I need to know....

[MW]

Is everyone in a f..ked mood after last nights debacle in the Ashes? judging by the posts today (myself included) I would say yes

[Bum Crack]

Is everyone in a f..ked mood after last nights debacle in the Ashes? judging by the posts today (myself included) I would say yes

Na I'm all good. Minor premiers, double chance, flog pies at MCG first week of finals. Life is good.

[Lightning McQueen]

Is everyone in a f..ked mood after last nights debacle in the Ashes? judging by the posts today (myself included) I would say yes

Mate, I'm a power and redback supporter, sports can't bring me down anymore.

[Magellan]

Is everyone in a f..ked mood after last nights debacle in the Ashes? judging by the posts today (myself included) I would say yes

Na I'm all good. Minor premiers, double chance, flog pies at MCG first week of finals. Life is good.

I always thought the match-day catering at the 'G was questionable, but that's just gross.

[Corona Man]

Is everyone in a f..ked mood after last nights debacle in the Ashes? judging by the posts today (myself included) I would say yes

Na I'm all good. Minor premiers, double chance, flog pies at MCG first week of finals. Life is good.

I always thought the match-day catering at the 'G was questionable, but that's just gross.

And they cost $9.50!

[Grenville]

Is everyone in a f..ked mood after last nights debacle in the Ashes? judging by the posts today (myself included) I would say yes

Yep, still pissed off.

[Magellan]

Is everyone in a f..ked mood after last nights debacle in the Ashes? judging by the posts today (myself included) I would say yes

Yep, still pissed off.

Yeah, me too, should never have lost. But the silver lining (sort of) is that Sunday night proved how awesome test match cricket can be, clearly the superior format of the game.

[JK]

At what age did fellow posters think it appropriate enough for their kids to stay home on their own for a few hours?

[Spargo]

At what age did fellow posters think it appropriate enough for their kids to stay home on their own for a few hours?

6 or 7, not any younger than that...

[Dutchy]

At what age did fellow posters think it appropriate enough for their kids to stay home on their own for a few hours?

9-10 if popping down the shops etc...knowing they had access to a phone to contact us if required and not to answer the door under any circumstances (made it awkward one day when the grandparents did a drop in )

[Booney]

At what age did fellow posters think it appropriate enough for their kids to stay home on their own for a few hours?

1 out or the two of them together?

1 out - probably 11 or 12.

2 together - when the oldest is 11 or 12 and the youngest 8 or 9.

[JK]

At what age did fellow posters think it appropriate enough for their kids to stay home on their own for a few hours?

1 out or the two of them together?

1 out - probably 11 or 12.

2 together - when the oldest is 11 or 12 and the youngest 8 or 9.

Both together, they're currently 9 and 10 ... The missus grew up having to fend for herself a lot from about 6 so she thinks they're well and truly ready. I think they probably are but it still doesn't quite sit comfortably with me.

Appreciate the responses lads

[Jim05]

About 7 or 8 we would leave him home for an hour or so whilst we did the grocery shopping. Reckon that was about the same age we let him walk home from school with the neighbours and he was home for a couple of hours on his own until my wife got home.
That was about 14 years ago and not sure I’d be as comfortable with it now

[amber_fluid]

At what age did fellow posters think it appropriate enough for their kids to stay home on their own for a few hours?

Just take them to the pub with you, it’s easier and the missus won’t know!

[JK]

At what age did fellow posters think it appropriate enough for their kids to stay home on their own for a few hours?

Just take them to the pub with you, it’s easier and the missus won’t know!

No way, costs me an arm and a leg on the Chocolate skill tester thingy

[amber_fluid]

At what age did fellow posters think it appropriate enough for their kids to stay home on their own for a few hours?

Just take them to the pub with you, it’s easier and the missus won’t know!

No way, costs me an arm and a leg on the Chocolate skill tester thingy

Yeah I usually spend $20 to ‘win’ $3 worth of chocolates as well.

[Booney]

At what age did fellow posters think it appropriate enough for their kids to stay home on their own for a few hours?

Just take them to the pub with you, it’s easier and the missus won’t know!

No way, costs me an arm and a leg on the Chocolate skill tester thingy

Go to the Land of Food first and buy a mixed bag for $3 and take them there with you.

[JK]

At what age did fellow posters think it appropriate enough for their kids to stay home on their own for a few hours?

Just take them to the pub with you, it’s easier and the missus won’t know!

No way, costs me an arm and a leg on the Chocolate skill tester thingy

Go to the Land of Food first and buy a mixed bag for $3 and take them there with you.

They won't go for that, no challenge .. Maybe I should sign them up for Punters Club?

[Lightning McQueen]

At what age did fellow posters think it appropriate enough for their kids to stay home on their own for a few hours?

9-10 if popping down the shops etc...knowing they had access to a phone to contact us if required and not to answer the door under any circumstances (made it awkward one day when the grandparents did a drop in )

Yep, pretty much how I rolled, phone stays with them, doors remain locked and only during day time.

[MW]

Same. Don't answer the door, phone and stay out of the front rooms so no one can hear you in the house.