When my kids started public school in Australia they began using it. I hear k8ds say it here all the time, so I decided not to fight a losing battle.

DH and I wax poetic about Costco. I miss it so much. I knew it was a budget helper but turns out it was a budget saver. Wish we had one in Perth.

I have a Cordelia (7yo) and a Persephone (17mos)

Never had a moment of morning sickness during any pregnancy. Sorry. I do get wicked heartburn.

I am so sorry

What a beauty! Congratulations

We had 1 (she lives with my mum and her male Pyr now because she couldn't move to Aus with us). They are gentle, loving, snuggly. Ours was indoor only. They bark, a lot, at everything. They are people friendly but not friendly to other dogs they don't know. My mom's Pyr consistently and viciously attacked my Great Dane but is very submissive to my female Pyr. They both have gone after my brother's Golden but generally the 3 get a long well. Both the Pyrs love kids and cats. Our Pyr would gladly give her life to protect her "flock" of humans, cats, and dogs as long as it didn't involve her having to go near water (both the Pyrs despise water...lived on a lake and never went in).

Everyone I've had in my life: Joseph P. Smallwood (named after Newfoundland Premier) "Joey" -black lab childhood dog Daisy - wire haired pointing Griffon childhood dog Riley - Great Dane Willow - German Shepherd / Rhodesian Ridgeback Rufus - Great Dane Bear stray ancient newfie we found by our fence one night. He lived for 6 weeks then passed away. Ranger - Great Dane Blossom - Great Pyrenees Winston - mom's Great Pyr but lived with us for a year. Smokey - 8 year old cat I took in to keep her from being put down DSH Rover DSH Odin norwegian forest cat mix George Posey DSH Freya DSH Sif DSH

We rented a house with one and loved it. Hot water all the time. Ours was gas heated. We now have solar hot water system which is great 8 months but we need to depend on the very pricey electric heater in winter to heat the water. I miss our on-demand hot water

I love Austen and admit that I like several film adaptations just as much as the books. I also love Jane Eyre, but would rather have my fingernails ripped out than read and/or watch Wuthering Heights again.

Just to clarify in Australia and New Zealand, it is a separate room that is handicap designated not just an accessible stall. So, in many places there are 4 separate rooms : women, men, handicap accessible, and family / nursing.

Yesterday mum and I ate at a cafe. That exact item was $19. Sides like avocado were extra $2 each. The coffee was cheap at $3 small or $4 large. Of course, I live in one of the most expensive cities in the world.

My DH went to download it today from ITunes but instead I ended up with an "I hate Foxtel" tirade in a text message. We are so upset but I've been reading the books since they first came out so I am well-versed in waiting for George R.R. Martin related things.

That is so sad. I admired her as a mother. So much pain and death in that family.

We always did chutney spread over cream cheese.

We are permanent residents of Australia and #5 was born here. She is a triple citizen: Aus by birth with USA and Canada by decent. The kids and I have right of abode in the UK (through my mom). I think my older 4 can pass on their USA citizenship but not their Canadian

We owned a factory that manufactured aeroplane refuelers.

I am so sorry for your loss

When we moved from San Antonio to Western Australia, the flight from SATX to Dallas was packed/overbooked. I was really worried about the flight overseas hoping we would get the seats we requested so the 6 of us could stay together and it looked like the flight was really booked. When we got to Dallas the waiting area was packed but when we got on the plane it was only about 1/3 full. The crew seemed really confused too. I think a large group/tour must have missed a connection or something. The crew came around and told everyone that they needed to spread people out for take off because the plane was unbalanced the way it was but once we were in the air we could move. We stayed together, but almost everyone else was able to spread out and have whole aisles to themselves. We were so light that we made excellent time in the air and got to Brisbane so early that we had to circle because customs wasn't even open. It was an experience. My DH has flown back to North America several times since we moved and he has had a few flights with whole rows to himself.

Only zebras may achieve nirvana TBAES

I'm in Western Australia, permanent resident and my DH is a prof at UWA. I think the system is the same here as back east. I think it wouldn't be too hard for your DH to get residency but you would have to sponsor him, I believe.

Happy birthday to your son.

So adorable!

I noticed his absence, too.

47, 45, and 44.