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[Here_and_Now]

Not a big fan of snow, more sun & sea for me but hope the weather is kind for your free weeks sking.

Thanks.

Since sun is in short supply and the sea is sub-zero in winter, I take what I can get.

 

[mortalwombat]

Had many of those fun runs when I was much younger with the wind, rain & or seas spray.

Were you pleased with your effort dealing with Mother Nature?

I wasn't at the time but reflecting back I am. It's my second best marathon time-but could easily have been my best if I did things a little differently! Still, I don't know that I want a personal best while dressed as a bogun!

 

[swag_man]

as these are both boys, they're destined to be food anyway.
i know that - but everyone around me seems to think i won't be able to do the deed come christmas or thereabouts.
you betcha i'll be able to! i look at these little cuties, and i literally see lamb chops bleating at me! lol
besides, i've been killing my own food for many years (hunting kangaroos and rabbits, fishing, etc)

You are my kind of woman WQ!

 

[swag_man]

There is a cross-country skiing marathon next weekend called the Hoppet at Falls Creek.

Sounds like the weather is going to be much the same, just swap beach with lakeside and salt water with sleet.

I'm glad I'm not a competitor, just a tag-along for the free weeks downhill skiing

Here & Now - some of my friends 'own and manage' the Hoppet event. Hope you have a great weekend.

[I get to use a 'free house' at Mt Beauty when i want some time away fom the city.]

 

[AlienBeauty]

hello hope everyone having a nice day

 

[gemaussieslut]

right back at ya AB
x

 

[Here_and_Now]

Who turned on the A/C in Melbourne today?

It's hovering around 7/8/9 degrees and very windy. Just plain cold.

I had to grab a blanket and keep a constant supply of tea to keep my fingers defrosted to write my essay

 

[warrior queen]

... and then there were four!
4 lambs needing to be hand-fed.
it seems that ewes who have twins are prone to one-itis (they can't count past 1).
so now my days are spent waking before dawn, feeding the 2 smallest ones every 3 hours, and then feeding the 2 bigger ones every 6 before falling into bed - stuffed - around midnight!
and having lambs follow me around everywhere - bleating and wanting cuddles and reassurance.
my consolation is christmas..... lambchop (as he's known) will be just the right size for a spit bbq

 

[warrior queen]

Who turned on the A/C in Melbourne today?

It's hovering around 7/8/9 degrees and very windy. Just plain cold.

I had to grab a blanket and keep a constant supply of tea to keep my fingers defrosted to write my essay

you should be here
we made it to 5 deg, and it has been snowing.
but when the sun's out - it's just beautiful!

 

[Here_and_Now]

... and then there were four!
4 lambs needing to be hand-fed.
it seems that ewes who have twins are prone to one-itis (they can't count past 1).
so now my days are spent waking before dawn, feeding the 2 smallest ones every 3 hours, and then feeding the 2 bigger ones every 6 before falling into bed - stuffed - around midnight!
and having lambs follow me around everywhere - bleating and wanting cuddles and reassurance.
my consolation is christmas..... lambchop (as he's known) will be just the right size for a spit bbq

Real life: Ruining children's dreams since year: 1

 

[warrior queen]

Real life: Ruining children's dreams since year: 1

heh - i'm the mum who BANNED christmas!
enough of all the crap gift-giving and fake niceness one day a year.
we celebrate christmas on a day we choose - and we make an effort to be nice to everyone for the entire year (not just on one day when we're forced to pretend to enjoy the company of people we spend the year avoiding!)
and we don't invite people we won't spend time with any other time.

 

[Here_and_Now]

heh - i'm the mum who BANNED christmas!
enough of all the crap gift-giving and fake niceness one day a year.
we celebrate christmas on a day we choose - and we make an effort to be nice to everyone for the entire year (not just on one day when we're forced to pretend to enjoy the company of people we spend the year avoiding!)
and we don't invite people we won't spend time with any other time.

I'm sure you made a powerful, reasoned argument....

I lost you at banned christmas

 

[AlienBeauty]

heh - i'm the mum who BANNED christmas!
enough of all the crap gift-giving and fake niceness one day a year.
we celebrate christmas on a day we choose - and we make an effort to be nice to everyone for the entire year (not just on one day when we're forced to pretend to enjoy the company of people we spend the year avoiding!)
and we don't invite people we won't spend time with any other time.

to me is gift is for the little kids on that day that will enjoy a small present, i don't give to the adults ..i make take with me some drinks if they invite me but that's all ..and no need big parties either it is more for the family and very close friends .. and have to agree you can be nice any other time of the year ..

 

[Gil_T2]

heh - i'm the mum who BANNED christmas!
enough of all the crap gift-giving and fake niceness one day a year.
we celebrate christmas on a day we choose - and we make an effort to be nice to everyone for the entire year (not just on one day when we're forced to pretend to enjoy the company of people we spend the year avoiding!)
and we don't invite people we won't spend time with any other time.

Australia Day pressy day! Take advantage of the after Xmas sales & as A.Beauty says ONLY for kids.

 

[Gil_T2]

to me is gift is for the little kids on that day that will enjoy a small present, i don't give to the adults ..i make take with me some drinks if they invite me but that's all ..and no need big parties either it is more for the family and very close friends .. and have to agree you can be nice any other time of the year ..

I agree with you A.Beauty.

Does anyone really get anything they want at Xmas?

 

[AlienBeauty]

I agree with you A.Beauty.

Does anyone really get anything they want at Xmas?

I don't think so only if the person know you well and know what you wanted to buy and get it for you..

that is why am happy if people don't give me any present

even for kids now i don't bother to buy anything most prefer money .. for adults if you happen to give anything a gift card will be the best ..they can go and do the shopping themselves turn out the best present as you can get from alcohol to even use it on your groceries ..
and they wont end up with little stuff that are rubbish and they don't want and try to get rid of as a gift in someone else

 

[Gil_T2]

I don't think so only if the person know you well and know what you wanted to buy and get it for you..

that is why am happy if people don't give me any present

even for kids now i don't bother to buy anything most prefer money .. for adults if you happen to give anything a gift card will be the best ..they can go and do the shopping themselves turn out the best present as you can get from alcohol to even use it on your groceries ..
and they wont end up with little stuff that are rubbish and they don't want and try to get rid of as a gift in someone else

I must admit I have passed of presents to others because I'd never use or be seen it them..... What the hell would I do with a tie ????

 

[AlienBeauty]

I must admit I have passed of presents to others because I'd never use or be seen it them..... What the hell would I do with a tie ????

we all done this .. it is better then just put the present in the bin.. if it is new and never used..

once i end up with many watches funny is people know most are too big for for my hand need to make them smaller and this types you could not .. what i was going to do with all them .. i like the style of one too much but i needed 2 of my hands so i gave it as a present ..

 

[Gil_T2]

we all done this .. it is better then just put the present in the bin.. if it is new and never used..

once i end up with many watches funny is people know most are too big for for my hand need to make them smaller and this types you could not .. what i was going to do with all them .. i like the style of one too much but i needed 2 of my hands so i gave it as a present ..

The charity shops have done well from stuff I've donated after Xmas.

Maybe these gift are the reason eBay is so busy after Xmas. LOL

 

[Gil_T2]

... and then there were four!
4 lambs needing to be hand-fed.
it seems that ewes who have twins are prone to one-itis (they can't count past 1).
so now my days are spent waking before dawn, feeding the 2 smallest ones every 3 hours, and then feeding the 2 bigger ones every 6 before falling into bed - stuffed - around midnight!
and having lambs follow me around everywhere - bleating and wanting cuddles and reassurance.
my consolation is christmas..... lambchop (as he's known) will be just the right size for a spit bbq

Mary had a little lamb
Her father shot it dead.
Now it goes to school with her
Between two chunks of bread.

 

[ICR]

Australia Day pressy day! Take advantage of the after Xmas sales & as A.Beauty says ONLY for kids.

Does that count big kids?

 

[ICR]

I agree with you A.Beauty.

Does anyone really get anything they want at Xmas?

Rasher in a santa suit! Haha sorry that probably doesn't have the same effect on you as it does me. Blame the hormones surging through me lmao.. might send him a text to see what time he will be home!!

 

[webbo1]

I must admit I have passed of presents to others because I'd never use or be seen it them..... What the hell would I do with a tie ????

Tie bandit to the bed

 

[webbo1]

Rasher in a santa suit! Haha sorry that probably doesn't have the same effect on you as it does me. Blame the hormones surging through me lmao.. might send him a text to see what time he will be home!!

Rasher - *Ho Ho Ho little lady ... have I got a present for you"

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[warrior queen]

Mary had a little lamb
Her father shot it dead.
Now it goes to school with her
Between two chunks of bread.

lol - i'd invite all the aussies for chrissy dinner...... if it weren't for the fact that about 30 people seem to have invited themselves already!
(a lot are coming 2 days prior, because they want film and picture evidence of me actually killing little 'chop' and peeling and gutting him. apparently there's some good money going both ways on whether i'll be able to do it or not!)