I know no one will care but...........

[BritChickx 10,609]

9 hours ago, Toots said:

How are you Stacy?

 

I'm doing alright thanks  we (partner and I)  are concerned for family members going through health issues at the moment, but personally we're good. Just on the countdown to finish university now, it's been such a long road and I want it over with now! My partner is enrolling onto a PGCE for teaching so we're going to be at the same university for the next year xD 

How are things your way?

[Toots 9,278]

31 minutes ago, BritChickx said:

I'm doing alright thanks  we (partner and I)  are concerned for family members going through health issues at the moment, but personally we're good. Just on the countdown to finish university now, it's been such a long road and I want it over with now! My partner is enrolling onto a PGCE for teaching so we're going to be at the same university for the next year xD 

How are things your way?

Things are fine thanks.    So is it the end of uni for you next year?   That's nice that your partner is at the same uni   ............  you can support each other with all the ups and downs.

[BritChickx 10,609]

58 minutes ago, Toots said:

Things are fine thanks.    So is it the end of uni for you next year?   That's nice that your partner is at the same uni   ............  you can support each other with all the ups and downs.

Good to hear

Yeah the end is next year! I've got some ideas of where I want to work, just not sure if I'll be brave enough as a NQN haha. 

Yeah definitely we will! 

[HappyHeart 12,137]

21 hours ago, BacktoDemocracy said:

Why the need for the insult.

I frankly find many of your posts indecipherable but that might be because I'm liberal minded and think caring for humanity is our most valuable characteristic

He doesn't mean it as an insult. At least I didn't take it as one. 

[HappyHeart 12,137]

19 hours ago, newjez said:

I live with lymphoma. My immune system is poor.

All this distancing and alcohol gels and hand washing was my norm way before covid.

But you become complacent after time. It's just human nature. Then I catch a cold and it takes months to get over it.

People will become complacent, and we will have a winter spike in Europe and the USA. Maybe bad enough to lock down again.

It's pointless blaming people. It's just human nature. It will happen.

Sorry to hear. A chronic haematology condition can be very restrictive. Agree with your points. 

[HappyHeart 12,137]

15 hours ago, BritChickx said:

IKNOWCB....Officially finished for the year! We've been given a rough guide for our last year... most of it will be online, except for a few tutorials, practical lessons and of course placement. Understandable but still gutting, I'm more motivated when I'm physically there. Our class is being split into two so we have more room when we do go in.  Just doing some extra reading now, really don't feel like I know enough still! 

Hi Stacey, hope all is well for you. I know how you feel regarding online study. My daughter has just started uni and feels same about classes rather than online. What are you studying?

[Marisawright 6,543]

3 hours ago, newjez said:

I have to admit, it does become bothersome walking down the village high street saying hello to everyone. Covid is a blessing in some ways because you can hide behind the mask.

No need to get sarcastic. We all have different preferences about rural vs village vs town vs big city living and we are ALL right. It’s personal choice and no reflection on anyone’s personality

[Bulya 1,935]

Just been reading the comments from Thredbo and Perisher/Smiggins/Blue Cow skiers, and consensus is that it was some of the finest powder skiing Australia has seen..  Just when they thought the season was over...

[HappyHeart 12,137]

5 hours ago, newjez said:

Keir starmer I meant, darn auto correct.

I thought he was quite clued up. Seems to have had Boris on the ropes a few times.

Don't know what they were playing at with Corbyn. Corbyn has his place as a back bencher, but he should never have stood for the leadership.

Clued up maybe, a true socialist he isn't. He's sacked all the Corbyn allies and is distancing himself from.Corbyns legacy...in order to gain power. I get that. 

I joined the Labour party because of Corbyn. I think the man is an absolute legend. I was genuinely gutted at each GE defeat. I could go on but it'd be boring. I won't be voting for Starmer's party. I've 4 years till we no longer qualify and to be perfectly honest I think they've made their beds now. I'll  concentrate on politics here. Nobody to hold a torch to Corbyn's vision in Aus though sadly..though we have a few decent Labor MPs 

[BacktoDemocracy 6,153]

5 hours ago, HappyHeart said:

Clued up maybe, a true socialist he isn't. He's sacked all the Corbyn allies and is distancing himself from.Corbyns legacy...in order to gain power. I get that. 

I joined the Labour party because of Corbyn. I think the man is an absolute legend. I was genuinely gutted at each GE defeat. I could go on but it'd be boring. I won't be voting for Starmer's party. I've 4 years till we no longer qualify and to be perfectly honest I think they've made their beds now. I'll  concentrate on politics here. Nobody to hold a torch to Corbyn's vision in Aus though sadly..though we have a few decent Labor MPs 

The point of politics is to achieve power

[newjez 9,804]

5 hours ago, HappyHeart said:

Clued up maybe, a true socialist he isn't. He's sacked all the Corbyn allies and is distancing himself from.Corbyns legacy...in order to gain power. I get that. 

I joined the Labour party because of Corbyn. I think the man is an absolute legend. I was genuinely gutted at each GE defeat. I could go on but it'd be boring. I won't be voting for Starmer's party. I've 4 years till we no longer qualify and to be perfectly honest I think they've made their beds now. I'll  concentrate on politics here. Nobody to hold a torch to Corbyn's vision in Aus though sadly..though we have a few decent Labor MPs 

I went to uni with the current member for mirrabooka. She is a wonderful truly genuine person. I do wish we had more MPs like her. But you do need to get into power if you really want to make a difference.

[newjez 9,804]

7 hours ago, Marisawright said:

No need to get sarcastic. We all have different preferences about rural vs village vs town vs big city living and we are ALL right. It’s personal choice and no reflection on anyone’s personality

I wasn't actually being sarcastic. It's not so bad now the kids are older.

[newjez 9,804]

10 hours ago, BritChickx said:

Is that to get more sunshine in the garden? Or another reason?

 

It was too far forward in the bed, and the garden is north facing, so it was starving everything behind it of light. Too big to transplant.

I don't like removing healthy plants, and it was a lovely japonica. Beautiful colours. But as long as you replace it with something else, then I can justify it.

I have to move a very substantial wandering rose in November. Again, it's too far forward. That's going to be a challenge to keep it alive. But I did move half a dozen substantial plants last winter, and they are all doing well. So fingers crossed.

We bought two years ago, and the garden was very overgrown. It has taken a lot of work to bring it back under control.

[Parley 5,273]

8 hours ago, HappyHeart said:

Clued up maybe, a true socialist he isn't. He's sacked all the Corbyn allies and is distancing himself from.Corbyns legacy...in order to gain power. I get that. 

I joined the Labour party because of Corbyn. I think the man is an absolute legend. I was genuinely gutted at each GE defeat. I could go on but it'd be boring. I won't be voting for Starmer's party. I've 4 years till we no longer qualify and to be perfectly honest I think they've made their beds now. I'll  concentrate on politics here. Nobody to hold a torch to Corbyn's vision in Aus though sadly..though we have a few decent Labor MPs 

No one wants socialism. No party would ever go down that path here.

[BacktoDemocracy 6,153]

7 hours ago, HappyHeart said:

Clued up maybe, a true socialist he isn't. He's sacked all the Corbyn allies and is distancing himself from.Corbyns legacy...in order to gain power. I get that. 

I joined the Labour party because of Corbyn. I think the man is an absolute legend. I was genuinely gutted at each GE defeat. I could go on but it'd be boring. I won't be voting for Starmer's party. I've 4 years till we no longer qualify and to be perfectly honest I think they've made their beds now. I'll  concentrate on politics here. Nobody to hold a torch to Corbyn's vision in Aus though sadly..though we have a few decent Labor MPs 

You have a point

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/23/first-private-equity-holds-us-to-ransom-now-it-wants-us-to-bail-out-its-losses

The problem is that it requires a lot of understanding in order to appreciate what the Tories are doing but Corbyn didn't just have to be a principled person, he had to have the hunger to win, to destroy the Tories and recognise that England is now a nation of aspirants all wanting the equivalent of a private school education, own a house and have a new BMW, hard to marry principles and ruthlessness, but if you're not in power principles are worthless.

Sorry, but that is how it is. 

[BacktoDemocracy 6,153]

13 minutes ago, Parley said:

No one wants socialism. No party would ever go down that path here.

Just tell me why no one would would want socialism, is it because people would have to share and care and pay more taxes

[Parley 5,273]

1 hour ago, BacktoDemocracy said:

Just tell me why no one would would want socialism, is it because people would have to share and care and pay more taxes

Have you ever heard an Australian politician refer to themself as a socialist ? They wouldn't last long.

[Parley 5,273]

1 hour ago, BacktoDemocracy said:

Just tell me why no one would would want socialism, is it because people would have to share and care and pay more taxes

Australia is about working hard and reaping the rewards for your efforts.

Even the ALP would never dare call themself socialists. It would be political suicide. They are struggling enough as it is without that poisonous label.

[Toots 9,278]

29 minutes ago, Parley said:

Australia is about working hard and reaping the rewards for your efforts.

Even the ALP would never dare call themself socialists. It would be political suicide. They are struggling enough as it is without that poisonous label.

I see your man Andrew Bolt has had a go at your Premier calling him lethally incompetent.  

[Parley 5,273]

5 minutes ago, Toots said:

I see your man Andrew Bolt has had a go at your Premier calling him lethally incompetent.  

He is doing his best, but some mistakes have obviously been made with the Hotel quarantine setup.

I wouldn't be as harsh as Andrew Bolt.

[calNgary 8,548]

Just a quick reminder to try and keep your political discussions off this thread, we have managed to do that for many years and have lots of other threads available you can post that type of stuff on.

 Thanks

 Cal x

[newjez 9,804]

Bit the bullet and decided to put grass seed down.

Only time will tell if it's a good idea.

[simmo 20,476]

4 hours ago, newjez said:

Bit the bullet and decided to put grass seed down.

Only time will tell if it's a good idea.

Thoughts and prayers

[BritChickx 10,609]

19 hours ago, HappyHeart said:

Hi Stacey, hope all is well for you. I know how you feel regarding online study. My daughter has just started uni and feels same about classes rather than online. What are you studying?

Thanks hope all is well for you too. Im studying nursing, just about to start third year.

Lots of luck to your daughter! It sucks as especially for people just starting its harder to meet other students and make friends.

[Toots 9,278]

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