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Lewella

Lewella Report 19 Apr 2006 02:31

Rebs, whatya mean it's only money. Wash your mouth out! and take yourself to the Naughty Corner. Ooo, SuzyQ, I'm looking forward to those fresh eggs, Yummy! God Anna, don't wear that outfit to the Mudgee Meet. We're a bit parochial here in the country, lol. Numbers to Tony tonight. Lew Lew, Like a Virgin xxx

TonyOz

TonyOz Report 19 Apr 2006 03:14

ARVO....:>)) *comes in wearing dark sunglasses* All this talk about Virgins,and black mesh stocking, and bra's and lift's and tucks and massages, ect,ect............(throws glass of cold water on meself ).....:slaps wrist....and locks me self in the Naughty room.....and says 5 hail mary's and two how's ya Fathers.......:>))........might go an have a cold shower, me thinks...and come back on here when my temp. has dropped to below 50c....lol Lunch time. Having a good ol Pie n' sauce ( curry ) Been busy doing look-ups for peeps sending GR messages to me, and also helping that sheila from Yarrawonga find her.. Day's/O'days/ Dea/O'Dea...Night & Days.....Day & Night's........:>)) Had a GR message from a lady in Ireland looking for an Uncle that came out in 1954 with wife and two kids. So sat up till 1'00am this morning searching through the records.......and found him...:>)))) Here is what she had sent me. 'hi there tony sorry to bother you but can you tell me how i find an uncle who went to oz in 1954. i think he went to Melburn.Best wishes and thank-you for ant help you can offer'......So i asked her for some more info ( Names )and then she sent me...... 'hi there Tony how kind of you to offer to look up the death index.i would be so delighted for you to do so as i am sure he is now deceased.his name was Walter Henry Wilson McAnoy married to Elizabeth. They had two daughters Mitilda and Muriel. He came from Belfast .Ireland I am almost sure it was 1954/57. His Father was James and his mother was called Isabella Walter was born approx 1903 hope that is enough info. Thank you once again for your kindness best wishes Norma.' And from this info i was able to respond with an affirmative. Hi Norma. Well it looks like we have had some success. I checked my Index's for Walter, but couldnt find a Death up to 1985. So i tried for his wife Elizabeth, and found he death listed. ( below ) Death registered. Surname: MCANOY Given Names: Elizabeth Father: Steele Walter Mother: Matilda Death Place: COBU Age: 74 Age Code: Year: 1985 Reg Number: 21076 Event: D ******************************* Then tried for any children that may have died with the parents listed as McANOY...and found his daughter Matilda ( below ) It appears she married into the SULLIVAN Surname. Death registered. Surname: SULLIVAN Given Names: Matilda Steele Father: Mcanoy Walter H Mother: Elizabeth Death Place: CARL Age: 40 Age Code: Year: 1985 Reg Number: 20290 Event: D ************************** So i thought possible that Walter may have died after 1985....but my death index only goes up to 1985....so thought i would try a few local Cemeteries that are online in Melbourne.....and was successful. Melbourne's main Cemetery is Fawkner Crematorium. DECEASED ENQUIRIES Surname Given Names Date Of Death Service Date MCANOY Elizabeth 28/08/1985 30/08/1985 MCANOY Walter Henry Wilson 6/02/1990 9/02/1990 DECEASED INFORMATION Fawkner Crematorium And Memorial Park wishes to advise that the location of the buried remains of the late Walter Henry Wilson Mcanoy who passed away on Tuesday, February 06, 1990, aged 82 are located at South Lawn Row E Grave 15. Printable Location Map Within this location you will find:- Surname Given Names Service Date MCANOY Elizabeth 30/08/1985 MCANOY Walter Henry Wilson 9/02/1990 SULLIVAN Matilda Steele 13/08/1985 So it appears the Family are buried here to-gether. O'k so now we look at the Melbourne White Pages Telephone book to see if there are any McAvoys still living in Melbourne. And i have found one only listed. Results 1 - 1 of 1 listings found Name & Location Contact More Info Map McAnoy F L ** O'Reilly Crt ********* 3429 Pn.********** I guess the point I'm trying to make is, it's amazing in this day and age without leaving the comfort of my own home and the touch of a button we can help someone who lives on the other side of the world within two hours of her posting. So went to bed last night with a good feeling and have helped someone find a lost relo. Tony Oz...:>))

TonyOz

TonyOz Report 19 Apr 2006 03:21

This was her response....and that's what makes me love what i do. God bless you tony how can i thank-you. what a star you are. I have found a daughter of walters brother (if that makes sence to you smiles)she has been trying to find Walter for years.My husband laughed when i told him He said i go for something like a dog with a bone...smiles.You have me jumping round the room with glee.Bless your heart you must have been pulling out all the stops for me thankyou once again dear friend best wishes Norma Such a nice response, and makes helping peeps all the worthwhile. Tony Oz...:>))

Unknown

Unknown Report 19 Apr 2006 03:33

Lolol Anna, now you've gone and done it. All that talk of virgins running around in fishnets has poor old Rudes getting a bit overheated......curry pie wouldn't have helped either. Think I'll be needing one of those nips and tucks after the eclair I just ate. Real chocolate and real cream......so wicked they should be deemed illegal for female consumption. here's one for you Rudes, a bit of Aussie culcha. lol!! :-ppp LOG on: Adding wood to make the barbie hotter. LOG OFF: Not adding any more wood to the barbie. MONITOR: Keeping an eye on the barbie. DOWNLOAD: Getting the firewood off the ute. HARD DRIVE: Making the trip back home without any cold tinnies. KEYBOARD: Where you hang the ute keys. WINDOW: What you shut when the weather's cold. BYTE: What mozzies do. MEGABYTE: What Townsville mozzies do. CHIP: A bar snack. MICROCHIP: What's left in the bag after you've eaten the chips. MODEM: What you did to the lawns. LAPTOP: Where the cat sleeps. SOFTWARE: Plastic knives & forks you get at Red Rooster. HARDWARE: Stainless steel knives & forks - from K-Mart. MOUSE: The small rodent that eat's the grain in the shed. MAINFRAME: What hold's the shed up. WEB: What spiders make. WEBSITE: Usually in the shed or under the verandah. SEARCH ENGINE: What you do when the ute won't go. CURSOR: What you say when the ute won't go. YAHOO: What you say when the ute does go. UPGRADE: A steep hill. SERVER: The person at the pub who brings out the counter lunch. MAIL SERVER: The bloke at the pub who brings out the counter lunch. USER: The neighbour who keep's borrowing things. NETWORK: What you do when you need to repair the fishing net. INTERNET: Where you want the fish to go. NETSCAPE: What the fish do when they discover the hole in the net. onLINE: Where you hang the washing. OFFLINE: Where the washing end's up when the pegs aren't strong enough. and a little clingon....... Two missionaries in Africa were apprehended by a tribe of very hostile cannibals who put them in a large pot of water, built a huge fire under it, and left them there. A few minutes later, one of the missionaries started to laugh uncontrollably. The other missionary couldn't believe it! He said, ''What's wrong with you? We're being boiled alive! They're gonna eat us! What could possibly be funny at a time like this?'' The other missionary replied, ''I just peed in the soup!'

~¤§ Lara Linga Longa §¤~

~¤§ Lara Linga Longa §¤~ Report 19 Apr 2006 03:48

Good day all just had to take josh to Wangarratta and just got back again , Tiger is up and back at work on the ensuite so must have been a 24hr. bug he had , Laurie he didn't get it from the golf club and before he left to play he had a rice cake with peanut butter and a soda water and I had some peanut butter on salada's for lunch yesterday so wasn't that either must have just been a bug , Anna yes glad it wasnt man flu he would have wanted to be waiting on hand foot and finger and groaned and moaned for acouple weeks at least and then if I had got it mine would not have been anywhere near as bad of course lol Glad your son got the house Anna , Lew please make sure you getting better numbers this week just say you definatly only want winning no's please. Got to go again Mikes sister is coming for the night and need some food here the cupboard is as empty as Old Mother Hubbards cu all later on have agood one love Lara

Jude 3

Jude 3 Report 19 Apr 2006 03:51

Hi Wattlers, well I'm back and my head hurts from reading 7 pages of wattle waffling. Its taken me a couple of hours to catch up on all your news. New bubs, new cars, bits that need lifting & re-arranging, choccy hangovers,rude (lol) jokes - good grief you lot talk about some varied subjects. I was so excited on Saturday as I had an itch palm all day - but I think I must have just been allergic to the merbau decking boards we were laying at the time lol. Go forth Lew Lew and purchase the winning ticket will you - please - I'd like to experience the 'R' word too. Got home from Alexandra late Monday night to avoid most of the traffic - it worked only saw about a dozen cars all the way home. And spent all day yesterday doing washing- it was a great day for drying the wind was blowing the clothes horizontal - I love the smell of the washing as it comes off the line - mmmm,doing lots of catch ups on the h*******k, and making quince jelly, quince paste and a quince tart tartin. Kens uncle has a tree and has an overload of them, I still use Kens grandma's recipe for the jelly and haven't had a dud lot yet. Mind you he has to get through all the jars I have made, not buying any other jam until its finished! Welcome to Ruby and Lucas, glad to hear both mums are doing well. Congratulations Mary on your new car, can't really go wrong with Honda, we service quite a few of the newer civics and all the owners are very pleased with their cars - you will be pleased to know that I can't think of anything going wrong with them. Have booked time on the computer at home tonight so I can hopefully put photos on ASL of the cottage (with help of course). Eldest son has just walked in, has done something horrible to his shoulder and is off to osteopath for treatment. He reckons he hurt it pulling down the verandah of the cottage on weekend- his dad told him he was a wimp. Now he has an office job not used to manual labour lol. (Have been trying to finish this for a hour and keep getting interrupted - grr.) Just read Tony's message re GR query - how wonderful you were able to help Norma -it makes it so much nicer when you get a message of appreciation for your efforts. Anna now wondering what sort of hobbies you have? black mesh stockings and bustier - hmm interesting. lol Hope the ticket is a winning one Lew - fingers crossed catch you later jude 3

~¤§ Lara Linga Longa §¤~

~¤§ Lara Linga Longa §¤~ Report 19 Apr 2006 04:08

sorry folks back again hadn't read right thru the posts and just wanted to say you cheeky girl Reb it will be a much longer time before Ca.....rlton wins the big one than the Mighty Pies we'll have tattslotto on that girlie Tony I know the'Days of my life' are a pain in the Bum sorry mate but then this sheila is worth it eh lol Hello Lemon welcome to mad house and say hello to Daniel for me Susan bet the garden will look great with all that in the compost my dad used to get chook poo and put in the boot and we had to drive all the way home from Mooraduc on to Oakleigh about 50kms with the stink I'll never forget it but my dads tomatoes would have given Tonys a run for their money. Now really have to go and do some food shopping bye for now Love Lara

Trifley

Trifley Report 19 Apr 2006 04:20

Afternoon Wattlers We have a beautiful day here on the Gold Coast and I hope it stays that way for a few days. We are having a slab laid for a garden shed and rain is a no no for that sort of thing. Tony.......you must feel great being able to help someone. I sure she appreciated it too. I know I did when some one in Bolton helped me. Lara......I hope Tiger is feeling better and not spreading his germs too much. Don't let him near the computer.......you know how easy it is to spread a virus with these things pmsl :o) Lew Lew....Graeme still works but I retired a few years ago. I don't know how I ever found time to work ha ha. I guess a woman never really 'stops' work. She just moves on to do something else in her life.......charity work, looking after grand kids, helping hubby in his work and house work. Different things, it's just that you don't get paid for them once you retire...........bugger! Anna...........if you are going to start to flaunt yourself around this thread in sexy underwear then I'm going to have to make sure Graeme stays out of here! I've told him we are just a bunch of genteel, middle aged women who like genealogy. And man.......sorry Tony pmsl :o) If he thinks we are a bunch of fun loving, happy-go-lucky, women who like a drink and a joke he might want to come with me to Brissie ha ha ha. I had best be off now as it is time I had a cup of coffee and a sit in the sunshine. To all of you I haven't mentioned............a big wave and hug from me here sitting on the royal barge. love Trifley

TonyOz

TonyOz Report 19 Apr 2006 04:23

Of course your worth it Lara.......your a Collingwood supporter mate......:>)) Hope Mike is O'k......and dosent come down with the orribull... 'MAN FLU' .....its a killer. People dont realise that ' DEADLY MAN FLU'..knocks the crappers outa us male species, and we need lots of TLC..and attention, and anything else that we may require,..:>))))) to get us back on our feet. And if that requires R&R and lots of Fishing, and Golf to help with our recovery.....then so be it.....:>)) Rebs. Loved you Clingon joke mate, but like my one better. A sign in the Bank Lobby reads: 'Please note that this Bank is installing new Drive-through teller machines enabling customers to withdraw cash without leaving their vehicles. Customers using this new facility are requested to use the procedures outlined below when accessing their accounts. After months of careful research, MALE & FEMALE procedures have been developed. Please follow the appropriate steps for your gender.' MALE PROCEDURE: 1. Drive up to the cash machine. 2. Put down your car window. 3. Insert card into machine and enter PIN. 4. Enter amount of cash required and withdraw. 5. Retrieve card, cash and receipt. 6. Put window up. 7. Drive off. FEMALE PROCEDURE: 1. Drive up to cash machine. 2. Reverse and back up the required amount to align car window with the machine. 3. Set parking brake, put the window down. 4. Find handbag, remove all contents on to passenger seat to locate card. 5. Tell person on mobile phone you will call them back and hang up 6. Attempt to insert card into machine. 7. Open car door to allow easier access to machine due to its excessive distance from the car. 8. Insert card. 9. Re-insert card the right way. 10. Dig through handbag to find diary with your PIN written on the inside back page. 11. Enter PIN. 12. Press cancel and re-enter correct PIN. 13. Enter amount of cash required. 14. Take a quick peek at yourself in rear view mirror. 15. Retrieve cash and receipt 16. Empty handbag again to locate wallet and place cash inside. 17. Write debit amount in check register and place receipt in back of check book. 18. Re-check makeup. 19. Drive forward 2 feet. 20. Reverse back to cash machine. 21. Retrieve card. 22. Re-empty hand bag, locate card holder, and place card into the slot provided. 23. Give dirty look to irate male driver waiting behind you. 24. Restart stalled engine and pull off. 25. Redial person on mobile phone. 26. Drive for 2 to 3 miles. 27. Release Parking Brake. Tony Oz........:>))

~~~Hz by the River~

~~~Hz by the River~ Report 19 Apr 2006 04:56

Hello Everyone, I am lurking about reading the posts when I get a chance, pmsl at the scenery described herein from day to day! Just not enough hours in my day to keep up with everyone. Will definately be at the Yarrawonga meet though, Vonny I am ALSO hoping to learn heaps from the 'experts' there as I am pretty new to all this and don't have any discs of data etc. I will bring my onfo on the Beechworth side of the family as I'd like to learn about how to look up Victorian bmd's etc. I havn't done any Australian stuff on computer yet, suppose I should confirn all the names and dates I've been given from all over. Tony you did really well with that Irish query didn't you? Well done!! And such a lovely answer. My second cousin leaves Melb today for UK 6 weeks, my hotmatch second cousin in Devon has been in touch and is going to meet up with her and yet another second cousin from Canada, I am so excited that GR enabled all this esp as Devon cuz had no other rellies on his father's side at all, until our Hotmatch!! OK I'm having the rest of the day off, it's too too nice and we worked heaps over Easter, I'll pretend I've retired LOL, 'waving goodbye' Heather in Albury

Trifley

Trifley Report 19 Apr 2006 04:57

That's it Tony................no rides for you on my Royal Barge! I'll have you know I don't do things like that.............talk on the phone AND drive....never! It makes it too hard to concentrate on the conversation pmsl :o) AND..........who's fault is it women's bags are so difficult to use? Men, of course! Like Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, Emilio Pucci, Versace and Tommy Hilfiger! It's a wonder women can find anything in their handbags let alone a little piece of plastic like an ATM card. That's it ........you are banned from the Barge......'throw him overboard Nefer!' (means beautiful and boy, is he ever!!!!) Trifley sails off while Nefer feeds her grapes.

♫♪ Yvonne from Oz ♫♪

♫♪ Yvonne from Oz ♫♪ Report 19 Apr 2006 05:15

Afternoon all, ~~~~~ to Heather, look forward to catching up with you. The car we brought back from Albury that time STILL isn't going! Thanks for asking those questions about the ticket Lew Lew. I don't have a clue either! But I'm going to get Lara to hold my hand :) Rebs :) re the joke. Isn't it funny how something trips a memory? Last night I remembered getting belted (with the razor strap) for chanting a little ditty that contained words that rhymed with 'it'. Can't remember how old I was (old enough to have known better perhaps, but I think I was pretty innocent as a child). I can still remember the ditty to this day - it concerned a cow LOL Anyone else grow up with the dreaded razor strap? Got to go and finish the washing and start packing. We are leaving for our break this Saturday. Cheers, Vonny

Unknown

Unknown Report 19 Apr 2006 05:29

Oooh Vonny, that strap. ;-((( When I was about 8, my old man had bought easter eggs, and hidden them in a box on top of the wardrobe. Easter Sunday came around, and one of the eggs had been nibbled at. He blamed me, and for punishment I had to present my bare bum over the end of the bed to re-aquaint it with the strap. It was actually my 5 year old brother who had climbed on top of the cupboard and done his mice impersonation with the eggs. Years later I got my own back and demolished an entire pack of choc royale bikkies (the dome shaped ones with marshmallow and jam) that the old man had bought. This time my brother got the blame and the backhand to go with it. My old man was never big on sharing. lol!!

Laurie

Laurie Report 19 Apr 2006 05:36

Von, my Dad had his Army belt on a hook on the woodbox beside the back door, but I never felt it - brothers did a few times - (I was responsible for its disappearance down the pit toilet tho) Mum had the wooden spoon - felt that on the back of my legs a couple of times - but they never lasted long being10 children in the house, there was always someone willing to break it. Sisters were the meanest thing in my childhood . . . . the ones closest to my age - the older ones were my protectors. You never got away with anything in our house - there was always someone ready to dob. My boys say I didn't need a wooden spoon - I used 'The Look' lol cheers luv Laurie

·:*¨¨*:· Wilson ·:*¨¨*:·

·:*¨¨*:· Wilson ·:*¨¨*:· Report 19 Apr 2006 07:54

Afternoon Wattlers, Hope everyone had a good easter. I had a very busy one, with family coming and going. Last of them left this morning. OH had some dental work done this morn so is feeling sorry for himself ( I am feeling sorry for him to, hate going to the dentist). Made pumpkin soup this afternoon, for poor old sore mouth to have for tea. Went visiting some relly's at the cemetary over the weekend and met a relly (live one, he he) who has been doing a bit of reseach on one of the lines i have been researching. She threw me some curved balls re wether an ancestor died on the ship to Australia or not. Now I will have to go back over old ground to confirm my info grrrr. Sound like some of you have been having some fun,...... fishnet stockings???? I didn't read all the thread, so might be missing something but somes a bit risque... lol ....And fun. OK i had better go and get organised fo my working week Take care all Wilson

Lewella

Lewella Report 19 Apr 2006 08:36

Afternoon All, Ah Vonny, the strap we didn't have, the wooden spoon we did! Got smacked a few times so hard the darn thing broke, hee hee hee. Didn't get to buy Lotto today, will have to do it tomorrow after I have investigated the contents of Hubby's wallet overnight (naughty Lew Lew - must make note to take self to Corner) Cheeky Tony! You're right to have him thrown off the Royal Barge, Trifley. I think we should keelhaul him first though. Thanks for the Jokes, Rebs, keep 'em comin'. Ah February Mudgee Meet sounds like it's going to be a hoot. Lap pool, spa, beautician. Ooo Tony, you're gonna look real cute by the end of the Meet, lol. Seeya, Lew Lew xxx

Aussieone

Aussieone Report 19 Apr 2006 10:06

Hi All I’m Back!!!! Hey Tony did you hear the Hawks won???? Wonder if Jude 2 has heard the news yet lol. Well we got into Melb Saturday and the day started of great. As we was organising our car another lady waiting asked me if I was going to the game as she obviously noticed mer standing with my Hawks jacket on, and she had her Geelong jacket on, I stated that we wasn’t and she said well her Dad was going to the game and when he goes Geelong loses hee hee. As we hit the South Eastern about 8.30 – 8-45 I did wave in the general area incase Tony was standing outside watching for me to go past and yes it rained off and on til we got to Morwell. Had a real flash car, air con, cruise control, sports body kit, so we looked real posh sitting up in this Toyota Camry Sportivo. When we got to Woodside beach I went for a walk with Davids Mum in the afternoon, of course I had my jacket still on and we walked past a couple of guys kicking the football in the caravan park, thay told me I should be listening to the radio as the Hawks were 5 points in front. Anyway we had 2 lovely quiet days no mobile service, no putas :-((( no traffic to speak of. Then it was back to Melbourne to stay in Carlton on Monday night, then to another Uncles place last night. We ran Davids Uncle before we arrived to make sure if they needed anything for tea, which they told us we was going out for tea. So when we arrived at their place they looked at me and after the usual welcomes they mentioned that maybe I should change my Hawk trousers as we was going to an Essendon house for tea. His Uncle goes for the Pies and his Aunt goes for Essendon, we assumed it was one of their childrens houses, so I stayed in what I was in. Then we was taken out, we stopped in a carpark and got out then I looked around and saw a horrible sign saying Windy Hill :-0 No wonder they mentioned about changing my clothes, anyway they let me in and fed me and I haven’t keeled over yet, pmsl. The we flew home this morning and arrived to a wet rainy day and hasn’t let up yet. All in all we had a great break, now the tell tale sign will be when I hop on the scales in the morning to assess the damage I have done to my diet :-( Vonny hi we have Mozilla firefox on our puta as well, I like it as I have put all my important pages. Like wattle thread as bookmarks on the bar at the top of page (never do know what to call them) lol, then all I have to do is click on tab and up comes the last message of the wattle thread. Lara gee now that is a hard question, let me think for a while and I will let you know lol. Mary you will be glad when you get your new car, yes Melbourne weather is a bit like our weather, if you don’t like it come back later. However it was ok when we got to Woodside Beach, where Davids Dad lives, a shower or 2 but on Sunday it was a nice day, a little cool but no rain, we had a barbie for lunch and lit the pot belly fire outside and sat around having a lovely time chatting. When we came back to Melbourne on Monday it was nice weather and Tuesday we was driving around with the air conditioner on, so we cant really complain about the weather. Laurie yes we are going to go ahead with a surprise party for my Nans 90th, weather she wants it or not as once it is here I know she will have a lovely time with all the rellies visiting. Lara answer is no. Sorry but the rest of the fans would have my guts for garters. Anyway it makes us, the Cats and Pies all on 2 wins so that aint bad lol. I hope the loss isn’t what made Tiger sick, hee hee. Rebs glad to see you have got your puta worked out, When we stayed in Drummond St Carlton we got some pizza from a shop in Rathdown street. Cant think of what they called the pizza but it was cooked then some thin slices of meat was laid on the pizza just so it was warm but not cooked, wasn’t half bad. Loved the jokes, keep them coming. Anna glad your son has found a place, they will have to try and sign the lease before they change anything else. Ooh and yes I am doing plenty of Squawking, but no crowing hee hee, sorry but I had to put that as we are hawks not Crows, I do forgive you as I know who much you don’t like our game lol. Well after reading 7 pages and adding replies where I could, I am going to leave it at this, Hello to those I haven’t mentioned, hope everyone is well. Cheers Sue

Unknown

Unknown Report 19 Apr 2006 10:28

Hiya Devly!!! Gee, looks like everyones footy team won except mine. :((. Not to worry, at least we're above Brisbane on the ladder. Dev, you should have gone to Totos on Lygon St. Their pizza and lasagna is to die for. I didn't think about you staying in Drummond St. I could have got you to take a photo of the house I was born in, although it is technically a law firm these days. My grandfather moved there when he was small, and him and my grandmother ran a cobblers business from the shop front down stairs. Nanna closed the shop down after Poppy died in '65. Ooops, now I'm getting all nostaglic and homesick. *clicks heels three times and whispers 'there's no place like home' Q. What's the politically correct version of a 'wanker'?.................. A. An owner-operater. yeah, yeah, I know..........off to the naughty corner!!!

Aussieone

Aussieone Report 19 Apr 2006 10:45

Hi Rebs Sorry that your team didnt win, do you know who you are playing this week ???? hee hee, as you said at least you are above Brisbane. I didnt think about getting a pic for you anyway if we always go to that Uncles when we are in Melb. so next time if you give me the number of Drummond St I can get a pic for you. Cheers Sue

Unknown

Unknown Report 19 Apr 2006 10:52

On my way to the naughty corner, but had to add this one first. lol!!! A man was sick and tired of going to work every day while his wife stayed at home, so he prayed............ 'Dear Lord: I go to work each day and put in 8 hours work while my wife merely stays at home. I want her to know what I go through, so please allow her body to switch with mine for a day. Amen. God, in his infinite wisdom granted the man's wish. The next morning, sure enough, the man awoke as a woman. He arose, cooked breakfast for his mate, awakened the kids, fed them breakfast, got them ready for school and packed their lunches, Drove them to school, came home and picked up the laundry and took it to the cleaners. Did the banking, then went to the supermarket to do the weekly shop. Drove home, put all the groceries away and collected the mail. Paid the bills and balanced the cheque book, changed the kitty litter, cleaned the bird cage and bathed the dog. By then it was already 1pm, so he hurried to make the beds, put the washing in the machine, vacuum, dust, and sweep and mop the kitchen floor, then hang the washing on the line. Rushed to the school to pick up the kids and got into an argument with them on the way home. Set out milk and cookies then got the kids organized to do their homework. Then set up the ironing board and watched TV while he did the ironing. At 4:30 he began peeling potatoes and washing vegetables for salad, breaded the pork chops and snapped fresh beans for supper. After supper he loaded the dishwasher, cleaned the kitchen, swept the floors-again. Folded the laundry, then bathed the kids and put them to bed, finally cleaning the bathroom. By 9pm, despite still having chores to do, he was too exhausted and fell into bed. Wife came to bed, and he was expected to make love, which he managed to get through without complaint. The next morning he awoke and immediately knelt by the bed and said, 'Lord, I don't know what I was thinking. I was wrong to envy my wife being able to stay home all day. Please, oh please, let us trade back.' The Lord, in his infinite wisdom, replied, 'My son, I feel you have learned your lesson and I will be happy to change things back to the way they were.................................... wait for it........ drum roll.......... You'll just have to wait nine months though. You got pregnant last night.'