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Forum: The Barbie
Oct 13th 2008, 11:11 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 4,158
Posted By jingles

Re: Am I the only one struggling to cope?

No! I love Australia and I also have two sons here and 4 grandchildren. I am sure your mum will cope and enjoy the opportunity to visit you.
((Hugs))
jingles (who has just had a two hour phone call...
Forum: The Update Forum
Jul 25th 2008, 12:25 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,099
Posted By jingles

Re: one year on !!!! melbourne

Congratulations.....I came to Melbourne in 1951 and have stayed ever since.I love the place and i am so glad to hear that you too are happy.
jingles
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 23rd 2008, 12:52 am
Replies: 27
Views: 1,649
Posted By jingles

Re: Serious question about my 8 year old

Advice from a crusty old grandmother who managed to raise three kids....
Never make a threat you don't intend to carry out and never back away from it. Kids have to learn (at any age) that with...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 20th 2008, 12:58 am
Replies: 140
Views: 9,340
Posted By jingles

Re: School Detentions in Australia

May I ask a question?
What do you think a fair punishment would be for a child who 'broke' the rules?
The kids today (yes! I am an elderly person) are so aware of their 'rights' (though not their...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 20th 2008, 12:42 am
Replies: 110
Views: 8,099
Posted By jingles

Re: Contraception - One for the ladies!

Didn't realise until now how fortunate to have this all behind me....<grin>
jingles (mature aged lady)
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 29th 2008, 1:10 am
Replies: 162
Views: 25,627
Posted By jingles

Re: Australian Education vs British Education

At least her son got to enjoy 'childhood' for a while. In my opinion children are 'pushed' to achieve high grades at the expense of enjoying the joys of being a young. Some responsibility for a...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 26th 2008, 2:39 am
Replies: 167
Views: 8,351
Posted By jingles

Re: Things you don't see in Australia

Pity that ever went out of fashion.....remember when the foot bobby used to cliip your ear, march you home and dad gave you another on for shaming him in front of the neighbours?
jingles
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 22nd 2008, 7:11 am
Replies: 30
Views: 1,841
Posted By jingles

Re: This forum!!

I think what you are trying to say is that the forum is 'boring' am I correct?
So!!!! what do you offer as a solution?
jingles
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 20th 2008, 12:40 am
Replies: 218
Views: 8,889
Posted By jingles

Re: WORST FILM YOUVE EVER SEEN.

A good thing we don't all have the same tastes or cinema going would be very boring <grin> I happened to like Dead Poets Society <running for cover>
jingles
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 20th 2008, 12:38 am
Replies: 218
Views: 8,889
Posted By jingles

Re: WORST FILM YOUVE EVER SEEN.

Anything 'starring' Tom Cruise; 'directed' by Tom Cruise and with full face shots of Tom Cruise, is top of my list....
jingles
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 15th 2008, 12:45 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,178
Posted By jingles

Re: Am I getting old?

Now you are making me feel old.....I remember King George V....I was at school when his death announcement was made.

jingles
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 15th 2008, 12:33 am
Replies: 73
Views: 4,313
Posted By jingles

Re: £2.30 a litre ????

In Oz you shouldn't go faster than 14ks an hour.....4ks on the footpath....
jingles
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 14th 2008, 2:50 am
Replies: 759
Views: 22,129
Posted By jingles

Re: The Good News Only Thread - Post your good news here!

Good news doesn't sell papers <grin> nor allow people to sound off and have a gripe.....but if you want a topical item.....it is pouring with rain in Ballarat, where stage 4 water restrictions are...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 14th 2008, 2:43 am
Replies: 73
Views: 4,313
Posted By jingles

Re: £2.30 a litre ????

Can recommend it <grin> I have an electric scooter with a 25k range. It gives me freedom and I love it. Don't have to worry about the cost of petrol (although come to think of it I don't drive !...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 10th 2008, 11:47 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 4,158
Posted By jingles

Re: Am I the only one struggling to cope?

Good Luck and I hope things turn out well for you.
jingles
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 10th 2008, 12:52 am
Replies: 41
Views: 4,158
Posted By jingles

Re: Am I the only one struggling to cope?

I am going to speak as a parent now....(No! not to condemn your actions)
Parents do not 'own' their children. From the moment the doctor cuts the umbilical chord they have the right to begin...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 10th 2008, 12:36 am
Replies: 3,030
Views: 150,199
Posted By jingles

Re: The Official Loners Thread

Now THAT's what I like to hear - good luck, though I don't think you will need it.
Melbourne isn't a bad place, I lived there for 50plus years, but a few years ago moved to a country town close...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 10th 2008, 12:25 am
Replies: 116
Views: 4,286
Posted By jingles

Re: Pet Hates

[QUOTE=TiddlyPom;6448417]So you take your kids to the movies and it's ok, because you know that kids aren't quiet all the way through the movies, and it's only Prince Caspian and you only read all...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 10th 2008, 12:17 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
Posted By jingles

Re: Is Australia trying to tell us something???

Our public holidays are sacred <grin> glad to see the day wasn't a complete loss and by the way, Happy Birthday to you too.
jingles
Forum: Australia
Jun 7th 2008, 1:00 am
Replies: 61
Views: 4,344
Posted By jingles

Re: Is it just me or does Australian politics seem amateurish and very very corrupt?

A very nicely balanced evaluation with which I concur <grin>
jingles (Born a Brit, Aussie by migration)
Forum: Australia
Jun 7th 2008, 12:58 am
Replies: 61
Views: 4,344
Posted By jingles

Re: Is it just me or does Australian politics seem amateurish and very very corrupt?

I was raised in a mining town in the UK and had there not been a field at the bottom of the street I would have beem of the same opinion....<grin>
jingles
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 4th 2008, 12:38 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,162
Posted By jingles

Re: Keeping in touch with parents

Perhaps you can help me... I have a blog here but can't see how to upload pics. Are there instructions somewhere?
jingles
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 2nd 2008, 11:34 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 712
Posted By jingles

Re: relocating to OZ with mum,dad,sis and bro and starting uni again

My American granddaughter was facing the same situation and contacted the Universities directly. It might be a good idea if you did the same.
She found that she would have to begin over, but it may...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 2nd 2008, 11:29 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,307
Posted By jingles

Re: will we ever live our dream????

Good Luck and if you pull together you too will make it.
We have had a wonderful life here in Australia and have no desire to return to the UK. It is now more than 57 years.
jingles
Forum: The Barbie
May 31st 2008, 11:59 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,076
Posted By jingles

Re: JUST WANTED TO SAY HI

I gave you a coverage of my early years here up to the time I got married...what more do you want? <grin>

OK! My wedding was very special.
As I have said, my husband to be was in the RAAF - our...
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