OK. Heres goes !!.......Well, I ,live in Rockingham, which is just south of Perth!!.. I have lived here all my life, so as you can see, I havent ventured far *S*....I wont got into detail about my home town because Lacie has said it all on her page *S*

I am the youngest of 6 children, obviously my Mum and Dad didnt have a TV *G*, I have 3 sisters and 2 brothers, and all bar one are on the net *L*. Like I said, I have lived in Rockingham all my life, but my brothers and sisters have all, at one stage or another, shifted around the country....BUT!! seems they just coudnt stay away, they are all living back here now !!....See !! I could have told them they would be back, and to just stay put like I did *L*

I have huge love for the ocean and the beach, tis like a magnet to me *S*..The beach is where I go to solve all the problems of the world *S*..doesnt always work, but hey!!! makes me feel better *L*
I married when I was 20,and inherited 2 stepsons with it *G*, Damien and Simon *S*....and WAS married for 14 years !!..During that time I had 4 children, all boys *cries* *L*. My first John, died at birth....then came Les(amost 17), Clint (15) and Mat(11)!!!. so as you can amagine, they sort of keep my busy *G*...And for anyone out there that is thinking of having children ...dont!!!, cos they turn into teenagers !! *L*.....All three of my sons inherited my love of the water *S*..although the 2 eldest dont go to the beach as often these days, because they are too busy chasing the "chicky babes" *G*

As you can amagine, with having 5 boys in the house at times, was never dull....hectic...but not boring *L*.......Sadly, my youngest stepson Simon was diagnosed with being a manic depressant, and ended up taking his own life just over 2 years ago !!!. It has been a long two years *S*.but we have to learn to accept the things we cant change *S*

Now...6/10/99..........Well I suppose alot has happended here, since I last added anything on here , some good , some bad..but thats life right? *S*

..Well my kids have done well so far this year with their sports, so that is a good thing !!.....As you will see from one of the links here....Clint made the Australia Rugby team...woooo hooooo *S*...see !!! I told ya he would do good *G*.......and Bub(Mat), well he too has a link on here, with his Skateboarding now...he is currently number 1 in the State !!!..*great stuff* *S*......although, not a good thing for a Mum to watch, cos you keep waiting for the broken bones *L*.....and Les..well once he turned 17 and got his license, he moved out of home and as the saying goes.."have wheels will travel" *L*....so now back to 2 kids here...ahhhhh tis getting better *L*

Well, am not working anymore either...hmmm and this is what they call being a lady of leisure??...not likely !!! *L*.....Actually, I kinda miss not working with all the kids, you sort of get attached to the little rugrats *G*....but shhhhh I didnt say that *L*......I left my job, a little earlier than anticipated, to care for my Mother, who at Christmas time was diagnosed with terminal Cancer...and when she became really sick, she moved in here, and my family and I cared for her, and so that she could die with her entire family around her....kids and all *S*...sadly, my Mum died on the 29th August 1999, and what a wonderful lady she was *S*.. Below is a poem that was read at her funeral !!......so Mum , this is for you !!!

TO THOSE I LOVE AND THOSE WHO LOVE ME
When I am gone release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears
Be thankful for our beautiful years
I gave you my love, and only you can guess
How much you gave me in happiness
I thank you for the love you each have shown
But now its time I travelled on alone
So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted in trust
Its only for a time that we must part
So cherish the memories locked within your heart.
I wont be far away, for life does go on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you cant see or touch me, I'll be near
All my love around you soft and dear.
And when you must come this way alone
I'll be waiting to greet you with a smile
And say...."Welcome Home"

14th March 2001.................Well, I have now turned 40, sad but true *G*...never thought that day would come *S*..Over the hill?? I think so *L*
Again, alot has happened since adding anything on here *S*....too much to mention probably, just the normal hum drum family stuff *S*.....Although Clint amputated part of his finger in a cement mixer at work *G*... so after going through micro surgery etc, hes back on deck now *L*... However I will spare you and not put the pics of his finger on here *L*

Am now working for online for an Irish Company, and love it *S*...Hey theres nothing better than getting paid to chat right? *G*

.. *thinks*.. what else??.. ahh yes in January, I broke my foot .....first broken bone I have ever had I might add *S*....and no I didnt do it dramatically *L*... I got out of bed, and my foot was asleep and didnt work.....ooppsss *G*...Never the less, it was a long 6 weeks in plaster, not being able to use my foot ! I had to rely on my kids for help...and that is never a good thing *L*