Right Royal Visit

rufus when I was in Melbourne I was told that VB stood for vile brew!!
Jane10; you could be right, too! When was that? Obviously before the Carlton brewery pumps seized up trying to get corrosive water from the Yarra!
I think they may be pumping it up from Tassie, or perhaps shifted the brewery. An interesting project to find out!

rufus when I was in Melbourne I was told that VB stood for vile brew!!

The customs staff will fall over themselves waving them all in. Of course they will roo-fuss

No baggage searches for that lot.

How much money do you have at your disposal sir ?
Gillybarb; That won't be a problem! Google tells me that apart from 4 children, Victoria's also worth $450mill. so they can put her at the head of the arrivals (no queuing of course), especially when they see her initials "VB" "Victoria Bitter" a very popular beverage, as Jalima could no doubt testify! The customs staff will fall over themselves waving them all in.

Australia always makes me think of N
Annep: You speak in riddles. Please translate for the benefit of the local natives.and thanks for dragging this thread back from the "soapies" even if you are a Republican.

I look forward to seeing them featured on a late night episode of Border Force.

Did you pack these bags yourself sir?
Will you be working during your visit sir?
How much money do you have at your disposal sir ?
Visa? What visa? Do you know who my granny is ?
I’m sorry but Dame Edna can’t help you now sir !

Sorry I digressed but Australia always makes me think of N.
I'm not really interested in the Royals visiting Australia. But I know they make life happy for some folk ?

I think you should keep them away from the old jail, especially as Ned Kelly's rope is still there. We do not want any nasty accidents?

Perhaps Meghan and VB could go shopping, there are some fabulous shops in the centre of Melbourne or a nice tram ride down to Port Melbourne?

If all else failes there’s always Dave or Pick ?

On the subject of the rf , I note that the BBC have refused to cover Eugenies forthcoming wedding as they think the ratings will be poor . Apparently daddy “air miles” is in talks with ITV to persuade them to cover it? Oh dear. Well I for one won’t be watching it. I didn’t watch any of her cousins, uncle etc. so won’t be making an exception for a Yorkie .

I used to likeThe Sullivans too, annep

Right now, a royal Aussie welcome

I'll keep thinking

Oh I remember Mrs Mangel, Jim Robinson, the Bishops and Mike (someone or other, who was gorgeous).

I’m only 56 Rufus so yes Hedy Lamar was a touch before my time (have heard of her though) .

Wasn’t Clive in the original cast?

I just googled it. Paul would appear to be the only original cast member.
Mrs Mangel was also Mrs Jessup in my other favourite soap The Sullivans.

Yes Paul Robinson left and came back. Toadie has been in the cast a long time but I don't think he's an original cast member.

Didn’t Paul Robinson leave and come back? Also the character known as Toady wasn’t he in it as a teenager but is now a lawyer?

Oooops Don’t you think?

Gillybarb; Who? Me? Being a naturally shy person I only think just before I speak!
Of course, I sometimes forget to think before I type!

Ooops; I get it!. I thought, (or think!) we were talking about me being attractive. Possibly, 70 years ago! My vision is still good, near or far, so you'll look just as attractive where ever you are.
A quote attributed to Hedy Lamarr (before your time?); "any girl can look glamorous. All she has to do is stand still and look stupid!"
I've known a few who'd qualify for the second bit!
Now we must really get back to the thread topic and get our thoughts together on how we can give the Royals a right dinkum Aussie welcome. Any thoughts anyone? We've already had Barbies.

I'm glad someone else watches Anniebach. Everyone laughs at me watching.
Gillybob Paul Robinson, Karl and Susan Kennedy are still in it.

It will be a good occasion for Meg to wear more non British designer clothes. Will HM look after the dog while they are gone?

Can’t imagine her being pregnant, but hopefully it will happen eventually - no need to rush into it.

I think Kate just loves being pregnant and having small babies. Why shouldm’t she? The Queen has four children. William will just have to work harder to justify the added expense.

Oooops Don’t you think?

I’ve never considered a name change Rufus been here since day one and always been Gillybob although I do sometimes get “Billygob” which I’m sure must be a slip of the keyboard

My close up vision is great. Too good sometimes ...... a bit of blurring goes a long way in making someone more attractive don’t think ?
My distance leaves a lot to be desired though.

I watch Neighbours ?, only soap I do watch

He is lovely really Jalima and not a tattoo in sight
But how's your vision; or does he invoke the privacy laws?.
Btw Sorry I mistook you yesterday for being a republican: your nickname fooled me into thinking you were actually a DH!
Have you thought of doing a name change to ,say, GillyBarb?

He is lovely really Jalima and not a tattoo in sight.