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[Admin1]

Please note: the old thread has retired. It was quite exhausted after all those posts.

New q: If you could be President of a country for a year, which would you choose?

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Norway. I have no idea why, just kept eliminating countries until I got to one I could cope with.

If you had to live somewhere outside Australia, where would it be??

[Sue]

London so far of all the places that I have visited, mind you havent been to the States yet. Thats next I hope.


Have you been Europe?

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Yes, all except the former Eastern Bloc countries...at the time I wuz under a security clearance issue and they were verboten....included East Germany at the time.

Have you ever been to Uluru??

[Sue]

Not in this lifetime.


Did you want to go to work today?
I would have rather kept /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sleeping.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sleeping.gif

[Admin1]

Sleep doesn't pay the bills unfortunately!

Who is your favourite contemporary author?

[Petals]

Hi everyone - just logging on for the first time in about 48 hours - wow wow wow wow wow - heaps of messages to read.

My favourite author is Danielle Steele - yeah a chick writer she is!! The best book by her is "The Promise" - please all read it - it is sad but then lovely ending (as usually).

New Question - What are you all doing over Easter / Anzac Day holiday break? /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/party2.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

[Sue]

Hello Peta, how it going? /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif

Nothing planned for anzac weekend. /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yawn.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yawn.gif

How about you, anything exciting? /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dance.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dance.gif

[Petals]

Got my husband home for 10 days - heaps of work for him - paving, painting, sealing, etc.

Might just enjoy my time with him - and of course play my games.

I weakened last night and went out - what an awful effort it was. Didn't do anything. Have to stop going - please all of you help me out with support - keep installing new games and I can "walk" from machine to machine.

I like the idea of 243 way game as well as a "Golden Canary" like machine.

If there was a tablet on the market to stop you from playing ANY pokies, would you take it?

[Admin1]

Hmmmm. Naughty Blossom. Its depressing to relive the excitement of going out hoping to win, when on the way home you just "knew" you were going to lose and don't see why you were so excited to start with. Been there certainly.

Pokies should be set to pay a minimum of 99% return to customers, then there would be no reason not to play them!

[Sue]

I dont have that worry (about stopping) I worked in a TAB for a long time and horses were my weakness, working there all day, there was just no way I couldnt have a little flutter. Wasted a fortune over a period of time, but I learned that nobody wins in gambling. You may win one time, but then you give it all back again plus more. I finally left the TAB and now dont have a drama as long as I stay away. Was hard in the beginning, but has been a couple of years now and doesnt bother me. God that was an epic tale as well! Hey Greg I can do it too.

Did you have a good day? /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

[Admin1]

I find horses intimidating.

What did the barman say to the horse?

...
Why the long face? !!

[Sue]

Groan!!!! Snicker, snicker. /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

/webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/poke.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/poke.gif Did you have a good day??????

[Petals]

Yes - worked nine hours over my two jobs today. Just feeling crappy about my loss last night. However, just have to put it behind me.

Horses don't do anything for me. Been thinking about getting my gaming license and working nights at a pub - might cure me - none stop working!!

Did you have a good day? /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bounce3.gif

[Sue]

Twas ok Peta, dont know if that would be a good idea though, just increase the longing I reckon (for me anyways)


When was the last time you got a traffic offence fine, and for what? /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shh.gif

[Petals]

Well, it was about 10 years ago - 72 in a 60 zone - travelling into the Casino for a couple of hours - it WAS an expensive night.

Anyway, pranged our car last night. Trying to be Superwoman and take the trailer home, called in to pick up the hubby and whilst REVERSING, lost sight of the trailer and it was on an angle and went into the side of the car!! What an idiot I was. /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/furious.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/furious.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/furious.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/furious.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/furious.gif

[Sue]

You did have a bad night, didnt you? Sorry to hear that. Much damage to the car? Was hubby cranky?

Is that enough questions? hehehehe

[Petals]

Hubby was great - just concerned about me and how I was feeling (besides he left the handbrake off once and the car rolled into a tree). It is a nice car (Statesman) with now two prang damages!! Ho Hum.

Going to log off now - hubby thinks I am neglecting him. Need some quality time with him and now Rove!! Ha Ha.

Please all take care - catch you next log on time!!

[Sue]

How old were you when you got your drivers license and what was your first car? /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bounce3.gif

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

16 (International Licence)

Ford XA

What was your favourite car so far (assuming you have owned more than one)??

[Sue]

Honda Civic.

Have you ever owned a motor bike?

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

No. Long story, but basically the deal was that Dad bought me my first car as long as I promised not to ever own a motor bike. He did....and I have kept my side too.

Have you ever been in a car accident that was your fault??

[Sue]

Not anything major, I reversed out of the driveway after putting a cassette into the player and hadnt released my friend had driven in behind me. Smack. Got her good and proper.


Do you like going to markets?

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Depends on what type of markets, but in general, yes, provided I have money on me. Window shopping, no.

Do you like shopping??

[Sue]

No not usually, bit strange for a shelia hey.

When was the last time you had breakfast in bed if ever.

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Easy one. Father's Day last year. Scrambled Eggs on Toast

What would be your favourite job??

[Sue]

Hey guess who got a new job (well title anyways). Does that make you feel rich Greg. That is a hard one for me to answer, I have enjoyed most of my jobs, but I think when I was running a TAB. (best job)

Do you have to work over Easter? /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bounce3.gif

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Yup. chuffed about the new title. I didnt want to suggest anything to do with management (such as Vice President), but figured Major Investor covered the "investment" in the forum.

No, I have my last night shift the night before Easter Friday, and go back to work the Tuesday after Easter.

Are you working on Anzac Day??

[Sue]

No I have a cushy office job.

Talking of Easter, do you have a sweet tooth?

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Oh, absolutely I do have a sweet toothie!! Chocolates R Us should probably be my middle names.

Has Santa ever brought you EXACTLY what you wanted?? If so, what was it?

[Annsheree]

ok doing as admin suggested hehe.....

yes it was a /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif adult toy..even came packaged with batteries /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shh.gif

rut roh got a feeling this board may get a lil dirty now especially with me around HEHE.

k ill be good (for now)........have you ever done Karoke...if so which song?

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Yes. A duet with my sister, did Scarborough Fair, with me doing the Canticle.

Have you ever performed as part of a rock band??

(and I'm going to leave the Xmas present alone...*grin*)

[Sue]

No, wouldnt inflict that on anyone.

Do you enjoy going out to restaurants?

Morning Greg /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

No, surprisingly enough I don't. Very few are good value for money.

Have you ever slept around the clock (24 hours)??

Good morning Sue /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif

[Sue]

No, not that I can remember anyway.

Have you?

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Yup. After working 72 hours straight during Falklands War.

Did you ever see what you thought was a UFO??

[Sue]

Wow 72 hours? Gheeeesssseee.

Reckon I did see a real one or couple actually. A bigger one then a couple of smaller ones that merged into the bigger one. Then took off. Mother ship me thinks, and I was stone cold sober too.

Anything good on the calender for your weekend?

/webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yawn.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yawn.gif still tired *me*

[Sue]

Hi Symo /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif


Got anything planned for Easter? /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

[Symo]

Hi sue. Nope I dont have any plans. u?

[Symo]

But I think that I'll be doing /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif by myself though, (Well at least the drinking part). /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

What the name of the town that is at the most southern point of australia?

[Buttonpusher]

Got no idea Symo

Any idea what happened to our live chat thingy /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/approve.gif

[Admin1]

We are still working on "live chat thingy". Java solutions are the most common, but Windows XP users in particular may have problems with Java.

We will probably register an IRC channel and embed a communicator into the web page.

[Buttonpusher]

Thanks Admin
I understood about the live chat thingy then you lost me
By the way I really like Owls but where are the Owls /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif add a few more lines and feature and it will be another winner

[Sue]

Hey Tanya, how's things? Its a sweet little game hey?

/webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif

[Buttonpusher]

Hi Sue /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif
Yeh it is /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bunny.gif know where the collect button is I got 6mil up

Terrible I went A over T last night and spent most of the day at the Docs

How was your day /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smoke.gif

[Sue]

Ah, Greg also went A over T not so long ago. He went down some stairs and broke his wrist. You havent done that have you? My day was ok.

Do you have two phone lines installed (one for the computer)

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Oh no. Are you okay Tanya?? Hope so.

Hi Sue. /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif

[Sue]

Howdy Greg, working working working

What was your question? *thats mine* /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif

[Buttonpusher]

Nah just getting around checking out belly buttons and getting overtaken by snails /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bawling.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bawling.gif other than that I hurt ouch but thats pretty normal for me

How is your baby going Sue and thanks for the concern Greg

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Didn't post a question. silly me.

What is your favourite name??

NP Tanya. Glad you are all in one piece.
How old is the bubby, Sue??

[Sue]

The baby is my "little darlin computer" Greg, not the other type heaven forbid. Its going well at the moment Tanya, but I keep losing sites for periods of time and then get them back. I think maybe something to do with international sats or something, dunno. This area I am in doesnt even like mobile phones that much. Ah well thats my whinge, not much I can do.

Do you have a mobile?

[Buttonpusher]

Yeh an ooold one [the new ones are to small for me to handle] If I want to use it at home it's out to the letter box or climb on a window ledge

do you live in a house/flat or unit

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

House. Four bedroom.

Do you like coffee??

[Sue]

You are cracking me up Tanya, please send pic of you on the window ledge. You be careful out there now you hear.Thanks for putting a smile on my dial.

When was the last time you bought some new clothes?

[Sue]

Oh Greg, we colided. Crash, bang.

Yes I love my coffee?

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Bought some new clothes today, actually.

What is your most embarrassing moment?? (this will getcha).

[Sue]

Not telling, was toooo embarrassing but can I tell you of a friend of mine in my home town. She was in her 30's so a mature woman and had a thing going with a mutual friends brother. They're thing was always trying to out embarrass each other.

This is long sorry. Anyway she sees him at the public phone box as she comes out ot the post office, and he hadnt seen her (he had his back to her). She raced down and put her arms around him from behind and goes for the big grab. Anyway the guy spins around and it wasnt him. She almost died of embarrassment. The stranger almost had heart failure as well.

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

LOL.
Mine involved No 1. son. Me and friend were admiring a certain young ladies mammary glands within hearing of said son. About 30 seconds later (in a crowded room) son walks up beneath young lady and in loud voice exclaims "But what is so nice about her tits, Dad??"
Nearly melted thru the floor.

Where do you usually go for take-away food??

[Sue]

Pizza. yummmmmm

Need a new word game Greg for this thread, running out of questions. Any suggestions? *my question* hehehehe

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

How about a mythological thread?? something different anyway!!

Thor

[Sue]

Ok what about him? What do I have to do?

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

*sigh*.....

It is still a word association thread, but you have to respond with something mythological.....

Or is that a bit too obscure for this forum?? /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Sue]

Hmmmmmm excuse me Sir but what is mythological.....


only joshing

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

okay, so you didn't like that one.

mythological is something believed in or heard of but not real as far as we know..... like sleep!! /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sleeping.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sleeping.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sleeping.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sleeping.gif

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Or...*giving Admin a chance to wave his brand new big shiny stick*.. the feature in Lucky Stars

Only kidding, of course.

[Admin1]

Oh the joys of living in remote Australia. The electricity has just gone out. Sigh.

I can't find my stick in the dark to wave it about in a semi menacing manner.

I do like my laptop /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Hmmmmm. No power.... that could cause compiling problems. *sob*.

Does it happen often??

[Admin1]

It happens reasonably frequently around here. Weipa is a mining community (soon to be declared a "dry" community too by the looks of it) and the mine power needs take priority over consumer needs.

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

That figures. Commerce before People.

Now where have I heard that before???

[Admin1]

Well you DO live in Canberra /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

ROTF. Now I remember!!
The big white house up on the hill.

You know how people are always running down Canberra because of the pollies that are here??
Well, only five of them actually come from Canberra....all the rest are from the remainder of Australia.
Can you all come and take them back please??????? /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/auto.gif

[Admin1]

[ QUOTE ]
You know how people are always running down Canberra because of the pollies that are here??
Well, only five of them actually come from Canberra....all the rest are from the remainder of Australia.

[/ QUOTE ]

What an insightful viewpoint. If only we could stop them gathering /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dance.gif

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Unfortunately, that would be very like trying to stop lemmings from diving off the edge of cliff faces....

and about as useful too.

Why can't they just do their thing from home via conference calls or something?? /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/poke.gif

[Admin1]

Yes. Good idea. They could behave like a big bunch of kids at home, only this time nobody would have to witness the witless.

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Think of all the money we would save. Travel costs, accommodation costs, meal costs....

AND if we made them pay for the calls, I am willing to bet the fights and silly comments would cease to exist.

[Admin1]

Eventually they would stop calling each other entirely. Then the country would suddenly start running smoothly!

It seems most posters here are Australian. Pokies are still not famous enough as "Pokies". Anyone volunteer to be the Pokie Magic International Mascot??

[Sue]

OK ~~~~~ How about you post a word and then the next person posts a word starting with the last letter of the previous word.

Apples

[Petals]

Smartie

[Sue]

Yay Peta some action happenin.


Envelope

[Petals]

That ends with the same letter!! Make it harder by saying the last letter must be a new letter (this sounds double dutch doesn't it).

Anyway - exciting

[Sue]

Hmmmmmmm Gaga , dont think that is a word actually, Gross
/webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bounce3.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bounce3.gif

[Petals]

Spunky

[Sue]

Hah thought you had me did ya, Yellow /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smoke.gif

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Wipeout

[Sue]

Teatotaler. is that one word?

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

close enough

Rubbish

Surprised I am still being talked to.

[Sue]

Havent been advised otherwise.


Hello

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

...matter of time....

Obviously

[Sue]

Yoga

Have to get some shut eye, catch you later Greg

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Amazing


sleep well Sue, catch you later, I hope.

[Sue]

Great

Have a good night

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Terrific

You too.

[Sue]

Coral as in Cash my fav game

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Lucky

as in lucky stars, the latest offering.

[Sue]

Hmmmmm I cant seem to get away from y's, ah well.

Yucky

Morning Greg your turn with the Y

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Yell....

good morning Sue. Hope you slept well.

[Sue]

Limb

[Spyone1 (Greg)]

Bugga

Favourite saying of all people who play the real pokies

[Petals]

Acrobat.

Hey Greg, have you noticed your posting count is stuck on 306??!! /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bawling.gif /webboard/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bawling.gif

[Sue]

Tingles