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Congratualtions Rosalie...to all concerned.
My life has changed since becoming a Nana

Its fun being a Nana...can even change pooey nappies without boking.
I will miss babysitting Ruby May during the week while her Mummy does hairdressing at home. Mummy will have to only take
after school appointments ! lol

Mass and Awards presentation over so just staff here from lunchtime. Mon/Tues/Wed meetings et al Got a lot done yesterday while students were at picnic days so just fine tuning over the next few days to make a smooooth transition into 2010. Have a great weekend To those finishing today...have a safe...

This is Ruby-May ( 24 hours old ) and proud Daddy. Graeme...the kids liked Ruby and May is called after my Mum ( who passed away the day after my daughter-in-law had her first scan and found out it was a baby girl ) Croucher is of Normandic derivation meaning bearer of the Cross. A Croucher carried ...

Ruby-May Croucher was born 7 Dec @ 3.02pm via C-Section weighing in at
2.850kgs. Mother, father, baby & Nana all doing well.
It is a joyful end to an Annus Horribilis.

2 Canadian labbies that were at CONSTANZ in October are keen to do a job swap in NZ or Australia for 6 months. Their quiet time of year is Jan - Jun as their school year begins July
Let me know if you are interested and I will pass details on to you.
It would be a cultural experience as well.

Too much water is wasted with a Still. I buy distilled water as I need it and make up solutions with tap water unless specifically asked for solutions made up with distilled water.

there is a fulltime position available at St Mary's Cathedral School This position is a part-time permanent (52 hours ftn) as a Laboratory Assistant in a Secondary College. Suitably qualified and experienced personnel are invited to apply. Position commences: 27-01-2010 Applications close: 25-11-20...

I bought 15g from IGA yesterday @ $9.70.
It wasn't on the shelf and was kept....can you believe.......UNDER THE COUNTER WITH THE CIGARETTES !!
Makes you wonder what is in it huh ?

This might sound a silly question but....here goes....

how long does acidified potassium permanganate last or should it be made up fresh each time ?
Its for Yr 11/12 Chemistry

Thanks in anticipation for your answer

Dibs on one ? lol

I have been asked about the correct disposal of sharps.
How do you get rid of your yellow container when it is full ?

Come along for lunch in the holidays :coffee: Where : Buena Vista Cafe/bar 14th floor - Supreme Court Building Cnr Phillip & Kings Sts Sydney When : Tuesday 13th October Anytime from 11.30 Let me know if you will be there so I can make reservation for the numbers. Wendy will have some informatio...

Smeee is going to NZ for 9 days. Only 7 sleeps to go.
Bring it on !

The alcoa website has some beautiful good quality posters on mammals, birds, wildflowers, reptiles and trees. They will look great hanging up when our labs are refurbished. The American epa website has good stuff as well. I am extremely happy with the WATER DROP PATCH PROJECT book. Some good info on...

Thank you, thank you, thank you. :clap3: It worked even though the chemicals are "old" and probably took a bit longer than if had used newer chemicals. The chemistry class passed the 2 beakers around to mix solutions and they actually saw the change take place in front of their eyes. It wa...

I can't find my "recipe" for the Iodate clock reaction...can anyone help please ?

We have different types of pasta coloured with food dye. Can be classified by shape, colour, size etc..
Works well.
Lollies are good ( expensive ) and boys being boys...well...say no more ! lol

The $2 shops or novelty stores usually have batteries.
I bought a pack of 10 AA's for $2

Robyn
Could you do a cut and paste of the article so we can all benefit from the update ?
Thanks