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irishbloo Aug 23rd 2011 11:50 am

Re: Why is everyone so serious ?
 

Originally Posted by Dreamy (Post 9577955)
I'm just waiting for Youngestchild to come downstairs so I can take him to school - is that enough of a reason for me to grab 10 minutes on a forum?

Not quite enough time to trek through the bush, you have to admit.

Some people are hilarious :D

:D

DeadVim Aug 23rd 2011 12:11 pm

Re: Why is everyone so serious ?
 

Originally Posted by Dreamy (Post 9577955)
I'm just waiting for Youngestchild to come downstairs so I can take him to school - is that enough of a reason for me to grab 10 minutes on a forum?

Not quite enough time to trek through the bush, you have to admit.

Some people are hilarious :D

A school run?

Surely these things don't happen in Oz?

Around here aboriginal trackers wander past and the kiddies are taught bushcraft while being led to and from school.

Now excuse me I need to wander into the local pine forest to have a dump so I don't miss a second of the Aussie Experience (tm).

spartacus Aug 23rd 2011 12:15 pm

Re: Why is everyone so serious ?
 

Originally Posted by Dreamy (Post 9577955)
I'm just waiting for Youngestchild to come downstairs so I can take him to school - is that enough of a reason for me to grab 10 minutes on a forum?

Not quite enough time to trek through the bush, you have to admit.

Some people are hilarious :D

. . . when they're pissed.

iamthecreaturefromuranus Aug 23rd 2011 12:28 pm

Re: Why is everyone so serious ?
 

Originally Posted by GARRYP1302 (Post 9576936)
Personally speaking, I still think it is wrong, not fair on the kids I know but the parents should feel ashamed to even consider claiming benefits from the country they have just entered, but that's just my opinion

I claimed FTB when I got here and I was on nearly $100k at the time. If you're entitled to claim it, you would be bloody stupid not too, given the vast amount of tax being taken off you with the Governments 'other hand'.

moneypenny20 Aug 23rd 2011 1:37 pm

Re: Why is everyone so serious ?
 
You know something, I think I am wasting time on here. I've got 3 1/2 hours before I have to pick Tiddler up from school. Now I could clean this pigsty or I could jump in the car, nip off to Uluru for a coffee, or I could do some tidying up, sort out dinner for tonight, do a bit of paperwork whilst having a quick chat with other idiots on here, which is it to be, decisions decisions.

paulry Aug 23rd 2011 1:45 pm

Re: Why is everyone so serious ?
 

Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus (Post 9578178)
I claimed FTB when I got here and I was on nearly $100k at the time. If you're entitled to claim it, you would be bloody stupid not too, given the vast amount of tax being taken off you with the Governments 'other hand'.

I completely agree. It's not a lot of money but it helps. And the medical concession "card" is a godsend.

spartacus Aug 23rd 2011 1:47 pm

Re: Why is everyone so serious ?
 

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 9578258)
You know something, I think I am wasting time on here. I've got 3 1/2 hours before I have to pick Tiddler up from school. Now I could clean this pigsty or I could jump in the car, nip off to Uluru for a coffee, or I could do some tidying up, sort out dinner for tonight, do a bit of paperwork whilst having a quick chat with other idiots on here, which is it to be, decisions decisions.

Go for it! . . .

Just one word of warning, just because Uluru's 'BIG' doesn't mean it's 'NEAR' . . . 'BIG' and 'NEAR' are sometimes not the same.

moneypenny20 Aug 23rd 2011 1:50 pm

Re: Why is everyone so serious ?
 

Originally Posted by spartacus (Post 9578275)
Go for it! . . .

Just one word of warning, just because Uluru's 'BIG' doesn't mean it's 'NEAR' . . . 'BIG' and 'NEAR' are sometimes not the same.

Nah, I've seen it on my Times World Atlas, it's only about two inches away from me, I can be there and back in time for pick up surely.

paulry Aug 23rd 2011 1:52 pm

Re: Why is everyone so serious ?
 

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 9578258)
You know something, I think I am wasting time on here. I've got 3 1/2 hours before I have to pick Tiddler up from school. Now I could clean this pigsty or I could jump in the car, nip off to Uluru for a coffee, or I could do some tidying up, sort out dinner for tonight, do a bit of paperwork whilst having a quick chat with other idiots on here, which is it to be, decisions decisions.

I've just finished de-moulding the bathroom, wiping down all the doors and frames, fixed the falling apart fly screen at the back door and changed the blown front door light bulb. A domestic god, moi! :p:angel_smile:

...And I've managed to post on BE! :D

spartacus Aug 23rd 2011 1:55 pm

Re: Why is everyone so serious ?
 

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 9578280)
Nah, I've seen it on my Times World Atlas, it's only about two inches away from me, I can be there and back in time for pick up surely.

Is that not your Uluru snow-globe?

A 'MODEL' and a 'REAL THING' are NEVER the same thing . . . unless it's not a 'model' of a 'real thing' . . . that would make it just a 'real thing' I think.

moneypenny20 Aug 23rd 2011 1:57 pm

Re: Why is everyone so serious ?
 

Originally Posted by spartacus (Post 9578291)
Is that not your Uluru snow-globe?

A 'MODEL' and a 'REAL THING' are NEVER the same thing . . . unless it's not a 'model' of a 'real thing' . . . that would make it just a 'real thing' I think.

Now you got me wondering if you can actually get an Uluru snow-globe :unsure:

Bix Aug 23rd 2011 1:58 pm

Re: Why is everyone so serious ?
 

Originally Posted by paulry (Post 9578287)
I've just finished de-moulding the bathroom, wiping down all the doors and frames, fixed the falling apart fly screen at the back door and changed the blown front door light bulb. A domestic god, moi! :p:angel_smile:

...And I've managed to post on BE! :D

What took you so long?

I've done the washing and hung it out, washed and dried dishes, hoovered and cleaned the toilets and sinks.....and posted on BE,

spartacus Aug 23rd 2011 2:00 pm

Re: Why is everyone so serious ?
 

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 9578299)
Now you got me wondering if you can actually get an Uluru snow-globe :unsure:

How politically incorrect!


http://cache2.artprintimages.com/p/L...snow-globe.jpg

paulry Aug 23rd 2011 2:02 pm

Re: Why is everyone so serious ?
 

Originally Posted by Bix (Post 9578301)
What took you so long?

I've done the washing and hung it out, washed and dried dishes, hoovered and cleaned the toilets and sinks.....and posted on BE,

Ah but did I mention that I've also done TWO loads of washing and hung them out AND washed the bathroom netting and put that out too! :sneaky::p

...quickly scratching head trying to remember if there's anything else I've missed :unsure:

Bix Aug 23rd 2011 2:05 pm

Re: Why is everyone so serious ?
 

Originally Posted by spartacus (Post 9578305)

The snow aint very clear is it?


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