tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post1975680943997548734..comments2024-03-29T20:34:38.552+13:00Comments on DIET COKE ROCKS: BRAGGING?Chris Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03599144462630400401noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-877578276857929642014-01-20T00:44:39.949+13:002014-01-20T00:44:39.949+13:00Great responses! Chris, you are a Grand-mother, ...Great responses! Chris, you are a Grand-mother, in every sense of the word!AllyS Melbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13885939264233025540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-21181214441674844522014-01-19T09:34:20.412+13:002014-01-19T09:34:20.412+13:00That's my way of thinking of things. If I get ...That's my way of thinking of things. If I get a bit back from all we pay in taxes every so often when we need it it just shows that the system is working for what it is intended. Julie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827476441219850741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-90638682409583750372014-01-19T07:38:09.791+13:002014-01-19T07:38:09.791+13:00The only reason I comment as "anonymous"...The only reason I comment as "anonymous" is because you don't know me and never will, so using my name has no meaning. If it's that important to you, my name is Cathy Anderson and I live in New York. And I stand by what I said. I don't believe families should make other people, strangers to them, pay to support their own family members. I've been a taxpayer my entire life, but I would NEVER take money from the government, which is actually money coming from all the other taxpayers, to support my own grandchildren. Your comment on your blog about the government giving you money to raise your grandchildren is an insult to every person who reads your blog who is supporting their own family members without asking for handouts. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-35299440652758632732014-01-18T22:54:14.133+13:002014-01-18T22:54:14.133+13:00No worries you deserve it
MaryHNo worries you deserve it<br />MaryHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-21148654147291800242014-01-18T22:30:31.841+13:002014-01-18T22:30:31.841+13:00It takes on average $10,000 a year to raise a chil...It takes on average $10,000 a year to raise a child that's covering everything you have 2 extras that's a lot to bear emotionally and financially, send the government an account for the shortfall....... incl doctors orthodontists shoes clothing food power school costs camps etc the $ figure would make you faint!. caus sure as shit they OWE you!!blondie1https://www.blogger.com/profile/17508560060006389413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-14283079824597521342014-01-18T19:33:55.702+13:002014-01-18T19:33:55.702+13:00My comments aren't going through but I'll ...My comments aren't going through but I'll try again kayjayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-60253434127287982492014-01-18T19:22:56.278+13:002014-01-18T19:22:56.278+13:00Thank you, I do appreciate your praise :)Thank you, I do appreciate your praise :)Lachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10440738029666245332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-69236861223857703742014-01-18T15:57:31.834+13:002014-01-18T15:57:31.834+13:00Chris, Its a credit to yourself and Stew, over the...Chris, Its a credit to yourself and Stew, over the years i have read your blog you can see clearly both children are loved and the don't want for anything. You and Stew are right up there with their education communicating always with their schools. Unfortunately there are people out there that abuse the system and as we all know. Dont let anyone for one minute make you feel that you are doing anything wrong shame there isn't more people like you both . Wonderful parents wonderful; grandparents :) <br />Robyn from Australia Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-76658541343097587822014-01-18T15:16:11.238+13:002014-01-18T15:16:11.238+13:00What anon. has also not thought about is the lives...What anon. has also not thought about is the lives B & G will live and their ongoing cost to the government. Because they have been bought up in a loving, stable and caring environment they are more than likely going to live happy and stable lives as adults and go on to be good citizens who contribute positively to the community. They are most likely going to be contributing to the community themselves as adults paying their taxes. If anon had given any thought to what B & G would have had to deal with going from foster home to foster home their futures would have been a lot less stable due to the unstable upbringing and the consequences of this upbringing would more than likely cost the government HUGE amounts all through their adult lives. We have too many kids in our country who have to put up with unloving families. B & G are incredibly lucky kids and the least the government could do is give a wee helping hand with school fees which are much needed VOLUNTARY payments parents make to schools to help fund education. I suspect anon. has given no thought to the bigger picture.<br /><br />wwangel (sorry I haven't commented for ages but as you can see anon. needed some enlightenment on the bigger picture).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-49476522004740364322014-01-18T15:04:34.340+13:002014-01-18T15:04:34.340+13:00When I first heard the announcement of the grants,...When I first heard the announcement of the grants, I thought of you and how wonderful it was that at least the payment may ease the financial burdon for you. A lot of people must be in your situation. I work at a high decile college, but believe me you should see what some ( very well to do people) can "con" out of the Ministry of Social Development to pay for. Dont feel for one minute that you dont deserve some compensation for what you have done/ are doing.Chin up, you are not defined by anon comments, rather than by the goodness in you!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09476337372483168333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-90040602499452511022014-01-18T14:53:24.446+13:002014-01-18T14:53:24.446+13:00Unbelievable! Some people! I probably would have j...Unbelievable! Some people! I probably would have just deleted their comment. Don't waste your precious time with idiots writing crap!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02262732492677531674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-65553148139174139442014-01-18T14:24:21.960+13:002014-01-18T14:24:21.960+13:00Beautiful photos Chris, well said Steve. Your mum...Beautiful photos Chris, well said Steve. Your mum and dad are awesome.<br />Kym/AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-85218391607270835592014-01-18T14:06:22.492+13:002014-01-18T14:06:22.492+13:00Chris thanks for posting the comment and Steve rep...Chris thanks for posting the comment and Steve reply. This person sits on there high horse needs a smack in the face. Obviously havnt read your blog for long to c what you do for all your children love costs nothing I agree but it costs a fortune to feed and clothe those you love not to even start on educate. Steve you tell'em boy. <br />On a more pleasant not the pics of Dante and Keira absolutely beautiful. Made this sop cry xxxxFREEDOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06656610815647464949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-47273799059106813902014-01-18T13:47:44.928+13:002014-01-18T13:47:44.928+13:00Oh dear.. well said Steve. My mother also took on...Oh dear.. well said Steve. My mother also took on two children in exactly the same situation (now my adoptive brother and sister). She was never paid a cent for this and I believe saved the tax payer much money. There are many grandparents out there who take on children (for many reasons) and while they do it for love, it was never their intention to have to do this so compensation of any kind is most welcome. Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06856015651957578791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-41813169928347473052014-01-18T13:12:59.925+13:002014-01-18T13:12:59.925+13:00Good response to Anon's stupid comment. I can&...Good response to Anon's stupid comment. I can't even be arsed wasting any more time on her stupidity to formulate a response. <br /><br />Glad the supermarket shop was not too bad, I find the earlier you go the less stupid people are. Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17809180814553643509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-33212346393766406452014-01-18T11:52:03.450+13:002014-01-18T11:52:03.450+13:00Hey Chris. Don't these anonymous do-gooders m...Hey Chris. Don't these anonymous do-gooders make it interesting? Typing some rubbish then sitting back waiting to see what the reaction is. I wouldn't have even acknowledged them. Don't give them what they are looking for. My parents are in a similar situation. They had my sister, who is on a disability pension, and her two disabled kids living with them for years, and they were receiving a tiny bit of help from the government. Now, the sister has a house with the kids, and mum and dad still go in almost every day to lend a hand. But because she no longer lives with them, they cut mum's carer's pension. So now it costs more, but they get less. They are only on aged pensions themselves. So any bit of help the government can give to anyone who is doing another a service, I reckon is well earned. Good on you, and hold your head high woman! xColleen Barnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501980104933362752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-27318814050892069692014-01-18T11:44:54.612+13:002014-01-18T11:44:54.612+13:00Chris and Steve. Well said. I wanted to hit a like...Chris and Steve. Well said. I wanted to hit a like button at every sentence. Keep holding your head high grandma !!!michellechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614799674720224312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-52992292224737581292014-01-18T11:23:23.282+13:002014-01-18T11:23:23.282+13:00You and Steve responded with dignity and grace. G...You and Steve responded with dignity and grace. Good for you. <br /><br />The kids are so cute side by side. So very sweet. Have a great weekend!carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971851495729689370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-10212335173783220482014-01-18T11:11:17.566+13:002014-01-18T11:11:17.566+13:00I just love the piccies of Keera and Dante ... the...I just love the piccies of Keera and Dante ... they are SO adorable. It's wonderful that they're able to grow up so close :).<br />As for "Anonymous" .... how bloody dare they!!!!!!! You and Steve handled it beautifully.<br />Hugs xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04594845740035572675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-18641278754793779252014-01-18T11:00:11.723+13:002014-01-18T11:00:11.723+13:00I love how you both replied to that ass of a comme...I love how you both replied to that ass of a comment. <br />MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-954917172355514582014-01-18T10:50:01.610+13:002014-01-18T10:50:01.610+13:00http://www.wheresmytaxes.co.nz/
Anyone interested ...http://www.wheresmytaxes.co.nz/<br />Anyone interested in where their tax money goes should have a look at this site.<br />The highest 'bill' for our country is National Superannuation which is not means/asset tested. <br /><br />By raising your grandchildren you have saved NZ thousands of dollars, and given Brylee & Griffith the best possible start to life. Lacey has got her life together and is an amazing mother to Keera. <br /><br />Your commenter is so vile. Have they never had any hard knocks to deal with in their lives? You and your whole family support and look after each other and have not just given two children away to the state to care for them. Any money you receive now is not a handout. Most Families receive money from the govt, but if you go and have a look at the website above you will see in the overall scheme of things it is a drop in the ocean. <br /> Marianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-74869329390015550022014-01-18T10:28:13.640+13:002014-01-18T10:28:13.640+13:00Chris I really feel so bad for you. I am new to bl...Chris I really feel so bad for you. I am new to blog world, but isn't there some sort of tracking device you can go to, to locate this anon person? Like an i.d. address or something? Which country they live? These people have no right to express an opinion, especially if you did't ask for one. It's a disgrace!!<br /><br />Also thx for the you tube vid on qayg. I will give it a go. Will you be using that same method for your quilt borders? I would love to know your measurements for your sashing with seam allowance. And how you quilted the sashing....if you get my meaning!!<br /><br />Cheers and chin up...anon is not worth it.<br /><br />Cheryl, ukAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-72171806430476909482014-01-18T10:09:07.044+13:002014-01-18T10:09:07.044+13:00Love the pics of the kids with their bottles So cu...Love the pics of the kids with their bottles So cute. Not wasting my time on the anon people. Keep up the good work Lacy you are doing a great job with Keera. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-27580976997647916022014-01-18T09:50:02.498+13:002014-01-18T09:50:02.498+13:00Well said, Steve!Well said, Steve!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-25067914729386718612014-01-18T09:45:12.103+13:002014-01-18T09:45:12.103+13:00Chris.I am so sorry you have had to suffer that ve...Chris.I am so sorry you have had to suffer that verbal abuse again from Mr/Mrs Anon again.I wish there were more families like yours that would do the wonderful job you and Stew are doing in raising those two beautiful grandchildren.<br />I could not agree more with what Steve said well done.<br /><br />Southgirl xxLorraine Hnoreply@blogger.com