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We have the number rummiikub. Our family has always been big on board games and still are.
Kathryn wrote: "Is anyone else planning to watch the adaptation of The Secret River on the ABC this evening?"I'm recording it but won't watch it tonight. Will leave it to watch on my days off. Enjoy Kathryn and Rita.
Rita *wants a quick quotes quill* Skeeter wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Is anyone else planning to watch the adaptation of The Secret River on the ABC this evening?"Meeeeee! I'm all set up with a hot chocolate and a blankie ready to go!"
That sounds cosy. Might join you with that hot chocolate.
Kathryn wrote: "Is anyone else planning to watch the adaptation of The Secret River on the ABC this evening?"Yup, watching it now Kathryn!
Tui wrote: "Faye, do you care for an elderly mother? I have one who is 91. She lives in a retirement home to be near her beloved sister but I see her when I can though she's half an hour's drive away. On Wedne..."Tui, I love that picture!
Carolyn wrote: "I've been trying to sort out my 700+ to-read list starting by moving them into an owned tbr shelf or a wish list shelf and then I plan to go through the rest and try to cull as many as I can. So ap..."Makes sense now Carolyn! What a good idea...,
Tui wrote: "Faye, do you care for an elderly mother? I have one who is 91. She lives in a retirement home to be near her beloved sister but I see her when I can though she's half an hour's drive away. On Wedne..."Nice photo Tui. Your Mum looks like she's enjoying herself!
Marianne wrote: "Such a beautiful day today! I took Mum some lunch (she had Leek & Potato Soup with a Hot Cross Bun for dessert), did some chores for her, played rummikub (she won 2 out of three and I WAS trying)..."Busy girl, sounds great. Your mum sounds like a character too!
Elaine wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Is anyone else planning to watch the adaptation of The Secret River on the ABC this evening?"I'm recording it but won't watch it tonight. Will leave it to watch on m..."
I'm also recording it Elaine, will probably watch them both next weekend, or next rainy weekend ;)
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Is anyone else planning to watch the adaptation of The Secret River on the ABC this evening?"I'm recording it but won't watch it tonight. Will leave i..."
Probably a good idea Jools and Elaine. I thought the first episode was a bit slow to get going but there should be plenty happening in the second half.
Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Is anyone else planning to watch the adaptation of The Secret River on the ABC this evening?"I'm recording it but won't watch it tonig..."
I enjoyed it, but was expecting more interaction with the Aboriginal people, based on what I remember from the book (which I did read over a year ago, so might have forgotten details), but it looks like that side of it gets going next week.
I thought it portrayed very well the strangeness of the environment that was Australia at that time - both in the penal colony and when the Thornhills moved to the Hawkesbury. It also showed well the fear and misunderstanding between the white settlers and the Aboriginal people in the few interactions that there were.
And for those who missed it and forgot to record it, I see it's being replayed Saturday at 9.05pm.
and the scenic shots were breathtaking!
Marianne wrote: "and the scenic shots were breathtaking!"Yes, they were!
It is absolutely beautiful country isn't it? I think it works almost like two stories, the Thornhills settling in the fist part, to tell their story and show their struggles and how hard it was for them starting out in such an unforgiving and isolated place. Then the second part is where they encounter other people and other problems.I think it needs to be remembered that the Thornhills thought the land was void of other human inhabitants.
Marianne wrote: "and the scenic shots were breathtaking!"The scenery was gorgeous, made the Hawkesbury look pristine. When I said the first half was slow, I meant it was setting up the scene for what is to come. Showing the isolation and beauty of the setting with just a hint that the Thornhills were upsetting the normal balance. I didn't want to have to wait a week for the next episode.
☼♄Jülie wrote: "I think it needs to be remembered that the Thornhills thought the land was void of other human inhabitants..."But they knew that there were Aboriginals in the area, but I don't think William realised that although the Aboriginals hadn't "staked a claim" in the traditional European sense, that they were living off that land just as much as he wanted to. There was definitely a lot of misunderstanding - and Thomas Blackwood tried to advise him, but so far he hasn't paid a lot of heed to him.
Was meant to be going on shift at 5pm today - went to bed about 3am - phone rings at 8am with them wanting me to work from 9-1 instead.I'm dying good lord.
I used to be able to live on five hours a night...
And they've got me looking after the work experience kid and just dear god kill me
Liam wrote: "Was meant to be going on shift at 5pm today - went to bed about 3am - phone rings at 8am with them wanting me to work from 9-1 instead.I'm dying good lord."
I know what that is like Liam, fortunately my years of rotating shift work are behind me now, and I am glad I did them because now my retirement is that much more comfortable because of all the saving ;) I hope you are saving yours and putting a good bit into your Superannuation...its one of the best favours you can do yourself! ;))
Liam wrote: "And they've got me looking after the work experience kid and just dear god kill me"Lol...patience is a virtue :)
Liam wrote: "And they've got me looking after the work experience kid and just dear god kill me"Oh Liam you do make me laugh! Smile nicely it confuses them.
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Liam wrote: "Was meant to be going on shift at 5pm today - went to bed about 3am - phone rings at 8am with them wanting me to work from 9-1 instead.I'm dying good lord."
I know what that is like..."
Hahaha saving that's a good joke! I'm trying :P I should actually look into what my super contribution is, I'm not entirely sure.
But yeah getting my car back from the automatics mechanic sometime this week, $1700 later - seems all my money goes into the old girl :(
Tossing up on whether or not to just get a $20k loan and buy a new Lancer or Mazda 3 - loan repayments will be annoying but at least I won't have to worry about mechanical issues for a good few years.
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I'm dying good lord."
Haha! That'll teach you Liam;)
Thank-you to Suzanne Brenda and Carolyn for your comments about my picture of my mother. She is a cheeky little lady. :)
The Secret River sounds like just the kind of programme I would enjoy. Love the sound of the beautiful remote landscapes and the lovely music score. Hope it comes to NZ one day so I can see it.
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That's gorgeous Tui:) Hope she continues on that way for a long time to come:)
Tui wrote: "Faye, do you care for an elderly mother? I have one who is 91. She lives in a retirement home to be near her beloved sister but I see her when I can though she's half an hour's drive away. On Wedne..."Yes, I meant to say too, what a delightful photo!
What a change in the weather after yesterday! This morning the radar looked fine, I thought, I'll get my walk in, no probs. Then, at breakfast, had to quickly run out and get Mum's (still damp) washing in before it got soaked. By the time I was ready to leave, though, it had stopped and I got my walk in without getting my book wet or even putting up the umbrella. Arrived home with 5 books more than the one I left with..... and just in time as it then poured down. DH has gone off to see the cardiac guy who will do the ablation: fingers crossed he gets in soon!
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I hope everything goes alright with hubby Marianne and agree, sooner rather than later would be good!
Marianne wrote: "What a change in the weather after yesterday! This morning the radar looked fine, I thought, I'll get my walk in, no probs. Then, at breakfast, had to quickly run out and get Mum's (still damp) was..."Hope it all gets sorted for your husband soon Marianne. Cloudy and cold here, but got a walk in before a light sprinkle of rain. Now inside and warm with heating on.
Thought some of you might appreciate this sign on a local bookshop.' I tried once to cure my reading addiction. It was the worst two minutes of my life.'
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' I tried one to cure my reading addiction. It was the worst two minutes of my life.'"
LOL!
Dale wrote: "Thought some of you might appreciate this sign on a local bookshop.' I tried one to cure my reading addiction. It was the worst two minutes of my life.'"
Lol...good one Dale :)
Marianne wrote: "What a change in the weather after yesterday! This morning the radar looked fine, I thought, I'll get my walk in, no probs. Then, at breakfast, had to quickly run out and get Mum's (still damp) was..."Fingers crossed for your DH's appointment Marianne.
Dale wrote: "Thought some of you might appreciate this sign on a local bookshop.' I tried one to cure my reading addiction. It was the worst two minutes of my life.'"
good one!
I knew you would all appreciate it. Not much reading has happened here this weekend due to family time and footy, but I'm not complaining. Can't think of better reasons to not read than those two.
DH will have his heart ablated next Weds 24th. I am having two leave days to take him up and bring him back. Not that it's a long way but they will keep him overnight for observation. He said, good, only gives me a week to be anxious over it.
I said, well, you're picking up your iPad tomorrow, there's a good distraction!
Marianne wrote: "DH will have his heart ablated next Weds 24th. I am having two leave days to take him up and bring him back. Not that it's a long way but they will keep him overnight for observation. He said, go..."
Yay! That's excellent news.
Marianne wrote: "DH will have his heart ablated next Weds 24th. I am having two leave days to take him up and bring him back. Not that it's a long way but they will keep him overnight for observation. He said, go..."
...and a new ipad? He won't know himself Marianne! :)
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He said, go..."
That's really good Marianne:) We will all be anxiously awaiting news and wishing him a speedy recovery:)
Marianne wrote: "DH will have his heart ablated next Weds 24th. I am having two leave days to take him up and bring him back. Not that it's a long way but they will keep him overnight for observation. He said, go..."
That's good that he's having the surgery soon Marianne. Hopefully it will all go smoothly and he'll have no more problems.
Marianne wrote: "DH will have his heart ablated next Weds 24th. I am having two leave days to take him up and bring him back. Not that it's a long way but they will keep him overnight for observation. He said, go..."
Good to have a date sooner rather than later. Hope all goes well.
Kathryn wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Is anyone else planning to watch the adaptation of The Secret River on the ABC this evening?"I'm recording it but won'..."
We forgot it. So thanks Kathryn, for letting me know about the replay. It is now set up to tape on Saturday night.
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "DH will have his heart ablated next Weds 24th. I am having two leave days to take him up and bring him back. Not that it's a long way but they will keep him overnight for observati...and a new ipad? He won't know himself Marianne! :) ..."
his first!
I think after I got my tablet, he decided he wanted something for overseas too, but he's a Mac man, so it had to be an iPad, smaller than mine.
Marianne wrote: " he's a Mac man, so it had to be an iPad"I hope it cheers him up at this scary time Marianne. My bloke WON an i-pad as a spot prize in a bike race recently. He is loving it. It's a mini-I-pad.
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I hope it cheers him up at this scary time Marianne. My bloke WON an i-pad as a spot prize in a bike race recently. He is loving it. It's..."
My mini i-pad is the best thing I ever bought. My Kindle is the second best:)
Dale wrote: "We forgot it. So thanks Kathryn, for letting me know about the replay. It is now set up to tape on Saturday night.."No worries, Dale. Hope you enjoy!!
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That's a gorgeous photo Tui! She looks mischievous and like she's having fun with your partner:)