2022/2023 - Chat about whatever you like: the weather, good stuff, bad stuff, family or pets! Showing 1,001-1,050 of 1,215

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Sounds lovely! Wollongong is a really nice place :)"

Here's the promo site: https://novello.com.au/

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow Marianne! Looks luxurious! You won't want to leave :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Regarding the FOGO - our council gave all residents a small bin with the green bags which fit inside, which we toss into the large green bin when each is filled. The council gives us a roll of 150 bags annually and if we use them up before then, we can get more at libraries and the council offices. I haven't had any problems with them, think they're a great idea.

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Regarding the FOGO - our council gave all residents a small bin with the green bags which fit inside, which we toss into the large green bin when each is filled. The council gives us a roll of 150 ..."

Yes, that's the ones I mean, but our bags are just a bit too small for the bin and tear when you try to fit them in. And when you lift them out to put in the green bin, they often fall to bits. Maybe your council paid for sturdier bags...

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Home will be on the ninth floor, hopefully within two months...
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Looks great Marianne. Will you be close enough to walk to the downtown shops and restaurants? And..."

Sounds fabulous Marianne!

[Trish]

Very exciting move and times ahead for you Marianne!

We get the small 'compost' bin and bags from council in October, 🤞for good quality bags.

[Leonie]

Looks very nice, Marianne!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Regarding the FOGO - our council gave all residents a small bin with the green bags which fit inside, which we toss into the large green bin when each is filled. The council gives us..."

Maybe they did. Ours fit perfectly and stay in their shape without disintegrating so that's a plus!

[Marianne]

A few days ago I had a notification of a parcel awaiting me at the post office. I wasn't expecting any books, but still, a parcel.....
it turned out to be the exact opposite of anything I wanted: a bowel kit :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Our sincerest sympathies go out to the loved ones of the killed and injured in the horrific crash in the Hunter Valley last night, where a bus, returning people to their accommodations after a wedding in the vineyards, crashed, killing 10 and injuring 25, some of whom are critical. A tragedy after a happy event...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Tragedy indeed Brenda! It is almost impossible to imagine how anyone related to the accident is coping today.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Not at all well I imagine.

[Helen]

My thoughts are with all of the families it is such a terrible thing to happen so very sad

[Carolyn]

That's terrible news Brenda. What a horrific thing to happen, especially after a wedding.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's really awful and has an impact on everyone I think. It's just sad.

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "Our sincerest sympathies go out to the loved ones of the killed and injured in the horrific crash in the Hunter Valley last night, where a bus, returning people to their accommodations after a wedd..."

Dreadfully sad. Condolences to families and friends of all affected.

[Leonie]

It must be one of the worst road disasters in Australian history, I'd think. And they were all trying to do the right thing - and not drive home.

Incredibly sad.

[Sharon Louise]

Just horribly sad :( Obviously it's incredibly sad for family and friends of those killed and injured, but I can't imagine how the actual wedding couple must feel - their special day and coming anniversaries will always be marred with sadness, poor things.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "It must be one of the worst road disasters in Australian history, I'd think. And they were all trying to do the right thing - and not drive home.

Incredibly sad."

After the Grafton and Kempsey bus crashes all those years ago, it is.

[Trish]

Heartbreaking on so many levels for all those families, the newlyweds and the whole community.

[Marianne]

So sad

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

One of my daughter's best friends has lost her cousin, plus another person she knows has friends that the husband is in hospital and he's lost his wife and daughter in the crash.

[Carolyn]

That's so sad Brenda. A lot of local families are going to be impacted by this. I hope no children have lost parents. I feel very sad for the couple getting married, as you say it will cast a long shadow for them.

[Leonie]

Brenda wrote: "One of my daughter's best friends has lost her cousin, plus another person she knows has friends that the husband is in hospital and he's lost his wife and daughter in the crash."

That must be beyond belief in terms of grief.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "That's so sad Brenda. A lot of local families are going to be impacted by this. I hope no children have lost parents. I feel very sad for the couple getting married, as you say it will cast a long ..."

Yes already there are. A young couple from Singleton, both died on the bus and left behind 2 young children :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "One of my daughter's best friends has lost her cousin, plus another person she knows has friends that the husband is in hospital and he's lost his wife and daughter in the crash."

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Exactly. How would you cope? There'll need to be a lot of support given, that's for sure.

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Yes already there are. A young couple from Singleton, both died on the bus and left behind 2 young children :(
."

Oh no! That's heartbreaking. I hope they have a strong family around them. Just too sad....

[Helen]

it is heartbreaking

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's shattering...

[Marianne]

Witnesses describing the way the bus was being driven: those passengers must have been terrified, it's just unthinkable.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes, pretty much begging him to slow down, right before the crash...

[Helen]

I am getting way behind in my challenges not read6much I am in hospital with cellulite will catch up when I get home

[Alex]

Helen wrote: "I am getting way behind in my challenges not read6much I am in hospital with cellulite will catch up when I get home"

All the best Helen

[Rowan]

Sorry to hear that, Helen. Get well soon! Sending healing vibes your way 😊

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Oh Helen that is a shame! Get well soon!

[Dale]

Hope things improve quickly Helen.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Helen wrote: "I am getting way behind in my challenges not read6much I am in hospital with cellulite will catch up when I get home"

So sorry to hear Helen. Take care, don't worry about your challenges - getting better is your top priority :)

[Helen]

Thanks everyone

[Carolyn]

Alex wrote: "Helen wrote: "I am getting way behind in my challenges not read6much I am in hospital with cellulite will catch up when I get home"

All the best Helen"

That's no good Helen! Hope you get better soon and get back home (where your books will still be patiently waiting!)

[Trish]

Helen wrote: "I am getting way behind in my challenges not read6much I am in hospital with cellulite will catch up when I get home"

Health always comes first Helen, and reading and books will always be there for you to return to.. I hope you are soon on the road to full recovery and home.

[Marianne]

Helen wrote: "I am getting way behind in my challenges not read6much I am in hospital with cellulite will catch up when I get home"

A course of IV antibiotics and you'll be right as rain. Hope you're feeling better soon. Take it easy.

[Sharon Louise]

Helen wrote: "I am getting way behind in my challenges not read6much I am in hospital with cellulite will catch up when I get home"

Hope you are doing okay - my Dad suffers from Cellulitis as well and was in hospital just last week for a couple of days. On antibiotics as usual now.

[Marianne]

Wow, that was down a long time!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Over 10 hours Marianne!! It's still a bit fragile!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Very fragile I would say!

[Helen]

Thank you everyone still in hospital sadly and for at least another week I am missing my reading

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

That sounds pretty bad Helen! I hope the food is reasonable at your hospital. I know that matters when you are in for an extended time.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Helen wrote: "Thank you everyone still in hospital sadly and for at least another week I am missing my reading"

I agree with Phrynne :) Can't you read at all Helen?

[Rowan]

Sorry to hear you're still in hospital, Helen. I would miss my reading too! Hope you continue to improve and feel better soon. You're in our thoughts.

[Leonie]

Hope you get better rapidly, Helen! And that someone brings you in some good books!