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[Dale]

Hope all are having a happy Mother's Day.

[[deleted user]]

Today isn't Mother's day for us, but we celebrated today (my brother's birthday is tomorrow). I celebrated with my mom, and we were both spoiled. Mother's day is always a tad unusual for me as due to reasons, my son was placed for adoption at birth. This year I was treated to a lovely phone call from him and some new pictures - It was the best mommy's day gift <3

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Melissa wrote: "Today isn't Mother's day for us, but we celebrated today (my brother's birthday is tomorrow). I celebrated with my mom, and we were both spoiled. Mother's day is always a tad unusual for me as due ..."

That's great Melissa. Glad it was a happy day for you:)

[[deleted user]]

Phrynne wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Today isn't Mother's day for us, but we celebrated today (my brother's birthday is tomorrow). I celebrated with my mom, and we were both spoiled. Mother's day is always a tad unusu..."

Thank you Phrynne :) I hope you had a great day too

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RitaSkeeter wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Today isn't Mother's day for us, but we celebrated today (my brother's birthday is tomorrow). I celebrated with my mom, and we were both spoiled. Mother's day is always a tad unusu..."

Thank you Rita <3

[Marianne]

Well, KMart for a slow cooker was a big disappointment. Obviously, I haven't needed an appliance for a while: they seem to have only their brand, Homemaker, in most appliances. Sometimes they have another brand, but mostly, it's Homemaker. So now I know not to bother going there for appliances again.

Will have to head out to the electrical store alley in Warrawong, where there's Hardly Normal, Joyce and Do Mayne, Big W, Good Guys etc. Annoyingly, the Breville site actually lists KMart as a stockist.
I could go to Wollongong for DJs, Myer and Bing Lee, but I really resent having to pay for parking. And if I park in the free car park at Aldi, I'd have to lug a slow cooker all the way back to the car.
A Tuesday job, then I can also check out Big W for books and Salvos Warrawong (where they arrange the books in male and female author sections, Lionel Shriver is apparently male, someone will have to break the news to her, LOL).

[Carolyn]

Melissa wrote: "Today isn't Mother's day for us, but we celebrated today (my brother's birthday is tomorrow). I celebrated with my mom, and we were both spoiled. Mother's day is always a tad unusual for me as due ..."

That would have been lovely for you to hear from him Melissa :)
Also a nice effort from his adoptive parents to encourage him to keep in touch with you.

[Suz]

Melissa wrote: "Today isn't Mother's day for us, but we celebrated today (my brother's birthday is tomorrow). I celebrated with my mom, and we were both spoiled. Mother's day is always a tad unusual for me as due ..."

That's awesome Melissa. It sounds like you are smiling :)

[[deleted user]]

Carolyn wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Today isn't Mother's day for us, but we celebrated today (my brother's birthday is tomorrow). I celebrated with my mom, and we were both spoiled. Mother's day is always a tad unusu..."

They are fabulous people, we get along really well.

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Suzanne wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Today isn't Mother's day for us, but we celebrated today (my brother's birthday is tomorrow). I celebrated with my mom, and we were both spoiled. Mother's day is always a tad unusu..."

I am, very much so.

[Carolyn]

Melissa wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Today isn't Mother's day for us, but we celebrated today (my brother's birthday is tomorrow). I celebrated with my mom, and we were both spoiled. Mother's day is al..."

That is really wonderful. It must make such a difference to you. Is that him in your photo? He looks very cute and a bit cheeky?

[[deleted user]]

Marianne wrote: "Well, KMart for a slow cooker was a big disappointment. Obviously, I haven't needed an appliance for a while: they seem to have only their brand, Homemaker, in most appliances. Sometimes they have ..."

Wollongong - that is a cool name haha. I hope you have better luck finding a slow cooker on your next outing (and some books, if they happen to come home with you too)

[[deleted user]]

Carolyn wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Today isn't Mother's day for us, but we celebrated today (my brother's birthday is tomorrow). I celebrated with my mom, and we were both spoiled. M..."

It is him in my profile picture, he is 4 - such a great kid, but he does have his cheeky streak.

[Carolyn]

Four is such a lovely age. Over babyhood and able to have conversations with you but still very adorable and cuddly :)

[Marianne]

@ Melissa, it means between the mountains and the sea (and it is) we have lots of other aboriginal place names around here too.

[[deleted user]]

Agreed Carolyn - Plus i get to play lego with him (I am always happy to relive my childhood haha)

[[deleted user]]

Marianne wrote: "@ Melissa, it means between the mountains and the sea (and it is) we have lots of other aboriginal place names around here too."

That is really cool :)

[Carolyn]

Love playing Lego! We have an attic full of my boys Lego as I refuse to let my hubby give it away. Hopefully there will be grandchildren to play with it one day :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "Today isn't Mother's day for us, but we celebrated today (my brother's birthday is tomorrow). I celebrated with my mom, and we were both spoiled. Mother's day is always a tad unusual for me as due ..."

How fabulous for you Melissa! Something to cherish:) Glad you had a nice day...

[[deleted user]]

Brenda wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Today isn't Mother's day for us, but we celebrated today (my brother's birthday is tomorrow). I celebrated with my mom, and we were both spoiled. Mother's day is always a tad unusu..."

Thank you Brenda - I hope you had a lovely day too (with nice weather)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Love playing Lego! We have an attic full of my boys Lego as I refuse to let my hubby give it away. Hopefully there will be grandchildren to play with it one day :)"

Lego is my favourite go to toy when my grandkids are over! We all have a lot of fun with it:)

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Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Love playing Lego! We have an attic full of my boys Lego as I refuse to let my hubby give it away. Hopefully there will be grandchildren to play with it one day :)"

Lego is my favo..."

However, it is all fun and Games until you step on a piece lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have been very spoilt today! A plant (as apposed to a bunch) of chrysanthemums from my daughter with a lovely card, plus a single rose and card from the place we had lunch. Also a combined gift from my son and his family, and my daughter and her partner of (Marianne!) a Breville Slow Cooker!!!

Some yummy meals (hopefully) coming up soon;)

[[deleted user]]

Brenda wrote: "I have been very spoilt today! A plant (as apposed to a bunch) of chrysanthemums from my daughter with a lovely card, plus a single rose and card from the place we had lunch. Also a combined gift f..."

Sounds like you had a great day - slow cookers are very handy

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I just came home to a bouquet from my daughter in England. It was sitting on the front steps. I am amazed they are still delivering after 4.30 on Sunday!

[[deleted user]]

Aw - what a wonderful surprise Phrynne :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I just came home to a bouquet from my daughter in England. It was sitting on the front steps. I am amazed they are still delivering after 4.30 on Sunday!"

That's fantastic Phrynne! And totally amazing that they would do that. I guess it would only be because it's Mother's Day...can't imagine they'd do it otherwise..

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have been very spoilt today! A plant (as apposed to a bunch) of chrysanthemums from my daughter with a lovely card, plus a single rose and card from the place we had lunch. Also a ..."

Thanks - yes! This is my first one, after much deliberation over about 3 winters;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Double bonus points to her as usual because it is not Mothers Day in England. She always manages to remember though.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Double bonus points to her as usual because it is not Mothers Day in England. She always manages to remember though."

Do they have Mother's Day over there at another time of the year Phrynne?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Double bonus points to her as usual because it is not Mothers Day in England. She always manages to remember though."

Do they have Mother's Day over there at another time of the ye..."

Yes. I think it is in September if I remember rightly

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Double bonus points to her as usual because it is not Mothers Day in England. She always manages to remember though."

Do they have Mother's Day over there at another..."

Oh that's Father's Day here - when is Father's Day over there then? Seems strange it's not the same everywhere, but I guess I've never thought about it...

[Marianne]

That's funny, I thouht Mothers day was the same everywhere but Fathers day differed but a quick look at Wikipedia tells me I am wrong. It lookss like it is 2nd Sunday in May for a great many countries, though

[[deleted user]]

To be totally honest I thought mother's day and father's day were different in Australia. Mother's day is May, Father's Day is June for us.

[[deleted user]]

Brenda wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have been very spoilt today! A plant (as apposed to a bunch) of chrysanthemums from my daughter with a lovely card, plus a single rose and card from the place we h..."

I hope you enjoy your slow cooker Brenda :)

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "I have been very spoilt today! A plant (as apposed to a bunch) of chrysanthemums from my daughter with a lovely card, plus a single rose and card from the place we had lunch. Also a combined gift f..."

As you know Brenda, I didnt manage to get my replacement today, but i can vouch for the breville one, just dont put anything (fridge) cold in when its hot, and it will last you more than 6 and a half years!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Okay Mother's Day in the UK is in March. I haven't lived there for quite a while:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "To be totally honest I thought mother's day and father's day were different in Australia. Mother's day is May, Father's Day is June for us."

They are Melissa - 2nd Sunday in May (Mother's Day) 1st Sunday in September (Father's Day) :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have been very spoilt today! A plant (as apposed to a bunch) of chrysanthemums from my daughter with a lovely card, plus a single rose and card from..."

Thanks I'm sure we will!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have been very spoilt today! A plant (as apposed to a bunch) of chrysanthemums from my daughter with a lovely card, plus a single rose and card from the place we had lunch. Also a ..."

Haha! Just reading the instruction booklet and made note of that point! But I'm thinking these instructions have been written by the Chinese - Don't leave the slow cooker unattended while it's cooking... If you are not at home while the slow cooker is cooking... LOL!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Okay Mother's Day in the UK is in March. I haven't lived there for quite a while:)"

So it's over Phrynne! ;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Ashleigh wrote: "Watching Outlander...all the rage at Dougal and Black Jack Randall. ALL THE RAGE!"

I'm about to watch Poldark but I have the DVD of Outlander waiting:)

[Carolyn]

One of my sons gave me the DVD of Outlander for Mothers Day :)
(He did ask if there were any DVDs I'd like)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "One of my sons gave me the DVD of Outlander for Mothers Day :)
(He did ask if there were any DVDs I'd like)"

Now you have to set aside some time to watch it :) Well done!

[[deleted user]]

Neat story from Australia http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/20... ... but also why I am afraid of the Ocean lol

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RitaSkeeter wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Neat story from Australia http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/20... ... but also why I am afraid of the Ocean lol"

I feel sorry for sharks."

I do too, they are fascinating creatures
(But I am still afraid of them lol)

[Marianne]

I've decided it is also the right weather to start having oatmeal for breakfast, but when I looked, the cupboard was bare, so I'm going to buy some today

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "I've decided it is also the right weather to start having oatmeal for breakfast, but when I looked, the cupboard was bare, so I'm going to buy some today"

Enjoy Marianne:) A yummy breakfast for cold weather!

How's your hubby getting on now?

[Marianne]

Doing well, Brenda, he is off at the Good Guys today buying a new Slow Cooker: he just rang me in a quandry about which one to buy. They are still on special (for Mothers Day, I think) so good prices and we had decided on the 7l one with the aluminium pan that can also sear, but now he's leaning towards the 6l one with the ceramic bowl. So I'm online looking up product reviews and we're discussing the pros and cons on the phone..... what would we do without the internet!
Which one did you get?
But heart wise, all still good, fingers crossed!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

6L ceramic bowl Marianne. Both son and daughter use ceramic bowls and love them :)

So glad his health is much improved. Such a relief. Hopefully he will continue onward and upward from now on :)