Day 46 - Tom Price
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 08:53AM Hey, before I start I have to ask if any of you even noticed the name of the blog for the last couple of days? I thought I was clever as, because I changed the name of where we were to a synonym of where we actually were (for those of you who don’t know what synonym is…..Google it) but no one said anything about it. And Shayne, Day 44 had nothing to do with you, it was a coincidence ok!
Now the next bit of my blog might come across as being a little politically incorrect, so I apologise in advance, well I don’t really but just trying not to upset the sensitive types…. Oh and I’d like to hear my brothers view on this as he is a social worker. Last night on one of the trashy current affair shows they had a segment (is that what you call them?) on the Basics Card Scheme. Ok so this is a scheme where people on long term unemployment benefits or some types of pensions get a card that has their money on it, but they can only spend it on “Basics” like rent, food, fuel (As if they’d own a car) Gasp…and all the things we need to live. You can’t use it to buy grog, fags, drugs or blow it at the TAB! I reckon it is a great idea. It might actually make some no hopers realise that if they want some of the good things in life (Grog, smokes & gambling….Ha, just kidding!)…they might actually have to get a job and earn a living rather than expect me & other taxpayers to pay for their indulgences. Oh and as usual the current affairs program found two really great people to interview to push their case for opposing this scheme, I’m not sure but I think they said “This’s bullshit, If they think they can tell us how ta spend our money they’ll be sorry…… We’ll be rioting” and the lady said “If I want ta spend my money on a casket of wine I should be able to… but I wouldn’t cause I don’t drink wine, I drink rum!” & “yous’ve got no idea whats it like to try to survive on tha dole”
I rest my case…..Bring on the basics card!
I got a bad case of man hands! The last 6 weeks has been tough on my hands. I have had constant dirt & dust grinding away at the skin. Every time I push my wheelchair the minute particles of dust are wearing away at my skin. I’d like some advice from readers as to what I can try to get them back in shape. I snuck some of Ness’s hand cream the other day….But I’m not allowed to use it because it is $30 a tube & I usually go overboard & use quarter of a tube at a time! So not true(I let you use the cream)…but I have to admit I have the same problem. All the dirt and constant washing of them is horrible they feel like sandpaper. Not liking my chances of getting a mani in Tom Price.
Reader’s replies
Egg liked my Jim Jams…. Ha, that is the first & last time anyone will ever see me like that.
Nikki shared that her daughter Charlotte wants to know why the family she goes to school with that are called Khoury do not have black skin!
Archie B emailed Annie, Ness and I are going to struggle to keep our house a “Pet free zone” thanks Archie. Panda is almost human…so not considered a pet but a family member.
Heather loved the pic of me in my Jammies too. Cool, I’ve sent it to the printers to get put on a 2m x 1m canvas that you & Brad can hang above your bed. She also warned me not to bag Mellissa Etheridge….. Who? Never heard of her! She is fantastic…
Mel got in touch, I can see why you have not messaged Mel, I’m sure you & Amanda will be very happy together. You make a lovely couple!!! Mel, I am only married to him, doesn’t mean I have to like what he says…he is a shocker.
Peter A, the only thing better than 4WDing in the Pilbara would be if you and Mary were with us so we could pull out the Prado(or whatever you are driving) with the Disco.
My son Brad sent the quote of the year “Dad FYI I have not lost my phone, I have misplaced it” only those of you who have met Brad will understand this.
And Brad A, mate if you are going to leave a comment….Make it worthwhile. I get all excited waiting to hear how the Yatala Commando Squadron is going & you send me a silly one line comment!
Annie’s Blog
Ok now I know I am Queen, Princess, Dalai, Annie coz today we went to this new place, Dad said it was Tom’s Place….. who is Tom? And we parked the car and the box on wheels and all of the people came and wanted to see me! The lady & man next door, the lady & man across the road, there were heaps of people that just wanted to see me. I’m going to make a special wave that will be just mine and I will do it to all the people that want to see me.
Archie sent me a message, Thanks Archie….Can’t wait to see you again I bet we have all changed so much since I left.
Tomorrow I’m going explore this box on wheels park it looks like fun and the best bit is my Dad will take me & Mum Boosh Bashin! (Don’t know what that means but Dad is really excited about it.
AnnieInAVan Xoxo
James Footnote: I just went to the loo, this park has a really good wheelchair accessible bathroom that is separate to the main bathroom. As I was unlocking the door with the key I was given from the office this guy came over to me & said “How did you unlock the door?” to which I replied, “I have a key” he then said “My key doesn’t unlock it” and I said “Do you need to use this bathroom?” he said “Yes my wife has a sore wrist!”…. I opened the door and went inside….. Do I need to say more?
Reader Comments (3)
James - Clearly it takes all sorts to make the world go around..........even ones with chapped sore hands
(try smothering your hands in lanolin at night then put gloves on whilst you sleep - that will give you a Michael Jackson / Hugh Hefner twist on your nightly attire - hubba hubba - lucky you Ness!)
Ha yes, well me and Amanda are off to the movies tonight to see Ted. There are actually four of us girls going so I don't think it counts as a date and actually I am going along to perve on Mark Wahlberg so hopefully that will clear things up???
Im amazed you havent already smothered your hands in paw paw ointment, works a treat.
big party here tonight for sydni's birthday, esky is full of coke and red creaming soda so wish me luck with the teenage sugar rush!
should be quite good and I was very chuffed when I was asked for my Iphone as I have good music downloaded (tina arena included)