Fair Dinkum

I decided to throw away some old clothes this weekend (my bell bottom trousers and pink shirts, of which I hoped would make a come back) On searching the pockets of some old trousers, I found a receipt for some shoes that I had took in for repair in March last year. I had completely forgot about them so went down to the shop. I gave the bloke the receipt with a grin, and he looked at me and said 'They will be ready next Wed mate'!!!

I have not moved from my PC since getting up this morning. In fact I am eating my Sunday Dinner whilst typing this (Pot Noodle and Crackers...times are hard). We have had a few band jobs come in and we are trying to give the fairest price to all considering the large hike in fuel costs. It is difficult though, as we are trying to bring the Big Band sound to as many as possible, by keeping it affordable. it would seem though, that the powers that be, have other ideas.

Now the text below was sent to me by a fellow musician. I make no apologies in printing it in full as it is refreshing that not everyone is held back by our new PC world.
The words are from an Australian PM by the name of Julia Gillard. It is your decision if you agree or disagree on what she says. I know what my decision is...




IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT.. .Take It Or Leave It.

I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians. ‘

‘This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom’

‘We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society . Learn the language!’

‘Most Australians (but not me) believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.’

‘We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.’

‘This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, ‘THE RIGHT TO LEAVE’.’

‘If you aren’t happy here then LEAVE. We didn’t force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.’

Maybe if we circulate this amongst ourselves in Canada & USA , WE will find the courage to start speaking and voicing the same truths.

If you agree please SEND THIS ON and ON, to as many people as you kn

Can you see our MP's having the courage to write this???????????