit up to sleep, could only wear a large towel, could not go outside and got shingles from it all. I probably should have gone to the hospital or at least the Dr. Your sunburn will most likely peel so you wont notice where you burnt and where you didn't, in a months time. Just chalk it up to experience and do a better job next time. I dodge the sun like the plague now, although I do try to get around 5-10 minutes daily for my health's sake (Vitamin D and keeping bones strong).
. . . I dodge the sun like the plague now, although I do try to get around 5-10 minutes daily for my health's sake (Vitamin D and keeping bones strong).
Agree fully! . . 'White is Right' when it comes to sun exposure for me.
I will be out of the country for the first 12 days of BB . how clever am I ! Smart enough to leave the 'dead-heads' behind
It's a soap opera with some of the most cliched plots on TV. And their ridiculously high ratings are drawing attention away from higher quality shows in the same timeslot such as Futurama.
Summer bay, the home of amnesia victims, tired "cliffhangers" and a death toll comparable to Wisteria Lane (and a resurrection toll comparable to The Bold & the Beautiful).
Shingles is related to Chicken pox, cold sores and the like, and they all are from the Herpes family. You can actually catch chicken pox from someone who has shingles. You have the virus in your system forever and get shingles, cold sore breakouts for the rest of your life when run down or stressed. I don't get cold sores or herpes in any other form thank goodness There is some great medication the Dr. can prescribe which I have on standby but for those not on the Health Benefits Scheme... it costs around $200.00 per box. For real. It is great stuff though. So... did you go to school today Dara? Or just soak in a cold bath all day?
oo how cool, the celtic symbols like the clover, the triqutra and charmed are all related don't mind me btw, I started reading about wicca and then went from there to celtic stuff and then charmed incorporates so much of it all. then I see wiccan religion some people think is evil, and I was almost tempted, but the whole religion thing put me off
It is good to be 'informed' and knowledgable on different subjects. I too have studied Wicca, Druidism (celtic) and Paganism. I learned a lot. They are as ancient almost as humankind. Were practiced way way before Christianity came into being. Christianity is a very 'new' religion whereas you will find almost every other 'religion', except cults like Scientology, are ancient beyond time. If someone who is ignorant of the origins and beliefs of the ancient religions starts denigrating say 'wicca', then I can inform them of facts and history and pass on my knowledge. The American Indians, before being invaded by 'white man', had a most wonderful way of honouring the Earth and all the Animals. If the World had followed their lead maybe the Earth would not be in the state it's in now. They were called 'Savages' by those who didn't know better, but who really were the savages?
At school, we had the people our new houses are named after come in. And we did 2 houses 1st, then the 2nd two. And I was with the 2nd two, this aborinal dancer man and the harrop family, loretta harrop and her sister and dad (my house). But those 2 houses had to wait outside for like 30 mins because d**k johnson and the other guy talked for so long!! Very funny
Stupid. Spoilt. Lazy. Those words have become the norm when describing modern day teenagers, nicknamed “generation Y”. The media these days would have you believe that all teenagers are a bunch of spoilt brats without a decent bone in their body and the brain of a goldfish.
such a great feature article isn't it :S I hate these, we do 1 like every yr. they suck!! I'm doing the "teens fight back against unfair reputation" stimulas one.
Actually no. But. OMG! Me and my friend, we walked home today from swimming ( we do that for sport), and we walked like 9 km, got home at like 4:30 , we left at like 2:20 lol. We had like 3 food stops though Soo tiring. But so fun. We decided no one should be allowed to use cars for less than 10km unless it's an emergency haha. We decided to get fit
I used to be pretty good at cross country running when I was at school, always ending up in the top 3 when competing in inter schools meets................i joined a running club after school and took part in a marathon at age 17. This was a huge event of over 500 starters and I remember I came 8th in around 2hrs 42 mins.............pretty slow by todays times but it nearly killed me..........it took me days to get over it......this was my first and last marathon, I gave up long distance after that.....................
I am moving in with my adult daughter tomorrow for a few weeks until a suitable rental comes up on the sunshine coast. I will be reconnected at the beginning to the middle of next week. I couldn't live without my internet. I am tired beyond belief from packing today. All I can say is, thank goodness for my daughter! I have so much stuff on my bed I can't even find it, but to sleep tonight, I have to! Until I 'see' you again in 5 to 7 days... be good and look after one another. Cheers SuziH Psst... don't talk about me while I am gone coz I will find out!
EDIT- sorry im all annoyed, im just upset cuz i had to write it all again, and it took me ages on tuesday. and all my files are gone.
Happened to me too.
I accidentally left my USB in the computer, and some Year 12s took it (this was the end of Year 11). They denied taking it, and when I got it back from someone else, I found my 1000 word History essay and some other files were deleted. I did not back before that day, but I did after that every single day.
BTW, I did manage to finish that essay in about 2 days from then, and I got a resonable mark for it, a 16 I think. Good thing was the teacher was understanding and really helpful with that.
lurveit i went to your old school last weekend ours is better bahahaha ;P
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anyways go me cut my foot n got blood everywhere. heh. see im not known for doing things carefully. i leave the room trip over my binder for goodness sake and now i have a big hole in my foot lmao
Pfft... I DONT think so Dara - my highschool was the private school of public schools - or it was years ago
Hehe It is so small though!! And all the building are blue! And the 3 story ones look scary! But seriouisly its tiny ands its cool cuz the tennis courts r crappier than ours and thats saying something *
lol.. its true tennis court was always crap and yeah I remember being in year 8 having panic attacks walking up the flight of stairs between the second and third story .. they were open stairs back then - I dont know if they've now built some cages around them but yeah they were open stairs and wooden and you'd just picture youself getting pushed by somebody and going over .. or slipping on wet days :S lol
I remember one of the boys at school actually picked me up and as a joke was pretending to throw me over and a maths teacher just bolted over to us.. it was crazy but yeah they still wern't caged when I was graduating.. i'm sure of it.
It used to be a lot different, then it kinda fizzled out. I guess this is the new look. Nannyfan showed me it some time back. We're both members. I don't think I'll bother anymore. I tried to give admin. some pointers too! Pfft!
Their threads are all so much like ours!! N' is it just me or does everyone on that thing either have something to do with their bb comp or currently banned ? lol
oh well, at least ours looks like it was made this decade :p
When things in your lives seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.
When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full.
They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar.
He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full.
The students responded with an unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand.
The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided,
"I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions-- and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.
The sand is everything else--the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life.
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.
Take care of the golf balls first--the things that really matter. Set your priorities.
The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.
The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked.
It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem,
there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."
Hey Norman , LOVE the new avatar with the Flexity tram
"Viva La Tram Extension" , indeed -- it's been a lonnnnnnnnnnng time comming !
Can't wait for you to be in Rate The Avatar , so 12 / 10
( Yeah , yeah , I know everyone else is going .. .. )
Though I do have fond memories of my first trip to Glenelg on the old H Class -- the woodwork and etched glass of the interior , the thump of the motors and speeding along the private right of way from South Terrace
Suddenly gaining height and going up and over the Goodwood Flyover like a mini rollercoaster !!
Arriving in Glenelg at Moseley Square with cafe patrons fenced off right next to the line ..... ah , what a trip
The new trams secure one of Adelaide's transport gems and give the regular riders modern , fully accessible transportaion
I don't. A girl I went to school with owned a motorcycle and lived in Melbourne when we reached our late teens, early 20's, and her front wheel caught in the tram line and caused her to collide with either a tram or a car and she was killed. I hate crossing the cane tram lines which are actually not in use anymore here on the sunny coast. On the Bli Bli Bridge the tram lines have been removed thank goodness as driving over the bridge was a hazard especially if you got a tyre caught or slipping on the tram line. Someone was killed in just that situation a few years ago here.
yeah, driving a car is scary enough in the city let alone worrying about some tram comin at you! :s
Actually , many tram systems throughout the world are segregated from other traffic running in median strips or with raised surfaces between the tracks and motor traffic
AND trams are cleaner for the environment , transport more people per metre of road-space used , etc , etc
PLUS , don't forget , the trams were there first , before cars
guys, i'm stuck in a bit of situation at the moment - I have to move out very soon and i'm trying to find a place of my own that will allow me to bring my dog and NOWHERE allows you to bring your dog!!
I've looked at two of the well known real estate websites for houses - realestate.com.au and domain.com.au but found nothing. I tried googling for some others but they're not even kept up-to-date!
Anyway, if any of you could help me find a website for houses in brisbane that would be brilliant.
...I just can not believe nobody allows you to bring your poor old' pooch with you - they need homes too!!
Lol its ok Any particular area you have in mind? Maybe the various real estates have sites, like remax and stuff? In cooparoo and carina there are lots of places for rent. Hmm
It was our aunt's funeral today. The funeral celebrant had just started to speak, when we heard a loud, persistent knocking. After a moment's stunned silence we all began to chuckle. To our left, through the glass doors that led to the parlour's carpark, we could see a woman. She was knocking to be let in. A voice from beside me said, "Better call Clarkson's." I swear I heard Aunt's guffaws from above.
It's probably just my opinion, but I wouldn't have dogs let into my rental property. The smell and waste they may leave behind inside the house is too much of a risk. It devalues your house extremely.
Not ALL dogs do their deeds inside the house, Norman, mine go to one place down the back of the yard..............i got a posthole digger, I just bore a hole 6 inches diameter by 6 ft deep.........it all goes down there, when full, I fill it in and bore another.
Its a bit hard to train the dogs to actually squat over the hole tho.............................
yes, that and domain are two of the best that I have found so far. Lol. However, I've only found ONE house that is willing to even consider a dog.
How is your house hunting going suzi??
Some rental places will allow an 'outside' pet and if the dog is classified in the small/toy sizing they may even let you have one inside. Norman... who the hell has dogs that do their business inside a house/home? If I knew anyone who did I'd tell them to stop being so lazy and train their dogs/cats. Cat's have litter boxes as well as the great outdoors. The new crystal kitty litter is a wonderful invention! I had a bunny once that was trained to go to the toilet in a litter box! Some people just shouldn't have pets. I think also Landlord's and Real Estates think about the dogs digging up the gardens/yard, wrecking plants and fences, scratching at doors to be let out/in the house and the like. Some dogs, especially puppies and juveniles can be very destructive. Thanks for asking lurveit, I have stopped looking 'frantically' for a week or two because my daughter is going interstate for 2 weeks starting thursday week. I am minding the house/pets while she is gone. She can have peace of mind with me here keeping them company and the cats and rats love their 'Gan-ma' (spelled correctly with no 'r'). If ever I get grandchildren who can speak/talk I want to be called Gan-ma! The house she rents is magnificent and beautiful to live in. It has just been put on the market for $450k It is up on Buderim Mountain (Sunny Coast). Good luck with your searching lurveit.
450k that's a lot. My cousins house in sydney is smaller than ours but it cost almost 1 million, because sydney is so pricey. Our house only cost like 385k or something but these days it would be worth like 450 or maybe more I am not sure.
Not ALL dogs do their deeds inside the house, Norman, mine go to one place down the back of the yard..............i got a posthole digger, I just bore a hole 6 inches diameter by 6 ft deep.........it all goes down there, when full, I fill it in and bore another.
Its a bit hard to train the dogs to actually squat over the hole tho.............................
I know LB... but not all dogs do that, and I as a homeowner would not be that willing to take that risk.
Well, it shows you are never too old to learn...........I always thought the Gold Coast was an area..................found out today that it is a city..........
Not ALL dogs do their deeds inside the house, Norman, mine go to one place down the back of the yard..............i got a posthole digger, I just bore a hole 6 inches diameter by 6 ft deep.........it all goes down there, when full, I fill it in and bore another.
Its a bit hard to train the dogs to actually squat over the hole tho.............................
well done LB, see I dont blame the dog for pooing on my lawn I blame the owners, also this is why "they" were thinking about bringing in dung beatles to aust to help with this problem
Quoted from 10 rules
know LB... but not all dogs do that, and I as a homeowner would not be that willing to take that risk.
and as a home owner I have to agree with 10_rules, you cant take the risk not all renters are as good with their dogs and you are, so you have to make one rule for all
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
Well, it shows you are never too old to learn...........I always thought the Gold Coast was an area..................found out today that it is a city..........
Really I actually didn't know that. Then why do they have places like 'Broadbeach', 'Labrador', Surfer's Paradise etc? What are they, suburbs within the city?
I live on the Sunshine Coast where we have several areas under different councils. Noosa has it's own mayor and council, Maroochy has it's own mayor and council and Caloundra has it's own mayor and council. Maybe we on the Sunshine Coast are classified as a city also. Then again the Gold Coast has but one Council and mayor (ex Olympian Ron Clarke) I am confused... not unusual for me!
pfft.. gold goast doesnt get the right to be a city!! Brisbane rules this state thank you very much... UNLESS - we're the capital city and.. Gold coast is another city within our state ... so, does that make queensland the FIRST state to have more than one city to its name! .. sounds good!! FIRST STATE OF AUSTRALIA to own TWO cities.. o yeh, o yeh, lol..
Anyway, I'm going house hunting today - ... I hate it already - don't they say moving is the worst thing you can do in life ... or something like that?!
oh! and my dog is a clean and tidy dog thanks Norm.. he poops outside in his known 'area' ... train your dogs you lazy people. IF he comes inside (because of bad weather or whatever the case) he's put into the laundry which has a child gate up to keep him in there so he doesn't scratch the polished floors or anything.. but yes, he's a clean dog that doesnt kill birds or dig up backyards and I can understand a landlords point of view to not want to have dogs in there rental property BUT as a dog owner IF I let a property out - I would without a doubt allow my home to also be a home for somebodys poor pooch!
Some people are by far worse than any dog could be. I had some people rent a house from me with glowing references, with 2 weeks the place was a tip. It took me 4 months to get then out, then another $2000 to clean it up to sell. I would never be a landlord again.......
yeah we rented our Nz house out. then the tenants changed but we were in usa, and they trashed it. they wrecked the carpets and stole the stuff we had locked in a cubboard and the swings we left outside.
pfft.. gold goast doesnt get the right to be a city!! Brisbane rules this state thank you very much... UNLESS - we're the capital city and.. Gold coast is another city within our state ... so, does that make queensland the FIRST state to have more than one city to its name! .. sounds good!! FIRST STATE OF AUSTRALIA to own TWO cities.. o yeh, o yeh, lol..
Anyway, I'm going house hunting today - ... I hate it already - don't they say moving is the worst thing you can do in life ... or something like that?!
... because I'm quickly learning it to be so!
Every State has more than one city, but not more than ONE Capital City. I have lived in Orange NSW (a City) and Tamworth NSW (also a city) I have lived on the Central Coast NSW which is all connected like up here on the Sunny Coast. In Queensland we have now learnt that the Gold Coast is a City, Rockhampton, Cairns, Toowoomba are all cities but Brisbane is the Capital City of Queensland. I thought that for a 'town' to gain city status it had to have a population of over, say.... 30 000 or 35 000.
As far as moving goes... it is up there with a death in the family and divorce on a scale of stressful situations, I have heard. Having just moved temporarily in with my daughter and having to move again in the not too distant future, I can testify to the level of stress it creates. That is why I hire removalists and hire a cleaning crew/company to do a 'Bond' clean on the premises I have vacated. I have had 2 divorces, one the same year as my Father died (3 years ago). In Queensland alone I have moved 5 times in 13 years. The last place I lived I had spent 6 years exactly in and I was very sad to leave my beautiful rental home. Wait until you are older lurveit and have accumulated so much furniture and crap that it is a 'mission' to move. This last move I kept a third of my belongings, sold a third and gave 'Lifeline' the rest that was useful, and made two trips to the tip in my car. Go to the address below to see what are the biggest stress related events of our lives... http://www.virtualpsychcentre.com/diseases.asp?did=476
haha .. i had no clue I thought each australian state had one city ... that we we're only big enough to have one city and it just happened to also double as the states capital city... fancy that. I made it all the way to year 12 and onwards and never even knew that!!
Maybe these little cities need more ways to be known... or maybe I should've paid a lot more attention in geography
Oh, and the moving thing.. oh-my-god ... I just cant find a place that is a decent price and decent to live in!! its like everywhere asks you for 15% more than they know its worth every week and when you DO find a good place its gone within seconds!!
And although I'm only 21 because of life hitting me early I have a whole house to move suzi... not years of valuable collections but yes, 3x beds, washing machine, fridge, lounge sofas, dinning, computer and other office furniture plus all the other extra crap! my god..
and its all so expensive!! first you need to pay bond $1,200+ THEN first two weeks rent so say $600+ THEN removalists $150+ plus extras such as disconnect/reconnect fees... fuel for moving all ur other crap. i'm sure i'm forgetting 1,000 other fees for this and that .. lord help us suzi!!
OMG lurveit, it's a damned mission hey! You have a great start at your age with your furniture. My ex neighbour is 20 and has like a sofa, bed, fridge, TV, Soundsystem and a bit of crockery. The cost of renting is almost out of reach. Regarding moving costs... removalists $530. (locally to storage) $160. per month storage fee in advance, professional cleaners $450. guaranteed bond clean, redirect mail (cheaper to rent a private box for 13 months@$86).
Future costs: reconnect phone and ADSL over $200. for a pensioner, get furniture out of storage and delivered locally $530-600, one month Bond and two weeks rent in advance $1200. minimum. It is Mind boggling! I have $3k saved for future costs. My CAR is only worth about $500.
Ongoing costs: storage costs of $160 pm in advance
hey does anybody know the numbers u have to put in front of ur mobile number to txt msg from America to Australia .. is it just the +61 replacing the 0 ??
... or are there other numbers as well to be placed in front?
^ correct the +61 is aussie but with the state code eg 03 Melb(vic) , you just do the 3 EG: +613# and this should work, remember you need to activate international roaming before you go, and its very expensive, if some one call you from aus, they pay their normal cost and YOU pay for the call to reach you OS, $$$ hope this helps.
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
My January bill was $200+ (normal bill $40), but it was worth it to have easy contact with my family. The feeling of safety and connectedness to Au was worth every cent.
noun 1. the state of being connected; "the connection between church and state is inescapable" [syn: connection] [ant: disconnectedness] 2. a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it); "there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare" [syn: connection] [ant: unconnectedness]
noun 1. the state of being connected; "the connection between church and state is inescapable" [syn: connection] [ant: disconnectedness] 2. a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it); "there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare" [syn: connection] [ant: unconnectedness]
Its like they're only nice to the ppl wanting to buy a house.. us renting are treated DIRT!
In the past few weeks I have met A LOT of real estate agents and I have one thing to say - they dont want to help you - they dont even want to get out of their chairs or give you eye contact... 'hello, person away from that computer would like to try and get a property to live in .. over here - that IS what you do isn't it?!?!?! ahhhh'
I dont know if its because I look too young to have a penny to my name or what but they are down right rude - the way they talk to you.. jeez! the way they treat you - 'papers over there with rental properties on it'... um, thanks??
I'm sorry guys - suzi are you having this same problem with the agencies around you or is it just us on southside that are having to deal with these people??
Congrats Paula. I don't even look at how many I have anymore
Lurveit... I remember when I was a year or two older than you looking in Newcastle and surround for a rental place. I was treated like you. I had a little girl then and I was rejected because places didn't 'want' children. This is 27-28 years ago mind you when discrimiation was rife. In the end I applied without my daughter being present (at pre-school/daycare) and got a beautiful waterfront cottage on Lake Macquarie at Nords Wharf. I think it is your age that they see and not the 'person'. Because of my lower income now ($310.00 pw) I had to lower my sights on rentals. Yesterday I found a 2 bedroom unit, No.2 in a row of 4. It has pale blue walls throughout and has 2 good sized bedrooms, it is old and needs a lick of paint and some work. The owner is getting the lounge room recarpeted and the kitchen and laundry tiled. The laundry is quite literaly a cupboard. The neighbours are women, like myself and the guy in number 4 is gay with a mini fox terrier. The curtains are shot to hell but I can fix that because I sew and have heaps of material. To keep the ambience of the place I was accepted in a heartbeat The tenant/lady has gone back to live with her abusive ex-husband and will officially be out on the 16th. The carpeting and tiling will be done then and I can move in after that That's the latest from me. Just hang in there Lurveit, come across like you know exactly what you are doing and that you will take no s**t. Your money is as good as the next person's and you should be given the chance to start a rental history. You have to start somewhere. I sell myself very well, am not shy at saying I will be the best tenant they've ever had. I am on a pension and that didn't make any of the Real Estates balk because I have never had a black mark against my name in the 18 years I have been renting. Good Luck.
Its like they're only nice to the ppl wanting to buy a house.. us renting are treated DIRT!
In the past few weeks I have met A LOT of real estate agents and I have one thing to say - they dont want to help you - they dont even want to get out of their chairs or give you eye contact... 'hello, person away from that computer would like to try and get a property to live in .. over here - that IS what you do isn't it?!?!?! ahhhh'
I dont know if its because I look too young to have a penny to my name or what but they are down right rude - the way they talk to you.. jeez! the way they treat you - 'papers over there with rental properties on it'... um, thanks??
I'm sorry guys - suzi are you having this same problem with the agencies around you or is it just us on southside that are having to deal with these people??
That's really bad! Probably because they think you are too young or something. Stupid people! Oh well.. do you really want to have a proper conversation with people like that, at least if they brush you off you can ignore them
Congrats on the new unit, Suzi, it sounds good. Have you met your neighbours yet ?
I met the mini foxy and only caught a glimpse of his owner and that was all. I was there with the Real Estate who just happens to be the owner. I get the keys on Friday the 16th and can start moving in then but no rush because I am minding my daughter's house, cats and rats until she returns on the 23rd. I have to organise for my furniture to be delivered probably around the 21st and the phone connected and the electricity activated and my adsl hooked up for the day I actually move in, probably the 23rd because that's a Friday. I may hire a small delivery/courier van and put all the boxes and stuff that I have at my daughter's place because it takes so much out of my car coming up Buderim Mountain where she lives, up hill and down dale, plus the petrol just disappears. Buderim is beautiful BUT I am going to live back down in Maroochydore because it is flat and I like the area so much. Have lived in Maroochydore for 13 years. I can even get rid of my car in a couple of months because public transport is less than 100 meters away and a taxi would only cost $7 to get me home with my groceries. Maybe less if I get my 'friend with benefits' to bring me home I am beginning to get excited about this 'new' phase in my life
There are so many threads it's hard to keep up with everyone without jumping from thread to thread and sometimes you just want to chat about nothing without it being themed which gives it a limited scope.
For those of us who haven’t got the time to search every thread looking for some conversation I thought it would be a good idea if we had somewhere to talk about anything and everything. Idle chatter with some gossip thrown in but without being "themed", like you would do if you did go out to a cafe.
So to start I'd like to say that I'm still looking for work but I'm getting really annoyed because most businesses just don't reply even if it is an advertised job. If I just sent letters to everyone and anyone then I would imagine they don't feel obliged to acknowledge you but when they advertise a vacancy then it should only be proper to answer every enquiry.
The weather up here has been good the last couple of weeks with good rain and cooler temperature. That’s it for tonight I’m off to bed now so goodnight and seeya soon.
Hehe, Silly the Ghost is a quirky, over-the-top character I made up in around circa 1998. He's pretty much my signature character and anybody who knows me will know about Silly in one way or another.
I have a Silly the Ghost costume up in my room which my mum made for me in 1999 for a school talent show, and I made it to the finals, but I had chickenpox and couldn't compete. Dang. The play was simply about Silly belittling and humiliating his friend Pop. All wasn't over yet, because a sequel followed in 2000, and it introduced a new character Professor Blink, who invented a device which allows one person to imitate another person's actions, and obviously Silly had a lot of fun with that. The bad news was I made it to the finals YET AGAIN (almost beaten by the umpteenth performance of "Oops! I Did It Again!" however I went to Turkey and I never actually was able to perform at the finals. Darn.
Silly also has a line of picture/comic books titled Puties, which is about Silly and his friends going on a world trip with their Putie companions, but encounter evil forces along the way. I retired the series a few years ago after around 18 books but I never got around to making any more. Shame because it ended in a cliffhanger too. Silly and his mates were surrounded by a horde of horrendous dark Puties, who have already killed Silly's brother Chilli, one-time bad guy Rotty, and their respective Putie companions. Silly was also kidnapped, and seduced by a naked lemon-like Putie, and in the meantime, Silly's wife Minnie gave birth to (for reasons unknown) a demonic Putie. It was suggested that she's zoophilic.
Err... and for my birthday once upon a time (circa 1999), my mum had these awesome Silly/Minnie stamps made for my b'day.
Ahh... memories.
While Silly was still human all the way back in the 10th century, his name was John Smith, and after stabbing his father to death and committing suicide afterwards, young John came back to life as a ghost and he changed his name to Silly "the ghost" Gostly because he thought his birth name was boring.
hehe, that sounds really fun to read. did you actually have them published and put on the shelves to sell? you were about 10 when you started the story? that's v.impressive^^. all i remember doing when i was 10, was playing marbles and watching sailor moon.
By all means do not be embarrassed Sillygostly. I love the story and now want more! I used to make up stories to tell the big shetland collie dog we had when I was young. I would sit on the grass with her head on my lap and tell her the most wonderful fairy and other stories. I never really wrote them down except one about a cuscus (a possum like mammal found in New Guinea, surrounding islands of northeastern Australia and Indonesia). I must have read about it with fascination to have written a story about it! click on the following links to read about this funny little mammal. http://animal.discovery.com/guides/mammals/habitat/tropforest/spotcuscus.html http://www.answers.com/topic/common-spotted-cuscus
Arthur Ransome’s twelve books about adventures in small wooden boats are utterly captivating: you can almost feel the breeze on your cheeks, smell the "pemmican" (corned beef) sizzling in the pan over the fire, see the sun setting over the still water. Sailing at night, roaming through the woods, camping where and when one wishes. Fictional places, but recognisably based on the Lake District and the Norfolk Broads. If you read these books when you were younger, you’ll love doing so again; if you didn’t, you must. And they are a great gift for children.These are completely unadulterated reproductions of the 1930’s hardback originals, authentic in every respect from the line drawings to the dust jackets and gold-embossed spines. Absolute classics. Reviewed in CLASSIC BOAT magazine. "...it was Nauticalia who came up with the idea of presenting them as a boxed set. With the crossed Swallows and Amazon flags in gold on the ends, it makes a handsome showpiece".
We even had the flags!
The TV series began in 1963. Swallows and Amazons (1974) was a movie I gather.
On holiday with their mother in the Lake District in 1929 four children are allowed to sail over to the nearby island in their boat Swallow and set up camp for a few days. They soon realise this has been the territory of two other girls who sail the Amazon, and the scene is set for serious rivalry. Written by Jeremy Perkins {jwp@aber.ac.uk}
hehe, that sounds really fun to read. did you actually have them published and put on the shelves to sell? you were about 10 when you started the story? that's v.impressive^^. all i remember doing when i was 10, was playing marbles and watching sailor moon.
No, no, all my books were done purely in my spare time, and the dialogue was nothing to poke a stick at. Some of the stuff I've written was actually pretty bad lol. I wanted to write a novelization on of Silly's life (and death ), but I never got around to it. However an animated series on adult swim about Silly's wacky adventures would be awesome. Gee, I'm getting a little ahead of myself there . I feel like my horde of oddball characters are simply too bizarre to appeal to any kind of audience but time will tell.
But in the meantime, Puties will appear as a "show within a show" in my upcoming Sims 2 series called "Our Nana". I don't know when (or if) it'll be released as it's too early to tell, but I'm hoping I can have the first batch of episodes done by late 2007 - early 2008.
What did I do to waste time in my younger years? I wrote timetables for a series of bus routes I made and followed with my bike, closely sticking to that schedule.
I also made my own TV station that would use Excel's Text to Speech feature to make it sound like a voiceover.
In addition, another thing I made was a schedule of planned beta releases for some software crap I wrote, but I never stuck to it.
Then Years 10, 11 and 12 took over, and I stopped doing it.
I also studied Metromaps and timetables before all that.
... Silly also has a line of picture/comic books titled Puties, which is about Silly and his friends going on a world trip with their Putie companions, but encounter evil forces along the way. I retired the series a few years ago after around 18 books but I never got around to making any more. Shame because it ended in a cliffhanger too. Silly and his mates were surrounded by a horde of horrendous dark Puties, who have already killed Silly's brother Chilli, one-time bad guy Rotty, and their respective Putie companions. Silly was also kidnapped, and seduced by a naked lemon-like Putie, and in the meantime, Silly's wife Minnie gave birth to (for reasons unknown) a demonic Putie. It was suggested that she's zoophilic...
That sounds really great! You should try to get the books published. We could do with a celebrity member!
Nah, when I was a kid, I always dreamed of being an author, but I've realized I'm not cut out to be a writer (nor am I as passionate about it anymore ).
What are you waiting for then? People have said for years, that I should write books. I say "what about?" "My life???" How boring! About 2 weeks after my Daddy died (3 years ago on the 19th) I began to write 'Memories of my Father' which is about 10xA4 pages long. My mother and a couple of other relatives as well as my eldest sister have copies. It was a thing that helped me to heal. I have just re-read it now and tears sprang to my eyes but I laughed while reading it as well. Norman... it is obvious you have had a fascination with buses all your life... now trams have entered the realm of fascination for you, also!
What did I do to waste time in my younger years? I wrote timetables for a series of bus routes I made and followed with my bike, closely sticking to that schedule.
I also studied Metromaps and timetables before all that.
So yeah, my life has been such an embarassment
Embarassment ?? Well , just like doing a Resume for a job , it can depend on the spin you put on it
Timetabling involves mathematics and logistics : * how many buses are required to provide a 30 minute headway on a specific route ? * what possible delays must be factored into the schedule ( railway level crossings , traffic lights with lonnnnnnnnnng sequences , etc ) * checking the route to observe these factors
Timetables are used by historians to indicate social history and , sometimes , fix dates events occurred : * when factories started working around the clock for war-related production , public transport timetables reflected this change to shift times * as areas became more urban , transports schedules reflected this
Call an interest in maps "cartographic study"
They might sound "geeky" to others , but your interests when younger are actually used by those involved in town planning , logistics and historical research -- nothing to be embarrassed about !!
And even though these things were done for fun , they involve thought and planning techniques which have probably helped build your knowledge base for other things , including getting into uni
Oh , and you have probably guessed , I had / have similar interests , so have come to learn how to put a good spin on them to avoid the reaction which causes
Mattel recently announced the release of limited-edition Barbie Dolls for the South Australian market:
"Golden Grove Barbie" This princess Barbie is sold only at the Village . She comes with an assortment of Kate Spade Handbags, a Lexus SUV, a long-haired foreign dog named Honey and a designer kitchen. Available with or without tummy tuck and face-lift. Workaholic Ken sold only in conjunction with the augmented version.
"Mawson Lakes Barbie" The modern day homemaker Barbie is available with Mazda MPS and matching gym outfit. She gets lost easily and has no full-time occupation. Traffic jamming cell phone sold separately.
"Para Hills Barbie " This recently paroled Barbie comes with a 9mm handgun, a Ray Lewis knife, a F100 with dark tinted windows, and a Meth Lab Kit. This model is only available after dark and must be paid for in cash (preferably small, untraceable bills) ...unless you are a cop, then we don't know what you are talking about.
"Burnside Barbie" This yuppie Barbie comes with your choice of BMW convertible or Hummer H2. Included are her own cappucino cup, credit card and country club membership. Also available for this set are Shallow Ken and Private School Skipper. You won't be able to afford any of them.
"Port Adelaide Barbie" This pale model comes dressed in her own Wrangler jeans two sizes too small, a Power t-shirt and dragon tattoo on her shoulder. She has a six-pack of VB and a Jimmy Barnes CD set. She can spit over 5 feet and kick mullet-haired Ken's butt when she is drunk. Purchase her XF falcon ,different colour panels optional, separately and get a Jim Beam bumper sticker absolutely free. ( this model also available in limited edition for Elizabeth, Hackham and Murray Bridge.)
"Unley Barbie" This collagen injected, rhino plastic Barbie wears a leopard print outfit and drinks cosmopolitans while entertaining friends. Xenical prescription available as well as warehouse conversion condo.
" Marion Barbie" This tobacco-chewing, brassy-haired Barbie has a pair of her own high-heeled sandals with one broken heel from the time she chased beer-gutted Ken out of Butler Barbie's house. Her ensemble includes low-rise acid-washed jeans, fake fingernails, and a see-through halter-top. Also available with a mobile home.
"Semaphore Barbie" This doll is made of actual tofu. She has long straight brown hair, arch-less feet, hairy armpits, no makeup and Birkenstocks with white socks. She prefers that you call her Willow. She does not want or need a Ken doll, but if you purchase two Point Breeze Barbies and the optional Subaru wagon, you get a rainbow flag bumper sticker for free.
"Salisbury Barbie" This Barbie now comes with a stroller and infant doll. Optional accessories include a Centrelink life member form and bus pass. Gangsta Ken and his 1979 Commodore were available, but are now very difficult to find since the addition of the infant and a 10% off sale at Supercheap.
"Port Lincoln Barbie" She's perfect in every way. We don't know where Ken is because he's always out fishing.
"Mars Bar Barbie/Ken" This versatile doll can be easily converted from Barbie to Ken by simply adding or subtracting the multiple snap-on body parts.
Paula, the key word is "lived". I'm not going to say if I live here or not, you can find that out another way, but I know Marion very well as it is now. I hope you're not confusing Marion with Oaklands Park, where Marion Shopping Centre is.
Or even Clovelly Park or Mitchell Park
And APHS is pretty much full of wierdos and emos, I recently went there because a friend was going to attend the school there.
What did I do to waste time in my younger years? I wrote timetables for a series of bus routes I made and followed with my bike, closely sticking to that schedule.
Then Years 10, 11 and 12 took over, and I stopped doing it.
year 9 is not young! what does that mean, you made up timetables then biked them pretending to be a bus? or you followed busses? :S
Mitchell Park is now a very desirable address . .if offered one of the new homes there I would take it in a blink . . near to everything . .bogans moved on (mostly) . . it's near the cop shop (safe) . . Marion (handy) . . FMC (hospital). . 10 mins from Brighton and Glenelg Cafe strips (YUMMY!!) . . what are you thinking??? .
I will be out of the country for the first 12 days of BB . how clever am I ! Smart enough to leave the 'dead-heads' behind
Port Adelaide Barbie won't be accurate for long either, what with the huge development going on there. It will soon be overrun with yuppies in their warehouse and apartment dwellings! Loved Mawson Lakes Barbie, very accurate! But where's Adelaide Hills Barbie? I wonder what she would be like?
. . . . . But where's Adelaide Hills Barbie? I wonder what she would be like?
That is easy . . Adelaide Hills Barbie has dropped Ken for a guy called ContraDick't. . . she has a full pantry of Organic fruit from the local area . . for her health . . but she drives a huge 4 x 4 to get around the small scenic roads at full speed. Beware anyone who gets in HER way. .
I will be out of the country for the first 12 days of BB . how clever am I ! Smart enough to leave the 'dead-heads' behind
That is easy . . Adelaide Hills Barbie has dropped Ken for a guy called ContraDick't. . . she has a full pantry of Organic fruit from the local area . . for her health . . but she drives a huge 4 x 4 to get around the small scenic roads at full speed. Beware anyone who gets in HER way. .
GREAT NEWS GUYS - I WILL HAVE A ROOF OVER MY HEAD NEXT WEEK!! haha but seriously, I've been under SO much stress in the last two weeks with this sudden needing to move and trying to find a place and having to apply for a loan TO move and .. well, OH-MY-GOD!!
but yes, I got a place today and get to move in Saturday : )
Its a lovely place with a very big entertaining area - nice yard for my dog - beautiful floors and rooms - its very nice and I'm very excited about it and VERY releaved.
If this has all taught me anything its that - life can take a sharp hard turn in an instant
I am so so very happy and excited for you, lurveit! I pick up the keys to my little place on Friday the 16th! My daughter doesn't return from NSW until 22nd or 23rd so I am staying here at her beautiful home until 24th. I am hiring a small delivery van to drive myself and take the odds and ends from here on Monday 19th. Phone is getting connected that day also and only costing $29.00 On wednesday 21st furniture comes out of storage and gets delivered to new address. Home contents insurance kicks in that day also@$24.pm for $60k worth of coverage. Electricity account starts on the Friday 23rd as does my ADSL acc. I am so organised it is scary My little unit would probably fit inside your entertainment area, lurveit! I am excited though and can't wait to be once again settled into my own home and this time starting off as a single lady with an empty nest May your new home bring you and your baby/dog much happiness!
me norm? or suzi?? .. i've just moved streets away from my old place.
Hey suzi, cause this is my first time moving out with rentals how do I go about electricity - do I call energex or origin .. whatever its called these days and state i'm moving heres when u need to reconnect kinda thing or... does the landlord figure that or.. is it different in every case - maybe thats why i'm getting confused : s
I signed all the forms and paid the bond bla bla bla today $1,800 I had to turn over!! : o... not happy jan!! the cost of having a roof over ur head and ur dogs is a joke!! no wonder ppl easily fall homeless!
anyhoo, i've called telstra, paid the real estate still figuring removalists.. my brothers friends might move me - always good to save some money. now, need to do my australia post forms
Oh, and i'll be off the net for about half a week guys : (
Lurveit... electricity.... call your supplier (mine is still Energex your's may be Ergon) tell them when you want them to 'turn it off' at the old place and 'on' at the new place. Technically though they do not come around and turn anything on/off! They do a reading of the meters. You are responsible for your electricity and phone connections/disconnections. Getting mates to help move your furniture is a good/cheap way to go but if you have stuff of great value or large items that need care installing in the new place it is always better to get professionals IMO. Anything your mates damage has to be fixed or replaced. My Bond was $660. and my 2 weeks in advance from Friday 16th was $330. I drove past the unit today and workmen were there and the owner was there all busily getting it nicer for me to live in A new beginning for at least three of us here on the forum, hey Simpson! I'll keep a look out for those cuckoos you mention LB.... hope my friend with benefits starts seeing me again then, I miss him.
Oh and me Norman... same suburb I used to live in, Maroochydore and like lurveit, just a few streets away from my old place Have been in Buderim with my daughter since 15th February and living up Buderim Mountain costs too much in fuel! Back down to almost sea level for me. Maroochy River 100 meters away, Maroochy Waters canal 50 meters. Lovely area.
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There are 268,472 people in the U.S. with the first name Norman. Statistically the 235th most popular first name. (tied with 2 other first names) 98.88 percent of people with the first name Norman are male. ( )
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So why do we have to be blessed with the other one.....
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all my disconnect reconnects are sorted now suzi - finally!
I even went down to target and bought myself a nice new bed set - doona cover,sheets,pillows and matching cushion - lol.. for my NEW bedroom!!
I'm going to get a bbq and outdoor setting nxt weekend for the ent. area and following weekend have a house warming thing : ) should be good!
I'm just SO glad to have a roof over my head next week
Yes... much better than pitching a tent on the neighbours' lawn! My bedroom has been Burgundy/fuschia/pinks for years... maybe I should have a change as well. I don't need a doona though, I am way too hot blooded for anything more than an aircell cotton blanket! What colours are you going for lurveit, for your bedroom? I am just so glad the Landlords are getting the unit's interior walls painted a neutral colour as opposed to sky blue!
i have greens, blues with chocolate brown and white here n there.. its all very stylish. lol. good ol' target - budget decorating. lmao
but its got this nice print on the doona .. stripes with nice flowers and leaves - wow, sounds horrible on paper .. or internet but honestly, its a very nice set for the new bedroom.
I've also got to do some trades because my washing machine is far too big for their silly laundry in a cupboard thing so I have to get a smaller one and I also need to trade my fridge for a smaller newer one before this one dies on me and I lose out completely.
but yeah, go for a change suzi - change is ALWAYS good - keeps life interresting
lol and I'm so weird - I'm only 21 but LOVE house shopping.. okay, maybe its just shopping in general. haha
The Neolithic era was an extremely fascinating time period which led to many revolutionary ideas and discoveries. The purpose of this report, is thus to investigate and further understand the
does that make sense? i dont think the thus does now i think about it :S anyone?
The Neolithic era was an extremely fascinating time period which led to many revolutionary ideas and discoveries. The purpose of this report, is thus to investigate and further understand the
does that make sense? i dont think the thus does now i think about it :S anyone?
I dont quite get the gist of the above, Dara.........can you elaborate...???
haha I remember doing these kinda reports - how many words do u need to do at a min dara because ur saying the same thing...lmao 'extremely fascinating time period '
No it doesn't work does it :S It is my ancient history assignment. I don't know why I chose ancient. The teacher is so dumb. Well one is nice but the other is awful. " Anyway we are doing archaeology and we have a report on neolithic britain woo The Neolithic era was an extremely fascinating time period which led to many revolutionary ideas and discoveries. The purpose of this report, is thus to investigate and further understand the issues and ideas of the Neolithic era and to investigate the process behind an archaeological excavation of a dig site from Neolithic Britain.
General study of this time period using secondary sources has been an invaluable approach towards the writing of this report. The sources provided extremely crucial background information on the Neolithic era and human development. In addition "
I wouldn't usually write it like that but she is VERY picky. We have to follow the example so strictly lol and dont mind it being crap, 1st draft
lol.. but when u do uni and wot not.. u want to be there in life - u dont have to be - does that make sense? ... I know I wasn't whinging when I was at TAFE - I loved that I was there so I loved doing the assignments and although I havn't been to Uni as yet I'm sure it would be the same .. its where u want to be.
... UNLESS ur one of those annoying kids that do uni and tafe cause its the only way mummy and daddy will continue supporting u SO u do whatever u can get into.. pfft - I hate those kids
All of the above education chit chat makes me soooooo happy I am 51 and past that time in my life. Lurveit, I had to buy a new washing machine (over 6 yrs ago now) to fit into the laundry-come-cupboard. A darling little NEC. My fridge is 20 odd years old just over 400litres made by Hoover. Looks disgusting with surface rust but goes like a new one! The 'new' place has an even smaller laundry-come-cupboard so I am happy my washing machine is really small! I will be off-line from Monday 19th to Saturday 24th I will suffer withdrawal symptoms terribly! Downloading heaps this week as I have 34% left of my monthly quota to use up before next Monday
OMG Dara... you are 17 now...wow and happy happy birthday wishes are sent your way! Are you going to learn to drive? and get your P's? My 22 year old son regrets not having his driver's licence.
Oooops lost a year somewhere or is that gained a year somewhere??!! Of course Dara now you will get all the 'sweet 16' sayings and it's like 'yeah, haven't heard that one before!' I remember your birthday last year, gee time flies when you are middle aged You act way more mature than 16 Dara, no wonder I was confused!
Cheeky man Lawnbowler! You know what I mean. I love the animal magnetism avatar BTW LB. Believe me Dara, you forgot to do it this time... it will be a long time before you make that mistake again. Have the program save automatically.
Did you do anything 'special' for your birthday Dara? Like go out for dinner or have a lovely big luscious cake? Hire out the movie '16 candles'? Did you get some great presents? I am glad you 'back-up' now!
Lawnbowler, that was a odd file you were looking at in your picture.
Ah sorry, can't lay claim to fame on that one................found it on google search images........(it was quicker doing that than taking a snapshot of my PC...........
suzi - I'm moving tomorrow!!!! ahhh!!!! haha! I'm so excited but nervous but exhausted already but excited!
Anyway, I'm taking apart the computer and all its lovely accessories tonight. So, it looks like it's goodbye guys .. well, for a week or so. :"(
I think being able to say goodbye to you guys for the week is almost helping me sooth the pain of not having access to anything and everything, through the net whenever I need... oh my god, I am addicted :s
... oh well, at least I' still have the tv and money to go shopping to compinsate... I'll be okay! haha
My sister who is 6 years older than me, entered a Central West NSW ABC Radio competition. http://www.abc.net.au/centralwest/stories/s1857050.htm to find out more. They were flown down from Orange to Sydney Friday morning and will be flown back there Sunday afternoon. She was thrilled.
I have the keys to my new unit which has come up looking fantastic with a coat of paint and a few things fixed. I am so happy and excited now. I met the guy in No.4 who owns a mini foxy and now an 8 week old budgie and an aquarium full of goldfish! The lease agreement says no pets.... my two budgies will be allowed (caged pets are not the same as dogs and cats) apparently. I came away from meeting 'wishbone' the foxy with a memento on my good thongs which I was not happy about. Dirty little dog. I got in my car and went 'what the hell is that smell' OMG I jumped out and got most of it off on some grass but you know how it is... the smell stays...ewwwww. The new very tight woven low carpet in the loungeroom looks and feels great. I was unhappy they hadn't painted the main bedroom white yet! It is sky blue and not my fav colour. New sunshine yellow curtains with backing on in the loungeroom, lacy curtains in the kitchen, bathroom and main bedroom but in the bedroom I intend to put some over the top of the lacy as it gets the morning sun. Everyone else has airconditioners in their windows at the front of their units. I can afford a cooling only (don't need heating up here) split system aircon. which I may ask permission to do after summer when I can get one cheap(er). The brown folding doors on the laundry in a cupboard have been painted white and look fabulous and lift that area. My daughter is still away until thursday or friday coming up, and I just had to tell someone so you guys have caught the full brunt of my excitement. It all starts in ernest on Monday folks and I will be offline then also until saturday 24th. I contacted my 'friend-with-benefits' in a text today and told him I will be in my new place from this time next week and he said 'See you soon' and that has made me very happy and excited as I've not 'seen' him for 8 weeks now I bought the new fish and chips meal from Red Rooster today and it was yummo.
Thanks nannyfan7 I only have just over 24 hours until my Internet will be switched off, 1.7 days to be precise. Where I am moving to there are two rows of 4 little units each and at the front of one row there is a cute cottage where a very elderly couple live. Ivy, a lady of 93 lives in number 3 of the other row of units. She has the cutest little wire haired terrier who is 12 years old. I noticed one of the dog's front legs was badly deformed. I mentioned it and she took great pride in telling me what happened. A man who used to live in the units accidently ran over 'scruffy's' forpaw. Obviously broken the guy 'apparently' took scuffy to the vets and the vet said there was nothing they could do (what a load) so poor scruffy was left in agony and unecessarily lame because of it. By the time Ivy took him to the vet herself there was nothing left to do but amputate, which she said no to. Obviously the guy who harmed scruffy did NOT go to any vet because all it would of taken was setting the bones and putting the leg in a splint or cast and cost a considerable amount of money. Good grief I could of made a splint and made scruffy happier and more mobile. Scruffy now walks on what is essentially his wrist while his foot just dangles around. I was absolutely gobsmacked and walked away from Ivy after listening to the story. She has a cockatiel inside her unit, god knows how she cares for it. Some people should not have 'pets', honestly. I think I will change my signature for a while to reflect how I feel.
I am going to fail modelling and problem solving ahhhhhhhhh! (maths) It's like, very few questions, you get marked A - E on each, you can get A+ in knowledge and procedures, A on every question in modelling and then get stuck on one Question, do it wrong, get an E on it, thus meaning you cannot get more than a D overall! Ahhhhhhhhh the system is so flawed! so is the stupid OP system!
the new house is so lovely and my old neighbours are my now current neighbours living behind me.. weird huh! lol
The house is all set up with lots of new furniture and white goods ... it looks lovely and mum is very proud of my new house. House warming 2moro nite - can not wait!!!
everything went to plan without any dramas so - YAY!
I couldnt find a thread on this so I may as well talk about it quickly here. I just got the new playstation 3 today and it is totally cool. I think my eyes have gone square from playing it. The $1000 price tag was a bit rich but I am happy with it. Anyone else out there got one or thinking of getting one.
I couldnt find a thread on this so I may as well talk about it quickly here. I just got the new playstation 3 today and it is totally cool. I think my eyes have gone square from playing it. The $1000 price tag was a bit rich but I am happy with it. Anyone else out there got one or thinking of getting one.
I can't understand the logic behind anybody paying $1000 for that thing or paying full price for any console for that matter.
If you gave it a month or two, they would have stripped a hundred or so dollars off the price, and by then some good games would have been released, and the launch titles would be on special.
But if you're rich, I suppose it doesn't really matter.
But if you're rich, I suppose it doesn't really matter.
I am a plumber and got the cash from scrap copper that I took to the scrap yard. Copper is expensive these days. There is two of us in the business and we both had enough money for playstations from the scrap. Otherwise we wouldnt be able to afford them either. Normally I am very careful with cash but there has to be some upside to all this back breaking work. You are right though, I dont know how a kid is supposed to afford one, or anybody really.
I think it's a rip-off buying these sorts of things when they're first released. I'm not saying that gamers should wait until 2012 when the PS4 is coming out before buying a PS3, but at least give it a month or two. It's not like they're going to completely run out of them anytime soon.
I am back also... as well, too, like lurveit, and in my new home which I am very attached to already. I am very happy. Everything is set up and I have just the right amount and mix of furniture and possessions. My monitor died and my washing machine kicked the bucket. I have a new little washing machine and a beautiful new LCD 19" widescreen monitor! I had to get new seals put on my dear 20 year old fridge and now it's almost like new. I have had two visitors so far. The first was my 'friend with benefits' who I hadn't seen for 9 weeks and the second was my daughter, both on the same day. I wont be having a housewarming party because I don't know many people. Having my yearly flu shot tomorrow morning I hope you all didn't give Paula and Lawnbowler a hard time while I was 'off'!
Saw my Dr. had some changes in my meds and had my flu shot and never felt a thing. The best part was, all the moving and the stress related to it all.... I lost 5kg! I thought I had lost some weight and was very pleasantly surprised
yeah I would never go without chocolate... mind you I probably eat too much anyway... HAH!
Btw... I just found a good sig for you paula! (sorry if you do like chatspeak, i thought it was you that hated it.. i could be wrong! i just liked the sig but I can't use it , it would be hypocritical hah!)
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There's a couple of subjects I want to discuss and don't feel that they warrent beginning new threads. One is regarding parents who indulge their children from a very young age and give them 'things' in particular big birthday parties from a very young age. The other subject is parents who try to control and manipulate their children's lives even when those 'children' are 18 and over. Case in point... this week's debacle caught on camera between a swimming coach and his swimmer daughter.
Parents spending $125 a head for kids' parties By Susie O'Brien March 31, 2007 12:00am
PARENTS are spending up to $125 a head on birthday parties to try to satisfy increasing demands from children.
Competition among parents and a lack of time is also fuelling the trend towards extravagant parties.
Costly discos, fairy princesses, visiting pirate ships, baby karaoke, magicians, jumping castles and travelling zoos are in vogue, as advertisements in parenting magazines show.
But popular party options still abound for less than $20 a head at fast-food outlets and indoor play centres.
Cheaper still is Pass the Parcel and Pin the Tail on the Donkey.
Patricia Howell, co-owner of My Special Day, began her own party business with friend Kylie Hunt this year.
They've already organised a range of events, including a fully customised fairy princess-theme party at $125 a head and a pirate party for $50 a head.
But their parties are individually designed, and parents can pay as little or as much as they like.
"Some parents just want to make it really special and cost doesn't seem to be an object," Ms Howell said.
"It is value for money because of the quality of the goods we use - it's all customised rather than off the shelf.
"And most parents pay that anyway if they do the party themselves."
End of exerpt.
Fairy bread, pass the parcel, a themed cake done by a local cake maker & decorator (my son's was a teenage mutant ninja turtle) a treasure hunt, some party punch and a bag of lollies does not cost that much!! Yes get them to dress up as a Princess, or a fairy, or a pirate but to hell with hiring a person dressed up as a Fairy, Pirate or Clown to entertain the kiddies. Good grief, are parents so disconnected from their children they have forgotten about the personal touch. My little friend Abby who turned 6 last November had a BBQ when she turned 5 in a park with friends and for her 6th birthday had a 'skate themed' party at a local Rollerdome which cost her Mum $250. altogether and her Mum was shocked by the expense (which seems altogether paltry compared to what some people spend)!
Second subject now. When should parents stop telling their kids what to do and who they can and cannot 'see'? The swimmer at the centre of the biggest national news story this week is 18 and wanting to lead her own private life. Read the following to get the gist of what the father-daughter argument was about this week.
What the Zubkovs really said March 31, 2007 12:00am
THE coach and father under fire for the ugly poolside brawl revealed last night what was actually said in the controversial footage.
In his affidavit before the FINA disciplinary hearing, which began at 9.30pm, Mikhaylo Zubkov said:
"I had received that afternoon a telephone call from my wife telling me that she heard that Kateryna was seeing a boy we had told her to stay away from. I was concerned (Kateryna) was distraught because of him," he said.
"I now refer to the video and set out what was said:
Footage begins
M: Could you please sit down so we can talk. Calm down we need to discuss this (situation about the boy).
M: You can take your swimming cap off. (K throws cap to the floor).
M: Just calm down. Could you listen to me, relax. I'll talk to you about it. Go easy.
K: It's my business. I don't feel like discussing it with you now. It's my private life. I'm going away. Don't stop me. I'm going away. Just leave me alone.
M: Just look at what you're doing. It's unpleasant. Let's stop doing it . . . If you sit down we can talk calmly. We don't need to argue.
K: Leave me alone.
M: Do you think it's more important for you than your relationship with us (your family)?
K: I don't know what's more important for me now.
M: You must make a decision, what's more important for you, because we do a lot for you. This boy is not good enough for you and you know why. We have discussed it several times before. You promised before you would not meet with him.
M: You are old enough to decide.
K: It's difficult for me to do it, to decide.
M: You're able to do this by yourself. You don't know what you want. You promised one thing, you do another. We don't know what you think. You know our attitude towards this. From one side you understand what we think but you do the opposite to what you promised us.
M: We are doing what's best for you but it's like an empty drumming sound for you. You don't appreciate our opinion.
K: (crying) It's clear for me. I understand it all. You do a lot for me.
M: You decide then, re-decide . . . You can't make the decision by yourself.
M: Understand this decision which we make for you, it's for your wellbeing, to help you. It's not bad for you. We have our own experience and we know life better than you. Let us do it if you can't.
(M tries to hug K)
K: It's my own life, my own way to live. I don't need your help.
M: We are not enemies. We are from the same side. We are friends. I want the best for you.
(M sits, K packs bag)
M: Try to calm down and forget about it. Let's forget about this argument (hug).
K: Just let me go. I would like to be alone. I understand it all. I want to be alone and think about it.
No wonder the poor girl is mixed up with all the mixed messages her father is giving her. When I was 23 I was given the choice between my family (mother and father mainly) or the man I had lived with for 2 years. I chose my family because I could NOT imagine living without my parents in my life. I have regretted the fact I let them bully me ever since. Parents cannot choose for their adult children, what is best for them in their lives just because they have life experience to draw from. Children, no matter what their age, HAVE to make their own lives, learn from their OWN experiences and make their own history. I had two years where I thought I would lose my daughter directly or indirectly due to her then boyfriend's actions and lifestyle. I was terrified. I prayed to a higher power every single day that she be kept 'safe and well and free from harm'. She survived and now, 10 years later, is a stronger person than I could ever be. She has learnt from her own experiences and makes very deliberate choices concerning her life now, to accomplish the future she desires. Children have to make their own mistakes, how are they going to 'learn' otherwise?
$125 a head?! I'll bet the parents throwing those sorts of parties are young and/or naive. For most children's parties, unless you're holding it at some sort of venue, I can't imagine any parent spending more than $125 on the party as a whole anyway.
All you need is a cake, and maybe spend around $50 on decorations, and another $50 on those little bags, and some treats for the kids.
Kid's parties shouldn't cost more than $250 in total anyway. And if the family owns a Playstation, or a stereo, then the less you'll need to spend. Particularly if you own a party game or two.
Crap man, I work at a place with parties right, and some kids, their cake comes in to us, and some cakes are so HUGE! Like half the size of me! GIANT! Some humungo posh ones that cost over $100 for the cake alone!
lol. I think I'm proud to report the children/fmilies I work alongside of are not anything like the above ... I just went to one of the childrens parties (yes, she invited her teachers) and we thought we better make an appearance to at least one of the many parties we get invited to and yes, it was your standard party - the children were dressed in wonderful costumes - most of which were once mums best dress (now turned PRINCESS GOWN) and others were tin foil and cardboard (turned knight) ... normal choc cake .. party games in the backyard. In my opinion - thats a child's party - it was fun for everybody and cheap for all of the parents.
When he/she is 18/21 etc and can CONTRIBUTE to the cost of a party - than they can be getting a $100+ per head party.... well, thats how it was in my family and will be when I have my children.
... Btw... I just found a good sig for you paula! (sorry if you do like chatspeak, i thought it was you that hated it.. i could be wrong! i just liked the sig but I can't use it , it would be hypocritical hah!)
LMAO (oops ), Dara! Too funny! Thanks.
I use a bit of chatspeak myself at times. I can even deal with 'typos.' It's basic, simple bad grammar and spelling that I abhor so much.
Hey I just realised it must be coming up to my one year anniversary with eblah very soon... I'm sure I got hooked this time last year .. does it show somewhere your first post?? ... wow, a year has been and gone! a lot happens in a year doesn’t it?!
some people must have more money than sense..............
They will be easy to spot in years to come . . in the visiting room at Yatala Prison (or your nearest penal institution) they will be the visitors asking . ."Where did we go wrong ? " . .
I will be out of the country for the first 12 days of BB . how clever am I ! Smart enough to leave the 'dead-heads' behind
how sucky would it be to work as a ice-cream truck driver? one just drove across our street, it comes atleast every second day. it'd have to be the most annoying job..listening to that same old greensleeves tune over and over would drive me insane!! i like greensleeves but listening to any song constantly would make you soon tire of it. hehe, i remember one time the icecream man tuned into the radio instead, he quickly changed back though, don't think anyone recognised it was him.
and mine also... so that makes Melbourne, Perth and the Sunny Coast! He doesn't play greensleeves here though and in Tamworth years ago he played 'home home on the range' which only made me laugh hysterically. What a hick country town Tamworth is, IMHO, having lived there for 5 years from 1989-1994
I swear I am going crackers. I was at my local Video Store (although technically it no longer stocks videos) and I got 3 new releases for $9.95. When I got home after buying petrol, going to the butcher, chemist, fruit and veg, all hot and bothered and frankly tired... I looked the the DVD's and had Two copies of the same movie! 3 movies all together but two of the 'Wicker Man'. I know I am not that crazy. I rang my girl at the store up and will be given a free movie of my choice tomorrow BUT I swear I did not choose two of the same movie.
'Chaos' with Jason Statham (who I lurve), Wesley Snipes (ditto) and Ryan Phillippe. Labelled a 'thriller'. The other one... I forget because after finding I got 2 wicker man movies all rational thought left me! I know I will remember when I see it. Talking about Icecream men... it is a tad worrying that some icecream men you would normally tell your kids to stay away from BUT he's the icecream man and you can't/don't/wont. Has anyone ever seen the Icecream skit Eddie Murphy does? OMG one of the funniest things I have ever seen. ROFLMTO.
the one that comes in our cul-de-sac must be a bit of a dill. He comes in to the end and just goes round the circle and straight out. Nobody has a snowballs chance in hell of actually getting out there and buying one, he is long gone.
Mystery solved..... I know how the video chick got mixed up..... The Wicker Man and the other one was The Wrong Man with Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman. heheheheh Can't wait to tell her when next I see her!
Need to have a whinge about something. As most of you know I recently spent 5 weeks or so living with my daughter while looking for (and finding) a new home for myself to rent. She shares her large beautiful rental with a 70 year old man who is just a housemate. He waited a couple of days after she left for her 2 week family trip to NSW while I was still staying with her, so I could mind the house and the pets, to confront me one saturday morning. He stood blocking the office doorway and brought up the subject of 'rent', as in... me paying my share (one third). My daughter and I had discussed the subject before I even moved in and she said she would not accept any money from me, I said I would pay for my share of the phone and electricity. Before she went on her holiday I gave her $200. to help her on her trip. When he broached the subject of money I said 'you should of dicussed this with her BEFORE she left.' He said he thought I would of done that (well technically I had) but in the state of sheer disbelief, I forgot that fact. He then hounded me saying that the electricity was going to be 'through the roof'. It was hot... they have ceiling fans... I had one on in the office on 3 or 2 all the time and he would follow me around turning off every fan I put on if I left the room. I would come back soon after and have to turn the fan back on. He did it in my daughter's living room upstairs as well as the shared office. I told him the fan in the office was on to keep my computer cool as it runs hot and to leave it on PLEASE! Our altercation on that morning escalated when I could feel myself getting ill (high bloodpressure, clinical depression and diabetes). I told him this was a discussion he would have to have with my daughter and told him he was making me ill and to please leave the office and leave me alone. He yelled at me that he would not leave his 'Home' because it was his home (adding my daughter as an afterthought). I rang my daughter in Orange and gave her the rundown on the situation and she said 'Put him on the phone!' so I did. I was shaking and teary by this time, with frustration and anger. She gave it to him with both barrels. She spoke to me again then him again saying she would sort it out when she got back. He stayed at his now ex-girlfriends place for 3 days after that morning. Coward. He never did say he was sorry. I told him during the conversation that I was going to pay my way with the electricity and phone. Even that did not placate him. My daughter confronted him this week and said... so... how much do you think Mum should contribute? What do you think would be fair? He backed down and got flustered and gave a few excuses as to why he thought I could afford to contribute a third of the rent. She shot him down in flames! She got the electricity bill yesterday and it was $20. over an above the usual quarterly account! $20 measily dollars. What a penny pinching pr**k. She could not wait to show him! He only ever pays one quarter of the electricity account because when they got their first account he complained his usual electricity bills were x amount of dollars so my daughter lets him pay what he usually would if he were living alone and she pays the balance. He forgets the house they live in is HUGE, two storied and 2 living areas, 4 bedrooms etc etc. Their lease falls due in less than a month and they are going their separate ways, my daughter is counting down the days! He told her last weekend that she is his only friend. She looked him squarely in the face and said 'if I am your only friend then you had better get out and make some new friends'. He is 70 for goodness sakes, and old enough to be her grandfather. He is even old enough to be MY father. He has no concept of propriety or how to act socially. He even told me two very rude off colour jokes (?) when I was there alone and it made me uncomfortable. Well, that's my rant, just had to get it off my chest
there are always some scary stories about renting, but SuziH you said that you have been renting for about 18 years ? , you could have almost paid off your own home in that time, ever thought of that ?, rent / repayments , not much difference realy, and then you can call the shots, and not have some old f**t telling you what to do and how much you shoud put towards the cost of living.
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In 18 years I have moved from Tamworth in NSW to Brisbane to the Sunny Coast. If I owned my own home I would of been tied down with not as many options. Also I have been through a divorce in the last 3-4 years and that would of meant a property settlement. Yes, I have worked out how much I have spent on rent either alone or as a couple and it is scary BUT it is also convenient in other ways. My last home was a 3 bedroom townhouse with a large yard that had I had money I could of bought almost 6 years ago for $95k! The landlords there are now charging $320. per week for their investment which they paid cash for! I nicknamed the old coot that shares with my daughter 'stampy' because he walks like an elephant (the Simpsons). Honestly he stamps/stomps on the polished board floors, up the stairs and across my daughter's loungeroom floor to their shared kitchen area. A sleep in was impossible at the house unless he was away overnight! He would stamp around the kitchen dining room which were above my bedroom. He even wakes my daughter up. It got to the stage where sharing with him was making her ill and she has had to block him out as best she can. She cannot wait to never see him again.
is the person an old family friend ? how did your daughter meet him in the first place ? and, I have to ask the question, why would she move in with a man that age ? tell me to mind my own business if you like, but its all a bit weird.
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
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A housemate is a housemate. There to share the rent and most of the time that is all. She met him while looking for a new place to rent. He was doing the same thing but needed to share because of limited income. She was at the Real Estate agency she had rented through for many years. She was paying almost $300. per week in rent by herself and needed to save some money. It seemed a solution for both of their problems. He is well spoken having been born and raised in England and at first being introduced to him everyone thinks he IS a nice man. I however didn't because he said something to me within minutes of meeting me which set off alarm bells. The best thing to come out of it is through the limited work he does with disabled people with a Government agency, she found permanent work. She is an air brush body artist as well as painting skateboards and Kyaks with art, sketching and painting art frames and art. When you share rent with someone it can at least halve the rent and in this case they each pay $180. per week. Many many people here on the sunny coast share accomodate with total strangers. I know of quite a few.
I went to my daughter's quiet 30th birthday get together last night for 2 and a half hours. She had just 7 really close friends and myself! Her housemate was NOT invited so he decided to go out for the evening. I had only met three of her close friends that attended, before. I have known them for years. Her friends ranged from 28 to 51 so I felt very comfortable. I came home early enough so that people would still be watching tv or whatever because my nest of units is so damned dark and out the front on the garages, there is no lighting. I was a little bit scared and very alert! The people in the units either side of my unit were up and watching TV which made me feel relaxed. I text messaged my daughter when I got safely inside telling her I was safe and love her heaps. She messaged back thanking me for coming to her 'party' and saying how much she loves me
Well guys.. I'm currently trying to buy myself my first car and I believe I'm about to do my head in big time!!
... I think where I've gone wrong is that I saw the car I first EVER wanted years ago! and now... thats all I want and I thought I had found it today - a lil Yellow Hyundai Hatch ... so cute!! BUT it was manual and when I sat in it... it just wasnt right ... so, I continued hunting and found a lil auto charade that when I sat in felt PERFECT but... I cant stand the exterior of this thing... its not me. AHHHH!! THEN you've got to think of the financial side of it all... do I get a credit card with a 3/4 grand limit on it and buy a car out now... or do I get something on a 55/pw pay back that would in the end cost me double.
loooord... !!!
P.s It sounds like u had a lovely night celebrating your daughters 30th suzi! My mother was at my 21st with some family and she had LOADS of fun! we dressed up got a lil pissed 2getha... danced a bit of singing. lol. great fun!!
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Never, never, never get finance for your car through a car loan. Go to your bank and apply for a personal loan. Lower interest and if you get it at a variable rate you can pay it off at a rate quicker than the minimum monthly payments. Try to buy a car that will hold it's second hand value (mazda or a toyota for example), try not to buy a car made in Korea (Hyundai and Kia) they do NOT hold their second hand value, one of the best small cars in Australia is a Holden Barina and Ford Focus' are also good small cars. Buy a car that will be cheap to buy parts for as well. I am not sure I would get a Mastercard to help with buying a car and once you go down the Credit road there is virtually no going back. Hope all goes well with the car hunting. The right one will be there for you, just keep looking and don't be disheartened.
go to a credit union, and as for cars well, this is like politics, everyone has an opinion, so heres mine , you need a good reliable car that wont let you down, but ALL cars need to be maintained !!!, so I would suggest either Ford , Holden then Toyota , I would give Hundai a miss
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
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You mean the eviction/nomination shows? I don't think so. I think a lot of the people who visit Dreamworld just stay behind with their families to tune into BB, and there have been children in the audience from what I've seen.
There are lots of 18+ people. I went in year 7 (age 12) and there were people ranged like 6-50+ like people of all ages. Mainly about 16-30 though I'd say.
loll, a few years ago I made over 100 posts over a period of 3 days on another forum, and they limited my post count to just 5-8 per day. It was a nightmare. But they didn't remove the post cap for so long I eventually stopped going.
For those of you that don't know I am a plumber. It can be rather hard on your back which has crippled my boss who also happens to be my best mate. He started taking pain killers a couple of years ago but now it seems to have gotten out of control. He picks me up in the morning and the first thing he does is take 6 nurefen plus. At lunch time he tops up with about 4 more. It is not uncommon if we are doing a lot of digging or jackhammering for him to have 12 or more. He takes the tablets and he feels fine and is rather pleasant t work with. As soon as they wear off he is moody and unbearable. He becomes angry at the smallest things and stresses for no reason. I have told him to stop, but now he hides the fact that he takes them as I have caught him red handed sneaking in half a dozen tablets. What do I do? I'm sure he is killing himself and god knows what he is doing to his back injury. Anyone else been in a similar circumstance.
mmm its a hard one he's definetely addicted by the sound of it maybe you should approach his wife who could get him to go to the doctor to get a better pain killer
from personal experience the only way to beat this sort of thing is to very slowly wean off the pills.
I think the ongoing ibuprofen in it is actually an immediate concern as these types of medications can sometimes do severe and possibly terminal harm to the kidneys or liver or something along those lines. I don't know how addictive the codine is but pain induced or otherwise it can often warrant a stay at a detox or rehab. If you're really concerned though you should ask your GP his opinion on the matter.
As far as jobs taking their toll like that, I know people who's job gives them back stress not even as severe as what you would get, and some go to chiropractors or physios regularly for what is hopefully preventative maintenance. It might be something to consider for yourself... keeping in mind though that lots of people, especially chiropractors, can be biased and even really have sort of weird medical views when you get to know them better. I recommend chiropractic for example, but they seem nuttier than psychologists (who I would also recommend), and can be real extremists.
My advise... get accurate information regarding long term over use of nurofen and the like. Any kind of anti inflammatory over a long period of time is dangerous, as Dean said.
There are three main types of painkillers: aspirin, ibuprofen and paracetamol. Prof. McLachlan says it's vital to follow the guidelines on how to take all of them.
"As long as they're used within the recommended dose, everything should be fine but making sure that we only use them in that dose range is really important," he says.
You should always take aspirin and ibuprofen with food, otherwise they can cause nausea or stomach bleeding.
Paracetamol is considered the safest painkiller when used properly but an overdose can cause liver failure and in extreme cases, death.
What is a safe daily dose of painkillers? For the average adult, the maximum for aspirin is 12 tablets; six for ibuprofen and eight for paracetamol.
But according to Dr Lynn Weeks from the national prescribing service, it's important to consider other factors too. "For some medicines it'll be important to also consider your weight," she says. "If you're a small person then take the lower end of the dose range, if you're a large bloke, then you're probably okay at the higher end of the dosage range."
Another thing to watch for is hidden overdose. For example, most cold and flu remedies contain paracetamol. If you unknowingly take painkillers as well, you're doubling the dose and going beyond safe limits.
He needs to be counselled and maybe even attend a programme similar to alcoholics anonymous because he does have an addiction.
Accupuncture also can help with chronic pain and is not as invasive as chiropractic treatment. It is going to be a hard task though to convince him because he enjoys taking his drug of choice like any addict does.
And even if he doesn't still enjoy it, he'd be used to it. This reminds me of a story about a 12 year old pair of underwear and a Teddy Bear named Sam that I had, but I'll save it for it's own thread.
just to make you all Jealous its only 4 days untill my holidays, and I will be at Disney for the world prem of Pirates 3, anyone want any souvenir's ? like a loch od Johhny Depps hair or Orlando's ? It will be for sale on ebay upon my return
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Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
Whoooohoooooo! Chris, lucky duck We want to pics of Johnny, Kiera, Orlando and Geoffrey (spelling?) Rush, thanks.
My car died the other night RIP Betsy She was only 20 this year, a 4 door Toyota Corolla CSX It will cost twice what she's worth to get her fixed So.... I can't afford it. I am calling the undertakers (wreckers) to come pick her up before the end of the week. A six inch split is in a hose behind the radiator and while on a motorway the other night (9:30pm) I didn't want to stop just a couple of miles from home, heard the radiator blow off steam, the temp gauge was off the scale, she limped home, I got one house from where I live and she died, I coasted to a nice position next to the curb and there she has stayed. I put a big watering can full of water in her yesterday and it ran straight through the hose and the front of the radiator like a waterfall! The head gasket is cactus so..... bye bye little car. I will have to get my good mountain bike back off my daughter Luckily I now live near a bus stop, it's a flat good walk to the shops I frequent, a nice ride to the library, and my daughter can help (she's offered) if I need her I kept my cool when steam was pouring out of my bonnet but had my handbag handy and my seat belt off, just in case I needed to vacate the vehicle in a hurry!!
The same thing happened to me 3 years ago, Suzi. I had a car fuLL of students heading for a debating event when poof she conked out in the middle of the road, 6 pm mid week.
Poor kids had to get out and push and I could see those headlines... "TEACHER CHARGED WITH FAILING IN DUTY OF CARE - Students run over by passing cars"
Replace the faulty hose and Buy a little bottle of Chemi-weld Suzi, it works wonders and might keep your car on the road for a while. I had a Hillman Hunter about 20 years ago that did the same thing, ie,leaky radiator and blown head gasket. One small bottle did the trick and we kept it for 3 years as the second car and it never skipped a beat. I would not recommend using it on a decent car but as you are going to scrap it anyway it may be worth a try.
Thanks for that LB but I have called the wreckers to take her away. A friend of a friend however wants to fix it up for himself and will pay me $80. for it AND take it away plus no matter what I decide to do, I have 4 months rego due when I hand in the plates I know what you suggested could work, (coz you said so) but I have Diabetes and high blood pressure and don't need the stress of wondering 'when is it going to conk out?' I just want to be rid of it! Cheers
Did the boys go around hitting all the girls on the arms?! Heh heh! And was it something parents had to give permission for? Did any girls decide not to get the vaccine?
I've lost the reference but several States in the US have banned the vaccination on religious grounds saying that it encourages young girls to have sex, and the likelihood of getting cervical cancer is a good deterrent to that.
So the religious right believes girls getting cervical cancer is preferable to them having sex.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
I think the immunisation against cervical cancer is a wonderful thing. What a weight off, for a woman, to have that immunity. Fantastic !!
Latest on my dear little car.... The deal fell through with the guy that wanted to buy it because he wanted me to transfer the rego into his name. The problem with that is my ex husband of 3 years was too tight to transfer the rego over to me, 100% and he was still on the rego as half owner! Plus I was pretty sure I would get around $100 for handing the plates in So the wreckers were to come round.... but wait... another friend of a friend has a car exactly the same and wants my car for spare parts. I gave him the car, minus the plates, and it has gone to reside in someone else's garage. I got a refund of $107. back for the return of the number plates. I am happy with the result! I caught my first bus the other day, in 25 years. Being on a 'disability Pension' it cost me $1.10. For a taxi the same distance.... $7. I have walked to two shopping centres in the past week to buy groceries which is a 100% increase in my walking
Not having a car sounds like a good thing! More walking, cutting down on green house immissions, saving money on petrol and all those little trips to the shops one didn't really need - so you're saving money there too! And probably losing weight, if it was a trip to the shops for delicious fat and sugury foods... Hmmm maybe I don't really need my cars...
Did the boys go around hitting all the girls on the arms?! Heh heh! And was it something parents had to give permission for? Did any girls decide not to get the vaccine?
Haha not too much thank god! Yeah we had to get permission of course. Like all the year 10, 11 and 12 girls in aus are getting it.
I've lost the reference but several States in the US have banned the vaccination on religious grounds saying that it encourages young girls to have sex
Well Dara, you're probably the only one on here who can be classed as a 'young girl', so what do you think? Will any of your friends or girls you know be more likely to have sex now that they've had the vaccine? Or perhaps, more sex with more guys? (Doesn't the chances of getting cervical cancer increase when there are more sexual partners?)
The irony is that our Howard was the one who got Gardisal on the MBS after fighting hard for it because Janet Howard survived cervical cancer. Here is an American Howard fighting against immunizing preteen girls with Gardisal and lobbying the administration against it just as hard as our Howard lobbied our administration for it, (Abbott did not want it listed and was against it on religious grounds, though he didn't say it was religious at the time it was generally understood that was his reasoning for not listing it).
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
I cannot understand how anyone can consider immunisation against cancer will lead to promiscuity The contaceptive pill when used on medical grounds to save women, young and old, from the torture of menstruation was also claimed to lead to promiscuity. The majority of the outcry came from far right christian men. Good grief, get a life anyone who believes that. The rate of teenage pregnancies should put paid to that falacy My daughter was on the contaceptive pill at my instigation and didn't lose her virginity for 2 more years. Tony Abbott is a typical case of the pot calling the kettle black. Didn't he think he was the father of a young man whose mother he had casual sex with while in Uni? Then, low and behold it was another man's son! The opponents of this breakthrough in medicine don't have a clue what they are talking about
Yes Simpson, it has literally taken a load off. I was concerned as to how I was going to find money for the 6 month rego due in September. If I was in NSW I would get my rego for free (being a pensioner). Up here I got a tiny discount I need to lose weight... and I am not just saying that) and walking is what my Dr. has been trying to get me to do for years I have my mountain bike back now but haven't ridden it yet. I need to buy a new helmet and a good security chain or two.
Well Dara, you're probably the only one on here who can be classed as a 'young girl', so what do you think? Will any of your friends or girls you know be more likely to have sex now that they've had the vaccine? Or perhaps, more sex with more guys? (Doesn't the chances of getting cervical cancer increase when there are more sexual partners?)
I don't think that it would really encourage girls to have sex, I think if they wanted to do that they would have no matter whether they have had the needle or not.
BTW boomslanger "preteen" girls are not being immunised. This year is yr 10, 11 and 12 get the 1st 2 doses. next year its 8,9 and 10. Then it's just year 8's from 2009.
I know.. I haven’t been on in ages and you've all forgotten me haven’t you!!!
Well, I've missed my gossip so I'm going to try to be on more its just since moving to my new place I've found no time for anything anymore - always on the go
Anywayz, I've missed you all!! How is everyone? What’s new???
lifes great - just always busy. I'm still trying to get financed for my car .. so annoying! Does anybody know any easy way to get financed when you obviously already have some debt to your name?? .. I just need a car already!! xx
I have only ever used the bank I bank with which I have a history with and ask for a personal loan, amalgamating all your debts into that loan. Have you a regular bank you have a good 'history' with? Make an appointment with the loans officer and discuss it with them, if you haven't already. Cheers Suzi
yeah, I've already got one loan with a bank and at my age that pretty much cancels me out of getting a second.
Oh well, looks as tho I'll have to do that thing they call 'saving'.. lol
Have you tried talking to them regarding a bit extra for a car, if you meet the repayment criteria they may come to the party........... Whatever you do dont go to any loan sharks, you may get a loan but the repayments will be crippling.
I know.. I haven’t been on in ages and you've all forgotten me haven’t you!!!
Well, I've missed my gossip so I'm going to try to be on more its just since moving to my new place I've found no time for anything anymore - always on the go
Anywayz, I've missed you all!! How is everyone? What’s new???
xx lurveit
Omg hi!! I wondered where u were!!
and on the car thing... I feel so lacking in experience
Have you tried talking to them regarding a bit extra for a car, if you meet the repayment criteria they may come to the party........... Whatever you do dont go to any loan sharks, you may get a loan but the repayments will be crippling.
Hi Lurveit, LB is right. They might even refinance for you; pay out the existing loan and add enough to get that car.
Ugh, I cut my finger with a knife Saturday, have only just been able to type properly today! Don't you just hate knife cuts, specially on the fingertip...
Ugh, I cut my finger with a knife Saturday, have only just been able to type properly today! Don't you just hate knife cuts, specially on the fingertip...
I'm not sure if I believe all Friday the 13th's are cursed but I sure had a bad one yesterday. The trench I was laying storm water pipe in yesterday filled with sewerage from the septic tank nearby which was supposed to emptied. We had to finish the drain laying because of a deadline. So I had a rather smelly day.
I got home late and then watched both my sporting teams lose miserably ( Crows and Socceroos).
My knee is killing me still and I am worried because I have already had two operations on it this year( 7 in total for both knees). Can anybody cheer me up by telling me they won the lotto yesterday or won a car or something.
No, but I am not superstitious, but yesterday I burnt my tummy when pouring the water out of the pot of boiled potatoes....it failed to go into the sink and ran over to me instead. I tore of my jumper and put ice on it for several hours, but it blistered badly. Think it will scar....(its not sore anymore.)
Always hopeful of winning it big with lotto.
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
I am just flabberghasted at this and blame the reliance on calculators...
UK adults fail child's maths test
One in 14 adults cannot answer a maths question aimed at eight-year-old children, a survey suggests.
And the poll of 2,000 adults for ITV DVD found that more 18-25-year-olds were unable to answer the question than those aged 55 plus.
The question was: What is one eighth of 32? The answers were: a) 6 b) 4c) 2 d) 8 e) None of these f) Don't know.
Schools secretary Ed Balls has just announced an inquiry into the way children are taught maths.
His announcement follows concerns that too many school leavers are unable to add up.
The survey found that basic numeracy skills are on the decline, with 96% of those aged 55-plus able to answer a "simple" maths question, taken from an eight-year-old's maths paper, correctly - compared with 88% of those aged 18-25.
The research was undertaken by ITV DVD to mark the DVD release of pre-school television programme Numberjacks: Calling All Agents!, which encourages children to develop key numerical skills.
The survey also showed that parents are starting to realise the extent to which pre-school learning helps later in life.
It found that 74% of adults believe watching educational programmes as a young child helps learning.
For any children under the age of eight, the correct answer is b) 4.
I was in a shop only a week ago and the item purchased was $40. I was entitled to a 10% discount and while the guy was reaching for his calculator I said "thats $36". He looked at me dumbfounded and "wow, thats quick, how did you do that", but he carried on to double check it. The mind boggles how they ever hold down the job ?.
Wow some dumb people! But 88%.. there will always be the stupid ones.. It is true though, schools make us use calculators in australia. in nz and usa, we never did, I came to high school here, and we have to use them I have seriously forgotten long division etc. shocking..
I'm in a job where I need to do a lot of mental maths, but I do know that I am a lot bettter now than Iwas when I was at school, thank god, and I guess its like most things the more you do it the better you become at it , but I do agree with you slowhand, and the other tricky one is when and Item cost $13.55 and you give them $20.55
Quoted from slowhand
I was in a shop only a week ago and the item purchased was $40. I was entitled to a 10% discount and while the guy was reaching for his calculator I said "thats $36". He looked at me dumbfounded and "wow, thats quick, how did you do that", but he carried on to double check it. The mind boggles how they ever hold down the job ?.
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
I feel it is the Education System we have these days at fault, being allowed to use calculators from an early age does not encourage them to use their brains to the full extent. Its like everything in life, the more you do it the better you become, mental maths is no different.
be carful about knocking the Education System , we have a few teachers here (not me ) but I do feel that once kids grasp the basics then they could maybe use a calculator, but you need to know the basics first
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
Thanks for the warning. i was not getting at the teachers, just the system. I have a couple of friends that are teachers and they knock the education dept more than most.
Paula have the girls at your school gotten the 2nd dose of the cervial cancer vaccine yet? Cuz everyone is saying it is the worst one so I want to know what peoples reactions were!! (we have it thursday) and the 1st was like my worst shot ever so :Z
Paula have the girls at your school gotten the 2nd dose of the cervial cancer vaccine yet? Cuz everyone is saying it is the worst one so I want to know what peoples reactions were!! (we have it thursday) and the 1st was like my worst shot ever so :Z
I have just heard a very good friend of mine has just passed away in Cornwall England. What makes it more of a shock is he was only 39. He only moved there from London a year ago to start a new life with his wife and 2 young daughters. It is all so very sad.
^^ Personally, I think that's just an excuse for people "in the closet" to act gay and thus shielding themselves from any scrutiny. Hell, I've seen metrosexual people who act even gayer (if that's even a word lol) than the traditional gay stereotype.
I think its a real shame that a person only has to dress a certain way to be branded gay or homosexual. I cannot think of anything more insulting to a normal bloke.
hi Inky Pinky, where are you that you cant get work? My husbands company has been looking for workers of all kinds for ages. My problem is too much work and not enough energy!! take care
! How are you all?? The big brother finale is tomorrow and Im upset cuz laura can't come cuz she assaulted a cop or something (lol) I have to do some homework I've been neglecting and find a freaking semi dress. Hmm
Who is Laura? I am lost Dara Suzi is very confused Helllllllllllllp. Hey Dara.... semi dress? You have a few things to explain punkin' coz Suzi is even more confused.
Correction to silly's post: Laura was one of the intruders (she came in with Daniela). She was extremely entertaining and had an argument with Thomas with made you hate thomas so much. She had the cool hair.
Just channel 10. It's a good thing they had Torchwood on, or I'd be picketing outside their studio.
I know what you mean, last night Eblah programs had Torchwood starting at 9.15pm till 10.40pm, so I set my recorder at those times. I then could watch 1-100 like I always do. Typical Ch 10, that rubbish BB over ran till 10.10pm then Torchwood started nearly an hour late, good thing I was on hand to change the recording.
Not anticipating BB would run overtime is .. foolish
yeah
And I've also noticed that Lawnbowler hasn't been on lately. Also, what happened to MeanDean? Surely he's not assuming full responsbility over his newborn.
I am so ashamed I did not notice LB's absence until someone called attention to it. Sorry LB. How about you change the signature on your posts Sillygostly to read "WANTED Lawnbowler Dead or alive 64 year old male Last seen on June 29th 2007 at approximately 10pm Presumed frolicking on another forum"
I don't imagine he is on another forum though. I just hope he is fit and well. COME BACK LB we miss you.
Ahhhhhhhhhhh!] In english we have to analyse poetry/songs, and link them in some way. I picked a stupid topic. Well it was good until she changed it. But Ahh! poetry I am doing... sister rosa parks by the neville brothers heal the world by micheal jackson and stepping out by maureen watson *sigh* i should have picked racism or religion or nature.. something easy!
A sad day for me yesterday I had to take my poor old cat to the vet for the last time poor old thing she was 18 1/2 years old, I like to think that she had a good life here, for the last 5 or so years all she did was eat sleep and sh**, and that sound like a good life to me, So so long Buffy, I will miss you
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
They will not go quietly, the cats who've shared our lives. In suptle ways they let us know their spirit still survives. Old habits still make us think we hear a meow at the door. Or step back when we drop a tasty morsel on the floor. Our feet still go around the place the food dish used to be, And, sometimes, coming home at night, we miss them terribly. And although time may bring new friends and a new food dish to fill, That one place in our hearts belongs to them. . . and always will.
I feel your sorrow, chris. Maybe there should be a new thread for pet losses....
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
Can anyone help. How do you put a message AFTER an attachment. I can do it before but not after.
As far as I know, you can't. The attachment always goes on last no matter how you do it.
So sorry to hear your sad news Chris. She would of been like a close friend or child (depending on how old you were when she joined the family). The animals who choose to share their lives with us are very precious and the loss of one, however old, is like losing a member of the family. Those last 5 years, she was a geriatric living in a lovley nursing home.
My sister had to have her little chihuahua-cross, Sparkey, put to sleep last thursday. She adopted my sister and her husband about 15 years ago as a stray/dumped dog. Her kidneys had failed and she was sent to doggy heaven by the vet.
A sad day for me yesterday I had to take my poor old cat to the vet for the last time poor old thing she was 18 1/2 years old, I like to think that she had a good life here, for the last 5 or so years all she did was eat sleep and sh**, and that sound like a good life to me, So so long Buffy, I will miss you
I have the dreaded lurgy. Started last wednesday night and has progressively gotten worse. Just reading a couple of my posts made on Saturday especially, I can see how sick I was with the grammar and structure of some of them I am off to the Dr. in an hour and will hopefully get something to make me better ASAP! I had a test for Cushing's Disease last week and results should be back from that. I am seeing a Dr. (not my regular one) for a pinched nerve in my neck which is giving my right shoulder, arm, wrist and hand hell. I am receiving acupuncture from him Because he had never seen me he noticed some things about me including the fact I have the body shape of someone with Cushing's Disease. If that test comes back clear then he said I should ask for a thyroid test off my regular Dr. My Dr. is happy with these observations by another Dr. not in his same medical centre. Thank goodness because that is better for me. I may not be on much in the next few days, recouperating!
ADENDUM: Saturday the first day of spring, would of been my parent's 62nd wedding anniversary but my Daddy died in his 80th year in march 2004. Sunday, also Father's Day, would of been his 83rd birthday. Today would of been my 24th anniversary (but I don't care about that one) and is the 20th anniversary of my ex-father in law's death. Whew.... I think that is all
The best thing if it is cushing's disease is they can reverse it Yesterday had to pick up two special tablets in a sealed container from the Pathologist. They know me on a first name basis now I had to stay up last night to take the tablets at 11pm, precisely, staying up another half hour after that for them to absorb before going to bed. This morning at precisely 9am I have to have a blood test. Anyhoooo, lol, I thoroughly enjoyed watching Aircrash Investigators, then the Unit, even staying up until the Unit finished at around 11:45pm. Haven't seen the Unit for a while and I must start recording it again. Suppose I will know the results of this test today, early next week. I already have diabetes and high blood pressure, to name but two so what's another disease gonna do, if it can be treated... great. Now I have an empty nest and no car I am the happiest I have been for well over 25 years. Plus I have a gorgeous man in my life who I am crazy about who spends 2 to 4 hours with me on his one day off a week. Life's pretty damn good
Sounds like you are having the Dexamethasone Suppression Test. You know, your diabetes can cause all your present symptoms, you may not have 'another disease'. Try and stay positive.....thinking good thoughts is great for the immune system.
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
Hey SuziH, can you help ? I was thinking of having holidays (next year) in Noosa, it will be in July sometime (provided I can get the time off work, holidays are already booked out until May 2008 ) and I was wondering where should I stay - any recomendations ?, and what are the "Must Do" things should I see while there , any hints local tips would be greatly appreciated thanks chris
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
Hi all... I have cancelled BigPond and am signing with another ISP and will be absent from the net for up to 2 weeks. I have my spies so you'd all better behave while I am gone Cheers for now, Suzi
Chris: I'll get back to you on our wonderful sunny coast.
Chris, you didn't read the fine print... I wrote for UP TO 2 weeks. Thank goodness it didn't take that long, in fact I annoyed the new ISP so much they connected me really quickly. I told them my life depended on it... nah.... just joking! I have been so unhappy with no Internet I didn't even go on the computer for the past 3 days I realised how much I depend on it for News and communication, let alone my absolute must have.... eBlah!
Now.... Lurveit, I missed seeing your car... what kind is it????? Congrats on your first car. You did the right thing waiting. I was 26 or 27 when I got my first car, it cost me $999. second hand and it was a never die Toyota.
Yes, Congrats Casey Stoner! Isn't he just the sweetest young man with more talent in his little finger than most people have in their entire bodies in a lifetime. I watched the story on Casey on 60 minutes last night and had a permanent smile on my face throughout the story!
Now.... Lurveit, I missed seeing your car... what kind is it????? Congrats on your first car. You did the right thing waiting. I was 26 or 27 when I got my first car, it cost me $999. second hand and it was a never die Toyota.
Oh suzi, now I feel bad.. I didnt actually wait with this I went looking on the weekend saw it there screamin my name! haha.. I had to have it.. its a Hyundai - one of the worst cars but I love it! ... hes my metrosexual man! lol I put his pic in an email to you - enjoy xx
I know the colour now and I do love it too. We had a Hyundai Sonata for years. THE most comfortable car I have ever travelled in. So comfortable we drove from here to Cowra NSW in one hit (a 14 hour trip) and weren't even cramped up when we got there! The problem with Hyundai's is that they have virtually no second hand/third hand value. We bought our's second hand and when we traded it in we got next to nothing for it. Beautiful interior and soooo much room. We had a burgundy red one. Enjoy it lurveit, I miss my car from time to time. I think to myself 'I'll just zip down and....' then I remember... I don't have a car I am however happy I don't have the ongoing costs and the stress of driving on the Sunny Coast where the traffic is just obscene and parking is impossible.
Oh no you caught that before I edited it. Um yeah I was very. It's just because I am terrible at comparing myself to others, competitiveness..... whatever...... I dunno he just annoys me sometimes
Just passing by, thought I'd drop in for a look. What has happened to this place? Boring is the word. Where is the lively debate? I wonder what Admin will think when he looks at this months Extensive Statistics. They are showing a worrying trend. This place relies on advertising dollars and 'views' for money, right?
You have Lawnbowler to blame for that. He's always overshadowing us hipsters.
Silly, I really hope that you mean that in a friendly, joking manner. LB has been a longtime contributer to these forums, even before becoming a mod. His posts are most welcome by members and admin alike.
Okay this is TOO much. I can't believe anybody could have taken my little jab seriously. I always thought our "banter" was completely mutual. Hell, if my new avatar isn't proof enough of the tongue-in-cheek nature of my remarks I don't know what is.
And incidentally, I wouldn't be nearly as active on this forum without you, LB.
alright so, with summer just around the corner and the days heating up so much I went and bought one of those backyard family pools .. that will probably break in the next month!
BUT .. its hot and we've gone and done it. We bought a cover, tarp for under, chemicals to keep the water clean (it also had a pump) and we're putting it in our second entertaining area which is fully fenced on its own. HOWEVER, I have no clue what water restrictions apply to me - can I even fill the thing up for the first time without getting into trouble? ... do I need to tell somebody I bought an 300x75cm pool... I don't know.. it's not really that big of a deal but still...
I looked all over the net and found nothing with any help on water restrictions or anything.. all I got was that it had to be fenced and I could be spot checked whenever they choose to do so... :s
You could make a call to your council and ask, without revealing exactly where you live or who you are. Just ask general questions but I do know you should have a cover to prevent evaporation (good girl you have one) and use the pump and salt/chemicals as directed and check the water ph levels regularly so you can keep on top of the optimum health of the water. That water should last for a long long time, until you decide to empty the pool and move on even. I would love to have the convenience of a pool
Thanks Sillygostly for clearing that up. Sometimes we are more sensitive to other's actions due to the circumstances of the day. BTW Silly, LOVE the avatar and the 'yikesies', heheheh, made me laugh!!!
HOWEVER, I have no clue what water restrictions apply to me - can I even fill the thing up for the first time without getting into trouble? ... do I need to tell somebody I bought an 300x75cm pool... I don't know.. it's not really that big of a deal but still...
I looked all over the net and found nothing with any help on water restrictions or anything.. all I got was that it had to be fenced and I could be spot checked whenever they choose to do so... :s
New pools and outdoor spas (including renovations) You can only fill new swimming pools and outdoor spas with water supplies from councils and shires not in level five water restrictions.
Level five water restrictions apply to the following:
:0 !! ... alright, so, I guess we'll be hearing from the council... lol god.. 'i'm sorry bout the drought but .. we had a pool to fill?!' ... somehow I see a wonderful fine coming my way...
The slackness of Brisbane Council, lurveit, I would say you wont have a problem. Try really hard though to conserve water for the rest of the year before the meters are read and cross your fingers that council doesn't check your meter in the meantime
lol thanks guys... i do actually conserve water in our house really well, we're very green at our place from the lightbulbs to power outlets and yes, to the water. We felt so bad watching the thing fill up but that's too why we went and purchased so many of the extra chemicals, covers etc to keep the water clean so that we will only need to fill it once.
oh well, I've done the best I can... If we're no longer allowed pools in our yards they should probably stop the sale of them.
We don't have a pool cover :S We fill it with our water tank though But we never drain it because it is way to big to refill these days, like 8ft deep in the deep end. Anyway back from my holiday, did I miss anything? Silly and LB fighting, strange Anywayyyyyyyy there was something i was going to say, but i forgot :S oh well!
lol, I love it when nanny has something to say - I always get to enjoy the nanny pics
in other news... we've decided were going to get the preschoolers to act out the christmas nativity at the end of the year ... with mary and baby jesus and the inn etc BUT we're after a preschooler script for the play.. off the net and just can't find a thing ... unless you pay $20+ for it... so much for the giving!
Anyway, if anybody could help point me in the right direction - it would be most appreciated - thanks guys
lol, I love it when nanny has something to say - I always get to enjoy the nanny pics
in other news... we've decided were going to get the preschoolers to act out the christmas nativity at the end of the year ... with mary and baby jesus and the inn etc BUT we're after a preschooler script for the play.. off the net and just can't find a thing ... unless you pay $20+ for it... so much for the giving!
Anyway, if anybody could help point me in the right direction - it would be most appreciated - thanks guys
Just remember that there were not 3 wise men, and they did not visit Jesus in the Stable!
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Who says ??
The whole account describes the 'Wise Men' as wicked astrologers (a profession reviled by the Jews) sent by Herod (a Roman King) to find and kill the child. They were only wise once they visited and left without reporting back to the killer Herod.
They did not visit the stable and manger, as Jesus is described as a 'child' in his house, not a babe. The family fled when the order to kill Jesus was given and soldiers were to kill all boys up to the age of 2 yrs. Herod knew time had passed and to kill Jesus they had to kill more than 2-3 week old babes. People did not travel in cars back then so travel was often months of tracking over miles of rough roads. God used angels to announce to faithfull Jewish shepherds the birth of Jesus. They did not see or follow any star. The star was actully of demonic origin to guide pagan 'seers' to become 'hitmen' and because they did not report back to Herod (time was needed for him to notice their non-return) the order to kill all the boys becomes a wicked part of true middle east history.
right. Well, thanks lawnbowler n Dara. I got a lot of help from the kidssundayschool link. I wrote the whole thing out again but it's perfect for what I know my children are capable of and tells the story quite clearly for both adults and children.
The whole account describes the 'Wise Men' as wicked astrologers (a profession reviled by the Jews) sent by Herod (a Roman King) to find and kill the child. They were only wise once they visited and left without reporting back to the killer Herod.
They did not visit the stable and manger, as Jesus is described as a 'child' in his house, not a babe. The family fled when the order to kill Jesus was given and soldiers were to kill all boys up to the age of 2 yrs. Herod knew time had passed and to kill Jesus they had to kill more than 2-3 week old babes. People did not travel in cars back then so travel was often months of tracking over miles of rough roads. God used angels to announce to faithfull Jewish shepherds the birth of Jesus. They did not see or follow any star. The star was actully of demonic origin to guide pagan 'seers' to become 'hitmen' and because they did not report back to Herod (time was needed for him to notice their non-return) the order to kill all the boys becomes a wicked part of true middle east history.
Easy . . find your Bible and read Matthew chapter 2. It won't take long.
I happen to know the bible pretty well. The 3 Wise men were told to report back to Herod, who was evil, not kill the child. This of course they did not do so this is what drove Herod mad and made him kill all the newborn babies.
Changing the topic completely, can someone go to http://www.maps.google.com and see if its working? It seems strange that I haven't been able to access any maps for over 24 hours.
Changing the topic completely, can someone go to http://www.maps.google.com and see if its working? It seems strange that I haven't been able to access any maps for over 24 hours.
It's working for me.
Fran: I love the outfit, Miss Babcock. C.C.: Of course, it's an Aldolfo. Niles: Hitler?
I happen to know the bible pretty well. The 3 Wise men were told to report back to Herod, who was evil, not kill the child. This of course they did not do so this is what drove Herod mad and made him kill all the newborn babies.
That's what it says in my Bible too.
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"Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him."
Changing the topic completely, can someone go to http://www.maps.google.com and see if its working? It seems strange that I haven't been able to access any maps for over 24 hours.
Mine works fine. Maybe it's not working for you because you don't know your Magi very well.
Changing the topic completely, can someone go to http://www.maps.google.com and see if its working? It seems strange that I haven't been able to access any maps for over 24 hours.
I happen to know the bible pretty well. The 3 Wise men were told to report back to Herod, who was evil, not kill the child. This of course they did not do so this is what drove Herod mad and made him kill all the newborn babies.
So Herod was a happy well balanced man who truly wanted to 'go and worship the child'? If that was the case, why did he turn so savagely against many babies and kill them because the Magi decided not to and not report back him?. That means either the Magi were wicked for not reporting back . .or Herod was wicked for his unwarranted rage agains inncocents. The Magi knew Herods motives were bad from the start. Newborn babies is not the correct term either, it was the death of boys up to 2 years old.
Matthew 2 : 12 magi get a divine warning to go home a different way. Matthew 2 : 16 Herod knows he is outwitted, orders boys up to 2 years old to be killed.
So Herod was a happy well balanced man who truly wanted to 'go and worship the child'? If that was the case, why did he turn so savagely against many babies and kill them because the Magi decided not to and not report back him?. That means either the Magi were wicked for not reporting back . .or Herod was wicked for his unwarranted rage agains inncocents. The Magi knew Herods motives were bad from the start. Newborn babies is not the correct term either, it was the death of boys up to 2 years old.
Matthew 2 : 12 magi get a divine warning to go home a different way. Matthew 2 : 16 Herod knows he is outwitted, orders boys up to 2 years old to be killed.
If you read my post properly you will see that I said Herod was mad..???
I happen to know the bible pretty well. The 3 Wise men were told to report back to Herod, who was evil, not kill the child. This of course they did not do so this is what drove Herod mad and made him kill all the newborn babies.
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If you read my post properly you will see that I said Herod was mad..???
I agree. He was mad. That does not mean he was 'driven mad' by the Magi's non-return though. He had evil intent from the beginning. If his motives were honest to go and worship the baby, he would have followed the star himself.
That is the reason I mentioned Matthew 2 :16. It states the children killed were up to 2 years old. Not newborns. The Magi travelled for months to 'follow the star' from the East, they knew he had been born when they left 'The East' and the travel was not just a couple of days..
The star lead these men to Herod first. If the star was from God, why did it not lead them straigh to Jesus birthplace? Why did the shepherds not see or follow that same star?
As you know the Bible so well, I am really keen to see your answers about why the star and the Magi are put forward as good things in the 'Nativity'.
Having finished work early yesterday...I was happy because I knew I could catch a favourite programme @ 1700 hrs (AUSTAR), which I usually miss. But it was not to be. Later I figured it was on x1 hour earlier......I live in Queensland...and we didn't go to DAYLIGHT SAVING. The ebroadcast tv guide does not reflect this time change. Is this going to be a problem the whole summer, until daylight saving is over. And why should it be a problem for Queensland viewers....we didn't change the time!
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
I just found out my brother has got me an ipod nano 2nd generation in PINK... haw haw haw... (haha) for christmas. I guess I'm not suppose to know about it BUT in not knowing I want to know more... how do they work??
Do I need to buy itunes for this thing OR can I still download music onto it how I normally do with my last mp3 player.
Aww.. I love my brother. I love my music and my current mp3 player is so shameful the thing looks to have had it.
Anyway, if anyone knows how these things work... it would be wonderful to know more!
You don't need to buy iTunes cards, but you WILL need to download the iTunes program. The iTunes program is basically your "one-stop" organizer for all things iPod. It's a little frustrating to use at first, but you'll eventually get the hang of it. And it can also convert CDs into the iPod format.
Once you load MP3s onto your iPod, it will convert it to the iPod format. However, you'll need a third party video converter (I suggest Videora Ipod Converter, which is free; And the video files are surprisingly small and of excellent quality), if you wish to store your AVI, MPG, WMV or DVD files on your iPod.
When I switched computers though, in order to sync new tracks and videos, iTunes removed ALL CONTENT from my Ipod just to sync the new files, since my iPod library wasn't stored on my new PC. But I can restore most of the missing content as I have back-ups on CDs/DVDs and USB.
Yaay I now have the current season of King of the Hill on my Ipod. And it converts REALLY quickly as well. Only 4-6 minutes for a 22 minute video. Beats watching it on the computer hehe.
I also put in some of my YouTube videos on my iPod for measure.
I am here Sillygostly!! Thanks for noticing my absence. I noticed several of you inquired about me whereabouts and well being, thank you In this thread lurveit asked where I was and no-one answered her I am back lurveit and ready to post Cheers all!
I am here Sillygostly!! Thanks for noticing my absence. I noticed several of you inquired about me whereabouts and well being, thank you In this thread lurveit asked where I was and no-one answered her I am back lurveit and ready to post Cheers all!
WB Suzi. We posted your wheareabouts in the Missing Persons thread.
Good for you Dara!!! What an accomplishment. Hip, hip, hooray!
You will savour every moment before going back next year and doing Year 12. Just think, one more year to go of secondary school. Any ideas what you want to do after you finish year 12? Apart from breathing a huge sigh of relief?!?
Don't get scared either Dara - I continued to change my mind also.
I hated that question of what are you going to do - because I had NO IDEA! However, that's a good thing because the people that sit there saying they know exactly what they want to do - do that for three years out of high school and THEN end up saying - 'maybe that wasn't for me...' with a huge financial debt included. Whereas, those that are truthful with it and experience a little of this and a little of that find their passion faster.
When I was finishing high school I was trying to get into TAFE and UNI because I thought - that’s what everyone else was doing so it must be the best option. However, I decided I wanted a one year break and so I went on to work... first with hair, then sewing, then makeup, then in retail and then with children... (BINGO). I worked in Retail for over two years and then went to children. After working for a while I thought I would start my studies back up again and completed that faster than I realised - I also did REALLY well with my studies because I loved learning what I was learning. Now, I'm on to Uni (lol, if I get in) and I don't mind the four years (hopefully with a bit of travel in between) or the financial side because I KNOW this is what I want .. and this is what I love doing in this early stage of my life.
So, when those panics start to set in next year (spesh when the guidance counsellor books their meetings for you - to talk about YOUR future) don't worry and don't do something just because everybody else is on THAT band wagon.
I agree about a career. I never had goals and typical of the times I got married young, had children and became a home maker. My 30 year old daughter worked at least one job and sometimes two from the age of 14 worked at least one job, sometimes two, while attending high school. She is now very goal driven, has her own business and is the 'airbrush body art champion of Australia'. When she finished school she did a course in 'hospitality' where she graduated dux of her class. She learned waitressing and bar tending through the course. After 7 years of hospitality she did a beauty therapy course and through that was introduced to air brushing. She has had her own airbrushing business for 8 years in December. I have never encouraged either of my children to go to TAFE, UNI or College. I don't believe in pushing young adults in any one direction as they will eventually figure out for themselves what they want to do. When I asked the question of you, Dara, I didn't mean to imply you should have your whole career life plotted out in fine detail.
Lol alright then Well I have a few ideas I guess.. I think I do want to do uni, I know a trade is not for me. I am debating taking a year off or not, I want to travel to Europe sometime definitely. I have lots of ideas though, I've been through law, psychology, reporter, teacher, television something or other, financial jobs that pay a lot, cognitive science, medicine (no), and some more that I'm forgetting! Something businessy would be good though.
Lurveit, yes with the guidence counceller, we already had a meeting in year 10 to plan for picking senior subjects, I had no idea so picked ones that would leave anything open (aka physics), and I kind of regret picking Ancient History over Legal studies. But in those interviews you just say anything it's scary!! Goodluck with uni
suzi, I hope you dont think I was saying it was the wrong question to ask or something horrible - I didn't mean it to come out the way I wrote it above. I just remember life after year 12 scared me personally but yes, my mother is very much like yourself - she's never once pushed me into anything but always supported every goal and praised any achievement - she's very proud of all us children.
I have always thought taking a year off to travel is a good idea, but not for everyone, I believe that you should do this while you are young and have no commitments, plenty of time for all that stuff, but as we know some people end up never settling down, and here they are at 40+ still going um . So yes its a big decission , good luck with it
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
Nooooo! lurveit, nothing of the sort punkin'. I know kids and young adult hate being asked the questions.... How old are you now? What year are you in? What are you going to do when you grow up? What are you going to study at Uni? (as if everyone is expected to go to Uni)
Speaking of traveling.... a word of advice that I gave a mate of mine 20 plus years ago. He was single and unattached. Toying with the idea of travel. I encouraged him to travel then, right then, no putting it off, leave tomorrow if possible. How I put it was...'If you meet the girl of your dreams tomorrow, get married next week, have a baby the next week you still have another 18 years of raising at least one child and making a home.' He did travel while he was footloose and fancy free. He met a girl he fell in love with in the USA, for a while anyway. Came back to Australia, settled down, started a business, got married etc etc. Travel is best savoured while young (under 50 at least ), fit and healthy.
Dara, Dara, Dara you know to apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going into the sun! Then apply every hour after that, it doesn't work otherwise, well not how it's meant to anyway.
aww dara - the worst is over by now I'm sure but get the aloe spray/lotion out to fix that skin fast.
Lol, as some of you know - I LOVE the coast so I'm down there a bit and every now and then just HAPPEN to get sunburnt so a friend of mine got me an aloe tree - lol. Anyway, now, if I burn up I snap of a branch and squeeze that over it - feels soooo good - for that moment anyway.
their is nothing you can just click on to go to the last post of a forum right?like i know you can press end,after you click on the last page but you cant just click on something right?
lol dara - I remember getting to year 12 and one of my teachers saying to us - THIS is the grade they like to teach because they can talk and joke with us - that there was no stupidity just fun times and times when to know to knuckle down and learn ... and it's true - it was for our 2003 class.
I think all the tools drop out at around year 10/11 these days... so its brilliant fun by year 12 because you're all on the same level.
I remember another teacher talking about that same dislike for years 8-10.. haha
Haha! On camp the teacher that had our group was naming the people in our grade she hates haha!! It's true though, the older you get the nicer the teachers are to you and it's better because you know when to shut up, but you still have fun and stuff
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school was never like that in my day. didn't matter what grade you were in we were always treated as children. guess like everything else things change. though have noticed kids wanting to be treated like adults but when things don't turn out they want to be treated like kids. seems they like it both ways. just my thoughts, maybe i am getting old ?
In my last year at school, at age 16, we used to come on our motorbikes. I guess the teachers had no option than to treat us like adults................or else.....mind you, this was 1958..........lol Oh happy days..............
Lol!! I thought teachers hated the year 9's not 10's!
I've 'won' back my year 10 coordinator position for 2008 and will have to 'deal' with this year's year 9s. I remember them as year 8s when I was year 8 coordinator and they were a bit of a handful.
Year 12s are a great year to teach for all the reasons mentioned above. You see them start to really mature at the end of year 11. When I have a difficult year 8, 9 or 10 cohort I always cheer myself up by thinking "they'll be okay in year 12". It's always almost true.
I'm trying to book a cheap weekend away and I have to say it's almost impossible!!!!
I'm wanting to head up the coast but I'm finding everything taken - seriously?! everything... I'm not even wanting to go for another month and it's all gone?!!? god, I hate school holidays 'peak' seasons and there $1000+ tripple prices.. lol
I dont think so nanny! I think its just the blonde hair and half decent smile that makes me get away with this and that. Hoefully I'm not some stuck-up twit either. I've noticed a lot of girls that are okay in the looks department put themselves so far up the ladder and really feel it is their right to kick people - because they have a good tan or something! GRRR...!!!
and no dara... thats not me in the above pic - still just showing how different parts celebrate xmas. I'm such a dork but I like knowing!
God, I REALLY need to travel!
ps. I've found something up the coast for guess how much... just guess - $720!! I swear - you would think I were staying near cav av! pfft.
and I know..schoolies for me was half that price BUT I had 5 other girls going in on the apartment with me.. so, it would've been a $1500 + apartment. Schoolies I believe would rake in a bit more per apartment than the sunny coast but still... 720 for 2nights! omg...
I have been in a bit of pain the last few days. On wednesday I had my seventh, yes seventh knee operation. Four on the right three on the left. It is getting better and I hope to go back to work in a couple of weeks. Looks like I may have a bit more time for chatting over the next couple of weeks.
I've just discovered that all my immediate family (my side, not my husband's) are going to a restaurant tomorrow night for C'mas. That's mum, dad, brother, niece and bf and nephew, sister and partner, niece and fiance, niece and bf and nephew. My sister has organised it all and guess who's not been invited? I've just spent 5 minutes trying to convince my mother that I'm not a liar and that nobody's called me about it. Family! Bah! Humbug!
Oh NO, NO, NO, Paula...thats bad. And to argue with you about it, after forgetting you instead of apologising, just adds insult to your injury.... Are you going to go to party now?
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
As if it was an over sight on your sister's behalf. I live 14 hours by car away from two of my sisters and my Mother, and an hour less from my sister in Orange. I don't have any kind of contact with my two sisters who live in the township I grew up in. I speak to my Mum, twice a week of late because she had a very bad fall and now has ongoing problems (no broken bones) and she was in hospital and now respite care. She will never go back to her independent living unit I also speak to my eldest sister in Orange, once a fortnight. The other two were the one's that sent their Christmas presents back to me last year. Bitches, nasty mean bitches. I live this far away for a damn good reason.
I am cooking the turkey buffe and the small piece of pork leg right now. My BF and I made the caramel tartlet filling yesterday and it was scrumptious. Not made with condensed milk.
Paula, you have a great Christmas despite your sister's 'oversight' and your mother's insistence you must of been invited and had forgotten. It's awful to have to justify yourself and still not be believed We know you aren't a liar and don't let this silliness spoil your Christmas. a kiss for kissmas from a friend!
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Hi Paula, I really can't add much more to Suzi's thoughts on your situation. You could always look at things in a different light. Perhaps the picture below might help as you remember the best Christmas cheer usually comes out of a nice bottle of plonk....
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Last week on my news websites there was an uproar regarding this and several other Polar Bear Cubs at this zoo. The story was that 2 females had given birth to up to 6 cubs. The Zoo didn't know how many because their den was not under camera surveillance anyhoo.... the zoo's people said if the Mother's could not care for the cubs, the cubs would be left to die of starvation and/or neglect. People from all over Australia and the World went off. I was one of them. The zoo's reasoning was that the Mother's had to learn to be nurturing and caring. If they were in the wild and the cubs were neglected the cubs would surely die. BUT this is a Zoo and not the wild and it is a zoo's function to preserve the species. The zoo obviously bent to pressure and saw how stupid their ideals were and so we have one cub spared. Where are the others, up to 5 as far as the zoo would have you think. Some comments to the story of the Zoo letting the cubs die if it came to that were 'Send the babies to SeaWorld they would love some more Polar Bears!' sounded like a good idea to me.
I agree with you SuziH...they should give the babies away to someone who cares. All the animals should be monitored, especially when pregnant. I did read that some cubs may have been eaten by their mums...if the keepers knew this, then the other cubs should have been removed to a safer place. I can understand the Polar Bear Mums not having any parental skills.....we have removed them from there family groups where they would learn how to care for their young. Humans have decided keep the bears in captivity....therefore we ARE responsible for caring for them. (Can I also add.....I get upset when film crews photograph wild animals in direr circumstances, and keep following the 'story' for days, and believe they shouldn't interfere because 'thats nature').
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
I watched a report on Today Tonight the other night on 'created' diamonds. They call them cultured diamonds a bit like cultured pearls. Jewellers of renown have a hard time discerning them from real diamonds that take Millennia to be created in the ground. They were spectacular and one third of the price of 'natural' diamonds. I wouldn't care where they came from, a diamond is a diamond but one guy, a gemologist who was not in agreement with the laboratory created one's said "I don't think the created diamonds have the romance attached to them as the natural one's because they don't come out of the ground having been created over thousands of years" What the? I don't care where a diamond comes from. When I look in the jewellers I don't think 'Gee how long must it of taken that diamond to become what it is before being mined etc etc' for goodness sake, I love diamonds because of the way they sparkles and look, not because of any romantic notion attached to how they came to be!
SA students go back to school on Tuesday. I have 3 English classes and a Career Education class this semester. There are 40 students in my year 12 English class.
Dara, you're doing year 12, yes? Are you doing English communications?
Hey we go Back on Wed :C Yeah I am doing year twelve, But not English com, in qld that is like the dumb class, I do do normal English though forty kids.. understaffed much :O
Here that'd be Language in the Community, Dara. It's for those not inclined to do English - for various reasons.
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I do do normal English though
Here in SA, there are 2 'regular' English subjects: English Studies (has an exam) and English Communications (no exam), both of which are HESS GENERAL subjects, e.g. you can use them towards your TER score for university.
Good Luck and best wishes Dara for Year 12 and Paula for her Teaching this year. And to anyone else who is furthering their education and doing the thankless job of a teacher/educator.
How come with no exam it still counts :O Lol "Language in the community", loll at that, i Just imagine the whole class swearing away ahahaha. Paula English is easy for me so if we had advanced English I would do it ut our school doesn't care about that subject. I can only do advanced maths, ad science but i quit that to do ipt. qld has only two English subjects.
Is it different like in the UK, literature or English language? I would do the one with less orals (unless they involve making a video or website etc). More reading, maybe less feature articles lol. How was it today? I start tomorrow
Well our year 12 English Studies class has 'collapsed' (that's the one with the exam) and is going to become an English Comms. class. This is great for me because my numbers are up to 42 and, as the English Studies class is on at the same time, some of my students will join the other class.
I have 37 in my year 11 class though. Man, the walls shake.
Woah that would suck! They got rid of a year 12 class as well so now we've had heaps transferred into our class, it is SO packed and claustrophobic lol. Well lets see; Double physics and double english on thursdays so that kind of sucks. Bct I have a new teacher she might mark easier so we'll see. Physics we now have a crap room, that's all that changed. I have moved like every classroom and only like 1 for the better (fancy computer rooms ) It was so hot in english today! Already I can see how the workload is going to massively pile up :S
How about you paula?
Btw, yay I got a dif keyboard, I can type 'n' and 'b' and '?' and '/' and numbers etc again
... Already I can see how the workload is going to massively pile up :S
How about you paula?
It's gonna be a huge workload, but by the time we have our final student census done next week we may be lucky to get one more teacher. That'll help a lot.
Lol it sounds like you need a lot more I'm annoyed that a year 12 ICT class is kicking my year 12 BCT class out of the good computer room, because they have more people, it's like, we're doing the OP subject, so we should get the better room lol, their room has awful computers and cramped conditions In physics we are doing thermodynamics, I get it so far, wow :O English a letter about an issue in society, I think I'll do religion in public schools.. maybe, unless I decide to do something more emotive.. Ancient we are reading Imperium (yay) and doing a lot of tests Ipt we have a major project in delphi :O Bct sounds alright, and umm I havn't had my teacher there for maths yet
Lol it sounds like you need a lot more I'm annoyed that a year 12 ICT class is kicking my year 12 BCT class out of the good computer room, because they have more people, it's like, we're doing the OP subject, so we should get the better room lol, their room has awful computers and cramped conditions In physics we are doing thermodynamics, I get it so far, wow :O English a letter about an issue in society, I think I'll do religion in public schools.. maybe, unless I decide to do something more emotive.. Ancient we are reading Imperium (yay) and doing a lot of tests Ipt we have a major project in delphi :O Bct sounds alright, and umm I havn't had my teacher there for maths yet
Btw, not doing religion now, I'm doing young people stuck in nursing homes.
Omg this year is so stressful, I'm stressing about how stressed people tell you you'll get and I had homework for 5/6 subjects today :O That's 2 days in a row!
Oh how come you're still in year 11 :O @ staring at the wall.. I know what you mean.. BCT.. omg I hate doing the forms books (petty cash forms, bank reconciliations etc). I had the most tiring double maths today!
Looking at my news pages today I found an interesting article and a really interesting site.
Photoshop mashups combine celebrity features Article from: The Courier-Mail By Neil Hickey February 27, 2008 10:50am
HOLLYWOOD celebrities might be the hottest of the hot, but what if you took the best feature from each of them and put them on the one person?
The hottest of the hot or a hideous conglomeration of ill-fitting features?
The "Photoshopping" website worth1000.com has opened up a competition to find the most interesting celebrity amalgamations, leading to some fantastically attractive entries and some not so fantastically attractive.
Good man! Will you finish year 12 this year? How's year 12 going for you BTW Dara and speaking of school/uni, where the heck is Sillygostly. I hope he hasn't gone too far wandering off looking for Lawnbowler.
I didn't finish it last year. I'll be in year 12 soon!
How did you not finish? Oh well cool then , it's great.. ha. ha.. ha
Suzi it is A LOT of work is all I have to say, WHY did I pick IPT when I knew someday I'd have to do a major project :S Anyone know how to code wheel of fortune or hangman in Delphi?
Why did I not know nannyfan7 has a twin?? OMG why did I not know that?
Are you identical nannyfan7? Not sure if I would like to have someone walking around who looks exactly like me!
I have twins in the family and could of had twins myself, thank goodness that never happened. I have 2 first cousins who are non identical twins as well.
Why did I not know nannyfan7 has a twin?? OMG why did I not know that?
Are you identical nannyfan7? Not sure if I would like to have someone walking around who looks exactly like me!
lol! sorry for not telling you. If you asked I would have told you.
Yep we're identical and it's so annoying people confusing us all the time. Everyone assumes we like the same things too. ARGH! we're both different people.
When i'm out of school I might make my appearance more different. a new hair colour etc but ONLY when school's over I don't want to get picked on.
Ooh btw, I am so angry! I entered the adidas 5km run for womans day in Brisbane, and I paid $20, and my mum sent it in cash even though you were not meant to. and someone has stolen it because they say they never received anything. so now I can't do it. And I was looking forward to that, it was my idea, I got the whole group of us to do it!
Nanyfan is a hottie. Is there a pic thread? I never feel safe posting in one though I've posted myself in other forums.
I don't know if this is still helpful or if it would be helpful at all Dara. http://www.delphiforfun.org/Programs/index.htm It was the top result on google though, so for a school assignment, perhaps your teacher will recognize the order functions appear in or variable or function names from the website or from other papers people have done from the same thing, and catch you cheating. It might be easier just to do it yourself. If you really want to be lazy, you might be able to rely on your good looks.
The guy who handed out punishment at my high school was a total... 55 year old virgin maybe. It always pissed me off that good looking juvenile delinquent girls got away with just about anything while I almost got expelled from the entire damn Los Angeles Unified School District... this is like at least, a bare minimum, of 100,000 kids. What did I do? I got caught smoking on campus 3 times. That didn't seem fair at all at the time. I knew guys that had been caught 20 times then someone vandalizes they guys house and I have a real problem. I wasn't even doing it to look cool, I had a deep seated addiction from age 12. Why do I care today? Because those girls still annoy me. I wonder what happened to that guy who handed out the reprimands. I wonder if he ever figured out just how badly he was being used and felt really stupid... I actually hope not, I don't like the thought of someone retiring with the knowledge that they were sort of laughed at by students and probably colleges as well.
Like a certain teacher at my school, someone who had been there 20 years ago asked me about him the other week, and apparently the rumours were around then!
Thanks for the link, I'll look It's just so hard to know where to start for this.
I don't know, the only guy from the OC I can remember is seth and I don't think you look like him I can't remember what you look like anyway, I think you are tan with brown hair though
I remember that you're tan with dark hair, and even if you aren't it's the way I'm going to remember it, even if it never happened at all.
I sort of recall Dara posting a picuture of herself in one of the Big Brother houses. I don't remember the house or Dara, but I remember that she was hot.
Happy Happy Birthday Dara!! Wow, 17.... I was engaged (the first time) when I was 17 not quite 18 Got married 3 weeks before turning 19 Don't let me hear of you being so silly (as me) , ever ever ever, Dara. One more year now and you'll be able to vote.... wont that be exciting?
And..... Sillygostly..... I would like a word with you in my office as soon as possible, thank you! ***go to missing person's thread to see what Suzi says to Silly the Ghost!***
Happy Happy Birthday Dara!! Wow, 17.... I was engaged (the first time) when I was 17 not quite 18 Got married 3 weeks before turning 19 Don't let me hear of you being so silly (as me) , ever ever ever, Dara. One more year now and you'll be able to vote.... wont that be exciting?
And..... Sillygostly..... I would like a word with you in my office as soon as possible, thank you! ***go to missing person's thread to see what Suzi says to Silly the Ghost!***
Thanks ^^ Wow that's so young to get married!! Well, I don't think I can vote then, since I'm not really a citizen lol
I can't, I haven't lived there recently. Yeah I'm still a kiwi lol, we can't get Australian citizenship. Not because we're bogans (as in my parents) with no skills or crap jobs or anything, aus just doesn't recognize the uni degrees and qualifications so they get no points for that. Shoulda been a hairdresser huh
But low skilled workers from outside the EU will be barred for the foreseeable future. The government believes it can fill all manual work vacancies from EU countries which, with the exception of Romania and Bulgaria, face no restrictions on working in the UK.
What is bad about romania and bulgaria that makes them not able to go to the uk?
When Romania & Bulgaria became EU members in 2007 , the UK was concerned there would be a flood of migration from these countries
Although membership of the EU requires a country to be financially & politically stable , very large numbers of people from countries at the lower end of those standards may take the opportunity to migrate elsewhere and affect the overall "balance"
To avoid this , the EU allows individual governments to place work ( as opposed to travel ) restrictions on new EU members for up to 7 years
Ergh! I'm so annoyed at myself! How is it that I can get an A overall for the first semester of year 12 maths B, which is meant to be super hard, and then on my test for this term (which is actually term 3 since I'm doing accelerated maths meaning we started half way through year 11), this exam is meant to be much easier than the first 2, much easier, and yet of the 4 modelling and problem solving questions, I didn't even get an answer for 3 of them, let alone do the correct working. So answer wrong, working wrong, meaning grade wrong. Then the communication marks (there is 3 criteria, communication is just as important), well, that sucks too. Crapp. I think I'm going to get a C I understood EVERYTHING! It's finance, interest and stuff, it's truncus's etc, weird volumey thingies which I fucked up the one question I did get an answer for and knew how to do. It's all so easy!! Not to mention making the most embarrasing mistake on knowledge and procedures, the easiest question on the test ( its $620 at discount price 15% off, find orig. price.) or something of that primary school level. Blanking sucks ;P Hm. Well. Hopefully physics went well ey. Stupid having exams constantly from 9:40 - 2:25.... - 25 mins for lunch.
Breathe Dara breathe... I wasn't good at Specialist Maths (hardest maths in SA) I was getting low marks around 60% (C). I did the exam, answered about half the questions, guessed about another 20% of the questions and 30% left blank, but I ended up with a 75% (B) as my final grade. So I wouldn't worry too much... I worried that I was gonna fail but I ended up getting so much better than I thought I would.
School is too hard here, only 25 minutes for lunch on top of all the exams? I really feel bad for anyone going to school in Australia. There's no fun in it. No wonder people drink to much, it's because they start young for stress relief and not for the plain stupidity of it. It teaches kids that alcohol is genuinley useful. If Rudd really wants to curb underage drinking he should make school easier, then people would puke their guts out for no good reason and most of them would realize at some point that that's just plain stupid.
I know that didn't make any real sense, but honestly, Australian education standards might be high but it doesn't really do anything but stress people out it seems like.
Australian education isn't that high really, not in primary schools. No we have 40 minutes but physics exam went all throught 1st first break Yeah matt but, we have the 3 criteria, and say we have 5 modelling and problem solving q's, if we get A, A, A, D, then we get a C in that because you can't have less than a B to get an A. We have no percentages or points these days, its some stupid system they brought in a few years ago
OMG I'm so embarrassed! For a while we've been thinking our teacher is pregnant, and my friend actually asked her today, and she was like "NO" like a hiss really abrupt, then walked off. I can never face her again she must have been so offended And she's marking our exams tonight :S
I don't remember if I had already said so, but I like the name, maf-you.
It must be embarrassing to be asked that when you aren't. I think my wife has accidently done that but I can't remember specifically. My wife was around 6 months pregnant at a work sponsored dinner, and mentioned the pregnancy. Apparently no one was sure and everyone had been afraid to ask her. Now that I think of it, I usually ask someone else to make sure before I bring it up in conversation.
Last year I was asked twice within a short space of time (weeks) if I was expecting a baby. The first lady kind of mumbled her way in embarrassment after I told her I wasn’t and said her sister has a body shape like mine. I never did until a few years ago when suddenly all my excess weight shifted to my mid-section. Not happy Jan! The other lady (quite elderly) was getting her hair done at the hairdresser’s I used to, she asked and I said “honey, I’ll be 52 this year, if I were pregnant I’d jump off a very tall building”! I wouldn’t, but at my age to be pregnant would be obscene, IMHO. Let alone dangerous health wise and unfair on the poor child!
I don't remember if I had already said so, but I like the name, maf-you.
lol what exactly do you like about it?
the horror stories i've heard from people asking how long they were into a pregnancy when they were really overweight is just mind boggling... hence i have never done it, i always ask around or wait for them to tell me
It's a lot easier to remember, and more personal to type than the other name. matts2s or something, and i had to give it a bit of thought to remember any of the specifics of the other username, if i got it right or not, i'm not sure.
lol last time it was s2Matts2 's2' basically are like love hearts if you look at the shape so it was like s2 matt s2... don't ask me what i was thinking when writing the name but meh lol
lol I always get it with the name... everyone goes wtf is maf-you when reading and they only get it if they read it out loud (unless they are american where they tend to say marf-you
I actually enjoy going to the dentist, weird huh! Only just started having injections (the last time I went) for fillings. I have a very high pain threshold. Being on a pension though I do not have to pay one cent which makes it easier to go there. Queensland has a great Government Dental service and if it is really an emergency... you will be seen that day. You'll be okay Paula, don't worry but I do pity your purse/bank balance.
I'm off to see the dentist tomorrow morning first thing. Its the only business I know of that still doesn't accept any credit cards!!!! I find that as much of a pain as sitting there with my mouth wide open whilst she asks me my thoughts on the latest news and such ...as I go ...*spatter* ..*splat* *cough* ..*dribble* ...and she goes..yes thats right very interesting
Tasman: Exactly! It’s like ‘Gar gah argh ahah’ a whole new language which they have grown so used to they understand it, or pretend to! Our dentists up here take credit cards, I am sure (I don’t personally have a credit card).
Dara: so that’s a Monday (would’ve been my Grannies 101st b’day) so you go home Tuesday and have the entire week off. It will be good to have it ‘gone’!
How did it go at the dentist Paula.....I was there today and got no work done, which was great...but charged me $120 for clean and polish. Still I was happy...No FILLINGS
And yes, Tasman...I paid via credit card.
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
Cost $194 all up. MC paid out $63, I paid the rest. That was for an extraction (), a thorough "check-up" and an xray. I have to have some fillings and maybe a crown in May.
Ouch :S Extractions suck! I've had 8 3 when I've been awake (ow) and 5 during a general in 2005, because 1 was growing sideways so I had to get my gum cut open, owwwwwww!
Whoohoo Paula on the weight loss! (and new clothes) You will have to tell me about how you are losing the weight in a PM You also had braces didn't you Dara! Was it your wisdom teeth that you had to go under general for? About 12 months ago I had a tooth (large lower molar) break off. About one third came out. I pleaded with the Govt Dentist that I needed emergency treatment, to no avail. Since been told to throw an absolute tantrum and they will fit you in. So rang 9 local dentists and got in. Instead of removing my tooth (which I didn't particularly want him to) he cleaned it and built it up with resin after filing down all the razor sharp bits which had cut my mouth to shreds. $250. it cost never have I seen so much money disappear so fast Since turning 45 (eight years ago) I have lost two permanent teeth due to wear and tear and age I take great care of my teeth especially since having braces at age 13 for about 36 months. Two of my sister's and my mother have gum disease which has made their teeth/roots weak I have to be very conscientious with my teeth because of that because it is 'in the family'. It's sad to say goodbye to permanent teeth, isn't it Paula?
I don't see how some people can be scared of the dentist... i enjoy it, except for the needles *shudders* i hate needles... last time I went I got a filling and it was ok, except the dentist was very rough...
I won't have a filling without the needle. I am such a baby when it comes to thinking about a dentist.....I always said, "If some-one wanted to torture me, they just had to threaten to do something to my teeth and I would tell them anything".
Silly + Simpson are lucky that they have good teeth. I look after mine but still I have problems. And no-way do I want false teeth.
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
Lol SG. I had to get the teeth pulled out because, 1 was sideways, so that and its baby came out, + one baby had no adult underneath, + 2 more randoms to make room for braces? I dunno. Not wisdom teeth suzi I've never had a filling etc, scary!
Omg, I'm so annoyed about something. In maths we had a no calc graphing test, half the class had 1 question, half the other. I totally practiced, I can do them all, she said, there will be a discontinuity defs. My q: y = x^2 + 1/x^2 u find stat pts, nature of them, ints, extremities, discontinuitys etc. So I stuffed up x int (x^4 = -1, i said x =1 when it is not possible, which i knew but im like, it must be one!) i stuffed up nature (stupid mistake) and only found 1 turning pt, it was meant to be 2 parabolas kind of with a discontinuity at x = 0.
the other q was: y = x^2 - 4 / x - 1 or something kind of like that. anyway, it was a cubic i think, soooo easy. just a squiggle line, x int = 0, y int = 0, i did it in 5 mins after the test just to prove i could.
i made my friend who got the easy one try mine, she stuffed it too, but she'll get an a cuz she was sitting in a good spot. just chance probably ruins my life now. well. my maths mark anyway
so that made me angry and i was telling my dad but he thinks i always blame things on someone else, its always unfair etc, when it's like, duh, it is! So i was just wanting to say something to him that he'd get pissed at me for saying so i left and came on here
anyway, "talent show" (better name but has schools name in it) was on tonight, way good!!
Simpson and Silly, get to a dentist NOW for a check up. The health problems teeth can cause are HUGE. Not just in your mouth, but you whole body health. I have only ever had female dentists at the Qld Govt. Dentists and they are gentle and have smaller hands and fingers. When I was 13 the size of the needles used were honestly 3 times bigger than the one's used these days, I almost fainted at the size of them and they hurt heaps. I stopped being 'afraid' of needles once I was diagnosed with diabetes. There is only one nurse at the Pathology that can find my veins and get blood out of me.
When I was young, 15 or so) I was bedridden for at least 6 months. I had that many needles during that time that I was terrified of them. They bent the damned things on me and they shoved them in my back in particular. I had every reason to be terrified. They never diagnosed what was wrong with me and in the end my Mum took me to her and Dad's Chiropractor (he'd been asking her to for months) and I walked in his office door, he looked in my eyes, asked a couple of questions and diagnosed kidney problems due to a disk pressing against my kidneys preventing them from functioning properly (from 10 years earlier when I jumped off a bolting pony and got my foot caught in a stirrup). In one month, the Chiropractor got me well again.
These days needles are a matter of course for me but they have improved 100 fold since my first one that I can remember almost 50 years ago.
Silly + Simpson are lucky that they have good teeth.
Err... my teeth are rubbish. I'll come clean with you guys... I haven't been to a dentist in 12 years. My gums are pretty bad (they've been reddish for years and they're often prone to bleeding) and my four front teeth have decayed a little.
It's not that I'm necessarily afraid to see a dentist. I've just never gotten around to it.
Silly with white teeth? Now there's an image I find difficult to fathom.
Since you were 6 :O OMG! They provide free dentist care in schools until year 10 why didn't you go then? You've never had your adult teeth checked?? :O:O:O:O
...... its always unfair etc, when it's like, duh, it is! So i was just wanting to say something to him that he'd get pissed at me for saying so i left and came on here
Yes..you can always come here and say what you think and get some unbiased real feedback. I couldn't even follow the question, let alone solve it.
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
I've never had any serious problems with my teeth, just fillings. Never had a tooth pulled or braces or throbbing pains. My wisdoms haven't come down that I know of, or the teeth next to them (I counted my teeth in a jaw X-ray and came up short) I guess I haven't seen a dentist because I haven't had the need, which is probably no excuse! There's just something about someone doing stuff with sharp instruments in my mouth that I can't stand the thought of, sort of like on Friends with Rachel and her thing with touching eyes and eye drops...
I love Blah Blah Cafe, we can discuss anything! My son at 23 has just gotten his wisdom teeth through, it took a few years for them to appear though. He went through a lot of pain getting them but his mouth is not crowded and he has beautiful teeth. Straight and perfect No cavities or fillings.
Yes, Dara, you can vent in here with us anytime. Family are often too close to the situation to be able to see clearly/objectively.
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Thank you thank you all He is gorgeous! To find more of my fav and family pics go to http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa93/SuziHB/ and you can see all our great teeth admittedly my daughter and I both had extractions and braces but hey... teeth look great now
... my wisdom teeth are coming through now, mind you they are still buried under the gums, but they've been hurting really bad for the past couple of weeks... I don't blame babies for crying when their teeth come through!
If the pain is too bad Matt go to a chemist and buy SM-33 (an adult gel for this kind of pain) and apply it to the gum, massaging it in with your finger. Alternatively you can buy Bonjela which is the same but not as strong. I swear by SM-33 for tooth/gum/mouth problems Teething hurts. I was 15 years old when I began to get my wisdom teeth and all my boyfriend said was... gee you've got bad breath, a not so nice side affect of teething. He now has tooth and gum disease and has to attend his teeth around 6 times per day to keep them
Oh also Matt, if they can't break through the gum they will need attending to by a dentist who will determine what needs to be done. There is a thing called impacted wisdom teeth. Here are a few links to dental health sites in Oz discussing wisdom teeth.
lol. Way to go scaring him. Now that I think of it though, having them removed is a pretty scary thing to me. Mine were fine. Even breaking through the gums wasn't that bad.
Oh god that is scary. None of mine have come through. I can't get the retainer/wire that's glued to the back of my front teeth off until they do. But I don't want them to it sounds painful lol.
It's not THAT scary. Kat had braces and she got her wisdom teeth no worries, there's always going to be some discomfort because after all you are teething. I got mine no worries, most of my family got theirs without any trouble except for one nephew who had his extracted under general anaesthetic because they wouldn't come through. It was before he got braces on at age 20+ (he paid for it himself). Remember the SM-33 gel.
I hope you don't kill the lizards/geckos that come inside Dara but if you can get a jar/glass and herd them into it, cover the top of jar/glass with a book or something (I'd use my hand) and take the lizard/gecko outside and put them in the garden where there's lots of cover. Recently I decided after RSPCA that I would watch The Real Seachange. The woman was cleaning up the new venture when she saw a reasonably small (by my standards) huntsman spider. She screamed, hubby came to rescue with a can of fly spray or whatever, drowned the poor thing killing it! I switched over to another channel after swearing at the idiots. Spiders = bug eaters. My mother was terrified of spiders, I learned to rescue her and them. A broom or even a feather/fluffy duster will do the trick with spiders, get them onto the end bit and cart them outside. Leave the entire rescue equipment outside with it on it if you are not brave enough to get them off yourself. I don't even have aerosol spray that kills anything in my home because it could kill my birds if I sprayed it.
Oh no I actually just leave the geckos there lol, I don't mind them much
With spiders though, unless they are daddy long legs.. they can be poisonous, so we kind of kill them depending on the type :S The people on real seachange are such bogans, I might add, but I watch it anyway
Hahahahahah! at the above two posts, well put Dara I will not go under General anaesthetic because I am over weight. Over weight people increase their chances of dying under general by heaps. I need a major repair job on my body and after the Doc. and I discussed it I dreamed that I died under general. I told him next time I saw him.... no general for me.
What happens Dara if your Wisdom teeth do not ever come up?
Oh god that is scary. None of mine have come through. I can't get the retainer/wire that's glued to the back of my front teeth off until they do. But I don't want them to it sounds painful lol.
I have that that retainer/wire thing glued to the back of my front teeth as well...and i cant wait to get it taken off. But the dentist said to wait until my wisdom teeth appear...
I know you've stayed at Caloundra with your family on hols but Caloundra doesn't have the Beach and the shopping etc that Maroochydore or Mooloolaba does. Mooloolaba may be dearer than Maroochydore. There are some great new accommodation in the Cotton Tree area (near Maroochydore Beach) then of course there is the accommodation strip along Alexander Headlands which is between Maroochydore and Mooloolaba. All the places mentioned have cheap eats and take aways nearby, and McDonalds is just on the edge of Maroochydore main road (Aerodrome Road) on the way to Alexander Headland and Mooloolaba. You can catch Schoolies shuttles and also catch a bus to the Eumundi Markets where you can see my daughter Kat at her business and maybe get a discount (group) on temporary tattoos that last 2 weeks Always good to get one of those the day before you go back home so you can give your folks a heart attack There is usually organised events for Schoolies here on the Sunny Coast normally in the Mooloolaba/Kawana areas. Noosa is way too expensive and snobby. We have a decent transport system here on the sunny coast as well.
Reply to Dara re Schoolies accommodation destinies.
I know you've stayed at Caloundra with your family on hols but Caloundra doesn't have the Beach and the shopping etc that Maroochydore or Mooloolaba does. Mooloolaba may be dearer than Maroochydore. There are some great new accommodation in the Cotton Tree area (near Maroochydore Beach) then of course there is the accommodation strip along Alexander Headlands which is between Maroochydore and Mooloolaba. All the places mentioned have cheap eats and take aways nearby, and McDonalds is just on the edge of Maroochydore main road (Aerodrome Road) on the way to Alexander Headland and Mooloolaba. You can catch Schoolies shuttles and also catch a bus to the Eumundi Markets where you can see my daughter Kat at her business and maybe get a discount (group) on temporary tattoos that last 2 weeks Always good to get one of those the day before you go back home so you can give your folks a heart attack There is usually organised events for Schoolies here on the Sunny Coast normally in the Mooloolaba/Kawana areas. Noosa is way too expensive and snobby. We have a decent transport system here on the sunny coast as well.
Haha, my cousin got a temp one once, she said it hurt!! lol. I should hey ;P Is there really activities? I heard that SC locals hate schoolies people coming there and they are trying to discourage it :S
just don't attempt to find a holiday home because the real estate agents hold prejudice towards teenagers
oh and plus... victor has PENGUINS!
Haha it's the same here, if we don't book through schoolies.com, then there is like no where. We were thinking of doing something a bit different though. What did you do maf-you?
Haha it's the same here, if we don't book through schoolies.com, then there is like no where. We were thinking of doing something a bit different though. What did you do maf-you?
Matthew here skipped schoolies because of illness... was planning to go to Qld and celebrate this year, but meh doesn't look like it's going to happen so I missed out...
Victor Harbor (known as 'Victor' here in Adelaide) is about 1 hr south from adelaide.
Your folks will let you go that far away Dara? Without them? Philip Island is great but if you go to Melbourne you can always catch a bus there to see the Fairy Penguins also. Melbourne could be expensive but there are always deals. Something different... hmmm, not necessarily beachy? Are you up for camping because the hinterlands (Sunny and Goldie) are both beautiful. Rainbow Beach? Fraser Island? OOpps beachy. Ummm, Tassie, Hobart is fabulous and I love Tassie. Will you have anyone that can drive, whoops have to be over 21 to hire a car. Your choices and your ability to travel is somewhat limited.
Re the temporary tattoo, WTF, how can a microscopic layer of ink that is organic sprayed in a fine spray out of a teeny spray gun nozzle hurt? Your Cousin is either pulling your leg or she got a different kind of temporary tattoo than what 'Katz Tatz' does! When it hits your skin it is cold for a split second and it dries instantly! People ask Kat 'will it hurt' and her stock answer for that is.... 'I can make it hurt if you want me to!' meaning she can stick a pin in your bum or pinch you if you'd like It also only take a few minutes (under 5) depending on the intricacy. Hurt! OMG
Yeah anything it doesn't have to be luxury No snakes though!! :O Rainbow beach I go there every year!! I guess my parents wouldn't mind....... I never really asked.......
Was told today by the doctor I had very old grommets in my ears.........for the life of me I cant recall them ever being put in....no other doctor has mentioned them
Will they take them out LB? What exactly do Grommets do? I know years ago we called kids or little surfer's Grommets/grommits/gromits but what are the things put in the ears for?
Yes Dara, your cousin must be a sooky lala! Better start talking to your folks about what you want to do for 'Schoolies' and what they expect of you during/for schoolies.
Haha yeah. Ooh we got our QCS practice results back! My school is so dumb, the averages are so low! lol. (Your score is like averaged between the school, and also between your co-hort, eg all students taking physics, and your final score is calculated on that and also your grades). I got: Writing task - 3 (C) school av- 4+ (d+) state av- 3- (c-)
Multiple choice - 37/50 best in our school - 41/50 school av- well.. my friend got 25..... so probably in the twenties.. but she is in accellerated maths with me so that's worrying, and she gets A/A+ in everything.. well.. she has gotten below the schools av in everything so she must not be good at things she can't study for :O Or teachers favoritism
Short response (hard!!. it's like, you write a full on essay answer, and get an E for it; they mark you sooooo weirdly!!) - 42/68 No idea bout averages but most people were like 30, but one of my friends got 20 :O She's in all my subjects so that is really bad!
Um not really. It's like..... core skills... it's weird. It's like the only external exams we do, but it's nothing to do with our subjects or anything.
In an act of political correctness gone overboard, Sea World theme park operators on the Gold Coast changed the name of their star attraction to avoid being "offensive". Rebecca Smith, spokeswoman for Sea World, confirmed: "We didn't want to upset the gay community. "We didn't have any complaints about the name of the penguins, but someone thought it could be seen as offensive so we decided to change it to little penguin instead. "The name is more politically correct. We're not treating it as a big issue." But the name change has had the opposite effect. Queensland's gay community described it as ridiculous and unnecessary.
Sort of like shopping centres not having Christmas decorations to "avoid upsetting Muslims" - who complained ? NO ONE !!!!
Some marketing person decided Gays = $$$ / Fairy = Offensive / Offensive = Less Profit
But no-one actually ASKED Gay people ( and would have been laughed at , if they had !! )
Sort of like shopping centres not having Christmas decorations to "avoid upsetting Muslims" - who complained ? NO ONE !!!!
Exactly. It's just the sort of bullsh*t that the media fabricates in order to sell a story. What's so upsetting about Christmas decorations anyway? They have nothing to do with the actual story/religious significance of Christmas, but that's way beyond the point as everybody has the right to express themselves creatively. I've had (Muslim) cousins over the years who have put up Xmas decorations. Why? Because I'm sure it was fun for them. Besides, the christmas cheer is a little hard to avoid. Why should Christians have all the fun, eh?
On topic though... WTF is even remotely offensive a "fairy penguin"?! Jeez. I think it's laughable that people would be offended by such STUPID, STUPID trivial matters considering all the hate and discrimination going on in the world. It's displays of so-called political correctness such as these which are only further upholding this wave of intolerance.
The use of the word 'Fairy' when talking about Homosexuals is derogatory to Gay people IMHO. As is 'Fagot' or 'F ag'. I think that changing the name of Fairy Penguins is utterly and without doubt one of THE stupidest things I have heard this Century. Now they call them 'little penguins' which is not nearly as cute. Tiny Penguins would of been cuter but not as cute as Fairy. What about the 'real' fairies in the world, are they going to be stuffing that up soon also? Tinkerbell must be quaking in her slippers
I would have to say the NSW HSC and the Victorian equivalent are much harder than the QLD year 12 exams. Just from an over all perspective.
They are harder than the QCS (queensland core skills test) but I think our exams are harder, judging from the HSC senior physics syllabus my dad made me learn on the holidays (much easier!) Because in QLD we have to do exams every term for all our subjects + assignments and they all count, + QCS
On Saturday my Son's chinese wife had a shopping spree! In amongst what she bought was the new Nintendo Wii's 'Wii Fit'. She bought it for around $120. in Perth somewhere and they had a ball with it when they got it home.
Wii Fit Email Printer friendly version Normal font Large font Jason Hill May 15, 2008
Wii Fit Nintendo Classification: G RRP: $150 (with balance board) Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Gym junkies might not need the extra motivation but for the rest of us Nintendo has achieved the impossible - it has made daily exercise fun.
Wii Fit comes with a (very solid) balance board that users stand on while performing exercises and playing simple games.
Essentially, the board is made up of two sets of bathroom scales moulded together to communicate wirelessly with the Wii console. It is so sensitive that it can measure minute changes in your centre of gravity.
After registering a character to your profile, Wii Fit calculates your body mass index by asking your age and height, and then weighing you.
You can also complete various tests to receive a "Wii fit age", although this can vary wildly between sessions and isn't to be taken too seriously.
Activities are divided into four categories: yoga, muscle workouts, aerobic exercises and balance games, with results recorded so you can chart your progress.
There are 15 yoga poses to perform, designed to tone muscles and improve posture. Beginners are catered for. Your on-screen personal trainer provides easy-to-follow directions and constant encouragement. Scores seem to awarded for steadiness, and while perhaps arbitrary, provide a reasonable indication of proficiency.
Muscle workouts are the more gruelling exercises - and just like a personal trainer at the gym might demand, including leg extensions, squats and press-ups. Aerobic exercises such as jogging, spinning imaginary hula hoops and dancing are more enjoyable, thanks to the personalised Mii characters urging you on.
Nine balance games will get you heading soccer balls, skiing a slalom, tightrope-walking and swaying to tilt balls into holes. While unlikely to hold your interest for long, these games are fun, more so with a crowd, and whet the appetite for the other snowboarding, skateboarding and puzzle-based games from Wii.
Wii Fit is an expensive novelty for those chasing a giggle but an enjoyable personal trainer for those prepared to put in the hard yakka.
My son said his wife wants to get back down to 45kg and lose a couple of kilo He also needs to lose a few KG. They both took turns and competed with each other and he even worked up a sweat, something he has not done, even with hard work, in the past 12-18 months.
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I really want to try wii fit. We have wii sports and brain training. Wii sports gives a fitness age as well, and you get tennis, soccer, golf, boxing and baseball, oh and bowling. It does actually make you sore lol! I'd kind of rather play a real sport though, but it's fun
just jumping in really late suzi.. but ur son! wow!... you know... i'm 22 lol
I didn't know wisdom teeth can come through at 23... I felt mine getting funny last month and got scared they would crowd my mouth ... :s They still haven't come through but there is a bit of room at the back for them when... they do I guess. Oh, I just thought if they hadn't come through yet - they wouldn't!
I really want to try wii fit. We have wii sports and brain training. Wii sports gives a fitness age as well, and you get tennis, soccer, golf, boxing and baseball, oh and bowling. It does actually make you sore lol! I'd kind of rather play a real sport though, but it's fun
Same here i wanna try wii fit too. Ive got wii sports as well lol and especially with boxing, u got so sore and tired...
oh suzi.. tell me your son - the 23 year old isn't ur married son??
Yes Punkin', that would be the one as I only have Kat 31 from 1st marriage and my only son, Michael from my second marriage He IS gorgeous and loves to pose for the camera. They (he and his wife) got married October 2006. She is Chinese and tiny also she is 6 years older than him. Go to http://www.kindgalaxy.com/ to read his review of Wii Fit on his website/blog. I have not seen him in person since the end of November 2006 when they went to Perth to live (up the road from LB). For Mother's Day he sent me a video clip of himself wishing me Happy Mother's Day. I cried he is a wonderful young man who I am very proud of. He told me several times, maybe even 5, in the clip, that he loves me and always when we speak on the phone (he rings at least once a week) we tell each other we love them.
I want to get my hands on a Wii, but the fact that it's so much more expensive here than it is overseas is really off-putting.
Here, the average game retails for around $80-$100, but in the US, you'll rarely find a game which costs more than $53 (in AUD mind you ). I'd spend so much more money on games if only they were reasonably cheaper.
My son is waiting until he and his wife go to Hong Kong in October and will buy games he wants but can wait for, then. My son has been gaming for 14-15 years. Don't want to even think about the costs involved over those years He is giving me his old Nintendo DS and some games
Ooo. A couple of days ago, my mum bought me a DS Lite, but only because she wanted me to give my old DS to my little brother. (I had the original, slightly bulkier grey model which I refer to fondly as my DS Classic)
I'm already annoyed with the DS Lite because it's so new and precious. Plus I'm not used to how some of the buttons have been rearranged, and the new keypad really irritates me as I have to press on the buttons extra hard if I want to walk diagonally (when I walk diagonally, I find myself randomly walking in a straight direction again, it REALLY annoys me. I never had this problem with the old DS ).
I'm hoping that *maybe* I can pick up some cheap games duty-free when I go overseas in about a month... oops I probably shouldn't've said that.
Mine (when he sends it) may be a lite as well, a classic one as you say Silly, where are you off to OS? There are some countries I would love to visit that are not on the normal 'must see' lists. Mongolia, Turkey, Greece, parts of Vietnam, parts of Persia/Iran. Maybe in my next lifetime. I would even love to go to Hong kong with my Son and DILaw but don't think my health and fitness would allow it That MUST be why I love travel docos and shows I am an arm chair traveller
Mine (when he sends it) may be a lite as well, a classic one as you say Silly, where are you off to OS? There are some countries I would love to visit that are not on the normal 'must see' lists. Mongolia, Turkey, Greece, parts of Vietnam, parts of Persia/Iran. Maybe in my next lifetime. I would even love to go to Hong kong with my Son and DILaw but don't think my health and fitness would allow it That MUST be why I love travel docos and shows I am an arm chair traveller
He said the lite is the new one?
I LOVE other countries. They are so interesting. The countries I want to go to are: UK Ireland Macedonia or Romania or Bulgaria Belarus Armenia Georgia Peru Sweden Denmark Norway Iceland Malta The arctic circle Morocco South Africa Greece Italy or Spain Switzerland and France again Petra etc ^_^
Mine (when he sends it) may be a lite as well, a classic one as you say
No, no. I meant that my original DS was the DS Classic. I gave that one to my brother and my mum bought me a cyan DS Lite (the new model).
Below you'll find a comparitive shot of the two systems. From a technical standpoint, the two systems are identical, however the Lite has a longer battery life, and a screen which is about 4x brighter than the original model... And my GOD it makes the games look so much richer.
Turkey, since that's where my parents are from. My mum wants me to see my relatives at least once every few years (last time I went overseas was in 2003, and in 2000 before that). If it were up to me, I'd've gone to London. Oh well, next time.
I'll be gone for about 3 weeks so don't fret if I suddenly disappear.
Below you'll find a comparitive shot of the two systems. From a technical standpoint, the two systems are identical, however the Lite has a longer battery life, and a screen which is about 4x brighter than the original model... And my GOD it makes the games look so much richer.
Looking...looking....can't find the comparative pic When did the Lite come out?
Do you see much of Turkey when you go, Silly. What region do you usually go to? I'll get a map of Turkey and have a look. I have just made friends with a handsome tall lean Persian man. We had a big chat one day and he told me of his heritage. I find Aussies like me very boring especially their heritage. We are such a young country and mostly from convict stock, those of us who came after the indigenous aboriginals. I downloaded some Persian, Turkish, Indian music to get the feel for what kind the Persian man plays. Loved a lot of it, not especially keen on the singing but instrumentals are beautiful.
BTW Silly... you will not just disappear you shall say 'so long' to us, your friends and we shall await your return with bated breath because we all love our Silly the Ghost
What exactly is Silly doing in the current avatar, silly?
Looking...looking....can't find the comparative pic When did the Lite come out?
Ooops, sorry! I was rambling on about going overseas that I forgot all about it. (I've attached them now)
The original DS was released in Japan in late 2004 [it wasn't released in Australia until Feb 2005] (I bought mine circa June/July 05), and the DS Lite was released sometime in June 2006. Apparantly a third model has been patented by Nintendo, but we're yet to get a glimpse of it.
Do you see much of Turkey when you go, Silly. What region do you usually go to?
I usually stay in Ankara where most of my family live (I spent quite a bit of time in Ankara in 2003, where I usually stayed with either my lovely cousins who are deaf; or one of my aunts). We tend to make a stop at Karakoças village (literally meaning Black Ram) at least once, but I'm not sure if it's worth going back now since my late granddad's house would be infested with vermin as it's been uninhabited since his passing.
During my visit in 2000, I went to Gaziantep (best known for their Antep nuts , which my mum sprinkles on baklava) to stay with and meet one of my uncles who was still in the army at the time. We stayed there for about a week or so.
My OS trip in 2003 began in Germany (to meet my oldest uncle), about a week later they drove us to Belgium (where some cousins on my mum's side live), and while we were there they took us to Paris for a day (the only highlight being the fact that I was atop the Eiffel Tower, but I so pissed off with everyone that I couldn't really savour the novelty of it ), and we made a brief stop at Holland a few days later but it was late in the afternoon and everywhere was shut.
Oh, and I while I was at Belgium I saw the Mannekin Pis (and Mini-Europe). I even grabbed a couple of commemorative coins while I was there but I lost them along with my wallet when I went to Turkey.
What annoyed me most though was that I was let to believe that we were gonna go to London, but that never came to pass. Anyways, our last stop during my OS trip was Turkey. Midway through the trip we stayed at Istanbul for a few days (unfortunately I couldn't really go anywhere since i was couped up in a hotel room most of the time watching the kids), however I did get to wander the streets a wee bit. Kids have always been a burden so I couldn't really see much of the world at all. I think I left the house only once or twice while I was in Germany.
BTW Silly... you will not just disappear you shall say 'so long' to us, your friends and we shall await your return with bated breath because we all love our Silly the Ghost
Aww. Cuddles for all!
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Nice pics Silly.... so he is 'going' commando and not he is A commando?! Blurred out pink bits, that is so funny, I actually thought that was a weird tongue. Suzi needs a nap now....ZZZZzzzzzzzz.
Get it right out there Dara, don't be shy! I think Silly has mentioned before but I didn't put it in my memory bank. I am envious of anyone who has been outside Australia full stop! I have been to Tasmania but that's not counted (is it?). I do not have nor ever had a Passport I think travel is wonderful especially all the places Silly has visited in his young life. My second husband decided where we were honeymooning (big mistake, confer with your soon to be spouse before the big day). He was tossing up between The Snowy or Fiji... The Snowy (Perisher to be exact) or Fiji... a no brainer since I had NEVER been to the snow or skiied. At that point in time, 1983 and almost 28 years of age, I was a small size 12 and weighed 60kg and looked great in swimmers. Fiji, or any tropical island would have been fabulous. We went to the snow where I didn't learn to ski because he wouldn't spring for the lessons. He'd been skiing since he was 10 and had a ball I sat on a rock and froze my bum off. Ahhhh, memories!
Get it right out there Dara, don't be shy! I think Silly has mentioned before but I didn't put it in my memory bank.
I'm pretty sure I would've mentioned it in passing but I don't blame you guys for not remembering hehe. Anyways, my sister has cerebal palsy (in order words, brain damage); she can't walk or talk properly, but she's not a total cripple. After all, she can walk and talk (and she's been through high school and all that), but obviously not at the same capacity as the average person. She was like that at birth as she was born premature (at only 500 grams), however she also had a twin (at around 800 grams), who the doctors thought was going to survive as she seemed like the healthier one of the two, but ironically enough, the "healthier" one died of internal bleeding (and my living sister was named 'Angel' in Turkish) as it was assumed that she would be the one to cease. She'll be 21 in August. The one who died was about 2 weeks old.
I've seen some pictures of my deceased sister, and I must say that they're very unsettling. Apparantly my mum was also facing a health crisis on her own when she was trying to deliver the two girls. It doesn't really affect me so much but it is upsetting knowing the unfortunate circumstances behind it all. I mean, imagine losing your first child... So yeah, that's the story.
And for the record, my sister's not the angel that her name makes her out to be.
I am envious of anyone who has been outside Australia full stop! I have been to Tasmania but that's not counted (is it?). I do not have nor ever had a Passport I think travel is wonderful especially all the places Silly has visited in his young life.
Wow. Do you ever intend on going overseas? Just so somewhere. Anywhere. Who knows, you might actually like it considering that you don't have children burdening you.
Oh, and I'm not nearly as "traveled" as I might make myself out to be.
I was only in Paris for less than a day, and most of my OS trips in 2000 & 2003 were spent couped up indoors. Plus at one point in my trip in 2003, I both vomited and crapped my pants simulataneously. Though I'll add that that wasn't in fact the most humiliating moment of my life. I always get sick while I'm at Turkey. However while I was in Germany, I was actually stacking on a few kilos for the first time in my LIFE. Needless to say I lost all the additional weight (and then some) while I was at Turkey. Mind you I was only 40kg at the time. (and I put on, and shed around around 5kg ). I currently weigh 51kg.
Hopefully though, my next trip won't be so restrained (as my sister won't be attending), plus, I think I'll have no choice but to travel on my own (although there's a slim chance that one of my cousins will be joining me). Considering that my mum PANICKED when I would occassionally forget to call her to verify that I made it to uni alive when I first started driving there late last year, I'm actually a little surprised she's not being so panicky about me travelling OVERSEAS on my own.
My second husband decided where we were honeymooning (big mistake, confer with your soon to be spouse before the big day). He was tossing up between The Snowy or Fiji... The Snowy (Perisher to be exact) or Fiji... a no brainer since I had NEVER been to the snow or skiied. At that point in time, 1983 and almost 28 years of age, I was a small size 12 and weighed 60kg and looked great in swimmers. Fiji, or any tropical island would have been fabulous. We went to the snow where I didn't learn to ski because he wouldn't spring for the lessons. He'd been skiing since he was 10 and had a ball I sat on a rock and froze my bum off. Ahhhh, memories!
Sounds like the sort of situation that today's reality shows would be eating up. Sorry you had such an awful time though. *hugs*
Yikes. I think I've yapped enough for one evening. Good night everyone!
I love Billy Connolly the comedian and when readings silly's post re the both ends thing I was reminded of an experience Billy spoke of. The family went to Majorca and the kids were old enough to understand stuff. The children were told not to drink any water except out of the bottles they bought. When Billy felt the rumble in the tummy and the whole sitting on the loo for a day thing the children were asked about the water bottles and yes the little darling kept refilling the water bottles from the tap in the belief as long as it was in the bottle it was okay!
Your Mother, Silly, must of been a mess (emotionally) after the twin's birth! Oh my God. It's a miracle she even had more children what a brave woman. So hard to have a disabled child and it must of been hard for you to have a disabled sibling. I know your sister is still with you but things must get a bit better as you and they age. Silly, you weigh the same as my 31 yr old daughter I have a friend who is from Thailand. She is married to an Aussie and is an Aussie herself now. She goes back to Thailand every 18months to 2 years to visit family and stay with her Mum. Very very basic living. She tells me she always is sick for the first week because of the food etc but enjoys the following 2 weeks. She cooks Thai at home but not the same obviously.
This time, silly, you will notice a huge difference being alone on your trip. Hopefully a bit more freedom.
Your Mother, Silly, must of been a mess (emotionally) after the twin's birth! Oh my God. It's a miracle she even had more children what a brave woman. So hard to have a disabled child and it must of been hard for you to have a disabled sibling. I know your sister is still with you but things must get a bit better as you and they age. Silly, you weigh the same as my 31 yr old daughter
That's not much consolation given that my mum weighs about the same as me as well (although she'd weigh about 2-5 kilos more).
My dad always wanted to have a big family so my guess is that they wanted to try their luck with a less problematic pregnancy (funnily enough, I was overdue by like 3 weeks ). I was disappointed that they never had more as I would love to have had a sibling that I can get along with on a more personal/intellectual level (especially in the later years of my life) as I'm more than 12 years older than my baby brother, and I can't exactly have an intelligent conversation with my sister.
hello suzie, thanks for leaving a comment on my friend's page^^. their family is going through a bit of a tough time at the moment, so i really hope this restaurant is a success for them!! hehe, yumcha is my favourite too!
Hi juugoolart, that's NP. Goodness knows if I lived near the Yum Cha place I would be eating there all the time! I mentioned YumCha to a Thai friend the other day and she swooned. Everyone who has experienced YumCha loves it. My son embarrasses his wife when they eat YumCha in Perth Have you eaten 'Hot Pot' at home or out? Kei calls it Hot Pot anyway where the pot is in the middle of the table, over a gas hob, and an array of meats and vegies are sitting there raw for you to cook and eat. Michael loves it, had it first in Hong Kong. They cook it occasionally with seafood and all. I would love to try that
Hey, hey, welcome back juugoolart. Long time no see.
hehe, thanks^^. but i've always been around reading all the latest BB gossip and checking out the cool imaging wallpapers . i just hardly comment because i don't have anything important to say . have a fun trip !! so jealous~
ooo suzie, HOT POT is awesome!! yes, we eat it all the time too, especially fun with a big group. Kei is a nice name.. it sounds more japanese than chinese to me though, hehe. yumcha is great but not cool if you eat it to often, i guess that's the same with every other food. have you tried 'weird dishes'? like chicken feet, smelly tofu and century egg with pork congee? they may sound disgusting but they're very yummy!! hehe.
whenever me and my family go to yumcha restaurants the only thing i eat are spring rolls and steamed pork buns (bao li). But as my parents are asian they eat everything, from chicken feet, to tripe, to god knows what else... yumcha is not me at all lol. same goes with the hotpot. parents eat it... i dont
I've always wondered just what you're supposed to do with tripe. I bought some once and put it in a soup/stew type thing and it was wrong. It must be fried or something.
I'm pretty sure I would've mentioned it in passing but I don't blame you guys for not remembering hehe. Anyways, my sister has cerebal palsy (in order words, brain damage); she can't walk or talk properly, but she's not a total cripple. After all, she can walk and talk (and she's been through high school and all that), but obviously not at the same capacity as the average person. She was like that at birth as she was born premature (at only 500 grams), however she also had a twin (at around 800 grams), who the doctors thought was going to survive as she seemed like the healthier one of the two, but ironically enough, the "healthier" one died of internal bleeding (and my living sister was named 'Angel' in Turkish) as it was assumed that she would be the one to cease. She'll be 21 in August. The one who died was about 2 weeks old.
I've seen some pictures of my deceased sister, and I must say that they're very unsettling. Apparantly my mum was also facing a health crisis on her own when she was trying to deliver the two girls. It doesn't really affect me so much but it is upsetting knowing the unfortunate circumstances behind it all. I mean, imagine losing your first child... So yeah, that's the story.
And for the record, my sister's not the angel that her name makes her out to be.
Oh wow, that's so sad. It would be a shock, like you're preparing yourself for 1 child to die, then it happens the other way around. There is a boy in my physics class with cerebral palsy, and he can't talk properly, but he can but it takes a while and he's kind of hard to understand, and he walks but funnily, but the funny thing is he is like 10x smarter than all the rest of us!
Suzi, gosh yes go on holiday! The most relaxing place is Switzerland, in a little cabin on the alps, it is so beautiful. You live in bread and butter,mmmmmm.
You can cook tripe many different ways and YumCha usually has beef tripe. It looks lik honey comb and is a light brown colour. Sheeps tripe is finer and white . Below is a link to tripe through google http://search.live.com/results.aspx?q=Tripe+cooking&src=IE-SearchBox My Mum used to cook tripe, well... our neighbour lady did it for her. Dad brought the sheep's tripe home from his butcher's shop and the lady next door cooked it in milk and onions for Mum as Dad used to heave at the smell of it cooking!
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Tripe is an ingredient which really divides cooks and diners. Maggie has strong memories of the smell that pervaded the family home as her mother boiled tripe for hours and prepared it the old-fashioned English way, in white sauce with onions. It wasn’t until Maggie tried Tripe in Italy that she was converted to its charms, and now she’s a big fan and believes that Tripe can be fantastic if cooked properly.
Tripe is the stomach lining of a ruminant animal (eg. an animal that chews cud); it can come from sheep, lambs or pigs, but most commonly from cows. There are different varieties of Tripe available corresponding to the animal’s four stomachs; blanket tripe from the first, honeycomb tripe from the second, book tripe from the third, and reed tripe from the fourth; Maggie uses the honeycomb variety in this week’s recipe Some care must be taken when preparing tripe as it requires thorough cleaning and boiling before cooking; if you’re not sure, just ask your butcher.
I love lots of the YumCha dishes but find when asians are a customer the food brought out is different. I have never been offered chickens feet or tripe for instance and yet when Kei is there they bring those things to our table My son eats them but myself and my daughter... not in your life nelly When I first met Kei I learnt to remember her name by saying Key Chain as her name is Chan Kei (the Chinese way) Now she is Black Chan Kei being married to my son, I think that's how it goes.
My parents say tripe has no taste but gets its flavour from what it's in. In saying that I still refuse to try it... I don't wanna be eating a stomach lining.
EDIT: Suzi you might want to wait and let Paula moderate the links in this post since I'm putting them there with a disclaimer. I imagine for some reason, that I can't really identify, that you might be more sensitive in the tummy.
Thanks for the link Suzi. I'm going to post... I might not have posted it here. Well if I already did then I guess I'll repost them. Anyway, I'm going to post some stuff I ate when me and my wife went on vacation a while back. We were going to Ecuador for a month to see her family but it was round the world for just a few hundred more and we did that. The only thing extra, food wise, out of the extra places was snails in France. Most of these are somewhat mild pictures and some of you probably already saw them on another forum where I go by the more anonymous username of "MeanDean". I think I'll start using my avatar in both places actually.
Okay so the deal is that this is a WARNING THAT SOME PEOPLE FOUND THIS GROSS AND THAT IT MADE THEM SICK while others thought it was just kind of meh. When my daughter was born I snapped a shot of the placenta. I accidentally uploaded it with all the pics I sent out to our friends and family and didn't notice until later. I'll upload that one too just for the sake of being... just for the sake of it. Hopefully these don't get taken down by hosting service as it's just links.
This is probably the worst one. This little suckers are pretty good. A bit over rated. They're called cuy, pronounced sort of like coo eee only with one sylabol, which makes little sense in Spanish spelling as well. They're really cute animals. They're a type of guinea pig that's been bred over a long time to be HUGE. If you took your typical house cat, and your kid threw it in the pool (ours jumped in a lake trying to get out of a boat that was launched) and saw how much cat was really there and how much of it was actually fur, then the cat part is about how big these guys are. They gut them, cut them in half down the middle, fry them, and they get served with a toasted type of corn that we don't get here. In Ecuador there's like 6 or 8 types of corn. The heart is still in them, or half of it anyway, and is really crispy and in the bowl of corn. It tastes okay. It's not bad, it tastes like chicken but really strong, and it smells like... cuy, later, on your skin and is hard to wash off. This is a before and after pics: before http://i30.tinypic.com/16kq0kk.jpg after http://i30.tinypic.com/302rh2f.jpg
This is yaghuarlocro. It's also not making any sense in the spelling. It's an indiginous word. It's blood soup. You have to get it before it clots, so at the slaughterhouse... or in the yard, as it's Ecuador, when you kill a sheep you bleed it then get the blood staight after and fry it up in oil in a pan. It clumps up but doesn't clot. It's very soft and flakey. It has potato and intestines and avacado, and I think it must have some tomato base like many soups do, but not too strong. It is MEGA YUMMY!!! It's not that gross to look at. You can see the clumps of blood, some bigger some smaller. They are soft. http://i30.tinypic.com/wu43cw.jpg
This is someone else's soup... nothing special, just chicken feet, but if you use your imagination, it looks like baby fingers. When I saw it it freaked me out so I took the picture. http://i30.tinypic.com/2e4lzcz.jpg
Err... What's left over from a baked rabit we had for dinner... the head, and not in good looking condition either. This one's gotten criticism as being gross even though it's just food. I never had rabbit before. I didn't like it. http://i32.tinypic.com/11ui6vt.jpg
I could swear I did these pictures on this forum already, but then again I can't remember really... better to be gross than sorry I guess.
This one isn't gross. It's just a pregnancy test. It wasn't my idea to take a picture. I know what they look like and can envision 2 lines instead of one if I try hard, but girls are girls and as such we have a picture of the thing: http://i31.tinypic.com/9lcrxe.jpg
Some people are facinated by the placenta, some people think it's gross, some people, like many of you, just don't care and wonder why I bother at all. This is it. It isn't pretty whatsover except in a nifty sort of way... hmm, just don't look if you think it might not be good: http://i31.tinypic.com/25zp2kw.jpg
I was looking also for a picture of Leia that's within a few minutes of her birth but where they don't have me or my wife's face in it, they're blurred so not for now. Maybe later after I cut our faces out. We're very good looking and it can blind you or cause heart attack to look directly at us. She's a year a week ago and she's smarter and cuter than all the other babies. Today we learned what a peg is and that red and blue pegs are red and blue... first we learned red and blue, and then we learned red peg blue peg. Maybe she already knew and I'm the one that needs educating though
omgosh.. i was reading through your post quickly and i thought you ate your wife's placenta!! , i had to read it over 2-3 times to realise you didn't. you're brave, i would never have tried those foods .. bleh
juugoolart! Hey!! How are you?? You should enter the imaging thing, I know you're wayy good at artwork!
i'm fine , hope you're feeling better^^. i don't have photoshop and atm preoccupied with studies. i'll finish the exams in a few weeks though! i wish i've been to the places you've been! would love to experience europe!!
Err... What's left over from a baked rabit we had for dinner... the head, and not in good looking condition either. This one's gotten criticism as being gross even though it's just food. I never had rabbit before. I didn't like it. http://i32.tinypic.com/11ui6vt.jpg
... My first time I had rabbit, my parents told me it was chicken, I took a bite, spat it out, and yelled this isn't chicken and ran out the room crying... I was 8. Never had rabbit since.
Suzi you might want to wait and let Paula moderate the links in this post since I'm putting them there with a disclaimer. I imagine for some reason, that I can't really identify, that you might be more sensitive in the tummy.
Oh my Friend MD, you do not know Suzi very well I would rather watch a blood, guts and gore movie than a romantic one. I worked in my daddy's butcher's shop for over 4 years where I did all manner of things like pickling cows tongues by sticking a huge needle in them many times and pumping brine in them, yanking out the kidney's in lambs and various other things. I have eaten lambs brains (and liked them) sweet breads (a gland from the throat of beef, and love them). I know body builders eat raw bulls testicles for testosterone. I got the nursing staff to hold up my placenta after I had my son. 2/3 of it was a deep dark red and the other third was white (and had not been feeding my son at all). At my son's 18th his mate ate fish eyes off the fish on the seafood platter! I have a cast iron tummy.
I like rabbit but it has to be cooked with tender loving care. I would love to try cooked witchety grubs and cooked snake. The brains and sweet breads have to be crumbed and fried, that way I know they are really cooked through My son eats kangaroo meat and while he was in Hong Kong unknowingly ate hawk/eagle, dog, cat, pigeon and most likely rat. The Chinese people in China will eat anything that they can cook. If it is a protected species, they just don't care! My D-I-L asked could she catch and cook a pelican and a swan, I told her emphaticaly NO!
omgosh.. i was reading through your post quickly and i thought you ate your wife's placenta!! , i had to read it over 2-3 times to realise you didn't. you're brave, i would never have tried those foods .. bleh
ROFL!! Ewwwwwwwwwwww
My mum and aunty always tell us about hunting rabbits and eating them when they were young, but then they fought over the gristle!
ohh suzi yuckkkkkkkk! I do NOT have a cast iron stomach!! ;p I can go on any rides (except wipeout) but gross things make me sickkkkkkk!!
This is yaghuarlocro. It's also not making any sense in the spelling. It's an indiginous word. It's blood soup. You have to get it before it clots, so at the slaughterhouse... or in the yard, as it's Ecuador, when you kill a sheep you bleed it then get the blood staight after and fry it up in oil in a pan. It clumps up but doesn't clot. It's very soft and flakey. It has potato and intestines and avacado, and I think it must have some tomato base like many soups do, but not too strong. It is MEGA YUMMY!!! It's not that gross to look at. You can see the clumps of blood, some bigger some smaller. They are soft. http://i30.tinypic.com/wu43cw.jpg
ohh suzi yuckkkkkkkk! I do NOT have a cast iron stomach!! ;p I can go on any rides (except wipeout) but gross things make me sickkkkkkk!!
See, Dara I can't go on rides, they make me sick I have a panic attack on the little seats that ride over scenery at Dreamworld! Always relieved to get off. I do however like those round thingy boats you go over rapids in and they go around and you can get soaked.
Blood soup... hmmm... they drink blood and milk in the Kalahari because it gives you strength. Warm blood mixed with warm milk..... yummo...NOT. Black Pudding (an English sausage) is primarily pig's blood. What do you think pan drippings are. All that yummy brown stuff is blood. It makes home made gravy sensational.
Yeah my mum used to make gravy out of almost just that I think. It would take her like 3 days to make a turkey or something. I forget now.
I'm pretty sure you'de talked about working with your dad before but I forgot. I tried the fish eyes once, it was horrible and had a horrible texture. You can't even chew it up really. All the other stuff I reckon I'd try but dog meat would be hard. I didn't see a live cuy until after I ate one and it was so cute that you wanted to cuddle it and give it a name.
lol at running away from the rabbit. I was at my wife's parent's house so I sort of had to say it was good even though I didn't like it. ...you don't actually eat the head, well maybe some people do. That was just still on the baking pan in the oven. It didn't get put on the table or anything.
Bodybuilders are more and more insane every time I think about it.
See, Dara I can't go on rides, they make me sick I have a panic attack on the little seats that ride over scenery at Dreamworld! Always relieved to get off. I do however like those round thingy boats you go over rapids in and they go around and you can get soaked.
Blood soup... hmmm... they drink blood and milk in the Kalahari because it gives you strength. Warm blood mixed with warm milk..... yummo...NOT. Black Pudding (an English sausage) is primarily pig's blood. What do you think pan drippings are. All that yummy brown stuff is blood. It makes home made gravy sensational.
thanks a lot for making me feel sick!!
the chairlifts have been closed since like 2003 yes i like river rapids too!
Our poor little Dara! How awful. Looks like someone ripped your ear off and they sewed it back on Love and hugs sent your way Dara....
It reminds me of something funny that happened when my daughter was 15. She had pierced ears (done professionally) from age 11. Her girlfriends and she decided they would pierce each other's. That went okay as well, so they had 2 holes in each ear! Then she decided to do her own, again. An infection set in and I was in bed when she got up and screamed out, in her bathroom. I went racing in and her ear was more than 4-5 times it's normal size, especially the lobe area. No sign of any ear-rings, they had been swallowed up by the swelling! Not sure how we got it/them out. I know she was as white as snow in the face and on the verge of fainting I also know a doctor was involved and a course of antibiotics and ever since then just one piercing, each ear. As she has grown older she has let the original piercings close up as well. It was a funny, horrifying, scary sight that morning when she was 15 though.
That's insane Dara. I had my wrists opened up and put back together, one with bone that was sawed off my hip and screwed into a wrist. I had sort of destroyed my wrists and it hurt so badly that before surgery, I had to figure out, not from pain because my wrists hurt too much to feel it but by not being able to straighten my arm and feeling some swelling, that we needed to go back to radiology because my elbow was broken too, and it was sort of broken like this: | | | | | | on the xray. I had 3 operations on my wrists and was lucky to get a guy who was considered one of the best in my state at this.... anyway, after the second operation... either way it was a painful one afterward becuse they'd either sawed out some hip bone and filleted my wrist open and screwed it in there, or they filleted my other wrist open at my carpal tunnel and rebuilt it. I don't remember which but it doesn't really matter. I went home afterward and layed down and fell asleep from the morphine. I woke up 8 hours later, morphine worn off, and hadn't yet filled the pain pills. It was like 2 am or something so no pharmacy open. I didn't mean to fall asleep. I lived one block from the hospital and they gave me a shot, but good lord did it hurt like bloody murder... and finally, finally I'll get to the point. The most traumatic part of my little thing wasn't getting injured, I feel through a ceiling but the survival stuff kicked in before I landed so although I destroyed my wrists to keep from landing head first, I didn't feel the pain right away and didn't feel traumatized right away. The pain was the most I've felt, I was afraid if I had narcotics it would set off a compulsive cycle since I'd been an addict but I gave in after a few hours at the hospital because I thought I was going to pass out... ....but that there biopsy you had done. That honestly looks like it sort of dwarfs my experience with pain. God Bless short term use of addictive drugs, is what I think when I look at that. I can't see anywhere they could have gone in afterwards that wouldn't be excruciating.
Finally, finally I make my point.
Also, we can tell it's your ear because it's clearly the ear part that goes on a complete hottie.
Oh man I just had a bad thought... that would really be the nastiest infection in the world. Don't worry about that though. It's not usually a real concern with these things. It seems Suzi's daughter's ear piercing was more a risk. They use those scalpals that burn their way as they go pretty much these days. Shouldn't the thing be covered though, in case you get smacked in the head with a basket ball or take a weird twitch in your sleep while laying on it and don't even realize it?
Edit: I forgot, I see after reading, and it doesn't really matter, but the most traumatic part, I forgot to mention, was just seeing the stitches for the first time when my casts were taken off a while in for just that reason. I was recasted, but looking at the stiches for some reason really got to me. Also, I thought that was it, but I have some sort of PTSD apparently... I can no longer watch someone getting hurt in a funniest home video show and find it funny... I get an actual physical reaction, like a very momentary panic, and it can happen when I think about physical pain. It actually hasn't been the case for a year at least now that I think of it, except I still don't like the shows anymore, but it was something that manifested later on when I thought I'd escaped without real trauma. This from a mere fall. The delayed symptoms of a war vetarin really do sound pretty bad now that I think of it like that. It's no reason to expect this would happen to you though.
The major stints I have ever had in hospital is when I had my two gigantic babies. 5 weeks for the 4.4545kg one and 1 week for the smaller 4.18kg I have a big scar from my first baby because her head was 37cm in diameter Not the kind of scar you can show off Had my appendix out at age 5 but after 2 big fat babies who can see it? I was in hospital for a week with the appendix as it was emergency surgery, a week or less with my tonsils at age 5 (I had a big year!)
My daughter was screaming with her ear problem all those years ago! It was vomit worthy to look at She was beside herself, as a Mum you have to learn to be very calm and cool under pressure
Only a few days at most. Once the antibiotics began to work... it cleared up pretty quickly. I wish I'd taken a couple of pics You could not see her earings at either the front of her lobe or the back, it was enormous
Holy crap MD! How did you fall through the roof? I think yours would have been worse, my mum has a metal rod in her back and she had to get bone marrow from her hip as well and she said that hurt like the worst ever. Crap that sounds really bad!! :S
You have gotta toughen up when you are a parent, especially a Mum, Dara. People die from falling off and through rooves/roofs! MD. Two really bad accidents I know first hand is one where an old school mate, grownup living in Sydney had to go to a house he didn't know had a large dog (German Shepherd I think). He was attacked on the bricked verandah so jumped OVER the side of the verandah to escape the dog ( a drop much higher than he imagined) and landed on his feet, smashing both heels! Ooooohhh! the pain My eldest sister fell off a stool when she was around my age and her fore-arms took the brunt of her fall, breaking both wrists. She was in plaster for around 9 weeks. Her husband had to do 'everything' for her. He took time off work to look after her 24/7. Think about what you do with your hands/arms every moment of every day. You may then realise what a hard time it was for MD and my sister relying on other's for the most private times of your day!
Haha, I was in casts for 5 months on one arm and 7 months on the other. I might go into more detail another time but I really need sleep. I couldn't sleep last night and have been awake for 32 hours now except for a one hour nap so I'm not too with it, but as for how it happened, it was a warehouse office, so a really tall ceiling to the warehouse but a suspended ceiling in the office where the panels are just sitting in a frame. It was really flimsy. As things chanced no one came to work who had a key and we had to get inside. I climbed a bookcase on one side of the office wall, was planning just to pull up a tile and lower myself down but put my weight out across a board that looked like it was nailed in, but it was just sort of laying on top of the ceiling. I came at kind of a head first angle so it was a good amount of force I was trying to deflect. I still hit my head pretty hard but I didn't even get dizzy which was really supprising at the time.
Honestly, when they start poking around that part of your body where they did on you it looks really painful Dara. Also, metal rods in the back are a lot worse and extremely annoying from what I hear. The initial thought was that I was going to have all kinds of plates and screws in my hands and wrists but I drew a really phenomenal surgeon. I thought it was just people saying it at the hospital until I started hearing it from complete strangers I ran into as well. One of the best in one of the most populated states in the US I guess... It was the differance between likely having to be on pain management meds and not needing anything. I might need further work on my carpal tunnels at some point though as they started flaring up and there's a little visible swelling.
...Anyway, they practically cut your ear off so they could get underneath it
Holy crap :O 7 months! Poor you :O:O How did you do.. anything :S That would be horrible. Does it make you feel sick to think of it? It makes me feel sick to think of any of my operations. And how you felt when you were at your worst. The pain I felt was my worst ever, and I'm only 17.. who knows what's next :s Yeah it's good to get a good doctor, I had one of the best for that type of thing in Australia, so that was good. When I had my teeth done I went to a private hospital, but with my neck I was at Logan hospital (public). The private had a MUCH worse wait, but possibly better service after, kind of...... better robes anyway.. the hospital beds were too short for me at logan.. I had to sleep with my legs bent up.. not that I slept.
The robes you have to wear two of them, one forward and one backwards. That way you're arse doesn't say hello to everyone when you're walking away. If you're really tall though, then you have to sit with your legs together and without slouching like a girl in miniskirt.
How many operations have you had Dara?
Here's a long winded answer to "how did I do anything": I managed to learn to sort of do just about everything but until the pain went away I could, for example, just barely hold a fork between two fingers. The cast went up to my knuckles and held my thumb out so it was hard at first... I'm trying to remember, I think I might have even drove with them on. Not sure. I was living in a halfway house for drug and alcohol when this happened so there wasn't a shortage of people to ask to cut up my meat for me. I'd try to ask things on rotating basis. After a couple weeks I was able to manipulate things without being in agony. Right away I know people are wondering how I wiped my bum. I made gigantic bunches of toilet paper and lots of them, but the first week.. oh man I don't want to talk about it. I wore scrubs because the pants were really easy, otherwise it took like forever to get dressed and somtimes I had to ask for help with the fly which was annoying for other people. That, and after a couple weeks I could put deoderant under one arm, but I couldn't reach the other. There was only one guy in house of 16 that would do it for me.
I found out my insurance covered a nurse to come and take care of me, so I used that. I hadn't showered in two weeks because I still wasn't able to get anything over my casts securely, and everyone got really squeemish when it came to that. So this nurse comes, I get naked, she puts plastic things over my casts, and I go into the shower. It's just the way it is... I'm standing there naked with another person who has lathery soap and rubbing all over my body... things expand. They just do. It's the way it works. There's no way around it. It was embarrasing, but I was more interested in having a shower.... oh she wasn't ugly by any means btw either, but I'm not sure it would have mattered and wasn't the thing on my mind BUT if she had started vigorously washing me with a slippery lather down there until I found myself moaning I wouldn't have argued. Anyway, it was embarrassing but I'm thinking it's not a big deal because she's a professional, this is what her job entails, I need a shower very badly and I'm damn well going to have one. She didn't wash my bum properly though and I had to tell her "Wash my bum" except we say butt in the US. So she does but just the cheeks and I have to be more specific "Wash..." oh man it's too embarrassing to type here but we all know what I'm saying, and I had to be very specific and repeat myself after the "pardon?". But wait there's more, because it's been 2 WEEKS and she didn't get any... I had to tell her "my balls too" and "but underneath too" and then she finally just did a proper job. I'm thinking to myself "The woman goes to people's houses and showers them every day... what's the problem here?" and just sort of tried to write it off in my own head as I don't remember what, but afterwards when she dried me off and I was dressed, I ask her, and just to make myself feel better and fully expecting to hear "Oh yeah no big deal"... I say "I hope that wasn't too uncomfortable for you" and she says "Well actually, I usually do women and when it's men it's older men who've lost their.... (she pauses here looking for the word)... nobility." I still didn't really care. I got a shower and it felt really good to be clean and I was getting one the next day too. I didn't care if my nurse was a woman that didn't feel comfortable with it... I wasn't making any attempts at her and I wasn't being disrespectful or rude. The next day, she knocks on the door and someone says "Dean!" so I come out and it's a guy who is as gay as Carson from Queer eye and says in an enthusiatic voice. An enthusiastic voice in general, toward his job and meeting me I reckon but not toward my hot man body, "Hi my name's James and I'm going to be your personal nurse from the blah blah nursing service" I told the guy I was tired, he took my blood pressure, left, and I stopped answering the door. I didn't know how to approach it. I learned fairly quickly that if i took an oversize insence holder and big trash bags, that I could shove the thing in the hand part of one cast, then use the other end to push the ends of the bag into the arm end of the other cast and vice versa. Then, I ended up tying a shirt to the giant insence holder and shoved the other end into one of the casts. It was crude, but with time and effort, I never had to face my fear of having a gay man wash my most likely erect penis. After a while it was kind of second nature and there wasn't anything I couldn't do with a little extra work. My roomate at the time had been in a bad fire years before we met, and his hands were well burnt down to stubs. On one hand he had fingers up to almost where his knuckles used to be and all his thumb and on the other he had no fingers except he still had most his pinky which he used like a little hook and half a thumb. There wasn't much he couldn't do. He was facinating. Great guy too and then one day he relapsed and I've never seen someone regress into trash so quickly as him.
The other thing people ask is... okay so like basically what would happen is two weeks would pass and then I'd be so horny that it didn't matter is that all I could do is grab skin with my finger and thumb tips and shake it vigorously. Things built up enough to where that was dandy, and very necisarry. I was managing another halfway house a little while later and the people there at the time were all kids and all coming from either the court system directly or were waiting on court dates and hoping to gain a good referance fro us when they left. One day I was getting asked about it by them and someone brought that up and I explained it, that things just get desparate enough that a little bit is sufficiant and one of them says "Why don't just make a feef?" and they all started debating wheather or not I could use a feef and how I'd use the feef exactly and they were getting pissed off at each other about it and I was panicing because they were mad at each other and arguing and no one was listening to me and I thought I was never going to be addressed because I kept saying "What's a feef?" ("what is this magical device of pleasure you speak of yet explain not you cruel children ) They were well into arguing about where and when it was appropriate to use a feef in jail and the weird places they'd seen people in jail use them... and the wierd ways they'de seen people use them. Finally after fear that my question would go unaswered, I was told the mystery of the feef. Later that day, when I thought everyone was too preocupied with other things to wonder if I had made one yet....
Yeah, so it wasn't that bad. It just looked bad. The first few days were very, very hard, and the first couple weeks sucked, but that was about it.
I wasn't really trying to be a pervert when I wrote that, now that I read it again. It's those two things, specifically, that just happened to be the biggest hurdles overall.
I needed a shower... I needed to my 2 week old half cleaned bum washed I needed something softer than fiberglass casts for other reasons
...like to see any of you there put up with that and then feel like they couldn't talk about it. It was the biggest challenges involved with the experience... you there people among you who sit on your holier than thou seats. Shame on you bastards!
I needed a shower... I needed to my 2 week old half cleaned bum washed I needed something softer than fiberglass casts for other reasons
...like to see any of you there put up with that and then feel like they couldn't talk about it. It was the biggest challenges involved with the experience... you there people among you who sit on your holier than thou seats. Shame on you bastards!
nawww now you made me feel bad MD . I do sympathise for you, I'm sure we all do, but I know I don't know what to say because I've never been in the situation. But by the sounds of it, it was a strange time for you. Hmmm... don't know what to say so I'll leave it at that. *whispers to other eblah-ers* HELP ME....
I'm just being a big baby. But it's all better now because at least one person said something... anything. It wasn't the most elegant post but I didn't expect such loud silence, so thank you maf-you.
The robes you have to wear two of them, one forward and one backwards. That way you're arse doesn't say hello to everyone when you're walking away. If you're really tall though, then you have to sit with your legs together and without slouching like a girl in miniskirt.
How many operations have you had Dara?
Here's a long winded answer to "how did I do anything": I managed to learn to sort of do just about everything but until the pain went away I could, for example, just barely hold a fork between two fingers. The cast went up to my knuckles and held my thumb out so it was hard at first... I'm trying to remember, I think I might have even drove with them on. Not sure. I was living in a halfway house for drug and alcohol when this happened so there wasn't a shortage of people to ask to cut up my meat for me. I'd try to ask things on rotating basis. After a couple weeks I was able to manipulate things without being in agony. Right away I know people are wondering how I wiped my bum. I made gigantic bunches of toilet paper and lots of them, but the first week.. oh man I don't want to talk about it. I wore scrubs because the pants were really easy, otherwise it took like forever to get dressed and somtimes I had to ask for help with the fly which was annoying for other people. That, and after a couple weeks I could put deoderant under one arm, but I couldn't reach the other. There was only one guy in house of 16 that would do it for me.
I found out my insurance covered a nurse to come and take care of me, so I used that. I hadn't showered in two weeks because I still wasn't able to get anything over my casts securely, and everyone got really squeemish when it came to that. So this nurse comes, I get naked, she puts plastic things over my casts, and I go into the shower. It's just the way it is... I'm standing there naked with another person who has lathery soap and rubbing all over my body... things expand. They just do. It's the way it works. There's no way around it. It was embarrasing, but I was more interested in having a shower.... oh she wasn't ugly by any means btw either, but I'm not sure it would have mattered and wasn't the thing on my mind BUT if she had started vigorously washing me with a slippery lather down there until I found myself moaning I wouldn't have argued. Anyway, it was embarrassing but I'm thinking it's not a big deal because she's a professional, this is what her job entails, I need a shower very badly and I'm damn well going to have one. She didn't wash my bum properly though and I had to tell her "Wash my bum" except we say butt in the US. So she does but just the cheeks and I have to be more specific "Wash..." oh man it's too embarrassing to type here but we all know what I'm saying, and I had to be very specific and repeat myself after the "pardon?". But wait there's more, because it's been 2 WEEKS and she didn't get any... I had to tell her "my balls too" and "but underneath too" and then she finally just did a proper job. I'm thinking to myself "The woman goes to people's houses and showers them every day... what's the problem here?" and just sort of tried to write it off in my own head as I don't remember what, but afterwards when she dried me off and I was dressed, I ask her, and just to make myself feel better and fully expecting to hear "Oh yeah no big deal"... I say "I hope that wasn't too uncomfortable for you" and she says "Well actually, I usually do women and when it's men it's older men who've lost their.... (she pauses here looking for the word)... nobility." I still didn't really care. I got a shower and it felt really good to be clean and I was getting one the next day too. I didn't care if my nurse was a woman that didn't feel comfortable with it... I wasn't making any attempts at her and I wasn't being disrespectful or rude. The next day, she knocks on the door and someone says "Dean!" so I come out and it's a guy who is as gay as Carson from Queer eye and says in an enthusiatic voice. An enthusiastic voice in general, toward his job and meeting me I reckon but not toward my hot man body, "Hi my name's James and I'm going to be your personal nurse from the blah blah nursing service" I told the guy I was tired, he took my blood pressure, left, and I stopped answering the door. I didn't know how to approach it. I learned fairly quickly that if i took an oversize insence holder and big trash bags, that I could shove the thing in the hand part of one cast, then use the other end to push the ends of the bag into the arm end of the other cast and vice versa. Then, I ended up tying a shirt to the giant insence holder and shoved the other end into one of the casts. It was crude, but with time and effort, I never had to face my fear of having a gay man wash my most likely erect penis. After a while it was kind of second nature and there wasn't anything I couldn't do with a little extra work. My roomate at the time had been in a bad fire years before we met, and his hands were well burnt down to stubs. On one hand he had fingers up to almost where his knuckles used to be and all his thumb and on the other he had no fingers except he still had most his pinky which he used like a little hook and half a thumb. There wasn't much he couldn't do. He was facinating. Great guy too and then one day he relapsed and I've never seen someone regress into trash so quickly as him.
The other thing people ask is... okay so like basically what would happen is two weeks would pass and then I'd be so horny that it didn't matter is that all I could do is grab skin with my finger and thumb tips and shake it vigorously. Things built up enough to where that was dandy, and very necisarry. I was managing another halfway house a little while later and the people there at the time were all kids and all coming from either the court system directly or were waiting on court dates and hoping to gain a good referance fro us when they left. One day I was getting asked about it by them and someone brought that up and I explained it, that things just get desparate enough that a little bit is sufficiant and one of them says "Why don't just make a feef?" and they all started debating wheather or not I could use a feef and how I'd use the feef exactly and they were getting pissed off at each other about it and I was panicing because they were mad at each other and arguing and no one was listening to me and I thought I was never going to be addressed because I kept saying "What's a feef?" ("what is this magical device of pleasure you speak of yet explain not you cruel children ) They were well into arguing about where and when it was appropriate to use a feef in jail and the weird places they'd seen people in jail use them... and the wierd ways they'de seen people use them. Finally after fear that my question would go unaswered, I was told the mystery of the feef. Later that day, when I thought everyone was too preocupied with other things to wonder if I had made one yet....
Yeah, so it wasn't that bad. It just looked bad. The first few days were very, very hard, and the first couple weeks sucked, but that was about it.
I hope your ear doesn't fall off Dara.
I didn't reply because I've been writing my essay on Brave New World (due tomorrow, haven't done.. much!) Anyway, firstly I've had 3, toes as a 2 year old, then teeth and ear.
It's funny how you learn to do things differently when you're prevented from doing it normally. I know what you mean, about things that would normally be so embarrassing, you are more relieved just to get it done, than to be embarrassed. Oh gosh I can't spell anymore I think that would have been an awkward situation (with the nurse), for both of you. But then, she's getting paid to do it, it's her job, she sounds pretty rude to me. She probably got the wrong idea though. I have no idea what you mean with the incense holder. :S
What is a feef? :O
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Everyone's staying away from me with this? Not even a "I would have helped with the deodorant thing MD"?
I'm just being a big baby. .........but I didn't expect such loud silence, so thank you maf-you.
Yeah...you are a big baby. I didn't read it at first (because it was tooo long a story and I didn't have time, then) but now have. My comments: ...hope that first poor nurse wore gloves. ...why didn't you have a bath? ...a hair dryer is a good way to dry those hard to get places ...putting on deoderant would be a problem, and so necessary ...a hand held shower would do the job (especially after using the toilet!) You can get ones that attach to any tap ...you paid for nurse, why not other proffessional? (don't see how that 'feef' would work with out batteries) ...aren't you glad you have 'eblah friends' now who can offer words of wisdom and be concerned for you
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
Yeah...you are a big baby. I didn't read it at first (because it was tooo long a story and I didn't have time, then) but now have. My comments: ...hope that first poor nurse wore gloves. ...why didn't you have a bath? ...a hair dryer is a good way to dry those hard to get places ...putting on deoderant would be a problem, and so necessary ...a hand held shower would do the job (especially after using the toilet!) You can get ones that attach to any tap ...you paid for nurse, why not other proffessional? (don't see how that 'feef' would work with out batteries) ...aren't you glad you have 'eblah friends' now who can offer words of wisdon and be concerned for you
Have just had the time to read your post properly Dean, regarding the hurdles of having the casts on after your op. My sister was very fortunate she had her husband with whom she had been married for at least 30 years at that time and who knew her body intimately. If I had been one of your friends Dean I would have had no problem in cleaning you because I am a Mum and Mum’s do all kinds of things for their Children. I would just switch to Mum mode. Must have been so hard relying on other’s. You must have smelled gamey after two weeks! You could of asked for a straight man nurse OR a more mature female who wasn’t so unprofessional. My Mum gets showered by both males and females every night now she is in semi care. She is pretty small so it doesn’t take long. Not that she can’t shower herself it’s just for safety they do it. Up here a couple of weeks ago at a Noosa shopping centre an electrician fell from the roof, through a skylight landing on the Centre’s floor 5 meters below, and lived! Not sure what his condition is now. MD was that in Australia or the US where you had your accident? I think the lack of replies to your post MD was because of the shock of what happened to you and what you went through PLUS it’s hard to find words for something that horrid. ‘Holy Crap’ does not even come close to expressing our feelings!
Dara, you asked about the Incense holder and the 'feef', honey even I don't know what the hell a 'feef' is but I expect it has to do with a man pleasuring himself and that is as much as we need to know, as far as I am concerned. Incense holder... don't want to know.
I think it was because I talked about my penis I really am sorry for the long posts though. I post on another forum and was occasionally writing ones so long that they never got read, so there, I now sometimes will be in the middle of something and go on a serious rant... like literally 2 hours of typing whatever comes into my head. It's great because the only people who bother to read are facinated, or they wouldn't read, and everyone else ignores it, so it's sort of a love me or never knew otherwise situation.
thanks for the replies now It happened in the US Suzi. I'm glad someone would have washed me. At he time I found one guy who would but then he said "hell no" when I made sure he realized that some parts of the body get gross quicker than others, and needed the most attention.
Candy, I thought I was your big baby along with being everyone else's big baby though Also, that "poor nurse"... I don't remember if she had gloves. She did have my scrunchy thingy though, so it was actually more like she was washing me with a slightly abrasive thing with lots of suds than her hands. I don't look back on it and think "poor nurse". I've seen and heard of far worse things in nursing and being a home nurse sounds pretty easy in comparison to an ER nurse for example, and showering even a homeless guy seems to me to be far better than the job other nurses get.
We had a hand held shower btw. I wasn't able to grip it any way at all initially. It was basically a matter of ruining entire shirts at first, and then once the pain didn't interfere so badly I was better equipped. At first my fingers had no strength at all because of the pain. I didn't really realize it was the pain though, so it wasn't that painfully painfull, just painful and I didn't know it.
Other professionals aren't legal in the US in general and you don't get one unless it's someone walking the street. There's escort services which operate and I priced one while at work one day, not because I was going to use it but because we were all sitting around talking about it and wondered how much it would cost... $500 US in 2000... at that time, that was $1000 AU. So yeah... expensive. When I woke up from one of my surgeries, and you wake up really groggy, one of the nurses was immediatly hitting on me from the moment I could sit up. When you first open your eyes you don't sit up right away because you still feel the anesthetic and aren't sure if you'lle fall off the bed if you sit upright, but it passes fairly quickly. Still though, I didn't even understand that she was sending me 50 signals per sentance. I was so out out of it that when she said "You probably need to pee because we pumped you full of fluids" I had to stop, assess that, and conclude "Oh man, I've got to pee like hell!" I had to be told... and she was hitting on me. I think she reckoned I was eye candy at the time, but at the same time maybe she had gotten addicted to the narcotics in the office, and they're really tightly controlled so it's hard to get away with there and you go on a national blacklist if you're caught and won't ever be allowed in nursing again... it's not just losing your license but an actual blacklist. Anyway, she was offering me pain pills within 10 or 15 minutes of me coming around so that got me thinking.
They do a courtousy call the next day to see how you are. I had just barely figured out that she was hitting on me so hard right before I left and she was actually really good looking and I was a materialistic pig at the time. I felt really disapointed when I finally got it, and then more dissapointed that I was so groggy that I wasn't able to show any enthusiasm back. The next day someone did the courtousy call, and then at the end of the conversation, said, and I don't remember her name so I'll make one up, "Okay well also Susan says Hi", and I had been woken up by the call so again... I didn't get it. "Who the hell is Susan?" So just said "Yeah okay." But a week later, good lord did I wish I had remembered who Susan was. I was living in a halfway house for drug and alcohol at the time and I had been manging the place but not as an employee, as a resident, and... everything considered it just was better not to find out, but as for my circumstances, I had been clean from drugs for 6 months and hence had no money yet... at all really, and it was a community of 16 guys with one of the rules I was enforcing was that women couldn't be in our bedrooms, so while a nurse was okay, a nurse and sex noises wouldn't have been... and I had an idea that she had drug problem and didn't want to explore it. So unless there's a place to go and person to go with on a fairly regular basis, it wasn't a real option. I didn't have a place to go to even bother, realistically speaking.
And yes, I'm glad I have eblah friends that can offer words of wisdom (like the nurse needing to wear gloves to touch me ) but I was more a baby because I made a big long post about gross showering and toilet troubles, and uncomfotable naked situations with being showered, and masturbating, and it felt like I killed the entire thread. Also, I've never seen anything for guys that had batteries that worked well or looked like it might work well. And Dara, a feef is like a makeshift fleshlight type thing using a sock and plastic bag with lubricant and then whatever wrapped around the sock to distract a guys brain from the fact that it's his own hand there. Please don't google fleshlight if you don't know what it is, I feel kind of split about the education since it still sometimes seems like you were 13 just yesterady.
I think I was supposed to read A Brave New World too, but I managed to graduate without doing my assignments. It was harder and more stressful that way, and I got horrible grades, but at the time it seemed like it was easier.
I guess we can all start talking about Dara's ear again now.
Other professionals aren't legal in the US in general and you don't get one unless it's someone walking the street. There's escort services which operate and I priced one while at work one day, not because I was going to use it but because we were all sitting around talking about it and wondered how much it would cost... $500 US in 2000... at that time, that was $1000 AU. So yeah... expensive.
Please don't google fleshlight if you don't know what it is, I feel kind of split about the education since it still sometimes seems like you were 13 just yesterady.
I think I was supposed to read A Brave New World too, but I managed to graduate without doing my assignments. It was harder and more stressful that way, and I got horrible grades, but at the time it seemed like it was easier.
I read most of your long posts, unless it's a boring topic like industrial relations.
Oh good I thought that was what Candy meant but I didn't like to say anything in case I was wrong.
re Brave New World, Tasman I think that story is a classic.... In the 1930's, it was amazing (I would think...I wasn't born then), but old hat now. What do you have to do with it? (apart from reading it )
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
I don't know where I would like my ashes spread. I'd prefer to be buried but cremation seems to be the way to go nowadays. You know ...it pays to know the answers to things like this
Personally, I don't care whether I'm buried or cremated. There is one condition though, but I don't think I'll bring that up because it could open a can of worms, and we certainly don't need that at the moment.
Worms… dead bodies… maf-you… do you realise how funny that is? I want to be cremated, even know how much it would cost in today’s market and keep my funeral fund up to that. Drop my corpse off at the Funeral home/crematorium, have me cremated privately then divide my ashes between my two ‘children’ and they can carry them around in beautiful urns (like the girl on Bed of Roses) or chuck ‘em somewhere nice (rain forest/creek/cliff top)! My daughter wants to be burnt on a Pyre and my son wants to be buried in a flash coffin. We discuss these things in my family otherwise, who's to know what you want. I would like to donate any viable organs, my son doesn't want to donate any (in case he isn't dead! ) and I am not sure but imagine my daughter may want to donate organs as well. My Mum is to be cremated and interred over my Dad's coffin (which he is already in). My granny who died at 100+ years last september was cremated and interred in the family gravesite with her husband and parents.
Personally, I don't care whether I'm buried or cremated. There is one condition though, but I don't think I'll bring that up because it could open a can of worms, and we certainly don't need that at the moment.
I would like to donate any viable organs, my son doesn't want to donate any (in case he isn't dead! ) and I am not sure but imagine my daughter may want to donate organs as well.
^^^ That is my can of worms. Last time I talked about this with some people at school it was a full on heated debate thing. If people wish for me to explain my views on it, PM me, because I know there are some people will very strong views and I don't wish to upset them with my opinions.
You can make your wishes known without a driver's licence, Dara. Even just telling your folks or writing it down somewhere. I have diabetes and when I was diagnosed I was shattered thinking I could not donate my organs, but I can and they can pick the one’s they can use. Kidney’s and eye sight are usually affected the worst with Diabetes. Mine is under pretty good control and monitored well.
A tragedy happened this morning when I poured the hot water into my BIG mug to make my morning cuppa. It cracked from top to almost bottom. I bought it from one of those cheap shops for $2 a few years ago and have enjoyed using it ever since. It is/was 19cm high so when I say BIG I really mean it. You can see the hairline fracture if you look closely to the left of the mug. If you look at the ear on the left of pic the thin crack goes down to his lower tummy. I am now using a small one that is only 12cm high.
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Haha nice cup Try gluing it? That's what my dad did to our teapot Lucky the boiling water didn't burn you at least, so really it's a good thing It could have happened in a worse position.
I feel your pain Suzi. I have a favorite big coffee cup too. I had 2 previous favorite big coffee cups before it too. The previous 2 were really thin ceramic and shaped with fine artwork on them. They were exactly the same. The first one broke when we moved. I took all kinds of precations with the cup more than any other thing we had, got it from our old place to this one, then after it was out of the box and sitting on the table I barely bumped it just enough to fall over sideways and break. My wife got me an identical one and I used it for a long time but it looks like the paint actually wore down from the spoon stirring it over time. Now I have one the same shape as yours only it doesn't have a design, just sort of a monochrome paint pattern like they took various shades from white gray and black and just let it do whatever. It's funny how a coffee cup can become a sentimental item. Also, drinking strong coffee out of a smaller cup sucks when you're used to enjoying a big one over a longer period of time.
I only drink tea. Coffee is for when I can go to a place that sells yummo coffee as my treat. The mug is in the bin now. I am not one for gluing things especially when it only cost $2. My teapot is stainless steel! I made myself a beautiful chicken and vegetable chunky soup from scratch for dinner tonight. I used chicken drumsticks but shredded the chicken and removed all bones etc. Imagine my surprise when I found something bony and hard while eating my soup. The joys of being over a certain age is that teeth crack, break and fall out at the most inopportune moments. Eye tooth upper left, a big chunk has broken off! Whaaaaaaaa! Now it has sharp edges and I have to get into the Govt. Dentist tomorrow without fail. Without a car I have to get there and back. I am very unhappy with this turn of events… They say these things happen in three’s. Woke up with a pulled shoulder muscle this morning, then the cracked mug now the cracked tooth. Suzi does not like Monday the 16th June!
Oh fuckkkkkkkkk I have my maths final tomorrow, I can't concentrate because my sister made me sick. I've forgotten EVERYTHING, financial optimisation, I CAN't DO, shapes, forgotten! Trig, ARgH. I'm going to FAILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! *hysterical sobbing*
^^^ oooohhhhhh dara hope tomorrow goes okay. Sometimes life sucks ...I've been in bed sick with something today, soooo tired. Maybe Black Friday came a few days late for all of us.
I am not superstitious but today sucked like a black Friday! At least my tooth is NOT aching or giving me any pain. Will have to be careful when I clean my teeth. I empathise with you both. I knew you were not at school Dara because of the times you were posting Having the medical probs I do, I have a flu shot every year in March without fail. Plus I am not exposed to a wide variety of people so there is less chance of my catching something.
Well Suzi...I looked and looked but I can't see that crack, but I believe you when you say its there. You will just have to splurge out and buy another one
And Dara..good luck for tomorrow, you will do better than you think
Tasman...hope you were in bed with a lap-top
For me....today went good Off work on time tonight. This last forthnight have done 27 hrs overtime (x10 last Monday public holiday, x5 last Saturday, x8 Sunday and some others worked late)
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
Oh cool Paula!! They went to Lourdes Hill College as well That's where Carmella from Neighbours went btw.
Hope you're better now Tasman!
Lol Suzi, yeah I've been on like 24/7 haha, it's so hard to study with a computer in front of me All my exams are over now, yay Maths wasn't so bad actually. I did stuff IPT though
Haha well done It is, I thought it would be more web based stuff. All the exams are theory, and instead of useful stuff we learn delphi.. we did do sql though. They have changed the course now but, too late for us. This test was on conceptual schema diagrams/ data flow diagrams etc
OMG they make something simple so complex No wonder I left school when I was 15 and found a job. I taught my son with Brisbane School of Distance Education for years 5 & 6 then 9 & 10. It was simple when I used and saw how to in teaching aid books, I even learned Math and Science and History through it all, and was amazed I could.
Yes, Dara, it is ridiculous! My son finished school in year 10. He has a genius IQ and knew more than he was being taught. He now is a supervisor in a blind and curtain factory earning over $700. per week in Perth with his wife. She also works and they are sitting pretty, especially since neither drive and they only have pushbikes! My daughter did Year 12 in Qld. After doing all of her prior schooling in NSW and she breezed through. Mind you that is 15 years ago now. She was 17 when she finished year 12, having started school at age 4 in NSW.
Paula your school has nice grounds. Hm bad uniform though
Our grounds rule!
We're a category 2 disadvantaged school, 85% on school card, most cannot afford much, so uniform is simple...
MS = blue tshirt with school logo, winter blue windcheater with school logo, blue or black pants/jeans/skirt SS = white tshirt with school logo, winter blue windcheater with school logo, blue or black or fawn pants/jeans/skirt
Yeah it looks pretty simple. Ours is pretty gross as well actually, the skirts are too long and the colour is all the same so it's ick. But it's a bit more formal than that. It's the jeans that wreck it I think. We have:
Girls: below knees skirt white blouse yr 8 - 11 have a green mini tie thing, yr 12 has a striped tie [+badge] Jumper or spray jacket yr 12 has a blazer black leather shoes
boys- button up shirt + grey shorts or grey pants seniors can wear long sleeved shirt black shoes spray jacket or jumper
sports is just shorts and shirt with our schools name on it
*sigh* Don't you just hate it how you walk out of an exam and then realise that you forgot to put something down.
I have that feeling now...
I had my Maths exam this morning and I forgot to put "+C" on my indefinite integrals, and for one of the integrals I didn't think I could use the substitution method... but I tried it in the car on the way home... and it worked.
You are so right maf-you. Not that I have done exams for a while, but sometimes when I am sleeping or doing something totally not conected with a previous task...it will pop into my head that I had forgotten something which I now remember.
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
*sigh* Don't you just hate it how you walk out of an exam and then realise that you forgot to put something down.
I have that feeling now...
I had my Maths exam this morning and I forgot to put "+C" on my indefinite integrals, and for one of the integrals I didn't think I could use the substitution method... but I tried it in the car on the way home... and it worked.
Aw damn that sucks The +c shouldn't matter so much should it, for us that would be like 1/2 a mark off on knowledge, or A to a B in Modelling? I'm so glad we've finished integration/ differentiation!! First principles was the most annoying hey.
Yeah, but it's basically redoing what I did in Yr 12... so quite easy, except when all year you have never forgotten the +C and when it comes down to the exam you miss it
Visa conditions change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Iraq for the most up-to-date information.
You may experience difficulties entering countries in the Middle East if your passport contains evidence of travel to Israel, such as visas or entry and exit stamps.
I'm on smarttraveller.gov.au. Wow that's interesting, so if you go to Israel you can't get in to the middle east :O Recognise it already!!
We are so lucky to be living in Australia from the countries I've been looking at.
You all know my son is married to a Chinese girl. On his first trip Hong Kong/China he was in a city on the mainland. Hardly having had a moment alone, he took the opportunity to go out when she was napping. He was talking on his mobile phone when set upon by more than 4 police men who bashed my son into submission with their truncheons. He lay still, on the ground until they finished. Two weeks later when they returned to Australia, I could see clearly the bruises on the back of his legs. Apparently Westerner+mobile phone+phone with camera capabilities= potential terrorist! Be very very careful when travelling OS. Australia is a very liberal country and we have become used to that freedom.
I was out with my best friend Shelley the other day and we found a $2 shop in our travels. We were browsing and picking up niknaks when I found…… my orange cat MUG. Yay!!! It was the last one there and I got it…. Exactly like my old one that cracked and died a couple of weeks ago. Now the dilemma of what to drink out of is solved. Soooooooo happy. This week I signed up to 2 websites for a one off payment of $4.95 each. It was so I could get the oldest versions of the golf game 'Links' 386 and 2000. I found them on these websites but could not get them unless I paid the fabulous "ONE OFF PAYMENT OF $4.95 US" That amount came out of my account immediately (exchange rate and bank fees for foreign exchange included). Imagine my absolute horror when after bank hours last night I discovered more money had been taken out by these two crooked websites. 4 transactions adding up to $132.+ I could hardly sleep last night but rang NAB this morning. Speaking with the guy I was so distressed I cried. He told me not to stress because I can begin fraud charges against the companies through the NAB beginning first thing monday. He stopped my card (a Visa savings debit card) but I think the damage has been done. I am very upset inside because that was/is my money to live off. So be warned people/friends and forum members. I have printed evidence of their $4.95 one off payment pages, documented my bank transactions and the emails I sent one company because even though I had paid the $4.95 I still could not access their website. Nice trick.
Oh no Suzi. I know that sort of thing happens but its a bummer. Thats stealing. Was it a secure site? Your bank sounds like a nice one though and on to the fix quick. Some sites now have added security of referring back to your bank and you have to give special number to allow them to take out the amount. You may get compensation from your credit card/debit card company????
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
I will be reimbursed by the bank, eventually! I have fired off a couple more emails to the 'rotten' companies although it seems they are connected somehow. I have been doing transactions via the net for over 8 years makes me wary to do more now. So disappointing!
I will be reimbursed by the bank, eventually! I have fired off a couple more emails to the 'rotten' companies although it seems they are connected somehow. I have been doing transactions via the net for over 8 years makes me wary to do more now. So disappointing!
In the future, never send money to companies unless they've actually MADE the game that you're after (or if you're certain that they have the authorisation to distribute the game). I'm always looking for old games and I avoid pay-sites like the plague because I know that they're pirates/scammers. Why should I pay a cent to a company if my money's not going towards the company responsible for the game? *shakes head*
I hope you can be reimbursed of every last cent (and then some) that these bastardly crims have stolen from you. If you PM/e-mail me with what you're after, I'll make every effort to find your games online when I return to Australia (if you haven't found them already).
You poor thing. Many of my high school assignments were sourced from Wikipedia. Now I just look back and laugh at how stupid I'd been. I knew even then that Wikipedia was full of crap that it didn't stop me from using it. :$
These days I only use journal articles and the like for my essays. ^ - ^
I looked too punkin' and I can't find any except for how they refer to Moses and John from the Bible speaking their opinions of Akhenaten. I love Egyptian history.
Thanks TPO I kind of meant like.. You know how for example Suetonius and Tacitus wrote about the Julio-Claudians and stuff? Like that, like more primary sources.
Thanks TPO I kind of meant like.. You know how for example Suetonius and Tacitus wrote about the Julio-Claudians and stuff? Like that, like more primary sources.
It is one of the most interesting periods of the romans. Reading the history of the Julio-Claudian dynasty reads like an ancient version of days of our lives. Tyrannical, mad, sexually perverse and murderous. I guess things haven't changed much. Sounds like every day on Big Brother.
The Romans shaped a lot of what we are today. It sounded really boring to me in school. But that was because I was an idiot more interested in what I was going to do on the weekend (drink) than get an education. **Sigh**
Thank goodness people like you stick around and become smart to support us regular bums.
The Romans shaped a lot of what we are today. It sounded really boring to me in school. But that was because I was an idiot more interested in what I was going to do on the weekend (drink) than get an education. **Sigh**
it is a pity the Romans were drinking through lead pipes. Who knows what advancements in civilization have gone undeveloped through lead poisoning. Nero was barking mad and now we know why!
There were several mad one's Dara, Caligula was a deviant and practised bestiality among other things. Nero was also mad most likely from a brain damaged by syphilis or the like. They were all promiscuous and mostly bi-sexual in those times so..... crazy was pretty normal
There were several mad one's Dara, Caligula was a deviant and practised bestiality among other things. Nero was also mad most likely from a brain damaged by syphilis or the like. They were all promiscuous and mostly bi-sexual in those times so..... crazy was pretty normal
I have noticed a change here though. When I left there would be a dozen or more people online going hell for leather nearly every night, but now it’s very sedate. What’s happened?
I have noticed a change here though. When I left there would be a dozen or more people online going hell for leather nearly every night, but now it’s very sedate. What’s happened?
Oh cool!
I'm not sure it's been quiet here for ages, I think I wasn't a member when you were here last time, but no one is on at the same time much, but I'm always on lol.
I agree, the forum is a lot quieter these days, perhaps folks dont have as much time on their hands as I do . Even the games section which was very popular has not had a post since last sunday.......
Sometimes lately with it so quiet in here I feel like I am posting for my own entertainment! Dara and I have discussed how quiet it is and Morgan Pym sent me an email so we can discuss Real Crime and all that entails. I have yet to reply to him. I am certainly not any busier. It’s just sad when I come on here and the last post was mine from the day before. It’s just a handful of us and we have to stick with it. We don’t want this forum, eBlah Mark II to go the way of eBlah Mark I!
I know I come on always and no one has posted anything interesting >:L Then what.. escforum.net, well I go there, Big brother, sure. But I'm a very fast browser I need another site! By the way, my Akhenaten assignment got B, B-, B-. Quality huh.
Sorry, I can't seem to find anything I like......................
Well......send something you don't like. Someone has to be last Seriously LB...you must be able to find something, there is so much choice and I know you love music.
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
Ooooo formal... I remember that last year... when we paid $60 for a tiny piece of chicken on some disgusting pumpkin thing... I told everyone we should have gone to a pub at least a schnitty would be huge and wouldn't cost as much.
Now I'm not really a stylist and don't really know what's good on you Dara... but I say buy a wig with stripper hair and see what everyone says on the night lol. What kind of dress are you wearing... that way the lovely ladies on here can help you out more.
Ooooo formal... I remember that last year... when we paid $60 for a tiny piece of chicken on some disgusting pumpkin thing... I told everyone we should have gone to a pub at least a schnitty would be huge and wouldn't cost as much.
Now I'm not really a stylist and don't really know what's good on you Dara... but I say buy a wig with stripper hair and see what everyone says on the night lol. What kind of dress are you wearing... that way the lovely ladies on here can help you out more.
LOl stripper hair, Brigitte I'll do that then bahaha. Well.... a dress? urgh. I so don't do dresses. Anyway.. it's blue..and well a few colours.. it's not long .. um... yeah anyway who cares, the hair will still be there for the after party which is funner anyway
$60.. pfft ours is $90.50, and my mum paid $20 for pre dinner drinks which I'm not even getting
Yeah we did a limo... we paid $30 pp and we missed out on like 15 mins of the ride because one of my friends (who was a girl... typical ) wasn't ready. AND on the way there, there was a car crash! So we didn't really get to enjoy a ride around the city, it was like straight from home to the hotel... I drank most of the fake bubbly though because noone else wanted it lol.
Yeah we did a limo... we paid $30 pp and we missed out on like 15 mins of the ride because one of my friends (who was a girl... typical ) wasn't ready. AND on the way there, there was a car crash! So we didn't really get to enjoy a ride around the city, it was like straight from home to the hotel... I drank most of the fake bubbly though because noone else wanted it lol.
Pssh Well we're having 8 girls and 2 guys in our limo so we'll be dead late then That sucks though. It takes us like 15 minutes to get there so I think we'll drive around a bit, because we're paying for 30 mins ^^
;P ;P How long is your hair and is it straight. Don't get it all posh or too formal. Soft curls are always nice. Get a new colour in it (not too light) maybe chestnut or mahogany. Deep rich colours always look best. Light is too brassy and skanky. Remember my hair on my wedding day? Kinda like that.
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I'm thinking of dying it really dark again. Maybe. Or blonde wash kind of thing. Who knows. Anyway my hair is below my shoulders.. look in my av you know which is me I think? Hm the curls could be a good idea.. I found this really nice hair cut but my hair's not thick enough >:C
Nor was mine! Go dark always looks classy. You can always use product to thicken your hair and give it body and boost. Go to a 'priceline pharmacy' store and ask for expert assistance. They are well trained. I have always had thin hair. A soft curl gives a look of fullness. Is your hairdresser really excellent? They should tell you if the cut you like will suit your hair. Hope this helps a bit. Are you having your hair done professionally for the formal?
By the way... my cockatiel Bubba, who I believed was a boy has been an oestrogen fueled b itch for almost a month. Yesterday she laid her first egg, just now I have discovered another one, so that's two. My little friend Abby (almost eight) asked 'can we eat them' and I said no. I had to have a brief 'birds and the bees' talk as in how a girl can lay an egg without a boyfriend and how come only eggs laid by a girl with a boyfriend can have chickens in them! The joys of being a surrogate grandma.
Yeah I'm having it professionally done, not sure where yet, I don't have a hairdresser :s Hairdressers are embarrasing, if they don't talk it's awkward but if they do it still is. I just go to random ones lol. I will ask, maybe a side fringe with curls :S Even though I can't get the cool one I want
I'm from around here and I recognised the vine trssels. But looking at the growth of the vines this photo was probably a few years ago. Which one is you?
If you right click on the photo, with mouse, and select "copy" then open a Word or Publisher document and select "paste", the true size of the photo is pasted.
I hate it when I reply to something, but it turns out that the page was like way on back because I haven't been here to click the thread in a while, but it looks like it was on the last page, so anyone who read it before I edited thought to themselves "What!??" and it ends up being a real time waster for me.
For the life of me I do not understand why people pay such exhorbitant amounts of money to get hair extensions. Buy a damned wig and wear it out! Much cheaper.
My girlfriend is a Hairdresser and from what she has told me I would never recommend hair extensions just like I would never recommend acrylic or gel false fingernails!
The second pic Dara, http://i23.tinypic.com/14uvwqt.jpg is very similar to my daughter’s latest haircut and colour. You don’t need thick hair to get that style Dara, my daughter doesn’t have thick hair. With a couple of good products you can accomplish the fullness of it.
I bought myself a hair straightner the other day. Not too expensive, not as cheap as peanuts either. My hairdresser friend is going to show me how to use it properly tomorrow night. I just get so sick of the curl in my hair sometimes because it makes me look like I have an old ladies hair style. I spent half an hour choosing the straightener in Priceline Pharmacy with the help of a lovely male employee. I don’t make hasty decisions when it comes to money.
Colour your hair before you go to the hairdressers Dara, heaps cheaper. I buy the tint and activator from Priceline. You mix it in a 1:1 ratio. One is in a tube and the other in a bottle. Lasts a long time and is a richer longer lasting one than the supermarket colours like Loreal, Castings, Live etc. I use a permanent dye that covers all my greys. You can get a semi-permanent or a permanent in the tubes. Get a girlfriend or your Mum to do it. Always put colour in your DRY hair. Don't leave colour in your hair longer than 40 minutes, it stops working after 35 minutes. Sitting in the sun with a colour on will intensify the colour while it develops.
Put colour in dry hair? It usually says to wet it? I really like that hair but I really don't think it would work. That girl is Asian so her hair is thicker and shinier naturally.
Hairdressers always put colour in dry hair. Wetness will dilute the colour. Dry hair absorbs the colour better. It's is also better to mix the lot in a glass or glazed ceramic bowl and applied with a special brush bought from Priceline, a chemist or Price Attack. Long handled flat brush. Come up to my place and I'll do it for you
Is a gap year a good thing? Would it be bad, because when you start uni you'd be starting will all the people in the year below you at school, do you get chances to meet other people? :S It seems like all the smart people are going straight to uni, so it's a pride thing too, I don't want to be seen as one of the average people. And then, it would take so long to start your life! Gap year, then 3ish years of uni, then what if you want to travel? But then, you can earn money in a gap year, and if you can't decide what you want to do, it might help. (But I don't think I'd be able to decide EVER). Business side of television, ahh is it that hard to find a name for the job!! Anyway, advice pleasee!
I didn't take the gap year, although I was contemplating it hundreds of times. I decided against it because my course goes for 5 years and I want/ed to get it over and done with as quick as possible and then possibly take a break after that. Although now I kinda regret it... I was/still am the kind of sensible type of person, yet I wanted to be wild and crazy, and be like a typical teenager (I know it's bad to say that but if you are going to do stuuf like that then now is the time) something I could do a lot of during the gap year, but I don't think I will be when I'm 21-22.
I'm scared that if I take a gap year, all my friends will make uni friends, and go out places and have fun, and I'll be stuck working, and not having any friends.
Lol well I didn't have THAT problem... mine was the other way around. Everyone has gone off to work and only I am going to uni (and another 2 people) but we are all at seperate campuses.
Travel and enjoy life while you are young coz you are a long time a 'grown up' and if you settle down, maybe married, maybe children.... other things like travel, get put on hold and end up either happening when you are not young and fit anymore or not happening at all I settled, had kids and did not consider what I could be doing before all that. What are you planning of doing at Uni. Dara?
I'm not sure, either some form of business (international relations or accounting or economics or something) , law, IT, or Creative industries - film and television
To some of you that I tried a few baby names out on, I thought you may like to know that we had a boy last Friday. I ended up disregarding all the names I asked you and ended up calling him "Hayden". He is absolutely gorgeous but I'm biased . He has blonde hair and I think there may be a slight hint of my wifes red hair. Apart from that he looks exactly like me.
It was pretty scary though. My wife had preeclampsia and we had to have an emergency cesarean. She still has super high blood pressure but hopefully it will get better over the coming weeks. Because she cant do anything I have had to pretty much do everything. Dirty nappies and tending to him in the middle of the night in the maternity ward. This is all very alien to me but I am getting the hang of things. I am pretty good at wrapping him now for sleep. The first time I bathed him and wrapped him it all fell off on the floor. The midwife told me to be more confident when handling him at the start, as I was treating him like fine china.
I'm sooo tired. but it is the best thing that has ever happened to me.Anyhow I am going to squeeze in a nap. Chat to you all soon.
Aha that would be cool, I might travel after I finish uni though, not sure. I want to go to Europe but it's pretty expensive.
Dara,
as a mad traveller I would say "you go girl" I have been to 30 countries now and still counting, I try to go OS at lease once every 2 years and in OZ on the other, but this dosnt always happen (cost) . I would suggest that if you have a good friend maybe the 2 of you should look at working in London, you will treasure this time for many years.
And Matt you to
Just a thought
good luck
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
To some of you that I tried a few baby names out on, I thought you may like to know that we had a boy last Friday. I ended up disregarding all the names I asked you and ended up calling him "Hayden". He is absolutely gorgeous but I'm biased . He has blonde hair and I think there may be a slight hint of my wifes red hair. Apart from that he looks exactly like me.
It was pretty scary though. My wife had preeclampsia and we had to have an emergency cesarean. She still has super high blood pressure but hopefully it will get better over the coming weeks. Because she cant do anything I have had to pretty much do everything. Dirty nappies and tending to him in the middle of the night in the maternity ward. This is all very alien to me but I am getting the hang of things. I am pretty good at wrapping him now for sleep. The first time I bathed him and wrapped him it all fell off on the floor. The midwife told me to be more confident when handling him at the start, as I was treating him like fine china.
I'm sooo tired. but it is the best thing that has ever happened to me.Anyhow I am going to squeeze in a nap. Chat to you all soon.
Congrats that's really awesome Glad to hear everyone's ok, I remember Kate off BB07 had that and her baby died. You should post pictures once you're all out of hospital etc
as a mad traveller I would say "you go girl" I have been to 30 countries now and still counting, I try to go OS at lease once every 2 years and in OZ on the other, but this dosnt always happen (cost) . I would suggest that if you have a good friend maybe the 2 of you should look at working in London, you will treasure this time for many years.
And Matt you to
Just a thought
good luck
Wow that is cool. I would, it's money you know. Where have you been?
Wow that is cool. I would, it's money you know. Where have you been?
Trekking in Nepal, diving in the Maldives, doing a tour in Denmark and Norway, going to the Commonwealth games in Manchester 2002, just some of the highlights, I have done the back packer thing living on $10 per day, and I have stayed 5 . now days that Im a little older I do prefer the 5. But Dara you dont need to do it all at once, take small bites out of the world, and yes money is the issue for me as well, I do a lot of over time where I can.
As kids we never had that much money so I never had family holidays as we couldn't afford it so when I started work I saved and made up for lost time,
Ive even been to New Zealand love it keep the dream alive Dara and if you want it enough you will find a way, but nothing is for nothing, hard work and saving money is the only way (do I sound like your parents ?)
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
and if you want it enough you will find a way, but nothing is for nothing, hard work and saving money is the only way (do I sound like your parents ?)
Nope you don't sound like my parents My dad is like, telling me how he took a gap year and worked 6am-6pm, I said I'm not doing that, he just lectures, "this is the real world, get used to it" etc. I ask a question, it turns into a lecture
^ and sorry I forgot to say that I do and have traveled a lot of OZ as well, don't over look whats out your back door, I was in Cairns just last week, went to warm my bones from the cold Sydney winter
and enjoy your formal
Television Doesn't Rule My Life .... But .....
Wouldn't the World be a far better place if everyone just thought like I do
I received a real shock today. My current Lease ends on the 17th September and my Landlord who is also my Rental Agency have given me notice to leave. I have written a letter of appeal, for another 12 month lease because I am not in a position to move at this time. It takes around $1500 to move from start to finish. Anyone got a spare few hundred? I will have to have a monster garage sale to move also! I was a wreck for a few hours after receiving the letter in the mail. I spoke first to my daughter (and wept) my lover boy (and wept) my surrogate daughter (yep, and wept) then my Mum (and made sure I didn’t cry and upset her)! I rang the Government Housing for Qld where I have had my name down for verging on 7 years and they informed me that impending homelessness is not dire enough… they have NO Places vacant. I may NEVER get Govt. Housing because I would not be deemed as needy as other’s! OMG what does it take? Rentals are as rare as hen’s teeth. My friend took 4 months to find something appropriate for 3 adults and 1 child. Last year I took 5 weeks to find this place. My daughter, who I lived with for 5 weeks last year, has moved into much a smaller place and has no spareroom for me. Then a local hospital rang to confirm an appointment at the hospital next Monday at 8am. What the? They sent a letter at the end of July and because I didn’t call to confirm they thought they best follow up. So… letter went missing. I knew my mail was being tampered with! 8am… considering it’s an almost 30 minute drive (not in peak hour traffic), and I don’t have transport. She gave me the next available appointment for that day… 9am! My daughter has just got back to me and can take me to the appointment and bring me home. I will keep some of the Chinese stationary for you Dara! Just as an icing on the cake kind of thing.... Last week at the optometrist I learned my right optic nerve is degenerating, this week I had a 'field test' and it is the second time my left eye has come back with a less than clean bill of health. So off to an Opthalmologist I go after I ring and make an appointment. I have my fingers, toes, arms, legs (not my eyes) all crossed, that out of the other side of this crap, my life will be rosier and happier than ever.
[b] I have my fingers, toes, arms, legs (not my eyes) all crossed, that out of the other side of this crap, my life will be rosier and happier than ever.
Yes Suzi..you have to believe that. Hope for nice neighbours next time. But tell us WHY do you have to move??? Are they pulling your house down??? Were you on short term lease? It dosn't seem fare at all
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
I have run the complete gamut of emotions and thoughts. Oh, it is the end of my 12 month lease, I had a 6 month lease before that so 18 months all up, here. The Letter has 'Without grounds' stamped on it meaning they do not give a reason or have to give one because it is the end of my lease. Check out the problems I have had this year at this address. http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/eblah/m-1129205877/s-105/ then posts 107, 114, 115, 119, 128, 129, 131, 131, 133, 139.
There is no way I can afford a place by myself so I am seriously looking at share accomodation in big houses up at Buderim. Rang 2 ladies today. One is in an absolutely ideal possie and the other is completely self contained but in an out of the way cul-de-sac. Both are in cul-de-sacs actually. I am just going to have to swallow my pride and independence and be sensible. It is because of my b astard of a neighbour, I believe, that the RE will not renew my lease. I emailed the RE by this time yesterday and have not received a reply putting forward a plea to stay for another 12 months but..... ***shrugs***
Yes I was following your posts back then about your troubles/neighbours... Might be nice in Buderim.. In a British Airways Survey, Buderim was named 3rd after Paris & Aspen as the most desirable place to live in the world. Hope you can take your pets with you....
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
Sorry to hear of your troubles Suzi. Hope you get some good news very soon. And hope any moves ahead for you will lead to great new opportunities you can't yet see
Thank you Tasman and Candy and all of you who are sending good vibes my way I wont go where my birds aren't welcome A lot of people don't consider birds pets! That works to my advantage. Bubba the female cockatiel is out of her cage all day (just put her to bed a minute ago) and the budgies like to be out but are happy also to be locked in their big cage 24/7. The self contained unit may be gone by the time I can see it on Monday but the level of another house is still up for grabs. Best thing... I am single, mature aged,no kids, no car, no worries, no smoking, drinking or gambling. Have a lover boy I see once a week or so, never over night. In the share house right in the middle of Buderim, I would share a bathroom, loungeroom/living area and a full kitchen with a man. I would have my own bedroom with a TV outlet in it. He has a bar fridge so my big 410 litre fridge would fit also. He is in his 50's. The lady, Heidi, owns the two level home and shares the 2nd level with her 26 yr old son who almost died in a car accident and now has a brain injury. He is slow when he talks (he and I talked on the phone first) but does TAFE and is pretty good function wise. We'll see. I shared with my daughter for 5 weeks last year and she had an old bloke sharing also. He was 70+. Our bedrooms were downstairs and the big bathroom, sep loo and office. He also has a decked covered area and a loungeroom. My daughter had upstairs lounge/living, big balcony, main bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe plus the large shared kitchen. I managed that ok and was quite comfortable. He was a pain but was out most days and had a girlfriend who lived a suburb away I kept the budgies in the large well ventilated and lit laundry, door into the rest of the house closed because of my daughter's cats. My daughter now lives in a very old, badly ventilated 'unit' which is half of the 1st level of a timber house with sloping floors that is over 100 years old It's on an acre of land in the heart of Buderim. There is another unit on the other half of that level. Underneath the big queenslander is an office and chicken hatchery and separate to that is another unit/flat where a single man my age lives. The grounds are massive. One huge mother of an avacado tree, a huge vegie garden and many many hibiscus, other trees and heaps of fruit trees including banana plants. The cats love it I will find my new home soon, I know I will. I have 4 and a half weeks, I have started culling my crap
Wonder how Dara's Year 12 Formal is going? I am excited for her. She has grown up in front of our eyes. I am like a proud mother hen!
Once again..you are sounding very brave Suzi....living with strangers is not 'my cup of tea'. I have trouble sometimes coping with living with my husband! (now my kids have left home.) I would be happy to live alone (with my pets). Visitors are welcome but short time only. I like my own space too much.
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
I wouldn't mind sharing a place that had separate living areas but a nice young man (in his 30's) and I spoke today and he owns his own new home, is divorced, has a house mate who is divorced, has fish, a large 4 bedroom home, $140 per week BUT will negotiate with me if I cook meals for him and do the washing. I love doing both of those things. He is a builder. He is coming round between 3 and 4 to pick me up to have a look at his place. He can clean! We'll see!
I wouldn't mind sharing a place that had separate living areas but a nice young man (in his 30's) and I spoke today and he owns his own new home, is divorced, has a house mate who is divorced, has fish, a large 4 bedroom home, $140 per week BUT will negotiate with me if I cook meals for him and do the washing. I love doing both of those things. He is a builder. He is coming round between 3 and 4 to pick me up to have a look at his place. He can clean! We'll see!
That sounds good as long as you know you couldn't be randomly kicked out one day.
Wonder how Dara's Year 12 Formal is going? I am excited for her. She has grown up in front of our eyes. I am like a proud mother hen!
Thanks!! It was fun, the limo was the best bit, we were waving out the window and cheering the whole way ;P We just ate/danced/took a LOT of photos all night Then the after party with the whole grade at someones house, so crowded but fun. So tired now though, bleh.
Yep, Dara… you don’t have to drink to know what a hang over is, believe me! Dancing, having fun and not getting much, if any sleep. Bleaugh! It’s the same as here Dara. The Government guy yesterday said…. Some real estates and landlords think their renters/tenants are only one step up from Homelessness! It’s true. Our units/flats are only one step up from a slum, in fact they were down for demolition before my landlord-real estate bought them. They have asbestos in the ceilings and roof! Anyhoo, waiting on the guy to pick me up, I am a wreck. High on adrenaline and nervous all day. My lover boy said the place I am meant to see on Monday is in a most beautiful area near the Buderim Forest. The place today is in a newer less established area but Woollies and other things nearby.
Hey SuziH, if you can't get anything what about you and the boy friend moving in togeather ? that would always be an option I guess
Are you serious? Never never never will I live with a man that I am in a relationship with, ever again. I have been married twice which took 25 years out of my life (combined) and I will never ever share with my lover boy. He and I have discussed it in depth and it's like 'if it ain't broke... why fix it!' He lives with and cares for his elderly parents and I am set in my ways. He has never even slept over! He spent 8 hours with me one Sunday and I'm like... time to go, go home now... it's been long enough.....!
The 30 something year old guy today picked me up & took me to his 2 year old lovely home. He was sweaty and smelly when he picked me up and his house (he has a male housemate) smelled like men. Honestly, he wanted someone who is neat and clean in the house and not a 'grub' as he put it. Now I'm no great shakes as a housekeeper (IMO) but he was shocking! Packed wall to wall with furniture (beautiful at that), bedroom would be lucky to fit my queen bed in it. Very heavy solid timber and leather furniture. Anyhow, I know what to look for plus this house was in a cul-de-sac within 2 other cul-de-sacs kinda thing, in a hollow, way down the mountain. No good for someone with no transport, a good 2km to a main arterial road. The one I am lined up to look at on Monday should be better. I'll get a feel for checking them out at least.
Sorry to hear about your housing woes, SuziH. (I've been reading your posts the whole time, but I didn't feel that I had anything particularly worthwhile to add to the discussion )
Good luck with it all. Have you ever lived with complete strangers before?
Good luck with it all. Have you ever lived with complete strangers before?
Thanks Silly! No I haven't. Hopefully the little self contained apartment isn't gone tomorrow, or the first level of the pole home gone either. I would insist on a locked bedroom (I have the key lock door knobs from my old place). Need a key to get in the room but just turn the knob to get out I got them installed on my bedroom doors (2) when I ended my second marriage but he lived with us for a further 18 months . He had the 3rd bedroom. I got the locks put on so I could relax and know that in one of his drunken stupor's he would not try anything! I could not live at such close quarters with the 2 guys from yesterday Yick! My sister (the only one I speak to) text-ed me yesterday after we talked about my sharing accommodation. She sent me a message like I am a child, saying, 'be careful what you say and do as you will not have the privatesie (?) you are used to'. Gee like this year in this block of flats hasn't taught me a valuable lesson on holding my cards close to my chest... D-UR! Not talking to her for a while as I will only get cranky. She is 9 years older than me. Why is it mothers and sometimes fathers and siblings see you as a 10 year old for your entire life span? Grrrr The only stranger I ever lived with was the old guy from the 5 weeks living with my daughter. Strange is the operative word. She lived with him for 12 months and could not stand him. He was/is an idiot. I put up with him but was ready to commit murder by the end of 5 weeks. The house was huge so you could get away from people if you wanted to. We largely ignored the old guy.
[b]...... I rang the Government Housing for Qld where I have had my name down for verging on 7 years and they informed me that impending homelessness is not dire enough… they have NO Places vacant. I may NEVER get Govt. Housing because I would not be deemed as needy as other’s! OMG what does it take?....
Maybe you need to get pregnant ....obviously you are the wrong colour
I don't know...where does our taxes go if not in providing affordable housing.
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
The people across the road have a government house. Brings down the value of all the surrounding houses. Like every house is a big brick 2 story, and this is a shabby 1 story lol. Our neighbours want to buy the house because the last 2 tenants had the police in for things, one lot had a huge stake out of their house
That true...but many others do look after their homes. I watched a program once on a group who built their own houses and a gvt scheme provided the money, support and education on trades (which some used later to help others build)...they still paid rent but got their own place to live and pride in doing the job.
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
Good luck with the house hunting Suzi. I shared for several years with someone who was originally a total stranger. He is now a dear friend. It can work with the right person. Just make sure there are no children that may "stay over".
I grew up in a government housing area. Everyone in our street and a few streets surrounding us were in fibro Government houses. We were working middle class family (no dole bludgers then) and the system worked well (in Cowra NSW) I even had a little bungalow/cottage there for a while during ’81-’83 with my daughter ater myfirst marriage ended. I paid $21. per week rent out of my $80. per week single parent’s pension. Even then the area was good and people worked mostly. It has changed greatly but I would have a senior’s unit which means everyone is over 50 years and no kids and not a lot of disturbances. I loved growing up in such a community in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s it was a whole different time and lifestyle. My parents bought their house via rent of something like 4 quid (pounds) per month. We fronted onto a huge park, which had tennis courts (clay) and some swings, loos and a large shelter shed PLUS Snakes in the summer time!
Aren't you the lucky boy! Happy Happy Birthday LB. What has happened in this past year has made you rethink your own mortality and be grateful for every day. On this forum I and I am sure every other member who knows you as we do, are thankful that you are still with us to celebrate your birthday. May you have many many more!
The 4 level pole house I visited this arv was absolutely extaordinary BUT my area not big enough, especially for anything over $100 (she wants $140 per week) PLUS.... she has the house on the market I have discovered without her telling me. She, Heidi, was lovely and I know we would get along like a house on fire but other tenants smoke and I'd have to be a mountain goat to walk anywhere and my birds would hate it. She already has 3 tenants, all men, why does she need another?
Thanks for all the birthday wishes, much appreciated, the camera gives fantastic results......... Sorry to hear hear about all your househunting woes, Suzi, I sincerely hope it works out good in the long run.
Hey Dara!!!! Wake up!!!! ****shakes Dara vigorously**** DARA!!! WAKE UP…. Well… on Saturday I had no TV all day because Latvian B itch knocked the TV reception booster out of it’s socket in her place (Unit1 and 2 are connected and Unit 3 & 4 are also). She did not come home until 6:30 that night. Grrrr. Today… same thing and the bippetty bip Olympics are on and I wanted to bippettybip watch them! I rang the RE and they 'could do nothing' as well as sending Eva AKA Latvian B itch a TEXT before noon telling her the booster is unplugged again! I will bet my left breast this time she meant to do it.
I have everything organised for the Gift Shop Garage Sale! All set up. I am sooooo happy. I am going to have a Garage Sale every Saturday until I leave this cess pit. I am beginning to organise my brain a bit better so I can get things done.
Made an appointment with the Ophthalmologist (eye specialist) regardless of cost because my right eye (with the optical nerve damage) is playing up a bit and needs attention. Today the lady told me that it costs pensioner’s $125. of which I get 50% back through Medicare. Yippeee! I only owe $152.86 on my rent up to and including 16th September so that will help my budget heaps.
A friend popped in today (an old neighbour from before I moved here) on his scooter. He is losing weight at 3kg per week and can’t stop. He is skinny as and I am so worried about him. He is eating heaps he said. His wife is Thai and cooks beautiful meals for the family. He has lost 30kg in 10 weeks. He is becoming forgetful and a bit foggy and looks so thin, like he has been in a war camp. His specialist and Dr. haven’t done any tests on him and he gave up alcohol on Dr.s orders about 12 weeks ago. I’d be going to other doctor’s and specialist to get 2nd and 3rd opinions. He is down to just over 60kg. There you are Dara, has that given you something to contemplate other than a blank screen, hehehe.
You'd bet your left breast, lol never heard that one before.
Don't worry, the Olympics were boring yesterday except for BMX.
Well, the expression I used 'betting my left....' is usually used by men about man bits
Love the BMX, fantastic stuff!
I am really concerned about my friend. Funny how I am still friends with ex neighbours from the last three places I have lived... I am such a trouble maker you know! BS!
Ewww yuck yuck yuck! *vomits* omgggg so I've been sick w/ flu for 2 weeks so we went to the dr and I have chest infection so got antibiotics 1 pill per day and I just crushed it and tried it in coke because my dad said it's better than in ice cream and it wasn't! EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW. My tongue is permanently scarred.
Why did you crush it? Mix it in with some honey if you crush it or jam, not coke. Crush it on a spoon with another spoon and then add honey and mix it in, I gave my kids tablets like that when they were little No-one should drink coke anyway let alone use it to wash down meds. I take 20 tablets per day. 9 morning, 1 mid-day, 9 evening and 1 at bed tme. I can swallow, with water, up to 12 tablets at a time and some of them are big enough to choke a horse! I told you 10 days ago to get to a Dr. this is how people catch pneumonia. If you are only taking one tablet per day Dara, that is one hell of a dose. One of my sisters had a similar thing recently and she had the same antibiotics as you. You are old enough to take yourself to the Dr.s these days. I was taking myself to the Dr's at age 15. You don't need a parent to take you. Dammit Word-less... the tyres have gone. I will post some pics of the block across the road..... now 18 townhouses are on it and almost finished! It's been pretty noisy for all but 2 weeks of that time. They've even worked on weekends! I have learned to block the sound out and can sleep through it Almost all the Chinese Gift Shop product! I set it up and now I have a very tetchy back. Got the change organised, the bum bag wallet thingy, the alarm set for 5:10am I have had a few garage sales and have learned from experience Here's my advert which will be in the paper tomorrow morning.
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MAROOCHYDORE GARAGE SALE Saturday only. Gift Shop Stock, all new, wide range, nothing over $5. Everything must go. Special deals.
I'll have to take some pics! my address is on it too but I didn't include that on here
Good luck for tomorrow Suzi...hope you have some help (to keep an eye out so things don't go walking). Its raining here so should be fine your way Hows the house hunting going?
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
Why did you crush it? Mix it in with some honey if you crush it or jam, not coke. Crush it on a spoon with another spoon and then add honey and mix it in, I gave my kids tablets like that when they were little No-one should drink coke anyway let alone use it to wash down meds. I take 20 tablets per day. 9 morning, 1 mid-day, 9 evening and 1 at bed tme. I can swallow, with water, up to 12 tablets at a time and some of them are big enough to choke a horse! I told you 10 days ago to get to a Dr. this is how people catch pneumonia. If you are only taking one tablet per day Dara, that is one hell of a dose. One of my sisters had a similar thing recently and she had the same antibiotics as you. You are old enough to take yourself to the Dr.s these days. I was taking myself to the Dr's at age 15. You don't need a parent to take you. Dammit Word-less... the tyres have gone. I will post some pics of the block across the road..... now 18 townhouses are on it and almost finished! It's been pretty noisy for all but 2 weeks of that time. They've even worked on weekends! I have learned to block the sound out and can sleep through it Almost all the Chinese Gift Shop product! I set it up and now I have a very tetchy back. Got the change organised, the bum bag wallet thingy, the alarm set for 5:10am I have had a few garage sales and have learned from experience Here's my advert which will be in the paper tomorrow morning.
I'll have to take some pics! my address is on it too but I didn't include that on here
The garage sale sounds good, I'd go if I lived near there 5:10am.. *shudder* Well, I thought I was getting better but then the cough got bad. It's really annoying atm. So did your sister have the 5 tablets as well? Like I got a box with just 5 tablets in. Suzi.. 20 pills a day :O Omg. I can't take pills. (hence why I crushed them). After my ear operation I took pills for the first time ever but I've forgotten how now
It’s sad but true that some of us have to take tablets to stay well but I certainly am not embarrassed by the fact that some of us just do. Okay… had the garage sale… it was a resounding… failure. It was frfrfrfrfrfreezing and wwwwwwwwwindy and I was outside at 6:10am. I was quiet. There were people here within 10 minutes after I opened. Eva ‘Latvian B itch’ came out at 8am on her way to work and had a go at me about opening up the garage at 6:10am. She told me to put 7am on the advert next week. She even told me she would make me a sign on a board to put outside! What.... my sign wasn't good enough. I never stipulated a time because I know Garage Sale goers ignore times and turn up as early as 5:30am banging on the doors. A lady came to the sale today who has a shop out near Kingaroy. She told me she would buy all the stock and stands from me. I will ring her tomorrow. It will take some thought as to how much I should ask for the remainder of the stock. I think I should ask my daughter and my surrogate daughter how much they think I should put on the stock. I may put some household gear up for sale next week but then again…. I may just give it to Lifeline. My girlfriend Carol (yes ex neighbour who is still my friend from last place I lived) brought me around a TV reception/signal booster today so next time 'LatBit' (short for you know who) 'accidentally' unplugs the TV booster I can plug mine in and not be affected. Hehehehehe My friend had 3 of them worth about $30 each and gave me this one to keep. My 'real' friends are lovely people. Then my lover boy called in for 40 odd minutes to cheer me up at around 2pm and then... I had a nap. Bleugh! 5:10am is not a nice time to get up.
I've done a garage sale once when I was 10... I had signs on the main road. Stayed out the front from 6am-11am. One person showed up to have a look for 2 mins and left with nothing.
As you know… Garage sale was not a success on Saturday BUT the lady from Murgon who owns a shop offered to buy all the stock, stands etc. I rang her yesterday and all my stock has gone and I am a little richer. OMG there was bzillions of hair decorations and scrunchies and head sweat bands. Earrings galore and heaps of other stuff that I would never of shifted! ALL GONE. Now I have room to have the next garage sale of household goods and items I no longer want/need! Can’t wait until Saturday. What was that?.... YES I am opening at 6am and LatBit can get St***ed!
It's tempting Dara, but I would be suffering. I get up late these days because I have no reason to get up early. I think this next garage sale will do better because it's what regular garage sale goers want/like.
OMG they do up here on the Sunny Coast. There are about 20-25 regulars who go to every garage sale every weekend. You even get to know their names! There are at least 30 garage sales in the area every weekend. I have decided I do not want to live in a scungey mould riddled crappy place for $200 per week so am looking to share on my terms. Went to bed with so may mixed up thoughts and then woke up at 5:35am and had to get up and sent expressions of interest emails to Real Estate agents for some beautiful units/apartments/small houses, with minimum 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Below are some links to some beautiful places.
I have listed them in order of most liked. I have contacted all the agents in a little message from the website and with 2 people sharing... it's half the cost which is less than $200 minimum wanted for rats nests. Now I just have Real estates to deal with. I don't have a car so a garage is not a must but another person most likely will have a car. I am excited I have made this decision
I am going to watch Abby in her athletics carnival this morning then her Mum and I are going to Sizzler for lunch
1- This one is nice I like all the trees! 2- Nice and new and good facilities etc, but it's in a new development and I don't like them much. 3-Looks nice, good location, cheaper than the 1st 2 4- It doesn't say air con.. It seems good but.. boring 5- Posh, good facilities, but I don't like it 6- cheap, pool, ferns! the inside looks a bit drab though.
Thank you for the critique-ing Dara, that's fabulous. I really love the Pheasant Street one (the first one) I love living up high coz people don't peek through your windows I can check out the Pheasant one and the 172 King one anytime during office hours. The Alex Heads one is in a lovely area. It is open for inspection at 11am Friday. I will get my old neighbour to take me and give him petrol money. So I gather you do not like brand new, Dara?! Something with character and charm is lovely but ensuites and great kitchens are fantastic.
Oh god Matt it's so depressing! On the corner.. no trees.. it's all harsh and metal, and look in the background, I could handle that if it was new york but it's in the middle of a (boring) development!
I love it Matt but a little too boxy for me. I do love all the new apartments I have on my list, truly. I have lived in a brand new home in Tamworth and lurvlurvlurved it. Can't have a huge yard that doesn't include yard maintenence because that would cost heaps to get done. A few (native) trees are nice but too many trees up here encourages so many bugs especially mosquitos.
Yesterday Abby got some finalist ribbons but she is so tiny (like a 5 year old) and has big 8 year olds to contend with. She will be 8 in November. She went in everything, even the high jump. My sunburn has settled heaps, still a little flushed in the face Good dose of Vitamin D for me yesterday
OMG Dara, just checked the house you posted the link for, OMGOMGOMG, beautiful #2 and #5 are in the same complex. Exactly identical except #5 is furnished to show what that looks like. They are brand new, never lived in!
I have taken charge of my destiny once more, after a really crappy down day, I have paid to advertise my ‘Housemate Wanted’ for 30 days at a set price.
Sick of renting alone? Sick of paying $200 plus for unsuitable accommodation? I desire someone to team up with me to rent a beautiful spacious older unit in the heart of Buderim. 50/50 footing as lease holders. Equal Housemates. Security building and pool in complex. I am a young at heart 50+ female and want someone similar to rent with. I do not smoke, drink or gamble and would like my housemate to be a non smoker, mild drinker or sober and live up to their responsibilities in paying their share of the living costs. Having rented for 22 years I must say this unit impressed me.
I have paid $49.95 for 30 days on the website and can change the wording anytime during those 30 days. Not having had much luck/joy with the candidates on the weekend I am determined to get the housemate I deserve!
Property Summary: Category: Unit People: 1 Allow ShiftWorker: Yes Gender: Either
It does not say they have to be my age but they have to be mature and young at heart. A 33 yr old rang me up yesterday and after the wan**rs on the weekend I think someone between 30 and 45 may be more suitable. Older guys think everyone lusts after them and will sh*g anything!! Ewwwwww! Early days yet but 2 weeks to go before having to be gone.
Have reassessed the advert and edited it somewhat.
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Housemate Wanted $150 p.w. BUDERIM Sick of renting alone? Sick of paying $200 plus for unsuitable accommodation? Want more than just a 'room'? I would like someone to team up with me to rent a beautiful spacious older unit in the heart of Buderim. 50/50 footing as lease holders. Equal Housemates. Security building and pool in complex. I have no car so the single LUG is all yours. I am a happy well balanced 50+ female who is a great cook with a relaxed, easy going personality. I do not smoke, drink or gamble and would like my housemate to be a non smoker, mild drinker or sober and live up to their responsibilities in paying their share of the living costs. Having rented for 22 years this unit has impressed me.
It has been viewed by 22 people now. Come on housemate.... I know you are 'out there'.
God my brain hurts How to word this without it having double meanings. My NEW ad is thus....
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Housemate Wanted $150 p.w. KING STREET BUDERIM BUDERIM Sick of renting alone? Sick of paying $200 plus for unsuitable accommodation? Want more than just a 'room' to live in? I would like someone to team up with me to rent a beautiful spacious older unit in the heart of Buderim. 50/50 footing as lease holders. Equal Housemates. Security building with pool in complex. Single LUG. Own large bedroom, full bathroom and share a large study plus the rest of the unit. Covered outdoor area for relaxing. One floor up. Public transport at the front door. Short walk to main shops. I am a happy well balanced female who is a great cook with a relaxed, easy going personality. Looking for a N/S male or female who is reliable & responsible. Must be quick to help me secure this terrific rental.
I have written it out 4 or 5 different ways before settling on this one. Anolder man came yesterday to meet me and he was up in the air ashe has been housesitting for many years (different beautiful houses) and was not sure he wanted to give up that lifestyle. He just rang me and gave me the answer I expected. "No sorry, good luck!" He is going to house-sit a humongous house up in the sticks in the hinterland. Onward and upward! Hey Dara... how did these last two days go with the QCS? Tell us all about it when you get on this arv.
Hey Dara... how did these last two days go with the QCS? Tell us all about it when you get on this arv.
Today was harder than yesterday, too many stupid art questions, and the english which are my best were all arty or poetry which is not my forte >:C But not too bad I guess. The long response topic was 'circle' :O they give us 2006's topic but more narrowed :O (they had shape). The 2008 QCS was much harder than 2006 or 2007 that's for sure.
Queensland Core Skills test, like the big grade 12 exam for everyone in qld waste of time really, private schools don't let anyone lower than a B average sit the test anyway, so when they average the grades of all the students at each school (then award them the mark of the SCHOOL), obviously all the private schools do better.
but whatever, as long as people in IPT, bct, ancient, maths b, english and physics do well (if they do your actual class assessment grades go up)
Woke up feeling very despondent today. Have a stress headache and am sad. The unit I love is going to a married couple. There is a small modern self-contained one bedroom unit for $210. per week but I would be pushing it to pay the rent. I have made an enquiry. It is pouring with rain here so I am going straight to the Ophthalmologist (eye specialist) and straight home. I could be homeless in 13 days.
Things are looking up! I have found a place to live in the form of sharing with two older established housemates. In desperation I rang an emergency housing place yesterday and ended up chatting with a lovely lady named Helen. Helen it so happens… needs someone to share with her and her housemate. It is apparently a lovely big one level home with a spa. My bedroom and ensuite are separate from the main house. Loungeroom and kitchen are my domain as well to share with the others. My birds are welcome. Through the back gate is the shops (doctor, chemist, Woolworths) and the bus. It will cost me $150. per week with electricity included. I am pretty damned happy, over the moon in fact. Not sure about phone line hence not sure about my internet. The BIG surprise is their birthdays are on the same day, he will be 53 she will be 54 on the 15th October and I…… will be 53 on the 16th October. Libran’s absolutely get along famously with other Libran’s.
Thanks all. God, I am so relieved. I am so happy. I am back to feeling myself again. Just spent from ten a.m until 3pm with my new housemate. Met the male HM also. Helen and I get along really well. He is nice but very subdued. The ‘granny flat’ stands alone and is like a motel room. Everything is looking great. I can start taking small stuff around there from tomorrow. I have paid 2 weeks rent up to 27th sept. and have a receipt for that rent. There is a beautiful outdoor area where a lovely setting is and a fabulous BBQ and spa. It is a big house, well spacious enough for 3 adults to be around without bumping into each other. Bubba is gunna love it (the granny flat). Net connection could be a problem. I may have to join with theirs and pay more since I run a TV station, like Sillygostly said. They have wireless. My mind is going a bzillion miles an hour. Suzi needs a nap!
YESSSSSSSSSSSS!! 2 whole days of researching, trying a million different crap instructions, changing code, field names, deciphering what they mean, and finally the picture appears with the corresponding game (microsoft access) YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!
So am I Paula. Phew! I may be off line for a couple of weeks. I may be online just a tiny bit. I may not be able to vote in the up coming Disco EVSC. The house has wireless broadband so I may give them money to get more gb’s so I can hook into it and get usage like I am used to.
I bought a wireless broadband USB thingy so I can hook into the house's Wireless Broadband! All will be well. Don't panic, don't panic I'll have to get them to upgrade and I will pay for that!
I am shutting down my Internet now. I have got to turn everything off so I can pack everything up tomorrow morning. I will see you all soon. Fret not, I shall return!!
I'm Baaaaacccckkkkkkk! using my PC.... what's the first thing I did when I got my stuff???? SET UP MY PC silly's, of course. YAY me. Can't get the tv to work but give me all this crap and I can do it. Soooooo What's happ-nin?
Adendum: OMG the connection is so slow it's like watching paint dry. Gotta do something about that and soon I think they are with Telstra so have to be careful because they charge for UPLOADS! I hate Telstra, bugger!
OMG just checked Telstra’s wireless plans and to just get 10GB per month would cost $129. and they do count activity both ways! The problem is the area I am now in can only get two companies Internet services and one is Telstra and the other is a company I have never heard of! Hole crap. Not happy Jan.
I had a fall yesterday when I was moving. I stepped (about 2 feet) up onto the timber sleeper edge of a garden where I have moved to, to fix some of my potted plants. My foot slipped and I went head first into the pots. Broke some bits off my jade plants but they broke my fall. I have two small bruises on both knees and my right shin is bruising and a bit skinned but not nearly as it could have been. Being diabetic I heal very slowly but this will heal in a week or two. I have a few bruises from carrying stuff through the week too. Moving is no picnic! Bubba (my cockatiel) has been confused and needy but is now preening and quiet (after I threatened her with death by Butcher Bird). The speed of this internet is as bad as a 56k dial up, maybe worse!
.....The problem is the area I am now in can only get two companies Internet services and one is Telstra .....and the other is a company I have never heard of!
what is other company, Suzi. I am with iinet...and I have been with then as I traveled all around Australia, no matter how remote. The trouble may be with your phone line ie Telstra. If not supporting internet you can go satellite subsidised by gvt.
Re falling ......you know you should be careful, so take it slower
You came back so fast, it was like you hadn't even left
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
I personally find it hard to understand why people complain so much about Telstra. I guess it is because I've only ever had one problem with them and they sorted it out quickly and quietly. Optus on the other hand are hopeless. I didn't stay with them more than a week.
If you don't like your carrier, then change. There are plenty of options these days, oh and before anyone moans and bitches, in 90+% of cases that IS possible.
OMG just checked Telstra’s wireless plans and to just get 10GB per month would cost $129. and they do count activity both ways! The problem is the area I am now in can only get two companies Internet services and one is Telstra and the other is a company I have never heard of! Hole crap. Not happy Jan.
I had a fall yesterday when I was moving. I stepped (about 2 feet) up onto the timber sleeper edge of a garden where I have moved to, to fix some of my potted plants. My foot slipped and I went head first into the pots. Broke some bits off my jade plants but they broke my fall. I have two small bruises on both knees and my right shin is bruising and a bit skinned but not nearly as it could have been. Being diabetic I heal very slowly but this will heal in a week or two. I have a few bruises from carrying stuff through the week too. Moving is no picnic! Bubba (my cockatiel) has been confused and needy but is now preening and quiet (after I threatened her with death by Butcher Bird). The speed of this internet is as bad as a 56k dial up, maybe worse!
Geez, take it easy Suzi and thank heavens for plants, eh?
I am with iinet also, have been for the last 4 years and have never ever had a problem with them, plus you really get a far better deal than with Telstra
Rang my old real estate in regard to the final Inspection. I listened for 20 minutes as the woman rattled off all the sh*t under the sun. Honestly. A scratch on the bench top that in the pic can hardly be seen. Carpet wear and tear because it is cheap crappy carpet. I had a Bond Clean which means the cleaners have to go back and do a few things they missed. The crappy lined curtains in the lounge room need cleaning (I refused to wash them for fear of ruining them). A mark on the tiles that looks like a pattern made by bleach (was not there before the cleaners were there) and a strange square patch on the grass like something greasy was sat there for a short time (her words not mine) what the hell? It’s grass, I didn’t do it, maybe the cleaners tipped their oven cleaning water out there. In 25 years of renting I have NEVER had any problems on exit of a place. No wonder people complain about that particular Real Estate. They also complained I did not leave the wheelie bins empty and cleaned. Gee they get emptied on a Friday. People tip them over if they are left out for more than a night! I will get a friend who lives a couple of blocks away to go around on Thursday and do that for me (put them out). I will not be cleaning them. They were not cleaned out when I moved in. Workmen had left crap including plaster in my bin. It was as heavy as lead when I had to wheel it out. Morons. Never ever again with THAT real estate.
Just looking back at the posts. Yes, Dara, I was very fortunate with the fall. My right shin is a pretty blue though, also Paula, my Jade plants proved very lucky. They are the big soft one's not the spindly hard one's thank goodness I was under the mistaken impression that here we have Wireless Broadband with Telstra. WRONG! We have Westnet as this area has minimal coverage. They would have liked Optus but they couldn't get it here. I now pay $35. per month to my housemates for my share of the net. We upgraded to a faster plan as well as 60gb per month for us all. 20gb on 'peak' between 10am and 2am and 40gb 'off peak'. My female Housemate hates Telstra with a passion. She has even had a case heard by the Ombudsmen in regard to Telstra and it found in her favour.
The real estate is a small independent one. It isn’t like ‘LJHooker’ or ‘Ray White’ it has a name that indicates their business but is not well known at all. It is based in Maroochydore I had to call in a technician to set up my TV. He did it all. DVD recorder, DVD player (that plays AVI/DivX format), Set top box all connected to my big TV. I was able to watch telly last night for the first time since Friday!! I missed Rush this week which I am enjoying, but recorded 'Fringe' last night. Watched Two and a Half Men and laughed. That show has the funniest moments. Buying an antenna (bigger) for the wireless router in the house's office which should improve my connection to a better one, tomorrow. I cannot even hope to get my bond back, even in part, until next wednesday My blood glucose levels have come down and stabilised at around 5 to 7. That is ideal for me. I got up to 19 last wednesday 10th from stress etc. Stress is not good for diabetes. My life is beginning to get back into routine/normality now.
You use a small machine called a Glucometer. You have a special gadget that pricks your skin (I alway prick the end of a thumb as it hurts less), sqeeze a drop of blood out. Then use the glucometer and a special stick that sucks a little of the blood up and the machine measures it. Today's morning reading was 5.3. After you have eaten it rises. Your blood glucose level rises and falls throughout the day (and night). You know when you haven't eaten for hours Dara and you get the shakes? That’s a hypo. Your blood glucose is too low so you should eat. Too high and a diabetic can go into a diabetic coma. I have glucose tablets in my bag at all times. I take two different medications to regulate my diabetes, it's an oral form of insulin. The next step for me will be insulin injections by the time I am 60 (7 odd more years).
Lol sg. Oh ok, when I had my surgery in may, I was in a ward with 3 others, one women who was like 84, some old man umm 60-something, and someone about 45, and they all had to get those tests all the time because they were all diabetic.
Has anyone ever had a filling done? I have to get 2 small ones done tomorrow on my molars and I'm totally scared. They said it didn't hurt.. but who knows. Should I get the injection or not? She said I could choose. Omg how embarrassing, I've never had a filling before :O And then I have to get another done between 2 teeth.. OWW
*breath* if I can do my ear operation.. this is nothing.. right?? :O
But yeah.. DOES IT HURT?? Do they stick something under your toungue? Because I was gagging with the xray thing which took like 1 minute.
Has anyone ever had a filling done? Yes…. Half my teeth have been filled mostly with the old ‘silver’ fillings which apparently have mercury in them. I have to get 2 small ones done tomorrow on my molars and I'm totally scared. They said it didn't hurt.. but who knows. Should I get the injection or not? She said I could choose. When I was young I never ever had a needle to deaden the area but now I am older the last two repairs on existing fillings I have had local anaesthetic and it’s much easier. When I was young I was terrified of needles more than the drill! Omg how embarrassing, I've never had a filling before :O Nothing to be embarrassed about! And then I have to get another done between 2 teeth.. OWW It honestly does not hurt, IMHO. Males tend to avoid the Doctor and Dentist because they are sooky-la-la’s
*breath* if I can do my ear operation.. this is nothing.. right?? :O Yes, after your ear op and your recent flu with a lung infection this is nothing.
But yeah.. DOES IT HURT?? Do they stick something under your toungue? Because I was gagging with the xray thing which took like 1 minute. The assistant uses a sucker to suck the water and spit out. Remember to keep your mouth open and relaxed and your tongue off to the opposite side of your mouth to where the tooth is being filled.
Has anyone ever had a filling done? Yes…. Half my teeth have been filled mostly with the old ‘silver’ fillings which apparently have mercury in them. I have to get 2 small ones done tomorrow on my molars and I'm totally scared. They said it didn't hurt.. but who knows. Should I get the injection or not? She said I could choose. When I was young I never ever had a needle to deaden the area but now I am older the last two repairs on existing fillings I have had local anaesthetic and it’s much easier. When I was young I was terrified of needles more than the drill! Omg how embarrassing, I've never had a filling before :O Nothing to be embarrassed about! And then I have to get another done between 2 teeth.. OWW It honestly does not hurt, IMHO. Males tend to avoid the Doctor and Dentist because they are sooky-la-la’s
*breath* if I can do my ear operation.. this is nothing.. right?? :O Yes, after your ear op and your recent flu with a lung infection this is nothing.
But yeah.. DOES IT HURT?? Do they stick something under your toungue? Because I was gagging with the xray thing which took like 1 minute. The assistant uses a sucker to suck the water and spit out. Remember to keep your mouth open and relaxed and your tongue off to the opposite side of your mouth to where the tooth is being filled.
Ok thanks. Well I am just a chicken totally panicking about this. I agree, about the needle sounding scarier than the filling. That's why I don't want it. Ok, good, thanks, nothing
Fillings are fine. Take the needle. I've had fillings twice now, first time it was totally fine, second time was a little bad because I got a shoddy dentist. I got like tingling when she went down into the tooth but it was only an uncomfortable tingling.
Nah the needle is just like any other needle all you feel is maybe a tiny prick and after that all you feel is a numbing sensation. The numbing only lasts like a few hours so it's all good.
ok thanks matt i think, like i've had teeth pulled before, once 5, once 2, once 1 and the needles have always kept me numb for ages that's why they freak me out.
This could be handy, Dara............. Steps to a Filling When you visit your dentist to get a filling, you will be given local anesthesia to numb the area if necessary. Next, your dentist will remove decay from the tooth, using hand instruments or a drill. Air abrasion and lasers can also be used to remove decay.
A drill, which dentists call a handpiece, uses metal cones called burs to cut through the enamel and remove the decay. Burs come in many shapes and sizes, and your dentist will choose the ones that are right for the size and location of your decay.
At first, your dentist will use a high speed drill (the one with the familiar whining sound) to cut through the hard enamel. He or she will precisely outline the cavity with the drill, removing only enough tooth material so the filling material can be placed properly. Once the drill reaches the dentin, or second layer of the tooth, the dentist may use a lower speed drill because dentin is softer than enamel.
To clean out the decay, your dentist may use a round bur. Throughout the removal process, your dentist will test the area with the explorer to see if all the decay has been removed. A cavity-detecting dye may also be used. Dentists do not use color to judge whether all the decay has been removed. Not all cavities are discolored, and discolored enamel can be healthy.
Once all the decay is removed, your dentist will shape the space to prepare it for the filling. Different types of fillings require different shaping procedures to make sure they will stay in place. Your dentist may put in a base or a liner to protect the tooth's pulp (where the nerves are). The base or liner can be made of composite resin, glass ionomer, zinc oxide and eugenol or another material.
Some of these materials release fluoride to protect the tooth from further decay.
If your dentist is placing a bonded filling, he or she will etch (prepare) the tooth with an acid gel before placing the filling. Etching makes tiny holes in the tooth's enamel surface, which allows the filling material to bond tightly to the tooth. Bonded fillings can reduce sensitivity and reduce the risk of leakage or decay under the filling because the etched surface of the tooth and the filling material form a mechanical bond. Bonding is generally done with composite fillings. It can also be done with amalgam materials.
If you are getting a light-set, composite-resin filling or a resin-bonded glass ionomer filling, your dentist will stop several times to shine a bright blue light on the resin. This cures (hardens) the material and makes it strong.
Finally, after the filling is placed, your dentist will use burs to finish and polish the tooth.
After a Filling Many people experience some sensitivity after they receive a filling. The tooth may be sensitive to pressure, air, sweet foods or temperature. Composite fillings often cause sensitivity, but other types of filling material can, too.
In most cases, the sensitivity will subside over one to two weeks. Until then, try to avoid anything that causes it. If your tooth is extremely sensitive or your sensitivity does not decrease over about a two-week period, you should contact your dentist's office.
It's important to let your dentist know about any sensitivity you are experiencing. The next time you need a filling, he or she may be able to use a different material and make modifications to minimize sensitivity. People vary in their response to different materials, and your dentist has no way of predicting if your tooth will react to a particular material.
When you talk to your dentist about the sensitivity, try to describe it as precisely as possible. The information you give will help decide what should be done next. Your dentist may take out the filling and put in a new one, possibly adding a base, liner or desensitizing agent on the tooth as well. If the filling was very deep, you could need a root canal treatment to solve the problem.
Besides sensitivity, some people experience discomfort when they bite down. There are two types of pain, each with a different cause.
The first type occurs when you bite, and worsens over time. This is caused by a filling that interferes with your bite. Once your anesthetic wears off, you would notice this right away and should contact your dentist. You will need to return to the office to have the filling reshaped. The second type of discomfort is a very sharp shock that appears only when your teeth touch. This is called galvanic shock and is caused by two metals (one in the newly filled tooth and one in the tooth it's touching) producing an electric current in your mouth. This would happen, for example, if you had a new amalgam filling in a bottom tooth and had a gold crown in the tooth above it. Your dentist polishes the filling after it is placed, but occasionally sharp edges may remain. If you find one, contact your dentist and arrange to have it smoothed as soon as possible to avoid injury to your tongue or mouth.
Don't get me started about dentists. I have spent more time under the drill than any human should be subjected to. Thankfully the rest of my health has hang together, I just got dodgy teeth.
Aw serious? That sucks How many fillings? If it helps I've had 8 teeth pulled? And a tumour removed, pneumonia and 5 fillings in the space of 6 months. . That makes me laugh.
OMG, people like this are so annoying. This is a quote off some site:
my results so far:
Maths B: SA (Mid) English: SA (mid – high) Chemistry: SA (mid – high) Chinese: VHA (high) Physical Education: HA (high) Physics: HA (mid)
i really want to get a single digit... lol.... umm... u reckon i can get an 8 if i get... a B on QCS too?
Thank you!!
p.s I go to a very academic private (all girls) school.. 49% of last year's year 12s achieved an A on QCS! i think... lol from memory it was 49% but i'm not 100% sure ><
edit: i checked and it was actually 44%
44% getting an A on QCS :O I'm not getting any SA's but I'll get way worse than her. People are saying she'll get a 4-6, I'll get like a 9 >:C But then people in small schools can win in the rankings and get high so easily. This dumb person had C's and got an OP 3!
Anyone who knows me from this forum, also knows I have a surrogate granddaughter named Abby whom I frequently spend time minding and surrogate daughter (her Mum) Shelley. Shelley’s car was rear ended a month or so ago. She found out she was able to get a $10k loan at 14%. She bought a car at auction last Wednesday with the guidance of a family friend who is a dealer. She takes delivery of it in 2 days. Her original car will then go to the panel beaters and be fixed at no cost to her, after that… I will be the proud owner of a ‘new’ car, her original car. She is giving me (with some bartering) her lovely white, Mitsubishi Magna, 6 cylinder, air conditioned, CD playing, automatic vehicle. I am rapt. I will look after Abby until she is 50 (hehehe) and have a lovely car. I cannot wait. Honestly it is such a freeing thought that I will once more be independent. I can go places, do and see things. I am over the moon. I think it is around a 1999 model. Worth around $5k-$6k.
The tussle with my ‘old’ real estate for my Bond is continuing today with a tele-conference call with the Rental Tenancies Authority, the representative from the Real Estate and me at 11:30. The Real Estate are trying to keep $280. out of my $660. Bond for: extra carpet wear and tear, the washing of rubber lined curtains ($75) and compensation for a surface scratch on the kitchen benchtop which is 4cm in length ($50) My agreement will be no more than $100. they can go jump through hoops for the rest, if they so desperately want it. So wish me good luck guys. In 25 plus years of renting I have never ever NOT received my full Bond back. I have never ever dealt with such a shonky and ineptly run Real Estate. On a better note, I am going on the Lease here in my granny flat and we are resigning for another 6 months.
I did what I said I would. I offered $100. for the curtain cleaning and the scratch (pfffft) but would not budge on the carpet. I am going through the Small Claims Court. The owner/manager of the Real Estate who was also my landlady got stroppy a couple of times with the conciliator. If I lose and get charged for the court costs it will only be $14. on top of the $145. compensation for the carpet. I do not, however, expect to lose! I will be enlisting, at no cost to me, the Tenants Advocacy who will represent me in court. My line dropped out and when the lady for conciliation rang back the Real Estate chick was gone because she had ‘another appointment’. BS I reckon. The conciliation lady and I spoke for another 25 minutes and I divulged more to her about why I was asked to leave, her advise was to bring in the Tenants Advocacy as well. Look at the pic of the carpet and tell me if my chair took 4 years off the life of the 9 years life expectancy of that crappy carpet?!
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Depends what it looked like in the first place? Just makes it look not new that's all. But anyway, they have to expect it to reduce in quality a bit, you can't charge for that :O
Looks like crapy carpet in the first place...was it new when you moved in? Got to be some benifit in being poor...legal rep at low cost...great. Now you can fight them buggers. Hope they loose big time. Keep us posted Suzi
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
Got to be some benifit in being poor...legal rep at low cost...great. Now you can fight them buggers. Hope they loose big time. Keep us posted Suzi
Actually legal rep at NO cost... Funnily enough the TAAS (Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service) office is part of the same building my housemate works in. She will be grabbing me some papers today. The Real Estate woman said 'we've gone to the small claims court before regarding carpet and we have never lost a case!' and when I mentioned that the Real Estate representative had stopped all communication with me on the 19th Sept. she almost accused me of lying. Up until the time of the conference call the Rental Manager was supposed to be doing the talking for the Real Estate and she was replaced at the last second by the owner/principal of the Real Estate. They love to bully and confuse those who don't understand their rights as tenants. I will never go through a 'family owned' real estate agency ever again.
Thanks Candy..............I love this concert, you can't beat old rockers , can you. The resemblance between Dhani and George is uncanny, isnt it.........
I love George though and when I hear this song I think of George and fill up with tears that he is gone before his time . Dhani, I have never seen before but he looks like a sweetheart. I always loved George and even Ringo more than the other two.
Oh my! Yes Candy, that would be 45 then although it's been so long now, I almost forget Thanks again! Is that you LB just out of the shower, must say you look better when you've blow dried your hair!
I'm so angry I just lost $30 >:C I had all this change in my pocket and when I got home only the coins were there. greatttt. I'm poor now >:C I have.. $7.25 + $600 which I'm not spending.
Lol I don't leave my house unless my wallet and phone aren't in my pocket lol.... its like there's a wall where my front door is unless my phone and wallet are in my pocket XD
Recently I posted up on this thread the pics of the carpet ‘damage’ at my old place. I was going to the small claims court because I was disputing the fact they wanted to keep $145. of my Bond as I could see no reason. There was a 3 way tele conference and I would not back down. At the eleventh hour yesterday I was rung by the R/E and told they were releasing the money and were not pursuing it in court because I had been such a good tenant paying my rent ahead of time and taking care of the unit. Well, D’Uh!! Now I will be able to get my ‘new’ car (due this week) a tune up as well.
Yes, always fight when you know you are right. Stand up for what you believe. In this case I knew the carpet was crappy and cheap to begin with and was never going to pass the test of time plus castors on an office chair is part of normal wear and tear these days. Next place I live I will have a largish carpeted mat down for my chair! BTW it's $155. I discovered this arv.
..... At the eleventh hour yesterday I was rung by the R/E and told they were releasing the money and were not pursuing it in court because I had been such a good tenant paying my rent ahead of time and taking care of the unit......
They still couldn't admit they were wrong ah...still you know you were right and you got the money, Who cares what they said now. Good for you
GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
Haven't mentioned before because I think I was so upset but the landlord of where I live will not allow anyone else in to share, even in the Granny flat. The Real Estate said yes but..... the landlord is being a moron. For 2 weeks now I have been frantically looking for a new share house (can't afford rent on my own). I found a beautiful home, just leased to a couple. Long story short... I move in next weekend the 8th and 9th. I am so relieved and guess what... it is a beautiful spacious home, there is a lush pool, a beautiful Rottweiler, a lovely lady in her 40's with empty nest and her fiance in his 30's works away. I won't meet him until January 2009. It is long long term and I am so happy. $150 per week. Central to the Mooloola River, a big shopping centre, plus shops along the main road, and near the beach. A hop and a jump away is a seafood supplier I will be thankful to be settled somewhere. I should have my car this time next week. They are 'waiting on parts'!
Yep! 7 weeks ago tomorrow I moved in. I was bereft when I was told 2 weeks ago but this week didn't hang about and took the reins of my own life and said 'blow it' and within 2 days of ringing my new HM I was accepted, offered a large 4WD ute to move with at the cost of the deisel fuel and due to move next weekend. Now I just need a couple of strong people to help me
I am sure you would Dara, and I would reward you also, for your help. I am so happy your first 12 years of schooling are almost at an end. I did 10 years and that was more than enough for this little black duck! I have gained a wealth of knowledge since I left school.
I am sure you would Dara, and I would reward you also, for your help. I am so happy your first 12 years of schooling are almost at an end. I did 10 years and that was more than enough for this little black duck! I have gained a wealth of knowledge since I left school.
I'm quite sad though, leaving everyone. It's very social in school. We had our last assembly today and the principal sent all the year 12's out first, and it was like, :O
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!! No more proper school EVER :O Crappp! *excitement* *freaking out* *scared* OMGGGG Just exams to go, then 1 day for results, then graduation in 15 days
I will be completely moved house on Sunday 9th. I may be offline for at least a week if I cannot get to connect with my new housemate’s Wireless broadband to check on eBlah and my email. I’m glad I have sent my duets entry in already. I have signed up with Internode ADSL at $69.95 for 40GB. I left them about 19 months ago when they upped the cost of their plans. I went to Chariot but now, after leaving 9 weeks ago when I moved in here, they have changed their new plans. They don’t have a decent 40GB plan. So…. I have gone full circle. I can’t stand a plan with Peak and Off Peak so it was a no brainer. I will be connected early Sunday then, poof, I’ll be gone. I expect you all to behave though
Dara, you have never been annoying to me. You've had your moments, like all teenagers. As we all know most teenaged girls are aliens and most teenaged boys are from the Moon. I have enjoyed 99.99% of your posts The young'uns on this forum should all give themselves a pat on the back for being so mature and enjoyable. Thanks to all the young'uns under 25 for making this forum even more interesting.
Wooo thanks for your kind words Suzi. Having the oldies around also makes this forum enjoyable too! I've taken a few wise words of wisdom and gained more knowledge from you all.
I just realised, only 3 more times to wear my uniform :O Even that's sad :'C Except for the stupid blouses, which are designed for midgets, I have to wear my skirt so high up or teachers are like, SKINNNNNNN! haha Hm I came online to say something else, but now I forgot :O later than
There are so many threads it's hard to keep up with everyone without jumping from thread to thread and sometimes you just want to chat about nothing without it being themed which gives it a limited scope.
For those of us who haven’t got the time to search every thread looking for some conversation I thought it would be a good idea if we had somewhere to talk about anything and everything. Idle chatter with some gossip thrown in but without being "themed", like you would do if you did go out to a cafe.
So to start I'd like to say that I'm still looking for work but I'm getting really annoyed because most businesses just don't reply even if it is an advertised job. If I just sent letters to everyone and anyone then I would imagine they don't feel obliged to acknowledge you but when they advertise a vacancy then it should only be proper to answer every enquiry.
The weather up here has been good the last couple of weeks with good rain and cooler temperature. That’s it for tonight I’m off to bed now so goodnight and seeya soon.
Hi ya'll!! Awwwww Candy... you were keeping track. thank you. I am on my housemates laptop and it's driving me nuts. My Internet will be on sometime tomorrow. I am used to my big PC. God I wont know myself when my connection is working. My move went without a hitch or a glitch My new female HM is early 40s and gorgeous inside and out. Her fiance in his mid 30s is at the airport in Briz very soon where she is picking him up for a 3 day weekend. I will meet him this arv. If she loves him and is marrying him he must be a good bloke. He is working on road construction in Townsville with their own business and will be here sometime in January to stay, permanently. They are getting married in February 2009 in Las Vegas! The pool has had a leak, well, 12 actually. The stove blew up last night, lol. The electrician has just arrived to fix it! The pool specialist checked the pool (inground with liner) and has patched the liner and recommended to the Real Estate that the liner be replaced (around $6k apparently). Bubba and the Budgies have settled in well. The Rottweiler is gorgeous. He has been out of sorts all week with a cut on his foot that he had to go to the vet with. His name is Jackson. The weather has been cyclonic since Monday. Glad I got moved before it all hit. Gotta get off now as the laptop is giving me the pips. See you all tomorrow when I am once more connected
Yeah...we missed you Suzi. Still having 'ups' and 'downs', I see. So your HM are renting too!!! Are you on the lease?. Bet they will be glad to have you look after things while they are away on their honeymoon. Jackson is nice name for dog. We had rough weather here last weekend...the sky is still black today, but temp is warm.
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GOODBYE fellow eBlah's .....it sure has been nice meeting yo'all here and I will miss everyone of you
Thank you everyone. It took over half an hour to configure my router but now, poof, it's all good. I am so tired though. Moving twice in the space of 9 weeks had just drained me. Got my car on Wednesday but the weather has been so crap I am trying not to go out. My car is parked safely next to my housemates big trucky/ute 4WD in the driveway. It's up for sale (the ute). My car desperately needs a service and a tune up. God, it drove me nuts yesterday. A mechanic friend is going to look at it on the weekend. Bought petrol for 117.9c per litre the other day My car looks fabulous. No Dara, we don't have to pay for repairs etc because it is a rental property and if we did not cause the problem/breakage/blowup/leak the Landlord has to fix it.... part and parcel of having an investment property Gotta have a Nanna nap now, catch up later today
Oh that's cool then I was thinking about you the other day when suddenly Michaela Banas appeared on Neighbours as Libby, and I was like, woah! And I'm all, pssh, Suzi's daughter looks more like Libby
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Paula, like I said in my response to your pm, that is sad, but you are taking what I said out of context. You are quoting something I said and associating it with something completely different, that is defamatory.
There is a strangly likeable thing about her voice, as much as it is annoying as well. Its almost hypnotic, but waking up to it every day would be ... not easy to do.
We thought about that as a name if we had a boy. I hope you don't get tired of hearing "Use the force, Luke", it's a good name... our daughter is Leia but this is honestly a coincidence, and we didn't actually entertain the idea of boys names near as much because the ultrasound was really clear on Leia. Its can be easier to tell if its a girl because you're looking for 3 lines where the skin folds but with guys its sort of "yeah it looks like there could be something there, and we don't see the 3 line thingy" but its still less accurate if you have a good solid reading of a boy vs a good one of a girl. I wonder how old Fran would be now. I wonder if you'll ever meet her... eat at the same restaurant by coincidence or something.
Well this is it... soon you'lle be of legal drinking age if you aren't already, and then it's all downhill from there for me. I'll just be the old guy with an old attitude at some point
Yeah I'm a huge fan like most people, but choosing Leia really was a coincidence. No one ever believes me about it. We were really stressed about choosing a name and spent a couple hours going through a book one day and when my wife said that name it just clicked for both of us, and for me without any association with the movies. Luke I just sort of thought of because I was toying with the idea of traditional Christian names and it seemed like the best one out of the Apostles and then it just grew on me over time. I didn't make the association to the movie until after we picked out Leia and realised "Hmm... Luke and Leia."
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