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[Jessy]

David wrote: "On another matter, I've started entering a poem a week for the next 8 weeks in the ABC far north radio annual bush poetry competition. Jessy, Wed mornings at 10.30 am....then you can switch back to..."

oh cool will have to tune in tomorrow :o)

P.s the rum sounds nice might knock me out so I don't jump at every little noise lol :o)

[[deleted user]]

Thank you everyone for your birthday wishes....I still had to go to work though )-: & only one person there wished me the best....looking forward to my long service, that's for sure..(-:

[[deleted user]]

Hot toddies work a treat; scotch, honey and lemon juice warmed up on the stove. We've got the cold too, back to back with the gastro that struck us down last week. :( Winter in Tasmania (but we love it here anyway!).

[Michael]

Good to hear Michael

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Computers all fixed and im back online. :D

I think that stuff about my account was just me signing up with my other email address by mistake. I was just that worked up with all going on with my pu..."

Awesome news Michael:D

[Margaret]

I guess we Sydneysiders have had a true autumn day: a crisp morning, mild midday temperature with lots of sunshine, but the cold settling back in before dinner time. Oh well, great weather for walking, and reading!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Margaret wrote: "I guess we Sydneysiders have had a true autumn day: a crisp morning, mild midday temperature with lots of sunshine, but the cold settling back in before dinner time. Oh well, great weather for walk..."

The chill is definitely in the air morning and night now Margaret!

[[deleted user]]

Tis gumboot weather again in Tassie. Not that I'm adverse to gumboots. Never shed the child-like joy, of stomping around in mud and puddles :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Georgina wrote: "Tis gumboot weather again in Tassie. Not that I'm adverse to gumboots. Never shed the child-like joy, of stomping around in mud and puddles :)"

Haha!! Photo please Gina;D

[[deleted user]]

I still don't know how to cut and paste photos into threads--help?:) Not that I have a pictures of me in gumboots, but certainly of ducks, and general tassie winters. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Georgina wrote: "I still don't know how to cut and paste photos into threads--help?:) Not that I have a pictures of me in gumboots, but certainly of ducks, and general tassie winters. :)"

There you go Gina...it's the best thread to help you out!

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...

[Margaret]

Georgina, you've reminded me of the only pair of gumboots I've ever had: yellow. I was about six years old....

[[deleted user]]

I like that. :) Kids, rain, and gumboots--a perfect match. Mine are black and very mud splattered! Chooks and ducks and goats, and Tassie rain :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Susie wrote: "Hello, I just came across this thread, not sure why I have not seen it before....
Happy Birthday David..
I am in WA, so no need for gumboots where I am :-) I did see some rainbow ones at the shops..."

Hi Susie, you're fairly new aren't you? I remember you've done a couple of books in the May challenge? If you'd like to introduce yourself http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3... and we also have a WA thread http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4...

Feel free to browse, and chat at leisure:)

[[deleted user]]

Brenda wrote: "Georgina wrote: "I still don't know how to cut and paste photos into threads--help?:) Not that I have a pictures of me in gumboots, but certainly of ducks, and general tassie winters. :)"

There yo..."

Thank you! Looking at link now :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Georgina wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Georgina wrote: "I still don't know how to cut and paste photos into threads--help?:) Not that I have a pictures of me in gumboots, but certainly of ducks, and general tassie winters..."

You're welcome:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Susie wrote: "Thanks Brenda, I thought I did introduce myself earlier on in the year... sigh, must of imagined it.. :-)"

Haha!! Never mind Susie...we imagine we do lots of things;D That way we get lots more done!! lol

[Margaret]

I love ducks! There used to be some in the river where I usually swim, but lately they've disappeared...We had so much rain, followed by water pollution. Guess they've gone to find better quarters.....

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I do too! We have 22 now. Three days ago we had 50. Had to give some away, but I admit they were very loud and quite demanding at dinner time! I was the old woman who lived in a shoe (hey, 45, not ready to be old yet--probably never will be--but you catch my drift :)) Now I can love them again. Very funny creatures. :)

[[deleted user]]

My ducks.
http://www.goodreads.com/photo/author...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Georgina wrote: "My ducks.
http://www.goodreads.com/photo/author..."

Very cute!

[[deleted user]]

I love my ducks :):)

[Margaret]

I love them, too! :)

[[deleted user]]

Also have a duck, who was hatched under a chook. She lives with the chooks in their house and is very suspicious of the other ducks. Goldie won't go near the dam--because chooks don't swim, of course!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Georgina wrote: "Also have a duck, who was hatched under a chook. She lives with the chooks in their house and is very suspicious of the other ducks. Goldie won't go near the dam--because chooks don't swim, of course!"

Haha!! That's classic!

[[deleted user]]

I'll post a picture on Friday. Very lovely chuck, dook?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Georgina wrote: "I'll post a picture on Friday. Very lovely chuck, dook?"

Haha!! A ducken! lol

[Emily]

Love a good puddle jump :)

[Emily]

Posting images tip: Just find a pic you want to post online right click to get the url (from the properties) copy that, then to post type < img src=""> (no space between < and img...)and between the "" put in the url address. If they're your own pics you can put them on a site like photo bucket first to get a url :)

[Emily]

e.g. Gina's ducks mentioned above:

[[deleted user]]

Thanks, Emily! :):)

[Jessy]

Emily wrote: "e.g. Gina's ducks mentioned above:

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So cute!!!

[Margaret]

It goes without saying that duck is permanently off my menu...

[[deleted user]]

:):):)

[[deleted user]]

1st week I entered & all judges commented on my poem "On the Wallaby with you" & was read on air by one of them.....will see what happens next week..(-:

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

David wrote: "1st week I entered & all judges commented on my poem "On the Wallaby with you" & was read on air by one of them.....will see what happens next week..(-:"

Well done David! Any wonder though:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just letting you all know I'll be offline tomorrow, as I'll be at the Sydney Writer's Festival :D

[[deleted user]]

Brenda wrote: "Just letting you all know I'll be offline tomorrow, as I'll be at the Sydney Writer's Festival :D"

Have a great time, Brenda!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Georgina wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Just letting you all know I'll be offline tomorrow, as I'll be at the Sydney Writer's Festival :D"

Have a great time, Brenda!"

Thanks Gina:)

[Margaret]

Isn't it odd when strangers first speak to you, and talk about your past life? Today, I took our Maltese for a walk in the park, and another lady with the same type of little dog started talking to me, recalling how I used to go out with two other little dogs, sadly no longer here on earth. It seems we are observed more than we realise....

[Margaret]

Enjoy yourself at the Sydney Writer's Festival, Brenda!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Margaret wrote: "Enjoy yourself at the Sydney Writer's Festival, Brenda!"

Thanks Margaret:)

[Michael]

Brenda wrote: "Just letting you all know I'll be offline tomorrow, as I'll be at the Sydney Writer's Festival :D"

Rub it in

[[deleted user]]

Margaret wrote: "Isn't it odd when strangers first speak to you, and talk about your past life? Today, I took our Maltese for a walk in the park, and another lady with the same type of little dog started talking to..."

It's the dog connection. :) I remember people's dogs names, far more often than theirs. My staffy was a legend in her own time. Everyone knew her. I think was just the girl Freya hung out with :)

[Margaret]

Yes, dogs make us stand out and be noticed. They sure are great conversation starters. I wonder how many friendships have evolved due to someone being out with their canine companion?

[Jessy]

Ok I am just going to put it out there I have lost 46kgs lol I am super stoked!!! And I have done it all without a diet!!!!! I only have 4 more kilos to hit the big 5 0!!! Sorry I know I am butting into the conversation but I just had to tell you guys I just that chuffed I am bursting lol

[Margaret]

Well done, Jessy. Was exercise your secret method? If so, you must be fit and toned!

[[deleted user]]

@ Margaret. I had a friend who borrowed Freya for half an hour (I was sitting near by) in order to impress two lovely ladies he had just met. It worked. Freya was pleased to play her part. All happy (I had to subdue my laughter). Luckily he was a very nice person, so the act was not a deception. :)

@ Jessy. Wow! WELL DONE!! You must feel and look fantastic! Congratulations! :):)

[Margaret]

Wonderful story, Georgina!
Actually, my now deceased Maltese, Rosie, was instrumental in introducing me to my husband Ron!

[[deleted user]]

They do that too. I think Freya helped to soothe grumbles between my husband and myself, before we were married. :) She's gone now too. We all miss her.