elsie from strath

OO Page 3 already!

Congrats Elsie, I love your avatar.
You are doing a whole lot better than I am, I have tried the smilie thing, even down to getting my 14yo geek to show me, which left me totally lost!!!
Maybe another day.

Hi Elsie, I would love to meet up with you. I will be in Adelaide Nov 25. We can work out the details when I get to Perth.

Hi Elsie, I can't believe I haven't visited your page before, sorry! I read todays post by you about playing netball in the rain. I used to play netball (sometimes we had to sweep the snow off the court before we played - but not here in Dubbo where it doesn't snow at all and it hardly ever rains.) I love the game but I am a little too old for it now.

Hi elsie
Thanks for the birthday greeting. It’s great to hear from lots of people all over the country and the world!

i thought i was the only one here with FIVE kids! glad i am not alone. how old are yours? they look young. come hang out on sa6 more. it was nice to see you pop in!

our kids are similar in age. mine 17, 15, 9, 6, and 2. you had a few crazy years there! 5 kids 10 and younger! here in utah 5 kids is not such an unusual thing. however in italy i am a complete wacko. my family there can hardly believe anyone would do that. how is the reaction in perth?
sa6 is sudokuaholics6 in the forum section. see you there!

Elsie, are you getting any takers for your lunch with Rena?
Last time I was in Adelaide, Margot and I tried to hook up for a coffee or something, but unfortunately, our schedules didn't agree! Try dropping a line on her page, she might be interested.
Have a great time, I can't wait to meet Rena.

I think you're right Elsie. They're more the 'crossword, 9-letter word' types over there!

Elsie, how was your meet with Rena and Amber today? I hope the weather treated you kindly.
I am so looking forward to meeting them tomorrow and doing the touristy thing. Isn't it amazing that you only do it when you have visitors!
Take care,
Gail

Thank you for letting me know that you, Rena and Amber had a great day, and that you had no trouble in recognising them from the photo sent.

The photos of Rena and Amber at the Wildlife Park are great Elsie.

Terrific pics Elsie. Thankyou for sharing.
It is great to track them on their visit to Oz.

Elsie, I am always free, if not, I will make it so! You name the place and I will be there.
I am so pleased everything went well the 'the transfer'. Thank you for letting me know. I haven't spoken to Matt as yet, but my motto has always been 'No news is good news'.
Guess what the weather is supposed to be like the whole time they are here...overcast and showers for the entire week! I don't care if it is raining, that child shall swim in Aussie waters. After all, they come from Canada, isn't this like a heatwave to them?
Night Elsie, and good for you for making the effort.

Hi elsie, you were correct, yes I am a (very much) retired military pilot. I have flown many types, all fixed wing, but my favourite was the C 130 Hercules and I have flown the A, E and H models. I presume that Andrew is still flying; a heart attack stopped me about 20 years ago.
Your Mum and Dad look to be really interesting people, sprightly and full of life. They look like they are easy to love. The reason I was interested in your Dad's OAM is that I was lucky enough to be awarded an AM many years back.
I love your photos. You have a lovely family and must be very proud of your five children. I see that your eldest daughter wants to study to be an engineer. Our younger son is an engineer and after he finished his PhD he was invited to continue his research at a University in Germany. He has been there just under two years. During this month he was advised that he had won a Newton International Fellowship to Cambridge University in UK. He and his wife will be home for Christmas and then we will lose them to another 'foreign country' for a couple of years. So engineering can be a pretty good profession, but Stephanie will need to learn to stand up for herself in the face of male competition.
You have some great photos in your gallery. You should submit them to the Sudoku pages, but only if you wish.

Hi Elsie, lunch would have been great, but I work full time, so rather difficult to manage!! The wedding ceremony was at Sacred Heart College and the reception was at Hardy's winery (at Reynella). It was a lovely day. Glad you enjoyed the photos.

Hi Elsie - Thanks for the visit and the lovely welcome. I've been around for less than a year but don't post very often. Love your pictures, what a beautiful family - five? children! - how great and I'm sure keeps you pretty busy. You and your family take a good picture. Thanks again for coming over. Cheers.

Hi Elsie,

I started replying here last night. I'm not sure what happened but the message didn't appear. Yes the chooky dancers are pretty marvelous. I don't know them personally - jsut wanted a few positive messages going out amongst all the "Intervention negativity".

Re that Monet type photo of the lilypond- JUST what I thought - "Monet eat your heart out". I'm not a fantastic photographer - have no idea of the techo side (just point and shoot) but am priviliged to visit some wonderful places in my travels. If I take enough photos , one or two usually turn out OK.

I checked out your Youtube. A bit of young talent there.

How is Strathalbyn going? I've often been there. Betty Westwood, now deceased, was a great friend of my mother's and she lived there in a wonderful old house with limited facilities until a few years ago.

When you walk along the river and see the trees and the plantations along roads in the area, think of dear Betty who was so committed to planting trees and providing corridors for wildlife in the Adelaide hills.

Elsie
hope your day is all that you wish for and much much more.

Happy Birthday Elsie. Best Regards, Neil

H A P P Y

B I R T H D A Y

E L S I E

May your day be filled with pressies and

Elsie - go to this site, enter your birthdate and find out what song was No. 1 in the U.S. on the day of your birthday. (Sorry, I don't know if there is a comparable site for Australia).
http://www.joshhosler.biz/

Enjoy!

Elsie!
Here comes the cake!
Wishing you happiness today and always

Happy Birthday Elsie! Just stopping by with a b'day cake to wish you a very special day and upcoming year. It's always such a joy to visit members' pages. I had a wonderful time visiting with your beautiful family in your gallery. Blessings to you and yours!

Happy Birthday young lady!! Hope you have a lovely day x

Elsie! May your day be special and I hope you celebrate it well. (And not to worry--my birthday didn't show up either ... )

Hello Elsie - to you! I hope you have a wonderful day!

Well, best wishes coming your way Elsie! Happy birthday! I hope your day is filled with fun, family and friends! Cheers!

All the best of very happy birthdays Elsie. I hope your day will be memorable and is filled with happiness.

Elsie! I hope you have a great day!!

Elsie,
I hope you are having a wonderful birthday celebration, but how could you not, I just had to take a peek at your picture gallery, I beautiful group of children that you and Andrew have been blessed with, I hope they are treating you royally today and that your happiness spills over into your new year.

Take care,
Aimee :-)

to you
to you
dear Elsie
to you

Have a greaaaat day!

Hi Elsie,
A great big Happy Birthday. I hope you enjoy your special day.

Woo-hoo! Enjoy your day!!!

Hey Elsie Have a good one

Hello Elsie, and please allow me to add my very best wishes on your special day!!

to you - Calling out a howdy from snowy Chicago - enjoy your special day, Mary

Elsie, a very to you.

I can't remember the dates you mentioned off hand, but I really hope we have the chance to meet. Rena spoke very highly of you.

Have a truly wonderful day.

Elsie,
Hope you have the most wonderful day ever.

Elsie, I hope you have a wonderful day with your family and friends. My best wishes to you for a great year ahead.

Hope your day is full of love, laughter and happiness, best wishes.