[foxrampant]

It was surreptitiously filmed by some nosey parker . And then you and your friends seized their filming equipment

[Belle]

Hi all, just checking in.

My dog that I've had for 13 years, I got her on my 18th birthday, she passed away yesterday. We had to put her to sleep, although we held off as long as we could. I couldn't be there for her physically, either. I had to leave her behind when I moved across the country, and my dad has been taking care of her the last few months, because she was too old and fragile to move...couldn't walk anymore.

Hello!
It's TGIF! wishing everyone a nice & restful weekend!

[phoebess]

It was surreptitiously filmed by some nosey parker . And then you and your friends seized their filming equipment

So that's why I was a successful hunter today. I had a great practice!

Hi all, just checking in.

My dog that I've had for 13 years, I got her on my 18th birthday, she passed away yesterday. We had to put her to sleep, although we held off as long as we could. I couldn't be there for her physically, either. I had to leave her behind when I moved across the country, and my dad has been taking care of her the last few months, because she was too old and fragile to move...couldn't walk anymore.

I'm so sorry to hear that, Belle!
Keep thinking of every silly little thing she did, every great moment you had with her! And your heavy heart will become lighter in time. Then only the best memories remain.
Stay strong!

[kathlyn]

Hi belle that's so sad ,I'm so sorry but she's at peace now no more pain god bless
Hello everyone, another day another heatwave here ,Happy Australia Day to all our Aussie friends



Matina how was the concert Good morning Pj I hope your taking it easy in this weather don't overdo it,
AC on time to go lurk in the book section, evening bear ,ice john ,Ada, phoebess fox thank you for the snow pics keep them coming Have a good night or day day alk

[pjmpjm]

Good morning, everyone!

Katy, yes, I'll be careful today. It's already 28 degrees up here this morning, and is forecast to reach 35 or so later today.

matina, hope that you have electricity all day today in SA . . .

Belle, so sorry to hear that news. I really, really know how you feel.

Hi to phoebess and netzach and foxrampant, too.

Will be celebrating a quiet Australia Day indoors, I think.

br bear, Ice, Diva, John, Stretton, Star and all the TLWBF regulars . . . trust you'll have a great weekend.

[matina]

fox thank you so much for the snow pics and you too tigress phoebess
stay cool PJ love to the triad yes on top of insufferable heat the day before yesterday and power went out for 50000 customers this for a state that pays the highest power prices on the planet and they still cant keep us all up and running i am so fed up with this crap political bullshit they have no infrastructure in place for anything the asshats.
HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY to my fellow Aussies have a great day assuming your power stays on & you BBQ doesn't blow up and you are allowed to have a BBQ considering the fire ban rules and regulations GOODLUCK with that
the Phil Collins concert was AWESOME even as frail as he is and with back and as he says a fucked foot he still rocked it out with the help of his 17 year old son Nick on the drums SENSATIONAL!!! we had awesome seats too 3 rows from the front row OUTSTANDING!!!!

[Blueram]

I was reading about the first Australian to circumnavigate OZ. His name was Bungaree and he accompanied Capt Flinders on HMS Investigator in 1802.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-47000518

And these are some rather nice chaps who are very brave and funny and clever etc etc ... called Royal Marines in a painting called The Founding of Australia. By Capt. Arthur Phillip R.N. Sydney Cove, Jan. 26th 1788


Happy Aussie Day!!

[Stretton]

Hey Aussieteers!!



Hope the power doesn't go out on you! *fingers crossed*

Belle - I'm so sorry that you lost your furry friend, it's sad that they have to leave us so soon...

Edit - the Imgur Chrome extension doesn't work anymore, sorry for the uncropped image... just when you get things all figured out the game changes...

[pjmpjm]

https://www.amazon.com/Trim-Matthew-Fli ... m+flinders

Blue, I'll add the famous book about 'Trim' . . . the intrepid cat who accompanied Matthew Flinders . . . along with the picture of Trim's statue . . .

"The story of a brave seafaring cat who in the company of Matthew Flinders circumnavigated the globe in the years 1799-1804. To the memory of Trim the best and most illustrious of his Race the most affectionate of friends faithful of servants and best of creatures. He made a Tour of the Globe and a voyage to Australia which he circumnavigated; and was ever the delight and pleasure of his fellow voyagers. Returning to Europe in 1803 he was shipwrecked in the Great Equinoxial Ocean; This danger escaped he sought refuge and assistance at the Isle of France where he was made prisoner contrary to the laws of Justice of Humanity and of French National Faith; and where alas! He terminated his useful career; by an untimely death being devoured by the Catophago of that island. Many a time have I beheld his little merriments with delight and his superior intelligence with surprise: Never will his life be seen again! Trim was born in the Southern Indian Ocean in the Year 1799 and perished as above at the Isle of France in 1804. Peace be to his shade and Honour to his memory."

[matina]

hey Lara honey i am heartbroken to hear of your fur baby passing, especially when you were not with her. oh honey, i know there are no words at all i know and feel your grief. i still miss my foxy i remember it all like it all just happened i remembered your support love and gorgeous poem please know i am here for you anytime pm me email me i am always here for you. for now just remember the good things things she did that made you laugh.
in time you will still remember it all the good the bad the exasperating stuff they do and the just down right demanding little characters they can all be and get that will make you laugh out loud. it is in our memories that they live on. they all leave holes in our hearts some larger than other depending on their character Foxy for me was an is the stand out for now he was an outstanding phenomenal demanding funny true soul mate of my soul. I still miss him more than words.
lara just like you were there for me i am here for you anytime honey. I never forget a kindness or a friend ever love always matina hugs and kisses koukla mou filakia zoi se sas (life to you) so you can remember her eonia oi mnimi (eternal her memory)

[johngriffen]

[matina]

oi oi oi you forgot the blue ringed octopus in your above mentioned menagerie oh and full of convicts if you can survive here you can survive anywhere
JG where are the libations???? today of all days

[kathlyn]

And what else can we have for desert but a pavlova John how about an ice cold beer and a few shots to end the day Have a good night all

[foxrampant]