Don't Say Don't

Don't say...like father like son.

You may recall the photos of my sons teeth some weeks ago.

You can see that they are inherited.

Don't say...another year older.

Pinga.

Allan.

Alexander.

The birthday boy today is the guy in the hoody.

Don't say...I ran out of fuel today.

At least it happened in my own driveway.

Don't say...you don't love a posh birthday dinner.

To be frank, I am not sure how to handle the poshness of fine dining.

I play the part as if this is normal-typical-everyday....but alas, fine dining is a little uptight.

Don't say...I need a dream-interpretation.

Trying desperately to roost with our other chooks were 2 very realistic and pesky googly-eyed cartoon-style chooks.

Don't say...it's funny.

As a 'good' son I turn up to do some jobs for the Big B this morning.

The Big B says "Do you have time for the rosary ?"

(This means he's gonna shout coffee and morning tea at a cafe around the corner)

BUT

We don't have hats.

In all seriousness I was delegated a pith helmet!

Don't say...smile.

Don't ya just love school photos ?

Don't say...curried sausages.

Do you ever find yourself cooking a really daggy dinner ?

Don't say...spooky.

While at Thunderbird Park I stumbled upon a UFO conference.

UFO's are spooky enough but...

GET THIS -

We bought our house in Charleville from a RAEL follower.

Don't say...a great day trip idea.

Obtain miner's license.

Fossick for Thundereggs.

Don't say...Iphone.

Nelly came over yesterday arvo for drinkies and gave X & G a lesson in technology.

Don't say...Pat the Rat.

Stumbled across this photo of my bedroom which pretty much sums up my childhood love affair with Rowena Wallace.

Don't say...flowering jac.

The view from the NEW bath tub.

How can I complain ?

Don't say...locked out.

It's a bugger when you don't have your key.

Don't say...1.

Noticed a tear in Leesy' eyes when we sung Happy Birthday today.

I don't need to ask her what's up. Leesy's baby is growing up. Too fast. Too soon.

Don't say...I have ever seen a party bag like this one.

Glass pebbles, tiny slices of timber and a felt knome.

Naturally, I searched for the lollies. Wouldn't you ?

No lollies.

I asked him "So, what do you think of this ?" and to my astonishment he replied "It's the BEST party bag EVER !"

Don't say...stir-fry.


Presenting - my dinner tonight.

You should know, I had an epiphany today.

I am gonna learn to cook heaps of Asian-inspired food this spring/summer.

Don't say...some personages are thoughtful.

So that we can watch the latest in, what we call "Viewing Pleasures"...a certain personage left a copy in his letterbox before heading off to Straddie.

Don't say...alternative education.

Did you know that there is a River School ?

Don't let the Ananda Marga bit put you off...I mean, does it really matter that their guru was jailed for plotting to assasinate somebody or that they were blamed (without evidence) for the Sydney Hilton Bombing in 1978.

Don't say...'jobs-I-put-off' that only take 10 minutes.

Yesterday Leesy and I worked together harmoniously to recover the church pew cushions.

Don't say...growing up.

The Little Blessin' took her first 'official' steps at the weekend.

Please note the array of sheets covering the new couch.

Personally, I would have left the plastic on.

Don't say...Storm Vs Eels.

Yesterday's NRL grand final didn't move me much.

Instead, Leesy and I did our bit to make sure we don't catch the 'wine flu'.

Don't say...Beeke and Teeke.

Anotherj brought over some of Mum's memorabilia for Show and Tell.

The notes, holy cards and clippings were snug inside the pages of her bible-sized Mass Book.

Mum was Dad's receptionist when he started up his own practice in Maleny.

Don't say...make over.

Presenting our newly renovated bathroom.

You like ?

Truthfully, it's not exactly 'our' bathroom though - it's in Showroom...and ours is unfinished and not as flash and fancy.

Don't say...decay.

We have a rule that you have to be 8 years old before you can brush your own teeth...but seriously, we forgot to brush his teeth ONCE and LOOK !