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

[HappyHeart 14,374]

2 hours ago, Parley said:

A huge relief. I was very relived my boys weren't secretly dressing up in drag in their bedrooms.

Both have partners too. Bitter sweet I suppose in that they are growing up.

Sadly my daughter at 28 is still single and hasn't met that special someone yet. I think it is affecting her life is not as she would have expected it to be by now.

I doubt your children would come out to you if they were gay or trans knowing your views. Maybe your daughter isn't interested in the traditional relationship? That or she's secretly  seeing a woman.

[Bobj 10,329]

Last Friday, my little Lahsa Apso, Chlo, died at Age 15. On the following Monday, I went to the Mackay RSPCA shelter and adopted two 2 year old fox terriers. When I contacted my “daughter”, Katie. She told me that when she was talking to my wife, Jo that when Chloe  died, , that  Jo hoped for a foxy for our next dog.  We have not been without some make  of dog since we mwet, over 48 years ago. My new mutts, Titch, in the red harness and Shorty in the blue one.
Jo died 7 months ago… 

Providence?

Cheers, Bobj.

[Toots 12,307]

3 minutes ago, Bobj said:

Last Friday, my little Lahsa Apso, Chlo, died at Age 15. On the following Monday, I went to the Mackay RSPCA shelter and adopted two 2 year old fox terriers. When I contacted my “daughter”, Katie. She told me that when she was talking to my wife, Jo that when Chloe  died, , that  Jo hoped for a foxy for our next dog.  We have not been without some make  of dog since we mwet, over 48 years ago. My new mutts, Titch, in the red harness and Shorty in the blue one.
Jo died 7 months ago… 

Providence?

Cheers, Bobj.

So sorry about little Chloe.  Terrible when a much loved family pet goes.

Those two new friends look like they will be a lot of fun and they will be great companions for you.  Are they related to each other?

 My boy is nearly 11 and in good health but I can tell he's not as fast as he used to be.  

[HappyHeart 14,374]

10 minutes ago, Bobj said:

Last Friday, my little Lahsa Apso, Chlo, died at Age 15. On the following Monday, I went to the Mackay RSPCA shelter and adopted two 2 year old fox terriers. When I contacted my “daughter”, Katie. She told me that when she was talking to my wife, Jo that when Chloe  died, , that  Jo hoped for a foxy for our next dog.  We have not been without some make  of dog since we mwet, over 48 years ago. My new mutts, Titch, in the red harness and Shorty in the blue one.
Jo died 7 months ago… 

Providence?

Cheers, Bobj.

Oh Bob Bless you. 

[Parley 7,918]

30 minutes ago, HappyHeart said:

I doubt your children would come out to you if they were gay or trans knowing your views. Maybe your daughter isn't interested in the traditional relationship? That or she's secretly  seeing a woman.

I have no issue at will with gay people. I have friends and relatives who are gay and get on fine with them.

True i do have an issue with all the dressing up like freaks at the mardi gras etc. But none of the gay people i know carry on like that.

[Toots 12,307]

3 hours ago, simmo said:

Not for me to give you advice, but please do your research before getting any more jabs. You too @Toots

I have been putting it off but a fairly fit and healthy woman here in Devonport is in intensive care after getting the virus a couple of weeks ago.  It's really strange how the virus affects people in different ways.  I know people who have had it twice and hardly knew they had it.  Other people are really crook and can barely get out of bed and others end up in hospital as they are so ill with it. 

I haven't had it and I want to keep it that way.  All the people I have mentioned above were jabbed so it does make you think   ....................  is it worth it.

[Toots 12,307]

3 hours ago, simmo said:

Same thing

You're not wrong as Americans call folk from N Ireland Scots Irish.  

[simmo 21,945]

1 hour ago, Toots said:

You're not wrong as Americans call folk from N Ireland Scots Irish.  

You should know by now. I'm never wrong.

[Bobj 10,329]

2 hours ago, Toots said:

So sorry about little Chloe.  Terrible when a much loved family pet goes.

Those two new friends look like they will be a lot of fun and they will be great companions for you.  Are they related to each other?

 My boy is nearly 11 and in good health but I can tell he's not as fast as he used to be.  

The two are brothers from the same litter. The RSPCA did not want them to be separated, which was fine by me. 

It is amazing how quickly one can get attached to a dog.
Cheers, Bobj.

 

[Parley 7,918]

8 minutes ago, Bobj said:

The two are brothers from the same litter. The RSPCA did not want them to be separated, which was fine by me. 

It is amazing how quickly one can get attached to a dog.
Cheers, Bobj.

 

I have always wondered whether it is better to get a new dog straight away, or have a period of mourning and wait at least a few months.

 

 

[Drumbeat 739]

3 hours ago, Bobj said:

Last Friday, my little Lahsa Apso, Chlo, died at Age 15. On the following Monday, I went to the Mackay RSPCA shelter and adopted two 2 year old fox terriers. When I contacted my “daughter”, Katie. She told me that when she was talking to my wife, Jo that when Chloe  died, , that  Jo hoped for a foxy for our next dog.  We have not been without some make  of dog since we mwet, over 48 years ago. My new mutts, Titch, in the red harness and Shorty in the blue one.
Jo died 7 months ago… 

Providence?

Cheers, Bobj.

So sorry to hear about your sweet Chloe, it’s so hard to lose our beloved pets .  Your little foxies look like typical naughty terriers, I’m sure they will provide much love and laughter. X

[Tulip1 4,906]

7 hours ago, Bobj said:

The two are brothers from the same litter. The RSPCA did not want them to be separated, which was fine by me. 

It is amazing how quickly one can get attached to a dog.
Cheers, Bobj.

 

What lucky dogs to get a home with you.  Much joy to be had between all three of you I expect. 

Edited May 21 by Tulip1

[Bobj 10,329]

7 hours ago, Parley said:

I have always wondered whether it is better to get a new dog straight away, or have a period of mourning and wait at least a few months.

 

 

I did it as I felt a force to get another dog. The 'mourning' period seems the best way when young, but I don't think I will see the 100th year, which is 18 years away.

The remarkable thing is  the amount of vigour I have chasing after these two little mutts.

Cheers, Bobj.

[InnerVoice 1,265]

14 hours ago, ramot said:

As it’s 6 months since I had covid I asked my Dr if he recommended I had the latest jab. my 5th, and I am in my 70’s.  He is a very respected experienced Dr, and has been known to be honest about other matters and sometimes say I advise yes, but it’s your decision. 

His said he absolutely recommend i have it, the new jab covers the newer strains of covid, and make sure it’s the bio (sorry can’t remember the next word) one. Booked in next week.

I had a bit of reaction after my 4th (Pfizer), which was less than a year after my 3rd, so I left it a little over year before getting my 5th - and had no reaction at all to that. I remember having a tetanus booster many years ago and my arm getting so sore I went back to see my doctor, and he said it was because you've got enough antibodies in your system already. It's your bodies way of saying, "thanks, but no thanks".

I would assume that the same was true of the covid vaccine, but they'd rather pump us full of this stuff than us get covid and die. I've had it twice now. First time was rather unpleasant, but second time was no worse than a cold. I got the flu about 3 weeks later and that knocked me for six! (I get the flu vaccine every year too, before anyone states the obvious).

[ramot 7,093]

24 minutes ago, InnerVoice said:

I had a bit of reaction after my 4th (Pfizer), which was less than a year after my 3rd, so I left it a little over year before getting my 5th - and had no reaction at all to that. I remember having a tetanus booster many years ago and my arm getting so sore I went back to see my doctor, and he said it was because you've got enough antibodies in your system already. It's your bodies way of saying, "thanks, but no thanks".

I would assume that the same was true of the covid vaccine, but they'd rather pump us full of this stuff than us get covid and die. I've had it twice now. First time was rather unpleasant, but second time was no worse than a cold. I got the flu about 3 weeks later and that knocked me for six! (I get the flu vaccine every year too, before anyone states the obvious).

It’s interesting how we react differently. We first had AstraZeneca, I felt a bit rough and tired for 24 hours, my husband was fine. We had Pfizer for 3rd and 4th booster, I had no reaction apart from the usual sore arm, but he felt very rough for 2 days, but he is a man! It’s been over a year since then, but he is a bit wary about having the 5th, although it’s a different vaccine this time? 

We also reacted differently to covid, it hit me harder than him, he tested clear quite quickly, I was still showing very positive after 9 days. 

 

[BritChickx 10,877]

Iknowcb...

 

15 days until we fly!!

Have been unbelievably busy. Finished up work now, getting rid of a few more things and arranging things for my new job in Aus (not so much though as most of it I can't do until I'm in the country). I start 2 weeks after we land so not a lot of time to relax, actually no time to relax haha. 

We are in an air bnb for the first month so we can use that time to look for a place to live. I know some people secure a place to live before they arrive but we want to be there in person to make sure we pick the right place. 

Have a goodbye party this week too, definitely going to get emotional! Been getting upset at the thought of leaving everyone but it is what it is...still very excited for our journey  

I also got engaged a few weeks ago

[ramot 7,093]

1 hour ago, BritChickx said:

Iknowcb...

 

15 days until we fly!!

Have been unbelievably busy. Finished up work now, getting rid of a few more things and arranging things for my new job in Aus (not so much though as most of it I can't do until I'm in the country). I start 2 weeks after we land so not a lot of time to relax, actually no time to relax haha. 

We are in an air bnb for the first month so we can use that time to look for a place to live. I know some people secure a place to live before they arrive but we want to be there in person to make sure we pick the right place. 

Have a goodbye party this week too, definitely going to get emotional! Been getting upset at the thought of leaving everyone but it is what it is...still very excited for our journey  

I also got engaged a few weeks ago

Such an exciting time for you, where did yo end up getting a job.

Wishing you and your fiancé all the best for your new life here xM 

[Blue Flu 1,172]

Anyone see Four Corners last night on The ABC?  An expose on how cocaine is flooding into Australia and how foreign gangs are in control. Nothing new to me exactly, but hopefully enlightening for some in underlining just how serious and facilitated our rampant drug situation has become and getting far worse. 

It's not only houses people, that we are among the most expensive in the world, but our drugs fetch the most as well. At least Cocaine cannot be made with the ease of meth (Ice) at home. But no sign of it putting the home meth labs out of business just yet. 

[theonetruechris 313]

On 21/05/2023 at 19:16, Parley said:

I have no issue at will with gay people. I have friends and relatives who are gay and get on fine with them.

True i do have an issue with all the dressing up like freaks at the mardi gras etc. But none of the gay people i know carry on like that.

Ah the well trotted out and oft used.....how can I be homophobic I have family and friends who are gay. If you have no problem with gay people - but only when they fit your narrow view of what is acceptable homosexuality. That right there my friend is homophobia plain and simple

[HappyHeart 14,374]

12 minutes ago, theonetruechris said:

Ah the well trotted out and oft used.....how can I be homophobic I have family and friends who are gay. If you have no problem with gay people - but only when they fit your narrow view of what is acceptable homosexuality. That right there my friend is homophobia plain and simple

Replace Gay with Black or coloured as it was. Undeniable proof of a non bigot!!

[HappyHeart 14,374]

13 minutes ago, theonetruechris said:

Ah the well trotted out and oft used.....how can I be homophobic I have family and friends who are gay. If you have no problem with gay people - but only when they fit your narrow view of what is acceptable homosexuality. That right there my friend is homophobia plain and simple

As long as they don't put a dress on. Or eyeliner...heaven forbid. 

[Parley 7,918]

56 minutes ago, HappyHeart said:

As long as they don't put a dress on. Or eyeliner...heaven forbid. 

Weren't we asked by the mods to stop discussing this topic and making personal remarks about people.

I will respect that request.

[Blue Flu 1,172]

2 hours ago, HappyHeart said:

As long as they don't put a dress on. Or eyeliner...heaven forbid. 

It doesn't really matter if some people oppose that. While I am indifferent , some aspects of outward gay culture I am not comfortable with. But there is plenty worse going down that if far worse than anything that happens in the gay world. 

Edited May 23 by Blue Flu

[Blue Flu 1,172]

1 hour ago, Parley said:

Weren't we asked by the mods to stop discussing this topic and making personal remarks about people.

I will respect that request.

Surely making such a statement is not being personal in the sense you seem to infer?  We need to tread a little carefully in stating such things, otherwise threads will become mundane and boring. 

[Parley 7,918]

1 hour ago, Blue Flu said:

Surely making such a statement is not being personal in the sense you seem to infer?  We need to tread a little carefully in stating such things, otherwise threads will become mundane and boring. 

I don't make the rules. I just abide by them.