The Bub Hub Labor Par-tay!

[~Emmylou~]

The coverage has started (well on channel 9 anyway) so grab your poison, pull up a stool and witness the
END OF AN ERA!

Goodbye J-Ho! Goodbye the Cheshire Cat! Good bye Tony Abbot! (even the libs would have to be happy about that surely?!)

I'm trying so hard NOT to be cocky lol

:flowerz: :smiliedance::flowerz::smiliedance:

[RainbowStars]

:fingerscrossed: :fingerscrossed: :fingerscrossed:

Lets not jinx ourselves yet!!!



Quietly sings... "WOOOOO" :party:

[Phyllis Stein]

I'm trying so hard NOT to be cocky lol



And doing a great job lol!!

I'm here for the long haul tonight - and btw, ABC's coverage has also started now!

[Aquamarine]

Go Maxine McKew and Kevin Rudd

[Pippi Longstocking]

Oooh, sounds like my kind of partay! :flowerz:

Oh look, I'm a pessimist, I'm not really going to be partying until waaaaay more votes have been counted. But I have everything crossed. :yes:

[forbetoel]

ABC is now on...Exit polls are looking good. I am more nervous than on my wedding day. :fingerscrossed:

[~Emmylou~]

And they keep teasing me now with suggestions that JHo will not only lose government but lose Bennelong as well!!!

Oh god I think I'm gonna pee my pants with excitement and it's only 5.30 :goodvibes::goodvibes:

[Phyllis Stein]

The Liberals on ABC (Nick Minchin, Helen Coonan) are looking verrrry nervous! :thumbsup:

Here's a link to some great analysis for the night:

http://www.abc.net.au/elections/federal/2007/

[QTB]

im watching channel 9 coverage... im sooo confused lol

but goooooo LABOR!!!

[MariaO]

Husband is confidently predicting a Labor win, He reckons that I will start celebrating around 8:30 - The champagne is on ice........(please let it happen)

[misskittyfantastico]

Ooh I'm anxious *paces nervously*......please let this happen *wrings hands* Go Kevin, Go!

[Beany]

When will the results be in? I can't bear drawn out counting progress ...

[Phyllis Stein]

Oh, you'll have to have one for me Maria! Pregnancy can be sooo inconvenient at times!! :banghead:

But seriously, I think a cold shower is in order for me. There's a clear swing to Labor, but they need 16 seats!! Maybe more if they lose a few in WA... The Greens vote will be crucial.

[forbetoel]

The Greens vote will be crucial.

The Greens are going awesome so far and are polling really well.:thumbsup:

[Duchessa]

Nail biting!

[Phyllis Stein]

When will the results be in? I can't bear drawn out counting progress ...

Oh the anticipation is agonising!! The results might not be known until WA is counted - which won't be until late tonight. Or, depending on QLDs results, it could be called by 8-8:30pm.

4Boys, yeah, the Greens are going great overall, but there's a few seats they need to go really in well for their preferences to get Labor across the line.

[~Emmylou~]

The Liberals on ABC (Nick Minchin, Helen Coonan) are looking verrrry nervous! :thumbsup:

Here's a link to some great analysis for the night:

http://www.abc.net.au/elections/federal/2007/

Ooh thanks for that Tia, awesome link! :thumbsup:

[Roxy]

Oooh, sounds like my kind of partay! :flowerz:

Oh look, I'm a pessimist, I'm not really going to be partying until waaaaay more votes have been counted. But I have everything crossed. :yes:


:iagree:

Will wait till about 9ish before I start to cheer or cry

[Madi]

Surely we can't lose?? The last time I was this nervous I was just about to be induced! :)

[Freya]

11 more seats to win.

[Freya]

10 seats!:smiliedance:

[tanni_83]

:goodvibes::goodvibes:GO TEAM!!!:goodvibes::goodvibes:

[MariaO]

If we have the night we hope to have, then I will definitely have a glass for you mahna mahna (du doo de doo de)


I love all the counting , analysis etc, I am an election addict.

[stellarella]

Im too scared to get excited just yet but golly gosh I have everything crossed:fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed::fingerscro ssed:

[Bewitched]

The Greens are going awesome so far and are polling really well.:thumbsup:

I told DH this morning that the Greens will have their best support yet this election, because SO MANY people are freaked out over global warming etc, fairly enough. Things are going well so far!! (keeps fingers crossed it continues!)

[Pippi Longstocking]

Mahna Mahna, I'll have a wine for you too! You'll be p!ssed in no time at this rate! :laughing:

Ooh, I'm so nervous!

[MariaO]

Go the Greens - just looked at Eden Monaro results to date......................starting to get hopeful

but Western Australia will put a damper on things.

[Phyllis Stein]

Aw, thanks for being so selfless Maria & Guv! :D *hic*

[SassyMummy]

I've been keeping my eye on the Virtual Tally Room... I've seen us, so far, go from 48% to 51.33%... quite impressed so far...

[Pippi Longstocking]

Aw, thanks for being so selfless Maria & Guv! :D *hic*

What can I say, anything for you! *staggers slightly, slurs words*


I lovesh ya maaaaan! :dizzy:

[forbetoel]

I am soooo nervous...all of my friends keep ringing and I have promised them a nudie run if Jho loses his seat!! :eek:

[Bewitched]

I am soooo nervous...all of my friends keep ringing and I have promised them a nudie run if Jho loses his seat!! :eek:

haha oh really? Where do we sign up to book a spectator seat? :laughing:

[Phyllis Stein]

I'd start getting undressed 4boys! Kerry O'Brien just called Bennelong tentatively for Maxine.

Guv... :laughing:

[SassyMummy]

Oooh..getting quite exciting!

[forbetoel]

I'd start getting undressed 4boys! Kerry O'Brien just called Bennelong tentatively for Maxine.

:laughing:

I know, I was watching, and I seriously squeeled loudly in delight....My 3 year old said "whats wrong mummy, did Kevin Rudd lose?" I told him "no hunny, that was a happy scream":goodvibes:

[vanillabean]

I am soooo nervous...all of my friends keep ringing and I have promised them a nudie run if Jho loses his seat!! :eek:

Well that could be quite on the cards tonight!

[Pippi Longstocking]

I am soooo nervous...all of my friends keep ringing and I have promised them a nudie run if Jho loses his seat!! :eek:

Never mind your nudie run, I reckon JHO himself will end up trotting around the block with his strides around his ankles! :laughing: In fact, I think it should be legislation - if you are prime minister and you lose your seat, you should have to do a nudie run from the opera house to Canberra :laughing:

[Aquamarine]

I am so excited. I am so ecstatic. There is hope for my children and Australia's future.

[Phyllis Stein]

Never mind your nudie run, I reckon JHO himself will end up trotting around the block with his strides around his ankles! :laughing: In fact, I think it should be legislation - if you are prime minister and you lose your seat, you should have to do a nudie run from the opera house to Canberra :laughing:

Oh ew ew, save me from that sight!

ETA: the usually very cautious Antony Green just called the election for Labor IF they can pick up 2-3 seats in QLD!

[MariaO]

If he loses he should have to do his normal morning Kirribilli walk in the nuddy....

still to early to call Bennelong I reckon - I would not be game to call that before 50/60%

Husband is in seventh heaven with all these stats being thrown about the place (sad childhood actuarial training)

I am teaching Aoife to shriek with excitement at all ALP and Green swings, like she needed to know how to shriek

You have to love it.......

[forbetoel]

Never mind your nudie run, I reckon JHO himself will end up trotting around the block with his strides around his ankles! :laughing: In fact, I think it should be legislation - if you are prime minister and you lose your seat, you should have to do a nudie run from the opera house to Canberra :laughing:

:barf:Ewww! And I was worried about all of my wobbly bits. :barf:

[charlen49]

:smiliedance:Its looking good!!!!!!:smiliedance:

[pookiesossige]

Trust me, I am desperate for Rudd to win, I SO BADLY want to see him get what he deserves: leadership of this country. More then that, I want JHo O.U.T.

But something tells me that it's not going to happen, and I really think we'll see the Libs win again.

Does anyone else think this??? :detective:

[Pippi Longstocking]

Trust me, I am desperate for Rudd to win, I SO BADLY want to see him get what he deserves: leadership of this country. More then that, I want JHo O.U.T.

But something tells me that it's not going to happen, and I really think we'll see the Libs win again.

Does anyone else think this??? :detective:

Shhhhh! Party pooper! :nono:


I am more hopeful now then I was earlier. But I agree, it pays to be a little cautious.
Now let me get back to my gleeful celebrating, it may be my only chance! :smiliedance:

[charlen49]

we only need 16 seats to win....we have won 11 so far..and its only early days with counting considering WA and QLD only recently closed polling..the libs have lost 9 and nat 2..so we are definately on track:party:

[charlen49]

Shhhhh! Party pooper! :nono:


I am more hopeful now then I was earlier. But I agree, it pays to be a little cautious.
Now let me get back to my gleeful celebrating, it may be my only chance! :smiliedance::laughing::flowerz:

[Phyllis Stein]

It's too hard to call pookie - it all depends on QLD at the moment, and there's not enough of the results in yet to decide.

But... I'm (currently) thinking the ALP might have it. :fingerscrossed:

[~Emmylou~]

Look I am just lapping it up.

No matter what happens this is the closest we've come in 12 years to getting rid of them and I'm savouring it.

But I think we've finally done it this time!!!!!!!

[Pippi Longstocking]

Look I am just lapping it up.


Me too. The wine, that is! :dizzy::flowerz::laughing:





DISCLAIMER: I've had one and a half glasses, which is entirely bordering on alcoholism for me. *ahem* :o

[tanni_83]

ill say it again

:goodvibes: GO TEAM :goodvibes:


OOOH more cheering on tv!!!

i always get excited when that happens lol

[metalhead713]

If he loses he should have to do his normal morning Kirribilli walk in the nuddy....

still to early to call Bennelong I reckon - I would not be game to call that before 50/60%

Husband is in seventh heaven with all these stats being thrown about the place (sad childhood actuarial training)

I am teaching Aoife to shriek with excitement at all ALP and Green swings, like she needed to know how to shriek

You have to love it.......

NOOO!! please spare me my sanity and dont make me have visuals of jh in the nud!!! :geek:<substitute for head banging emoticon but lol i still really like this one.

[Pippi Longstocking]

OOOH more cheering on tv!!!

i always get excited when that happens lol

Same, I just about get whip lash trying to see what I missed! :laughing:

[tanni_83]

DISCLAIMER: I've had one and a half glasses, which is entirely bordering on alcoholism for me. *ahem* :o

:laughing::laughing::laughing: you crack me up!!

[~Emmylou~]

Me too. The wine, that is! :dizzy::flowerz::laughing:





DISCLAIMER: I've had one and a half glasses, which is entirely bordering on alcoholism for me. *ahem* :o

LOL I'm on my second beer and nearly off my face :laughing:

I figure if I cant drink tonight then when the hell can I?!?

[Bewitched]

Trust me, I am desperate for Rudd to win, I SO BADLY want to see him get what he deserves: leadership of this country. More then that, I want JHo O.U.T.

But something tells me that it's not going to happen, and I really think we'll see the Libs win again.

Does anyone else think this??? :detective:

Possibly... i have been saying to DH all day that as much as Rudd deserves the win, many people may have fallen for the same scare tactics from Howard this time round as they were when Latham was up against him. JHo said the other day something like "People need to not treat their vote like an unwanted Christmas present, if you are voting simply for the sake of change, you can't change your mind come Boxing Day", and i believe many people are voting simply for the sake of change so some voters may have swung their vote back for Libs today as a result of this scare tactic, but that is just my insignificant opinion :laughing:

[tanni_83]

haha, i have to remind myself to hold onto jordy while i spin around to see! :confused:

[Aquamarine]

Kevin Rudd is at Suncorp right now and says he is pretty much home and hosed.

I know someone who is with him right now.

[metalhead713]

*is drinking coffee to acctually be able to stay awake and see labor win* *sigh* i could sure go a jimmy beam but id fall asleep lol

[Bewitched]

NOOO!! please spare me my sanity and dont make me have visuals of jh in the nud!!! :geek:<substitute for head banging emoticon but lol i still really like this one.

:laughing::laughing::laughing:

[stellarella]

Yee...Im starting to get a little more excited now....

[SassyMummy]

I WAS going to get myself a bottle of wine, but am a bit poor... so instead, I have some chocolate, some Tomato Chutney Chilli Philly and crackers and some coke... lol.

It's just me, DD (who is watching Go Diego Go! at the moment... who would have thought she'd fine watching the election results on TV boring?) and my friend was on the phone for about an hour before as we watched the results and bagged out Howard/the Coalition... she'll call back after her dinner.

I'm not counting my chickens just yet...but I'm thrilled things are looking well!

http://vtr.aec.gov.au/Default.htm

It easier to just see it written down so simply than putting up with the random jibberish said on Channel 7 or 9...

[tanni_83]

*is drinking coffee to acctually be able to stay awake and see labor win* *sigh* i could sure go a jimmy beam but id fall asleep lol

this is me too!! except im a vodka girl myself :party:

[Phyllis Stein]

LOL I'm on my second beer and nearly off my face :laughing:

I figure if I cant drink tonight then when the hell can I?!?

Just another sparkling apple juice for me!
Bubs is kicking me extra hard tonight, so must be soaking up some endorphins though!

[MariaO]

mahna mahna, Bubs is cheering for an ALP win!@


I am glad that Petrio Georgio looks like keeping his seat - man with a bit of compassion and principle in my opinion.

[Phyllis Stein]

mahna mahna, Bubs is cheering for an ALP win!@

LOL, he's a smart little fella already!

[SassyMummy]

According to the Virtual Tally Room a few mins ago...

1,703,412 - Coalition Votes
1,951,546 - Labor Votes

That's nearly 250000 more votes our way... so I'm quite impressed.

About an hour and a half ago, they were winning.

Of course there's still many more votes to be counted... but it's sure looking promising... our percentage just keeps on going up, up, up...

(While there's just keeps going down, down, down...)

Jeez... this is kinda like my version of sport...:p

[pookiesossige]

Ok, now I'm getting a little excited!

But I've just turned our kitchen upside down and it appears that my DH really did give away every bottle of wine we owned when he was diagnosed as Type 1, some of it was from our Barossa Valley honeymoon!! :hissy: I neeeeed a glass of red!!!

[forbetoel]

I am fekking squeeling! I am getting bl00dy excited!!!!!

[Pippi Longstocking]

I neeeeed a glass of red!!!

Shorright, whilsht I'm drinking for Mahna Mahna, I'm sure I can squeezshe down anosher for you too. I'm good like that! :dizzy::laughing:

[Aquamarine]

I am fekking squeeling! I am getting bl00dy excited!!!!!

Me tooooooo!!!!

KEVIN 07

[Pippi Longstocking]

Hmm, is it just me or are the Liberal folk all being a wee bit quiet? :detective:

:devil6::devil6:

[metalhead713]

Shorright, whilsht I'm drinking for Mahna Mahna, I'm sure I can squeezshe down anosher for you too. I'm good like that! :dizzy::laughing:
lol, I love that, 'shhrroright ':laughing:

[charlen49]

:bee:utiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am fekking squeeling! I am getting bl00dy excited!!!!!

[charlen49]

Hmm, is it just me or are the Liberal folk all being a wee bit quiet? :detective:

:devil6::devil6:hmm i think ya right..where are u tanya(roopee)???

[MariaO]

Okay, I will do the decent thing for all those Labor supporters that can not drink themselves and open another bottle of red.

Eden-Monaro is being given to the Labor fellow - bell-weather seat - okay , now officially really, really, really excited.

[pookiesossige]

Shorright, whilsht I'm drinking for Mahna Mahna, I'm sure I can squeezshe down anosher for you too. I'm good like that! :dizzy::laughing:

Go for it!! :thumbsup::smiliedance: It's looking good now, no matter what station the telly's on!! :yelclap:

[~Emmylou~]

Labor have claimed Eden Monaro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


WOOOOOOOOOTTT!

(for anyone that doesn't know this seat has been won by whoever wins govt for the last 35 years!!)

[cmd'smum]

Go the Greens - just looked at Eden Monaro results to date......................starting to get hopeful

but Western Australia will put a damper on things.

Oh yea, they will, :rolleyes: brace yourself. This worries me! :no:

But I still think we will win :yes:

They just announced that Maxine may very well get Johny's seat :laughing:

[Pippi Longstocking]

Omg Omg Omg 76 seats! :smiliedance::flowerz::yelclap::thumbsup::cloud9:

[charlen49]

OMG it looks like JH will loose his seat so even by some fluke of nature the libs squeak in JH wont be PM:smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedance::smilieda nce::smiliedance::smiliedance:

[stellarella]

:hugs::hugs:
Congrats ladies...have a drink for me, I cant as im TTC :sunshine:

This is when I start to feel all teary....weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeee

[Phyllis Stein]

Going by the ABC online tallyboard, Labor have it in the bag.

http://www.abc.net.au/elections/federal/2007/

[pookiesossige]

Yeah, it will be disappointing when they start counting WA's votes, I'm geared up for that.. but there just won't be as many votes coming from WA to start with, not compared to QLD... (am I right?? Please tell me I am!!)

[tanni_83]

WOOT WOOT :yelclap:

[Phyllis Stein]

Yeah, it will be disappointing when they start counting WA's votes, I'm geared up for that.. but there just won't be as many votes coming from WA to start with, not compared to QLD... (am I right?? Please tell me I am!!)

At worst, Labor could lose 2 seats in WA, but it's looking like they'll pick up a few more in QLD. i.e. they can afford to lose a few in WA.

[cmd'smum]

Hmm, is it just me or are the Liberal folk all being a wee bit quiet? :detective:

:devil6::devil6:

:laughing:



Yeah, it will be disappointing when they start counting WA's votes, I'm geared up for that.. but there just won't be as many votes coming from WA to start with, not compared to QLD... (am I right?? Please tell me I am!!)

sort of, i'm a little worried about that too, BUT, I think the votes will surprise us, have a feeling there will be a fair swing to Labor.

[MariaO]

Hubby was spot on, it is 8:30 and I am starting to celebrate!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Spoon - Where are you?

[pookiesossige]

OOooooo A big cheer went up in the tally room and apparently it hasn't got that much to do with the results: it's more to do with something the Chaser are currently up to in there!! :laughing::thumbsup: Go Chaser!! Can't wait 'till Wednesday's show :D:yelclap:

[tanni_83]

how many can we afford to loose?

[forbetoel]

Hmm, is it just me or are the Liberal folk all being a wee bit quiet? :detective:

:devil6::devil6:

They're still out banging the drum on street corners yelling "The IR laws are good" "I have never been better off!" :laughing:

[Phyllis Stein]

Apparently the Chaser boys are up to some mischief in the tally room!

Stella, I'm getting teary too!!

I can't wait to hear Rudd's victory speech, let alone Howard's defeat speech!

[MoonstoneMumma]

I'm a big fan of sunrise and i remember when i first found out that he was going to replace beasley. i have watched sunrise for years and they are almost like family. i'm so excited and so nervous for him

I really hope he gets in - looks pretty damn good.

[charlen49]

i think im gunna have a headache in the morning!:goodvibes:

[MariaO]

4boys, Guv, be fair - this is the bub-hub Labor Par-Tay..............

And what a party it will be

If John loses his seat, I will be beside myself with delight. I do not usually indulge in much Schadenfreude but in his case I will definitely make an exception - still too good to be true though

[~Emmylou~]

i think im gunna have a headache in the morning!:goodvibes:

Oh yeah!

They're GONE!!!! They're really gone!!!! OMG I'm jumping out of my skin here!!!! :flowerz:

[charlen49]

Johnny is gone!!!!!!!!!!!he has lost his seat!!!!!!!!!!:laughing:(well its predicted..almost certain)

[forbetoel]

O.K I am literally jumping around screaming. This is so bl00dy good.

[pookiesossige]

Apparently we shouldn't get too excited about Bennalong, there are supposedly a lot of postal votes to be counted...

Still happy though :smiliedance::smiliedance:

[charlen49]

O.K I am literally jumping around screaming. This is so bl00dy good.this is better than s**..well almost hehehe

[Phyllis Stein]

Not yet he hasn't! There's a huge postal vote count to come in that's likely to go Howard's way... It's still a nailbiter in Bennelong, but I'd say it won't matter, as Labor probably have the election itself. Still, I'd love to see Maxine in Parliament!

[OJandMe]

:smiliedance:YAY.:smiliedance:

Kevo Wins!!

WooHoo!!


New blood to drain... lol.

[pookiesossige]

O.K I am literally jumping around screaming. This is so bl00dy good.

:laughing:

I'm actually the calm one here- it's DH who's doing a Tom-Cruise jump-on-the-couch crazy-type thing. He's totally off his nut :laughing:

So I couldn't find any alcohol, but I've just polished off an entire box of Fruit Loops- just as good, LOL!

[Pippi Longstocking]

I had to go put Shine to bed, what've I missed?!

[Oblena]

Please make this not be a dream :fingerscrossed:

3 wishes for tonight
- JHo loses seat :smiliedance:
- Labor wins :yelclap:
- Bub sleep through:laughing:

[forbetoel]

Yeah I think about 5000 postal votes...anyway regardless Maxine has done an awesome jog, and well........*tears up*....... I am just so bl00dy proud of her.

[Mahjong]

Channel 9 are calling it a Rudd win already. However, they count the votes too early, predict their seat win, and then take it off when it's actually not their win. Frustrating!

[Bewitched]

I have been running around after kidlets and therefore havent seen much of the tv footage, am i seeing correct here: Ray Martin and a sign above him says Kevin Rudd wins election!!

[vanillabean]

I think we have it.

[forbetoel]

Please make this not be a dream :fingerscrossed:

3 wishes for tonight
- JHo loses seat :smiliedance:
- Labor wins :yelclap:
- Bub sleep through:laughing:

:laughing: YOu may get your 3 wishes...unfortunantly, bubs sleeping thru was a liberal policy.:laughing:

[Bewitched]

:laughing: YOu may get your 3 wishes...unfortunantly, bubs sleeping thru was a liberal policy.:laughing:

:laughing::laughing:

[forbetoel]

Is this the fastest moving thread ever?

Hey Guv...where is "they?"

[pookiesossige]

Channel 9 are calling it a Rudd win already. However, they count the votes too early, predict their seat win, and then take it off when it's actually not their win. Frustrating!

Yeah, channel 9 are perhaps being a bit hasty. I've gone back to the ABC, both on the telly and online :yes:

And the Sunrise crew just.... annoy me :)

[Oblena]

:laughing: YOu may get your 3 wishes...unfortunantly, bubs sleeping thru was a liberal policy.:laughing:

Yes apparently I had never been better off :laughing::laughing:

[Phyllis Stein]

I had to go put Shine to bed, what've I missed?!

Have a squizz at this (http://www.abc.net.au/elections/federal/2007/).

[Oblena]

Just got called a nerd by DH. Watching it online, ABC site and bubhub forum

[our little treasures]

Far out been away for a while and all these emoticians:flowerz::doh:
I can't wait to party tonight.

[tanni_83]

:laughing: you ladies crack me up :laughing:

[MariaO]

I have not been game to put Aoife to bed - bad mammy has Dora the explorer on in the bedroom

I think that Nicola Korne or whatever her name is did not deserve to win her seat - She was a **** choice as a candidate -


TOO EXCITING FOR WORDS...........................

[forbetoel]

Just got called a nerd by DH. Watching it online, ABC site and bubhub forum


Congratualtions!!!!!!!:goodvibes:

[Pippi Longstocking]

Is this the fastest moving thread ever?

Hey Guv...where is "they?"He's flitting madly between his 'puter and the telly. :laughing:


Have a squizz at this (http://www.abc.net.au/elections/federal/2007/).

Thankee! How bloody excitement! Yay 'Strayans came to their senses, hoorah!


This ol' typing bizzo gets a wee bit difficult once wine has been imbibed eh?!

[mollymoosmum]

WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Come on Kevin!!!


OMG this is too bloody exciting!! (the wine helps!)

Can't wait to hear Johnny's retirement speech! hehe.

[~Emmylou~]

:flowerz::flowerz::flowerz::flowerz:

can't type too excited (and drunk)

[vanillabean]

I've eaten way too much tonight. I think it is all the excitement and nerves!

[SassyMummy]

Got sick of reading about stuff happening but not being able to see it... so sent Chanel into my room with a DVD (yes, yes, naughty Mummy)... now I can watch!

Best channel?

[tanni_83]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


OH YEAH - GO TEAM!!!!!!

:smiliedance::smiliedance::yelclap::smiliedance: :smiliedance:

[Mahjong]

Abc :)

[MariaO]

Yooooooooooooooo Hoooooooooooo

[forbetoel]

Yiiippppyyyyyyy Yaaaaaayyyyyy!!!!!!!

[tanni_83]

channel 7 for me!!

[Phyllis Stein]

Antony Green just announced that Labor are definitely in government, with a probable majority of 22 seats.

And it looks a lot like Maxine has won enough to win Bennelong!

:flowerz: :smiliedance::flowerz::smiliedance::flowerz:

ETA: Sassy - ABC without doubt!

[QTB]

Channel 9 for me :)

[charlen49]

Abc :)most defo

[stellarella]

CONGRATULATIONS ALL!!!!!

Its a RuddSLIDE!!!!!

:goodvibes::yes::smiliedance::smiliedance::yelclap ::thumbsup:

[charlen49]

ihad to get df to get his work laptop out so i could watch the tv

[Alekay]

:smiliedance::yelclap::smiliedance::yelclap:

YEAH YEAH YEAH!!!!!!:thumbsup:

WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO:flowerz:

[pookiesossige]

Yes apparently I had never been better off :laughing::laughing:

:laughing: :laughing:

Would love to be a fly on the wall in Kirribilly house right now, with JHo sitting there, watching this :p:p

Sassy: ABC without doubt. And http://www.abc.net.au/elections/federal/2007/

[Pippi Longstocking]

Oh it's been such a looong time coming! I am so excited!

[Oblena]

:laughing: :laughing:

Would love to be a fly on the wall in Kirribilly house right now, with JHo sitting there, watching this :p:p



Childish but .... Suffer in your jocks

[forbetoel]

Stace..best channel, ABC for sure.
So anyone watching channel 7? Have they had Vanessa Amarossi or Delta Goodrem on yet???

[Phyllis Stein]

Labor have won!! Someone pinch me & tell me I'm not dreaming!!

[tanni_83]

Stace..best channel, ABC for sure.
So anyone watching channel 7? Have they had Vanessa Amarossi or Delta Goodrem on yet???

not yet, didnt know they were going to be

[Pippi Longstocking]

Labor have won!! Someone pinch me & tell me I'm not dreaming!!

*squeals* :smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedanc e::smiliedance::smiliedance:

[forbetoel]

not yet, didnt know they were going to be

No..sorry...just assuming that would be about as professional as they would get. *sarcastic hat off* GO KEV!!!!

[pookiesossige]

ABC- so funny, poor old Kerry's getting pretty peeved about the ruckus behind him in the tally room :laughing: I kinda understand where he's coming from though, it's a bit embarrasing I guess, but I'm too happy to care :smiliedance:

Prime/channel 7- what's with the days-of-our-lives-style closeups? They are trying to capture the emotion of Joe Hockey and anyone about to loose a seat, the only thing they need to do is use soft-focus lenses and it will be like B&B for real :laughing: I'm loving it!!! :smiliedance:

The Channel 9 'Tower of Power' graphic is so funny, lol.

[stellarella]

Im wathcing 7....it is very dramatic and B&B style...hilarious and more entertaining....I needed something a bit more mind numbing tonight....:laughing:

[tanni_83]

my ABC has cr@ppy reception :(

[forbetoel]

Does anyone know when they count the Senate?

[forbetoel]

Im wathcing 7....it is very dramatic and B&B style...hilarious and more entertaining....I needed something a bit more mind numbing tonight....:laughing:

:laughing: Yeah that is what my comment was referring to. Nothing wrong with entertainment, and I heard that Koche and Mel gave Jackie Kelly a hard time.:thumbsup:

[Beany]

I think I'll have to come back in the morning and re-read this. I keep reading that Labor have won but I know I'm feverish so my eyes and brain cannot be trusted.

Did they win? Really and for true?

[cmd'smum]

WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOO

:smiliedance::flowerz::wizard::yelclap::thumbsup:

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd!! That sounds good!;)

[cmd'smum]

I think I'll have to come back in the morning and re-read this. I keep reading that Labor have won but I know I'm feverish so my eyes and brain cannot be trusted.

Did they win? Really and for true?

YEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!:smiliedance::smi liedance::yelclap::yelclap:

[pookiesossige]

Oh my! Did youse all just hear what Kerry was saying (on ABC) about the yelling and screaming and what other networks have been doing to get ratings?? (generating noise and jumping etc)

He's really really peeved!!!:eek:

[tanni_83]

:smiliedance: GO TEAM :smiliedance:

[tanni_83]

Oh my! Did youse all just hear what Kerry was saying (on ABC) about the yelling and screaming and what other networks have been doing to get ratings?? (generating noise and jumping etc)

He's really really peeved!!!:eek:

PLS EXPLAIN??

[melwallace24]

My man beevs is back in, maxine's getting mobbed on telly at the mo, HOW GOOD IS THIS?! Just quiet celebratory high fives here, no waking the little man.

[Phyllis Stein]

Oh my! Did youse all just hear what Kerry was saying (on ABC) about the yelling and screaming and what other networks have been doing to get ratings??

He's really really peeved!!!:eek:

I was on the phone & missed that bit! What are they doing??

And Beany yes, Labor have won enough seats to secure victory.

[tanni_83]

GO MAXINE!! :yelclap:

[Oblena]

I missed the dummy spit too (getting cake :laughing:) someone pleeeease explain

[Beany]

Oh good.

*grabs blankie and does a weak :smiliedance: *

[forbetoel]

Mahna mahna...what about the Senate, when do we hear about that? :fingerscrossed: for the Greens!

[AM]

WOOHOO KEVIN!!!

[our little treasures]

Haw darn exciting. I sure am happy. I have text everyone:yelclap::yelclap::yelclap::yelclap:

[tanni_83]

YAY YAY YAY

[Phyllis Stein]

Mahna mahna...what about the Senate, when do we hear about that? :fingerscrossed: for the Greens!

It's being counted now, but the below-the-line votes draw out the final results a little longer.

http://www.abc.net.au/elections/federal/2007/results/senate/

Go to your state for a breakdown.

[Silvana]

Absolutely fantastic!!!!! :smiliedance::yelclap::thumbsup:

Won by a very good margin. Up here in Mackay (Qld), the seat of Dawson has been won by labor, which was previously held by the coalition!! YAY!! :cloud9:

[forbetoel]

It's being counted now, but the below-the-line votes draw out the final results a little longer.

http://www.abc.net.au/elections/federal/2007/results/senate/

Go to your state for a breakdown.

Thankyou, I knew you would have the goods.

[forbetoel]

Absolutely fantastic!!!!! :smiliedance::yelclap::thumbsup:

Won by a very good margin. Up here in Mackay (Qld), the seat of Dawson has been won by labor, which was previously held by the coalition!! YAY!! :cloud9:

That is awesome!!!!:thumbsup::smiliedance:

[Phyllis Stein]

Thankyou, I knew you would have the goods.

:thumbsup:

[Aquamarine]

GO MAXINE MCKEW

[MariaO]

Hasn't Maxine been absolutely fabulous!!!!

I am glad that Judy Moylan has retained her seat

Maybe I should start a thread - Liberal members that you like

[forbetoel]

I'm Luving Maxine!!!!!

[tanni_83]

Absolutely fantastic!!!!! :smiliedance::yelclap::thumbsup:

Won by a very good margin. Up here in Mackay (Qld), the seat of Dawson has been won by labor, which was previously held by the coalition!! YAY!! :cloud9:

Hi, im in sarina :wave:

[metalhead713]

wha whatd i miss lol dp is watching starwars:rolleyes::rolleyes::geek:
have labor won for sure? I didnt think theyd be finished counting yet:confused:

[SassyMummy]

So I'm hardly getting a chance to watch this... have we OFFICIALLY won yet? I mean, is there absolutely no chance that we might lose?

[MariaO]

All over bar the shouting

HURRAUYYYYY

YEEEE HAAAAAAA
SHOUT SHOUT SHOUT

[Phyllis Stein]

Maxine is absolutely awesome!

Maria, I thnk you mentioned him earlier, but Petro Georgiou is fab! He's one of those Libs who was really concerned about how far to the right the federal party had gone.

[Phyllis Stein]

Sassy, Labor HAVE WON!!!

[SassyMummy]

Oh Thank CHRIST! :smiliedance:

I have hardly been watching as DD has been bugging me... I'm about to send her off to bed... but it seems all the action has passed... will be good to watch The Chasers on Wednesday though...lol.

Are either JH or Rudd set to make speeches?

[~Emmylou~]

Oh Thank CHRIST! :smiliedance:

I have hardly been watching as DD has been bugging me... I'm about to send her off to bed... but it seems all the action has passed... will be good to watch The Chasers on Wednesday though...lol.

Are either JH or Rudd set to make speeches?

Soon hopefully.....

It's all over.....

BAR THE ADMISSION OF DEFEAT!!!

Oh happy happy day!!!!!! :flowerz::flowerz:

Where's that bloody party hat emoticon dude when you need him?!?!?!

[forbetoel]

For those watching ABC.......How good is Julia??? I honestly don't know how she has remained so calm. 12 months of 24/7 campaigning, and it has all paid off! I just don't know how she is controlling herself. On Ya Julia!!! :thumbsup:

[tanni_83]

this one? :party: ?

[SassyMummy]

She doesn't look like she can get that grin off her face (I wouldn't be able to either if I was her!).

[~Emmylou~]

this one? :party: ?

Duh! :laughing:

Too many emoticons and too many beers! lol.

[Becteria]

I live in Bennelong, its a very Howard loving area.....

[charlen49]

com on johnny declare already..u know u want to..ah hes about to..he's rung rudd.wa hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

[MariaO]

Petrio is very sound, so is Judy Moylan, there are good people in all areas but it is especially brave to challenge your own party for what you think is right.

Julia is having a very,very good night:goodvibes:
She so far has not been too geeful . A very happy night. Husband has just been on the phone to his folks who were campaigning for Labor on Bribie Island - They are thrilled obviously


Howard has conceded defeat, time to crack open the champagne

[forbetoel]

Duh! :laughing:

Too many emoticons and too many beers! lol.

:laughing::laughing:

[Phyllis Stein]

Yup, Howard has conceded defeat - he's on his way now to make a formal announcment.

[charlen49]

:smiliedance:Bye bye Johnny dont let the door hit ya on the way out.wa hooooo

[Pippi Longstocking]

Yup, Howard has conceded defeat - he's on his way now to make a formal announcment.

Ooooooh defeat away defeaty boy! You Looooohooohooohooose! :smiliedance:

[~Emmylou~]

I've waited 11 LOOOONGG years to see him and his whiney boy eat crow.

What bliss it will be to see their smirks wiped off their faces for GOOD!!

Oh victory is SWEET!!!!!! :smiliedance:

[charlen49]

I've waited 11 LOOOONGG years to see him and his whiney boy eat crow.

What bliss it will be to see their smirks wiped off their faces for GOOD!!

Oh victory is SWEET!!!!!! :smiliedance:so true!:iagree:

[charlen49]

Oh we wanted to be able to vote for greg combet..but we were just outside his area..he is a great trooper!

[charlen49]

:barf:pete about to speak!:barf:

[Pippi Longstocking]

I am so so so bloody glad! I feel so much relief - maybe now we can start to see more of a separation between church and state, we can pull our nose out of Dubya's rectum, we can offer a sincere and heartfelt apology to Indigenous Australians, we can allow workers to be treated ethically, we can process refugees ethically and with dignity and compassion....I am so relieved that my children will have a brighter future now. :smiliedance:

[charlen49]

I am so so so bloody glad! I feel so much relief - maybe now we can start to see more of a separation between church and state, we can pull our nose out of Dubya's rectum, we can offer a sincere and heartfelt apology to Indigenous Australians, we can allow workers to be treated ethically, we can process refugees ethically and with dignity and compassion....I am so relieved that my children will have a brighter future now. :smiliedance:here here.........................poor pete looks like he's about to:crying:

[Oblena]

I am so so so bloody glad! I feel so much relief - maybe now we can start to see more of a separation between church and state, we can pull our nose out of Dubya's rectum, we can offer a sincere and heartfelt apology to Indigenous Australians, we can allow workers to be treated ethically, we can process refugees ethically and with dignity and compassion....I am so relieved that my children will have a brighter future now. :smiliedance:

I cannot even begin to explain the relief I feel at tonight's result

[forbetoel]

Oh we wanted to be able to vote for greg combet..but we were just outside his area..he is a great trooper!

I LOVE Greg Combet!!! He will do a great job.

[sockstealingpoltergeist]

Woooooooooohoooooooooooooooooo:party:
Woooooooooohoooooooooooooooooo:party:

Thats all I have to say. (for now) Ha:smiliedance:

[forbetoel]

I am so so so bloody glad! I feel so much relief - maybe now we can start to see more of a separation between church and state, we can pull our nose out of Dubya's rectum, we can offer a sincere and heartfelt apology to Indigenous Australians, we can allow workers to be treated ethically, we can process refugees ethically and with dignity and compassion....I am so relieved that my children will have a brighter future now. :smiliedance:

I am so happy too, and really feel that finally all Australians will be looked after. Yep, I put my kids to bed tonight, knowing their future is brighter.

Err, no, well actually I lied......They fell asleep in front of the t.v....woops!

[Beany]

I feel satisfaction rather than relief.

I have high hopes of what will be achieved in office but right now, I'm just grateful that I can even expect things being DONE in office.

The government was stagnant and beginning to fester. This new breath of air will be great.

[~Emmylou~]

I am so so so bloody glad! I feel so much relief - maybe now we can start to see more of a separation between church and state, we can pull our nose out of Dubya's rectum, we can offer a sincere and heartfelt apology to Indigenous Australians, we can allow workers to be treated ethically, we can process refugees ethically and with dignity and compassion....I am so relieved that my children will have a brighter future now. :smiliedance:

:yes::yes::yes:

Boy will I sleep well tonight.

[charlen49]

I LOVE Greg Combet!!! He will do a great job.i know we were like 2 streets outside his electorate..omg i think pete is crying..i almost feel sorry for him.not..sorry cant stand him..never have...never will

[OneBabyBoy]

Hey guys just wanted to show you this
http://www.kevin07.com.au/get-involved/get-involved/get-shirty-overseas.html
The ones in Bolivia are my cousin, her husband and their 4 month old baby girl. Big kevin 07 fans :D

[Oblena]

JH about to concede

[sockstealingpoltergeist]

Now heres JHo

[charlen49]

heres Johnny!!!!!!!!!!!!!:(

[Starlet]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!

*happy dance*

Been watching it on Sky News.

[Phyllis Stein]

I agree with your sentiments entirely Guv - and may I say, your articulate-ness hasn't declined in proportion to the amount you must have imbibed tonight! :p Nah seriously, I once again feel really hopeful for the future of our country. :)

I sense the Liberal party will implode for a bit now. Turnbull will challenge Costello for the leadership, and he very well may win it. Hmm, it's going to be interesting...

[vanillabean]

Here he comes to admit defeat!!!

[Mamaduke]

Congratulations to all the Labor voters.
It's been interesting going toe to toe with you all over the past year.
I look forward to more from the other side of the table.
Good luck to all - may Rudd and Co. bring you everything your heart's desire.

I would drink but even that particular avenue of pleasure has been taken away from me too.

[Starlet]

Is it just me or does he look like he's about to cry? I am sure I saw his lip quiver lol.

[sockstealingpoltergeist]

yep I think he may cry:crying:

[metalhead713]

:hissy::(:crying::hissy::hissy:<< johnny when he gets home ahaha

[metalhead713]

he wont even let ppl cheer!! LOL did anyone here that guy in the crowd who kept shouting out what a dag LOL

[sockstealingpoltergeist]

I am sooooooo happy:smiliedance:

[Oblena]

J Ho - something finally your fault heh?

[charlen49]

i cant stand the man..but the man desrves a defeat speach!(damn moron in the front)..not a job i'd like to undertake thats for shore....love ya kev!

[sockstealingpoltergeist]

he wont even let ppl cheer!! LOL did anyone here that guy in the crowd who kept shouting out what a dag LOL
Yes Ha ha ha
Please please no cheering I am not a winner lol

[Phyllis Stein]

As much as I detest Howard's politics, and am happy to see the back of him, I respect the humility Julia Gillard showed in acknowledging the end of his remarkable political career.

Now, bring on Kevin.

[forbetoel]

As much as I detest Howard's politics, and am happy to see the back of him, I respect the humility Julia Gillard showed in acknowledging the end of his remarkable political career.

Yep, same here! Such a great night!

[charlen49]

As much as I detest Howard's politics, and am happy to see the back of him, I respect the humility Julia Gillard showed in acknowledging the end of his remarkable political career.:iagree:

[Pippi Longstocking]

I think he's completely tanked! He's had quite a bit more wine than I have, I'd wager.

[Starlet]

J Ho - something finally your fault heh?

I was about to say the exact same thing!!

[forbetoel]

Did Howard say sorry???? Or that he regrets that this election loss is his fault???

[charlen49]

im glad he thanked the mrs..but did u notice he doent have on his wedding ring?? id say he really is going to let his hair down after this( probably got the number pof that strip joint of Kev):laughing:

[Roopee]

Congratulations to all the Labor voters.
It's been interesting going toe to toe with you all over the past year.
I look forward to more from the other side of the table.
Good luck to all - may Rudd and Co. bring you everything your heart's desire.

I would drink but even that particular avenue of pleasure has been taken away from me too.

I cant say it any better than that- i wont bother trying.
Except for the drinking of course...my sorrows are steadily being drowned.

[sockstealingpoltergeist]

im glad he thanked the mrs..but did u notice he doent have on his wedding ring?? id say he really is going to let his hair down after this( probably got the number pof that strip joint of Kev):laughing:
Yep hes going to get hammered:laughing:

[MariaO]

As regards Howard husband just said "As long as I never have to hear you again in my life, talk as much as you want"

I second that.

Mamaduke, I will have a drink for you too, I would say commisserations but I am sure that I can not spell it now

[charlen49]

:shakehands::goodvibes:
I cant say it any better than that- i wont bother trying.
Except for the drinking of course...my sorrows are steadily being drowned.

[~Emmylou~]

Congratulations to all the Labor voters.
It's been interesting going toe to toe with you all over the past year.
I look forward to more from the other side of the table.
Good luck to all - may Rudd and Co. bring you everything your heart's desire.

I would drink but even that particular avenue of pleasure has been taken away from me too.

MD and Roopee - :kiss:

[Oblena]

Did Howard say sorry???? Or that he regrets that this election loss is his fault???

He said that the campaign and election loss were his fault - 'I take full responsibility ...'

[forbetoel]

Congratulations to all the Labor voters.
It's been interesting going toe to toe with you all over the past year.
I look forward to more from the other side of the table.
Good luck to all - may Rudd and Co. bring you everything your heart's desire.

I would drink but even that particular avenue of pleasure has been taken away from me too.

Thanks MD.:yes:

[charlen49]

come on kev we want ya and we want ya bad!:laughing::thumbsup:

[forbetoel]

Yeah, I am so waiting for his victory speech...I feel like I am going to pop!

[Oblena]

Ok now for that word again - 'mandate'. I think Australia just told the Liberals where their mandate should be very 'gently' put; I hope Labor doesn't start sprouting and overusing the word :fingerscrossed:

[SassyMummy]

Congratulations to all the Labor voters.
It's been interesting going toe to toe with you all over the past year.
I look forward to more from the other side of the table.
Good luck to all - may Rudd and Co. bring you everything your heart's desire.

I would drink but even that particular avenue of pleasure has been taken away from me too.

That's very nice and polite of you MD... I expected a bit more grumbling from Team Liberal TBH...

Not going to say I'm sorry for your loss, because, well, I'm not... :p... but I hope your life will be affected positively (if at all) by these new changes. :hugs:

[charlen49]

:smiliedance:Kevin 07,08,09,10!

[~Emmylou~]

Ok now for that word again - 'mandate'. I think Australia just told the Liberals where their mandate should be very 'gently' put; I hope Labor doesn't start sprouting and overusing the word :fingerscrossed:

Oh hell yeah! That word was totally hijacked by the coalition to mean "if we win by ONE vote we can do whatever we like!".

That is NOT a mandate! Aggh!! :hair:

[our little treasures]

I am awaiting the speech.:cloud9::)

[~Emmylou~]

C'mon Kevin if I have to stay up much longer my hangover is going to be HORRID :barf:

[MariaO]

I've got a cousin called Kevin, He's sure to go to heaven......

come on Kevin, WHERE ARE YOU??

[Starlet]

Rudd is on any second now! :)

[~Alicia]

:smiliedance::smiliedance:

[charlen49]

wa hoo here he is!!!!!!!!!!!

[Phyllis Stein]

MD & Roopee, commiserations, and I hope the debate doesn't end here. :shakehands:

The Senate is looking... um, fascinating! It's looking like Family First's Steven Fielding & an Independent, Nick Xenophon will hold the balance of power. The Greens have 5 senators it seems.

[pookiesossige]

I really like the way he's going about this...
He's handling this properly, I really like what he's saying, as well as the manner he's saying it in..

I know I sound like a bit of a di*k, but I'm sooo tired!
This is AWESOME!!! :sunshine:

[SassyMummy]

He just thanked ME.

Well... not me personally, obviously... but thanked me for voting for him, because I'm in his electorate. :p

[~Emmylou~]

He just thanked ME.

Well... not me personally, obviously... but thanked me for voting for him, because I'm in his electorate. :p

Ha me too :thumbsup:

[missie_mack]

I just thought I would come online for my virtual glass of Bollinger. My friends have not long gone home (after great satisfaction of seeing J Ho speech!) I just wanna say how John Howard took his defeat so amicably and just pure and simple 'took it on the chin' like an atypical Australian man of his generation!!

Go Kevin :smiliedance::yelclap: Make us proud son (as my grandfather would have said!!)


BTW Im gonna have another glass for Bernie too....