2021 - Chat about whatever you like: the weather, good stuff, bad stuff, family or pets!

[Carolyn]

Diana wrote: "Well after exploring the site, I signed up for Melbourne Uni’s 10 Great Books Masterclass. The idea is to read a book each month and it is accompanied by a recorded lecture from an academic then a ..."

That sounds like fun Diana!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes I read that today Dale - that will put a dampener on a lot of families! Do you think you'll be out of hospital by Christmas?

[Helen]

Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Dale wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marianne, how is you hubby recovering from his surgery? Hope he's well on the road to recovery :)"

Thanks Brenda. Slowly is the best wor..."

I am so sorry Dale

[Helen]

And now we have just found out today that our granddaughter who lives with us is a close contact with someone with covid at school last Monday, it never ends hopefully she hasn't got it we will all get tested first thing tomorrow morning but they are saying that in our area it is taking up to 72 hours to get your results back, we have everything crossed that we will still be able to make Christmas lunch

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh Helen, sorry to hear! It's horrendous now - I thought Delta was bad, but Omicron is much, much worse!! I hope you all get negative tests - fingers crossed!

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "Yes I read that today Dale - that will put a dampener on a lot of families! Do you think you'll be out of hospital by Christmas?"

I am praying that is the case Brenda, Thanks Helen.
Helen, I do pray your granddaughter and you and family will be negative and you can still make your Christmas Lunch.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good luck then Dale! I'll be thinking of you and wishing for it to be so :)

[Helen]

Brenda wrote: "Oh Helen, sorry to hear! It's horrendous now - I thought Delta was bad, but Omicron is much, much worse!! I hope you all get negative tests - fingers crossed!"

Thanks Brenda, it is just never ending at the moment but we are staying positive none of us have any symptoms :)

[Helen]

Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Yes I read that today Dale - that will put a dampener on a lot of families! Do you think you'll be out of hospital by Christmas?"

I am praying that is the case Brenda, Thanks Helen...."

Thanks Dale and I do hope things improve for you soon, I spent 36 days in hospital last year and it was awful

[Dale]

Helen wrote: "Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Yes I read that today Dale - that will put a dampener on a lot of families! Do you think you'll be out of hospital by Christmas?"

I am praying that is the case Brenda, ..."

Thanks Brenda and Helen, Know exactly what you are talking about Helen. Definitely not fun.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The rest of our grandson's family have tested negative, so now we're wondering if his was wrong - a false positive. Fabulous news for them at least - hope they can find out that he's not positive after all!!

[Helen]

That is some good news Brenda, we 3 have had our tests this morning Hayley is staying put in her room and I am reading have fun everyone

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes it is Helen thanks. They have to have another on day 6 and are waiting for a NSW Health medical person to phone them.

Fingers crossed for your results too!

[Helen]

Hayley had one today (Hubby and I did as well) but she will need one in again tomorrow apparently because that is 6 days after contact then another in 7 days after that fingers crossed

[Sharon]

Helen wrote: "And now we have just found out today that our granddaughter who lives with us is a close contact with someone with covid at school last Monday, it never ends hopefully she hasn't got it we will all..."

Sorry to hear that Helen. Seems like it’s out of control once again. Will this ever end? 😫 So close to Christmas when so many want to be with their loved ones.

[Carolyn]

Helen wrote: "And now we have just found out today that our granddaughter who lives with us is a close contact with someone with covid at school last Monday, it never ends hopefully she hasn't got it we will all..."

Fingers crossed Helen. I hope the tests all come back negative and your Christmas doesn't get derailed.

My son is waiting to get a second test next week after the first one was negative. He recently joined a new company and has been working from home but decided to go to their Christmas party to meet his new colleagues, one of whom later tested positive. At least he should be cleared before Christmas. I suspect there is a lot of this going on at the moment with all the Christmas/end of year parties.

[Helen]

Sharon wrote: "Helen wrote: "And now we have just found out today that our granddaughter who lives with us is a close contact with someone with covid at school last Monday, it never ends hopefully she hasn't got ..."

Thanks Sharon we have everything crossed sadly I did here on the news today that it is likely to be around till 2024 :(

[Helen]

Carolyn wrote: "Helen wrote: "And now we have just found out today that our granddaughter who lives with us is a close contact with someone with covid at school last Monday, it never ends hopefully she hasn't got ..."

Thanks Carolyn I do hope you son is OK as well it seems never ending at the moment

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "The rest of our grandson's family have tested negative, so now we're wondering if his was wrong - a false positive. Fabulous news for them at least - hope they can find out that he's not positive a..."
That would be great news Brenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Helen wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Helen wrote: "And now we have just found out today that our granddaughter who lives with us is a close contact with someone with covid at school last Monday, it never ends hopefully ..."

Oh no!! Helen that's dreadful news!!

[Suzie]

Diana wrote: "Well after exploring the site, I signed up for Melbourne Uni’s 10 Great Books Masterclass. The idea is to read a book each month and it is accompanied by a recorded lecture from an academic then a ..."

Oh wow, Diana, what a great idea! There are some really interesting titles in the Masterclass

[Kerri_M]

It feels a bit like the 12 days of Christmas. Between Aussie Readers and Aussie Crime lovers, each day getting a "gift" of a new Challenge from our lovely Mods :)

Thanks Phrynne and Brenda, have been enjoying myself planning my reading!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kerri_M wrote: "It feels a bit like the 12 days of Christmas. Between Aussie Readers and Aussie Crime lovers, each day getting a "gift" of a new Challenge from our lovely Mods :)

Thanks Phrynne and Brenda, have ..."

Brenda organised it as one a day until they are all up - giving you all plenty of time to organise your books before 1st January.
We haven't finished yet either!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kerri_M wrote: "It feels a bit like the 12 days of Christmas. Between Aussie Readers and Aussie Crime lovers, each day getting a "gift" of a new Challenge from our lovely Mods :)

Thanks Phrynne and Brenda, have ..."

Great you're enjoying them arriving in AR and Crime Kerri - we're just over half way there ;)

[Helen]

For an update, thankfully we all received negative test results and Christmas lunch is on providing nothing else happens :)

Stay safe everyone

[Helen]

Kerri_M wrote: "It feels a bit like the 12 days of Christmas. Between Aussie Readers and Aussie Crime lovers, each day getting a "gift" of a new Challenge from our lovely Mods :)

Thanks Phrynne and Brenda, have ..."

I am loving these challenges as well thank you so much Brenda and Phrynne :)

[Kerri_M]

Helen wrote: "For an update, thankfully we all received negative test results and Christmas lunch is on providing nothing else happens :)

Stay safe everyone"

Good to hear Helen, enjoy the day with your family :)

[Sharon]

Helen wrote: "For an update, thankfully we all received negative test results and Christmas lunch is on providing nothing else happens :)

Stay safe everyone"

That’s great news, Helen. Hope you and your family have a lovely get together and enjoy your Christmas Day.

[Helen]

Thank you Kerri and Sharon it should be a great day together :)

[Dale]

Helen wrote: "For an update, thankfully we all received negative test results and Christmas lunch is on providing nothing else happens :)

Stay safe everyone"
Great news Helen. Hope it is a special time for you at Christmas,




That’s great news, Helen. Hope you a..."

[Dale]

Prayers answered wonderfully for me as I came home from hospital yesterday afternoon. Will take me a little while to catch up in everyone else’s news and updates.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Helen wrote: "For an update, thankfully we all received negative test results and Christmas lunch is on providing nothing else happens :)

Stay safe everyone"

Excellent news Helen!!! Hubby and I will be having our Christmas on our own this year, but that's okay - plenty of Skype, Zoom, FaceTime things we can use ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Prayers answered wonderfully for me as I came home from hospital yesterday afternoon. Will take me a little while to catch up in everyone else’s news and updates."

Brilliant news Dale!!! Take it easy for awhile and enjoy being home again :)

[Carolyn]

Sharon wrote: "Helen wrote: "For an update, thankfully we all received negative test results and Christmas lunch is on providing nothing else happens :)

Stay safe everyone"

That’s great news, Helen. Hope you a..."

Great news Helen!

[Carolyn]

Dale wrote: "Prayers answered wonderfully for me as I came home from hospital yesterday afternoon. Will take me a little while to catch up in everyone else’s news and updates."

Good to hear you're now Dale. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and a enjoyable Christmas.

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Excellent news Helen!!! Hubby and I will be having our Christmas on our own this year..."

Hopefully you'll be able to have a big family get together soon to celebrate the New Year.

We're also planning a bit of Zooming/FaceTime this Christmas to all our family in WA who we haven't seen for two years.
Our younger son has had his second negative test after a work colleague tested positive following the work Christmas party, so is cleared to spend Christmas with us. However, now our older son had an infected colleague at work and is waiting on his test results...
I'm sure there are a lot of families in the same boat with case numbers exploding here in NSW.

[Helen]

Dale wrote: "Prayers answered wonderfully for me as I came home from hospital yesterday afternoon. Will take me a little while to catch up in everyone else’s news and updates."

I am so glad you are home Dale, a fabulous Chrissy present enjoy and take it easy

[Helen]

Brenda wrote: "Helen wrote: "For an update, thankfully we all received negative test results and Christmas lunch is on providing nothing else happens :)

Stay safe everyone"

Excellent news Helen!!! Hubby and I ..."

Yes we are very lucky to have the internet and what it offers us and I am sure there will be celebrations together very soon

[Helen]

Carolyn wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Helen wrote: "For an update, thankfully we all received negative test results and Christmas lunch is on providing nothing else happens :)

Stay safe everyone"

That’s great news, He..."

Thanks Carolyn

[Helen]

Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Excellent news Helen!!! Hubby and I will be having our Christmas on our own this year..."

Hopefully you'll be able to have a big family get together soon to celebrate the New Year...."

It seems never ending at the moment fingers crossed for you Carolyn

[Krystal]

Welcome home, Dale! :)

Sending lots of positive energy to all those dealing with health issues, including the uncertainty around the new strain. Hope everyone stays safe!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Good to hear you are home Dale! Keep getting well and stay away from the dreaded Covid.

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "Helen wrote: "For an update, thankfully we all received negative test results and Christmas lunch is on providing nothing else happens :)

Stay safe everyone"

Excellent news Helen!!! Hubby and I ..."
Good to have the advantages of technology Brenda that you would not have had In years gone by. Enjoy your day.

[Dale]

Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Excellent news Helen!!! Hubby and I will be having our Christmas on our own this year..."

Hopefully you'll be able to have a big family get together soon to celebrate the New Year...."
Good you get to celebrate with younger son Carolyn.
Thanks Carolyn, Helen, Brenda, Krystal, and Phrynne for welcomes back and kind wishes. Yes, indeed a lovely Christmas present for me to be home, especially once visitors were not allowed in the hospital at all over the past few days because of Covid. Stay safe all.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Excellent news Helen!!! Hubby and I will be having our Christmas on our own this year..."

Hopefully you'll be able to have a big family get together soon to celebrate the New Year...."

Perhaps we should have the date changed to June 25th next year - surely it'll be okay then!!?? Famous last words....

I hope your older son also is negative Carolyn and Christmas for you will have your Sydney family together :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Helen wrote: "For an update, thankfully we all received negative test results and Christmas lunch is on providing nothing else happens :)

Stay safe everyone"

Excellent news Helen!..."

Thanks Dale - you too :)

[Leonie]

Glad to hear you're home now, Dale!

Hope the other son is negative, Carolyn! I"m currently at home waiting for my own result, as I woke up with a stuffy head on Sunday. Sigh... Am fine now, so I'm sure it'll be negative. But...waiting...at home...for results...sigh....

[Dale]

Leonie wrote: "Glad to hear you're home now, Dale!

Hope the other son is negative, Carolyn! I"m currently at home waiting for my own result, as I woke up with a stuffy head on Sunday. Sigh... Am fine now, so I'..."

Thanks Leonie.
Praying your result will be negative.

[Leonie]

Dale wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Glad to hear you're home now, Dale!

Hope the other son is negative, Carolyn! I"m currently at home waiting for my own result, as I woke up with a stuffy head on Sunday. Sigh... Am ..."

Thank you!

[Dale]

Hope the other son is negative, Carolyn! I"m currently at home waiting for my own result, as I woke up with a stuffy head on Sunday..."You’re welcome Leonie. At least it is something I can do from here.