Downunder @ The Dog

Roobie · 10-09-2006, 02:39 PM

Following on from the Aussie/Kiwi "Wondering" thread which began:
"I've been thinking about this a bit lately, has your life changed a lot (good & bad) since you got married/partnered and/or had children?"

Amongst the responses we shared, Megan made us giggle ... "DH is good for me except when I want to chop him into small pieces and feed him to the dog." & "DH has redeemed himself and he won't be dogfood this week" Ah...We've all had a day like that!

Setting the cyberscene, in true Aussie style "we are in a sunny corner of a beer garden, away from the noise of the crowd, armed with grog and time" a group of downunder wives & partners soon began chattering away about the ups and downs of everyday life with pcos, dh, kids & no kids, work, friends, the stuff of life that we used to have time to talk about over a beer with mates.

And we've been chattering away here at The Dogfood Tavern ever since.
Again, I thank you for joining me here..."This beer garden is such a comfort to me, sitting at our usual table, with the sunshine warming us, I feel so blessed to know you all and that you have shared so much. Thankyou for sharing your strengths and your vulnerabilities of marriage and children, feel free to drop in and vent or cry or celebrate, or feel free to join us in a beer or two if you like".

Since those early days, we have installed spas and hammocks and sofas, theres an open fire for chilly nights and there's always a coldie on ice behind the bar and some brilliant chefs on hand. We have bands, acoustic sessions and karaoke nights, big screen tv and special events that are as big or small as we dare to dream up!!

Feel free to drop in, put your feet up, stay a while, theres no carbs, no fat, no gluten, no consequences from the cyber drinking and plenty of home comforts. Bend an ear, feast, lean on a shoulder, lets crack this champers as we celebrate having the time and energy to have a drink at "The Dog" with ya mates!!!!

Roobie · 10-09-2006, 03:36 PM

What a week!
No news from Megan, but I'm presuming she will be resting.

Deb I hope you are feeling better, big hugs to you. That does not sound too good corneas & ulcers, oh ouchy. I finally took the time to view your photo album and really enjoyed it, thanks. I laughed at the stages of candle lighting!

Donna, the story of dh saying he got you was beautiful. I watched Joanne Lees on Denton. I'm glad I watched it, I could really understand her saying she wanted to grieve her traumatic experience in private.

Fee, good to see you around the pub. Great to hear you had a good holiday. Sorry to see the boys are not well, hope they are feeling better soon and the Dr's appointment for Angus goes ok.

Janet, it must have been a bit of a rough day preparing for the surgery, waiting for decisions etc hope Aletta's cold improves soon. How are you feeling? I wasn't surprised the Landlord didn't want to make your home more secure, if you have outside power sockets perhaps you could look into some plug in security lights that you could take with you when you move on?

Amy, I can see you, but did you mean "invisible" as in your little green light wasn't on? A red one that shows to you is the invisible mode.

Nic, you are the cake queen too. I had a butterfly cake once when I was a kid, just a tin shaped like one but I loved it. I thought we could do the champers for Megan & the new thread, I like how you think, lol!

Oh so tired, see you a bit later, mmm dreaming of coffee and fruit salad with muesli tomorrow, if no-one shows up to make it for me I reckon I'll just doo vegemite toast. Off to finish my drink, catch you later.

Rum Lovin' Mummy · 10-09-2006, 10:25 PM

Ahh - you are soooo creative Rhon! Thanks for starting the new thread - i will be back later got two hungry little mouths to feed.

Fee

Serene Tamborine Mummy · 10-09-2006, 11:07 PM

Thanks for starting the new thread Rhon

You make it sound soooo good. I want a real dog house tavern. I love what you've done with the place. That new kids play area is fantastic. Recon I could leave the boys there all day and they wouldn't miss me. I also like the dog park out the back. Looks like some happy pooches out there too. I also love the new you beaut air conditioning ready for this stinker of a summer we are going to have. I heard Jamie Oliver is going to pop in for a week while he is over here for Fifteen. Should be a bit gormet! Speaking of food, your brekkie is prepared and served in the sunroom. Enjoy my lovlies!

Janet, sounds like you are having a bit of a crappy time at the moment. What a bummer DH will be away for all those things! Maybe sensor lights are a good idea, so long as you don't crap yourself everytime it's windy and they come on. I hope Aletta's cold is ok and that the op goes well - when ever that might be.

Fee, how's Thomas thismorning? Hope he isn't coming down with Angus' bug. And how is Angus? Is the doctors appt a check up for his bronchitis? Hope it all goes well.

Lunch today is jullianne sliced vegetables/salads - carrot, celery, capsicum, shallots, cucumber, some sprouts and marinated chicken or pork (for those meatasaurous') wrapped in rice paper with a selection of dipping sauces, sweet chilli, oyster, sweet and sour and honey soy. Washed down with an icy cold chardonay me thinks. Enjoy ladies.x

Serene Tamborine Mummy · 10-09-2006, 11:37 PM

I forgot to say Nic, Campbells birthday is on the 18th Oct. I'm still up in the air about whether I shoud do the boat or just a big fish. I'm leaning towards boat, because then I can do fish all around it. I intend to do fish, shells etc on cup cakes and also I'm going to ice some arrowroot biscuits. I'm going to have blue and green cellophane and stuff. I must go to spotlight and have a look at their party section - it's huge from memory. I will definately post some photos, even if it's a disaster. Any sea/beach ideas would be welcome. I thougth maybe I could make some starfish pizzas. Mmmm, my thinking cap is on.

Serene Tamborine Mummy · 10-09-2006, 11:41 PM

OK, this is my last post for the morning, I promise! Rhon had a good idea and suggested we get together a contact list of all of our interested Doghouse patrons. Just pm me when you get a chance and I'll put it together. I'll include Names (der), addresses, phone (if you like) DOB (if you like) DH's or partners (if you like) kids and their DOB's (if you like). PM away!

Rum Lovin' Mummy · 10-10-2006, 01:35 AM

Hey

Angus is really really crook - rung the doctor this morning - suspected pneumonia and will see him this arvo. Thomas had a restless night but seems ok this morning - thank you God!!!

Adding to what Donna said about the contact list - please- put in your family details so that i can send you and your families chrissy cards!!

Fee

Pale Pink Aura · 10-10-2006, 01:54 AM

Dear fellow patrons,

Rhon you are a wonderful woman with a true talent with words. Your moving words have made me tear up a little (which I must admit isn't that difficult at the moment, and stings a bit!). You should write a book - it'd be a good read.

Welcome all to this fine day. Ahhh yes, it is a fine day and I have to say I woke up this morning in only a relatively small amount of pain, so my eye is definitely well and truly on the mend. The best news of all is that I have both of my kids back today and it's feeling quite celebratory having them with me once more. I still obviously have some discomfort and a patch on one eye, but with my good blurry eye I have been able to read a few posts. Sorry to hear about more illnesses, but great to see you back again Fee. Wow Donna - Cambell almost a year already! Where did that year go?

Okay, must go, I'm getting quite a bit of eyestrain on my 'good' eye, so will be back later to read a few more posts and write some more personals. Thank you all for the well wishes you have sent. I very much appreciate it.

Tollee · 10-10-2006, 07:24 AM

Thanks for the new thread Rhon, you described our beautiful place here perfectly!

Goodness Fee, I hope Angus is ok.

Glad to hear you are on the mend Deb. IKWYM about DH getting cranky and unhelpful when you need him to look after you. Mine had one or two major melt downs while I was stuck in bed with my eyes repairing... The main one was over the shampoo not fitting in the shower holder, and hence it was on the floor, where ALyssa used it to wash Dylans hair (and it got in his eyes mostly) (they were in the shower waiting for Dave get in with them). This lead to DH opening my side of the bathroom cupboard and throwing stuff out that HE deemed unnecessary. Including a really expensive eye wrinkle cream - I didn't know what he was throwing out at the time - I could bearly see (the wrinkle cream was the only thing I have figured out is missing though!!! LOL). But as always, the kids did something to harm themselves, so it must have been my fault. Apparently it had nothing to do with the fact he lets them wash his hair for him while they are in the shower with him, do you think that might be why Alyssa thought it would be ok to wash Dylans hair?

Hmm, Sorry for turning that into a DH Bash for me, I'm still a little bitter about this one obviously!! LOL!!!

Lunch was yummo thanks Donna! I do have a couple of fishy/under the sea type cakes, I can scan the pics for you and if you like any of them I can also scan in the instructions. I'll do that once I'm finished here. So your baby is 1 next week! Gosh that year has flown by!

Oh and Deb, was there a link somewhere that I missed, to your photo album? Would love a sticky beak!!

Pale Pink Aura · 10-10-2006, 07:40 AM

Heh Nic. Yeah, men, heh? We love 'em, but gee they're frustrating at times!! I wasn't able to post a link to my photos - big long complicated thing, but if you send me your e-mail address I'll send you an invite to view them. I sent one to everyone I have their address and I didn't have yours, sorry (didn't have Fee's or Brooke's or Janet's either).

Roses · 10-10-2006, 08:49 AM

Hey chicks

Deb, good to hear you are in less pain and seem to be on the mend. You poor thing - anything to do with eyes - ouch! Hopefully you will be even better again tomorrow. Yeah, men just don't deal with stress and pressure well do they? Ahhh, they would be lost without us.

Rhon - thanks for the new thread. I realised because I was so late joining that I never actually answered those original wondering questions, but I think about them all the time - I find myself answering you while I am doing mundane things like washing my hair and making the bed. And the answer is always different (told you - bloody Piscean swimming in opposite directions!). One of these days I will be able to put that answer into words. There are so many things about me and my life that have changed - some good, some bad and some that I probably do not even realise. Some days this is the best thing that could have ever happened to me (both marriage and my beautiful boy) - others I feel insecure, inadequate and like I am not keeping anyone really happy. I felt guilty today because we have run out of olive oil and I didn't realise that we needed any. I feel guilty if I haven't made the bed. 12 months ago, those things would not have crossed my mind. My brain has gone to mush since having Jack and mostly I don't care. Some days I think the world finds me boring and that no one really wants to know me. Other days I think half the world is jealous of what a fantastic life I have. Most of the time I feel like I have everything in the world and I am so scared that something will go wrong - that life can't be this perfect. Sometimes I crave something more - closer female friends, more human contact. I can't put my finger on it. I think since having Jack DH sees me differently - sometimes he speaks differently to me - he swears I am paranoid and maybe I am. I have been with DH and soemtimes I wonder what would have happened if I hadn't met him. In lots of ways he is so different to the guys I was always attracted to. But he is so good for me - he always sees the good stuff in life. Gosh I can ramble can't I? I thought I wasn't even answering the questions... and I suppose I didn't really

And I totally agree with Deb - you write so beautifully you should write a book. Or at least a blog LOL. I would read anything you wrote.

Nic - Cool, I have someone I can ask all my cake baking questions to! I was going to attempt to make the Number 1 cake in the WW book. Is that easy enough? Or should I do cupcakes and decorate them with number 1's? They also have funny faces but I was too scared that I would have a wobbly hand and try and rush them. By the way, where to you buy the board that the cakes go on? See, I am totally clueless!

Fee - Hope poor little Angus is ok. Let us know how you go at the doctors. ((Hugs)).

Donna - That lunch you suggested sounds bloody devine! I was literally drooling all over the keyboard LOL! I think in the WW Toddler and Baby cookbook they have a party food section with sambos is fish shapes... hang on let me go check...Mmmm - nope I totally made that up! LOL! I am good at that. They do have good party food recipes for little kids though if you want to check it out.

OK, have been out all day - DH and i went to the dentist (don't you love that clean teeth feeling!) and then I took Jack to the doctor as his rash is still pretty bad. She agreed it is just a virus. As we arrived in the waiting room, a couple were just leaving with their little girl who had evidently JUST spewed all over the waiting room floor and one of the chairs. Lucky I missed that. They were just mopping it up - can't wait for those days!!

OK, better go.

Brooke

Sapphire Spirit · 10-10-2006, 09:39 AM

Who was it that wanted a copy of 'Tea and Sympathy' (Bernard Fanning's CD)? Donna, Mandi and Deb from memory?? I'm burning tonight - doing some other stuff for my mum and finally bought some cd's today.
Deb and Donna - you wanted George too didn't you? Anyone else want that one? And which George CD did I say I'd burn (nappy brain) - was it Polyserena or Unity?

Roses · 10-10-2006, 09:51 AM

Amy, how come your mood is sad?

Sapphire Spirit · 10-10-2006, 10:18 AM

Just struggling at the moment...self esteem demons, changing relationships, questioning my parenting skills amongst other things.

Pale Pink Aura · 10-10-2006, 10:51 AM

Oh Amy I'm sorry to hear you're sad... sleep deprivation still? Bugger I meant to give you some CDs to burn with - can I have both George one's (am I greedy??). I'll send you some discs and any you feel I should have I'd LOVE. I'm feeling a bit starved for music lately...