Chat about whatever you like: the weather, good stuff, bad stuff, family or pets! Showing 22,051-22,100 of 26,036

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Excellent on both counts Marianne! So glad you're all OK...now you just need that persistent cough to leave and you'll be ready to go!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Marianne wrote: "Just back from seeing the ophthalmologist. All good. She doesn't need to see me any more (unless I have a problem).
And I went to J&B Hi Fi and got a little connector that joins my tablet to my cam..."

Great news Marianne, you can relax now and look forward to your holiday :))

[Dale]

Marianne wrote: "Just back from seeing the ophthalmologist. All good. She doesn't need to see me any more (unless I have a problem).
And I went to J&B Hi Fi and got a little connector that joins my tablet to my cam..."

Good news indeed Marianne.

[Neko]

That's great Marianne :)

Was given some books to read...like one already! think it'll be a quick read too.

[Sally906]

Marianne wrote: "Just back from seeing the ophthalmologist. All good. She doesn't need to see me any more (unless I have a problem).
And I went to J&B Hi Fi and got a little connector that joins my tablet to my cam..."

Good to hear all is well. I have a gizmo to download from camera to iPad - and hubby takes a portable hard drive too. So we have our photos in a few spots :)

[Kathryn]

Marianne wrote: "Just back from seeing the ophthalmologist. All good. She doesn't need to see me any more (unless I have a problem).
And I went to J&B Hi Fi and got a little connector that joins my tablet to my cam..."

That should be a weight off your mind, Marianne! Have fun with the packing and all the little last minute jobs to be done before you go!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Michael wrote: "Hello GST on purchases below a grand. Oh well least it wont be for a little while. :/

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-21..."

I wonder when was the last time any of our politicians had to check the price before deciding if they could afford to purchase a book?! Bad form inmho!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "Possibly a silly question; for GST purposes, I assume the Amazon AU store is still considered an overseas company, despite trading in AU$ ??"

Hmmmmm, I'm sure they could find a way around that Rita. They still use AU prices.

[[deleted user]]

Hello everyone - I am back :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "Hello everyone - I am back :)"

Where you been Melissa? I wondered where you had got to;)

[[deleted user]]

Brenda wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Hello everyone - I am back :)"

Where you been Melissa? I wondered where you had got to;)"

I have been super busy lately. But I am still here :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Excellent:)

[[deleted user]]

Michael wrote: "Hi Melissa. How is everything going in Canada? :)"

Hello Michael. Everything is swell in my neck of the woods :)

[Neko]

i guess 2017 is a while away but still :(

[Carolyn]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "Michael wrote: "From The Australian Online in November 2013

In an interesting anomaly, Amazon has confirmed to The Australian that consumers who buy books in the local store will pay GST, which th..."

Which is interesting, given that the prices are generally pretty similar so is the US site overcharging us at the moment?

[Neko]

Carolyn wrote: "RitaSkeeter wrote: "Michael wrote: "From The Australian Online in November 2013

In an interesting anomaly, Amazon has confirmed to The Australian that consumers who buy books in the local store wi..."

Are you taking into consideration exchange rate though?

[B the BookAddict]

Michael wrote: "Hello GST on purchases below a grand. Oh well least it wont be for a little while. :/

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-21..."

It's 5am here and no all rockets are firing! This is except essentials like food etc, isn't it?

[[deleted user]]

If anyone needs a reason to smile today. Here is an article about a polar bear in Churchill Manitoba frolicking in the flowers http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/art...

[Carolyn]

Just gorgeous Melissa!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

They look so content; just peering over the tops of the flowers...beautiful! Thanks for sharing:)

[[deleted user]]

Brenda wrote: "They look so content; just peering over the tops of the flowers...beautiful! Thanks for sharing:)"

They looked to be having a fantastic time in the flowers. They are a stunning animal; regardless of their ferocious reputation. :)

[[deleted user]]

Michael wrote: "There is a food chain in the city called Quebec Fries. It has on the menu Poutine and was wondering if it is worth trying? It looks a bit dodgy. :/"

Poutine is a big yes. It is a heart attack on a plate but very good. However, I suspect the best poutine will be found in Quebec.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "There is a food chain in the city called Quebec Fries. It has on the menu Poutine and was wondering if it is worth trying? It looks a bit dodgy. :/"

Just googled it Michael and it sounds quite yuk! But Melissa would be able to tell you otherwise:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "She just did Brenda. Thanks Melissa, ok i will try it once and see what all the fuss is about. :)"

Don't be surprised if the Aussies can't make it like Canadians:)

[[deleted user]]

Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "She just did Brenda. Thanks Melissa, ok i will try it once and see what all the fuss is about. :)"

Don't be surprised if the Aussies can't make it like Canadians:)"

And we always tease the Americans for making fattening food. Meanwhile we have our Poutine, haha.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL! "Heart attack on a plate" is a good way of describing it!!

[[deleted user]]

I don't know much about Australia food, Michael and brenda. But I hear that Pavlova is a contentious issue between Aus and NZ.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Pretty much Melissa...it originated from NZ and Aus claims it for their own;)

[[deleted user]]

Also, Tim Tams are fantastic. They remind me of the Penguin biscuits my grandma used to give us when we visited.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael is right...when my daughter was in England a few years ago, she discovered an Aussie shop which sells vegemite, cadbury chocolate, tim tams and the rest. She was amazed and delighted, but the cost was astronomical!!

[[deleted user]]

Brenda wrote: "Michael is right...when my daughter was in England a few years ago, she discovered an Aussie shop which sells vegemite, cadbury chocolate, tim tams and the rest. She was amazed and delighted, but t..."

I must experience this fantastic chocolate :D. I find Australia fascinating; I would love to go one day and try the food.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're more than welcome Melissa:)

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "Pretty much Melissa...it originated from NZ and Aus claims it for their own;)"

The other way round - it originated from Australia and the New Zealanders added Kiwi Fruit and claimed it as THEIR own - LOL!

Actually the truth is that both countries contributed to it as the recipe was perfected - this is the best article to describe it :
http://travel.ninemsn.com.au/airnewze...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh really? Thanks Sally;)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Melissa wrote: "Michael wrote: "There is a food chain in the city called Quebec Fries. It has on the menu Poutine and was wondering if it is worth trying? It looks a bit dodgy. :/"

Poutine is a big yes. It is a h..."

I saw Poutine for the first time on a menu in a Sydney Bistro style restaurant last weekend.

[Sally906]

Well the last relative has left town!! Whew! Lovely to see everyone - but lovely to see them go ;)

I have taken Monday and Tuesday off work as well and plan to,kick back and do nothing! Reading is on the agenda I can assure you :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow that's amazing Sally! What a frenetic couple of weeks you have had:) Glad you have a couple of days off for R&R for yourself though:) You've earned it!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I felt the same when mine left Sally! Lovely to see them but so nice to get your own place back. And your own time!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And the peace and quiet;)

[Dale]

Melissa wrote: "If anyone needs a reason to smile today. Here is an article about a polar bear in Churchill Manitoba frolicking in the flowers http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/art......"

So lovely Melissa. Smiles indeed.

[Carolyn]

Sally906 wrote: "Well the last relative has left town!! Whew! Lovely to see everyone - but lovely to see them go ;)

I have taken Monday and Tuesday off work as well and plan to,kick back and do nothing! Reading..."

Well fine Sally! Enjoy your couple of days of peace and quiet :)

[Neko]

Argh..I'd never seen the plastic wrap woman until a few seconds ago on here..lol Creepy!

@Rita - Oh no..Plovers so annoying :( I have no idea but I did watch some babies a few months ago and went semi close to them..I had to run to the other side of the road cause the parents were getting huffy at me :|

[Vicki]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "I don't suppose anyone knows a humane way of discouraging plovers? We have one nesting in our yard, and can no longer go outside which is a bit of a problem with two active little boys!
I'll leave ..."

That is a problem, Rita. I sincerely hope there is a solution. A dog? A scarecrow? A bit of Harry Potter magic... or not. ;-P

The plovers decided to next on the edge of the local hospital's helipad. Put it this way, it wasn't the plovers who moved. Even lawnmowers are no deterrent to these plucky birds.

[Vicki]

I had to laugh when I read the last sentence here:

"If people simply cannot learn to be plover-wise for a few months then you could consider calling a wildlife evacuator to see if they can come and help move the birds – this will cost and should be a last resort. By doing this you risk another pair of birds moving into the empty territory and it starting all over again and the possible death of the original pair. Naming the birds often helps people to become attached to them and treat them with more understanding and respect."

[Vicki]

How long is the grass where the plovers are nesting, Rita?

http://www.wildlifeqld.com.au/bird-co...

[Vicki]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "Our lawn is quite short but that is more due to the rabbits, pademelons etc that make their way into the yard rather than from intent."

Very cool that you have living lawnmowers. :)

[Marianne]

woohoo!! we just printed boarding passes!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "woohoo!! we just printed boarding passes!"

Wow! That means it's getting VERY close Marianne! How exciting!

[Suz]

Very exciting!!

[Marianne]

indeed!