How the hell can you compare the free-market conditions of 2012 with WW2 and the baby-boomer generation? God it must be lovely to exist in a bubble Mark.

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Originally Posted by Bar Wench

How the hell can you compare the free-market conditions of 2012 with WW2 and the baby-boomer generation? God it must be lovely to exist in a bubble Mark.

I think he is more trying to highlight the principle of perceived entitlement, and that a different kind of social sacrifice was endured in a bygone era, when ones means did not meet their own social expectations/requirements

I think we have what's euphemistically referred to as 'Irreconcilable differences'.

She wants it and she wants it NOW!

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She wants the cash and she wants the Carte Blanche! Ands she wants it now!

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Originally Posted by Bar Wench

I think we have what's euphemistically referred to as 'Irreconcilable differences'.

I'll have the kids on the weekend, you can have them during the week. The fridge, tv, and washing machine are mine, but you can have the couch and dining set

I refuse to stoop to your level, Mark.

Beggars can't be choosers, BW.

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Originally Posted by mark_

Think about what it was like when people had to queue up at the post office at 9am to get their pension cheques on a particular day of the week. The queue would be so long it snaked out on to the street so your neighbours would see you as they went on their shopping.

See you?
Did you have the unfortunate experience of doing so Mark?

I believe you did.

Very interesting.

Life exists within the grey areas Mark.

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Originally Posted by Bar Wench

As have I, L_W. Twice. The study and training industries are nothing but a scam imho. How many people are sold on a lie, finishing a lengthy degree, accumulating tens of thousands in HECS debts, only to find the jobs aren't there. This is where I vehemently disagree with the shaming that occurs when people find themselves unemployed through no fault of their own.

And if you don't think welfare quarantining/smartcards will happen all over the country at some point, lets see what happens when the country goes into an official recession with a Liberal government.

I'm working hard on getting into a program next year to add another $65k debt on my current $25k debt to come out and get a pre-tax starting salary of 60k. Should go up to 85-95k after about 10 years of experience though

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Originally Posted by kngo6803

Definitely not enough for a social life. Why do you think I'm at home or at uni all the time?

Stop telling porkies KNGO I spoke to your mum at the shops she told me you sleep in till midday, attend 2 hours of lectures a day then spend the rest of the time googling your name & posting on SS!
Ps your mum's buying you a vacuum cleaner for your birthday she thinks you need to learn how to use it

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Originally Posted by Kaleb

Ps your mum's buying you a vacuum cleaner for your birthday she thinks you need to learn how to use it

I'll have you know that I am perfectly adept at vacuuming!

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Originally Posted by kngo6803

I'll have you know that I am perfectly adept at vacuuming!

The floor is still dirty though.....

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Originally Posted by local_warming

The floor is still dirty though.....

It's not!

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Originally Posted by kngo6803

I'm working hard on getting into a program next year to add another $65k debt on my current $25k debt to come out and get a pre-tax starting salary of 60k. Should go up to 85-95k after about 10 years of experience though

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Originally Posted by kngo6803

I'll have you know that I am perfectly adept at vacuuming!

Well, if you're ever thinking of a change of career .......... my floors could do with some vacuming.

I don't pay much, though....... but at least you wouldn't have to do any more courses.

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Originally Posted by The_Freak

Well, if you're ever thinking of a change of career .......... my floors could do with some vacuming.

I don't pay much, though....... but at least you wouldn't have to do any more courses.

I'm sorry Freaky, but I'll have to turn down your offer. Just because I can do manual labour doesn't mean I want to make a career out of it.

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Originally Posted by kngo6803

I'm sorry Freaky, but I'll have to turn down your offer. Just because I can do manual labour doesn't mean I want to make a career out of it.

Are you a job snob, young man..?

Off with his head, I say!!!

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Originally Posted by Bar Wench

Are you a job snob, young man..?

Off with his head, I say!!!

Hasn't Bar Wench just got the cuuuuuuuuutest avatar ....... little bunny with the biscuit is so cut............

What were we talking about????

Got me beat, Freaky

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Originally Posted by kngo6803

I'm sorry Freaky, but I'll have to turn down your offer. Just because I can do manual labour doesn't mean I want to make a career out of it.

^^^ Oh yes, that's what we were talking about...........

That's alright Mr kng06803

I have a nephew visiting tomorrow ........ he can do it

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Originally Posted by Bar Wench

Are you a job snob, young man..?

Off with his head, I say!!!

No, I just know what I want to do. I know very well that if I wanted money, I could've become an electrician and moved to WA to working on those mining projects. :P

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Hasn't Bar Wench just got the cuuuuuuuuutest avatar ....... little bunny with the biscuit is so cut............

What were we talking about????

I just spontaneously ovulated.

we orta start a thread about cute avatars. or start a comp.

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Originally Posted by sneakos

Rabbit Stew Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 rabbit, about 3 pounds, cut up
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• dash pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups dry red wine
• 2 cups diced carrots
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 ounces sliced mushrooms, sauteed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup water
Preparation:
Directions for rabbit stew.
Dredge rabbit pieces with 1/2 cup flour. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; brown rabbit pieces on all sides. Add celery, onion, salt, pepper, bay leaf, 4 cups water, and wine; bring to the boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and simmer rabbit stew for 2 hours. Add carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms; cook for about 25 to 30 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender. Combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/3 cup water; stir until well blended and smooth. Stir flour mixture into the broth; cook and stir until thickened.
Rabbit stew recipe serves 4.

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Originally Posted by Dsquare

Rabbit Stew Recipe

Preparation:
Directions for rabbit stew.
Dredge rabbit pieces with 1/2 cup flour. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat;

Rabbit stew recipe serves 4.

Hmmm....I would have thought melting anything in a Dutch Oven would taint the taste - perhaps that's why people using this method walk around with the most sour expression on their face

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Originally Posted by Bar Wench

I see where you're coming from Doolander, but something tells me that perhaps you've never felt what it's like to be unemployed. I think your opinion would change very quickly if you were to suffer that misfortune.

No, I haven't been unemployed before. I started working at 13 and haven't stopped since...
I don't think my opinion would change that dramatically should I suffer such a misfortune. I'm resilient like that.

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Originally Posted by sneakos

I'm sorry, Mr Sneakos, but that bunny just looks silly............


But Bar Wench's bunny is sooooooooooooo cute (Have I mentioned that before?? ............ )

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Originally Posted by Dsquare

Rabbit Stew Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 rabbit, about 3 pounds, cut up
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• dash pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups dry red wine
• 2 cups diced carrots
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 ounces sliced mushrooms, sauteed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup water
Preparation:
Directions for rabbit stew.
Dredge rabbit pieces with 1/2 cup flour. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; brown rabbit pieces on all sides. Add celery, onion, salt, pepper, bay leaf, 4 cups water, and wine; bring to the boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and simmer rabbit stew for 2 hours. Add carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms; cook for about 25 to 30 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender. Combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/3 cup water; stir until well blended and smooth. Stir flour mixture into the broth; cook and stir until thickened.
Rabbit stew recipe serves 4.

...... Can you add 1 pancake???....

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Originally Posted by Doolander

No, I haven't been unemployed before. I started working at 13 and haven't stopped since...

For God's sake boy, take a day off. You'll be exhausted.