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I agree that Colleen can be nasty at times. But how is Irene ever nasty? She's only ever nasty if someone has hurt one of her kids. Excuse me, did I use the word nasty even once in my post? No I did not. I never called anyone nasty. If you use your eyes and read what I wrote, you will see that I said Gina brings a calm presence to the show, which Irene and Colleen do not. Colleen is a comedy character, and Irene is bubbly and friendly, but can get stressed easily and worries a lot. Gina is different, she is serene and approaches things very maturely and calmly. Oh sorry I misread it.

I agree that Colleen can be nasty at times. But how is Irene ever nasty? She's only ever nasty if someone has hurt one of her kids.

Has Nutter storyline ending yet and if so who was Nutter?.

I think Irene's last storyline was very good in the way of seeing how good an actress Lynne is. Her getting together with Lou was rushed but however it had to be cut short because Lynne didn't have eough time to finish her scenes as she was due in Uk before she had wrapped all her scenes and so she went on her holiday earlier than planned. So they just left her not so important scenes cut and then they brought back Pippa to do her important scenes like helping Belle through rehab. That was the problem with Pippa's return. They brought her back to replace Irene. Pippa wasn't there of her own accord and wasn't doing her own thing. She was simply doing everything Irene would have done if she was there. That shows how much Irene doesn't get her own storylines and normally involves herself in other people storylines with kids she has under her wing or giving advice to people in Dinner. I think I prefer Irene in that way just taking kids under her wing and running the Diner. Being there when other characters need advice .

Its still same church isn't it?

I don't think Martha was selfish when she first came to the Bay. She went selfish after she broke up with Jack and became a pole dancer.

Glad Floss didn't sell the van. Can someone tell me if Floss still lives in the van?

I disagree because I know I am not the biggest fan of the couple but I do like how they have a strong, solid, mainstay couple like Tony and Rachel. It brings a lot to a show that has people coming and going all the time.

Have to say i rather like her.

Angelo and Charlie are my favourite couple. But I think I prefer if Charlie stays living at Leahs for the time being as I like the set up they have with Leah, VJ and Charlie. But I dont know what would be wrong if Charlie moves in with Angelo. I'am sure Ruby would been more than welcome to move in with them. Leah and Irene will always have room for Ruby. So Ruby has got lots of places where she can live. I would like it if Ruby moves back in and Angelo moves in with Leah and Charlie. It would be an interesting household with Leah, Charlie,Angleo, Ruby,VJ.

The 'official' dates given by Seven back in the day were: Alf - 1946 Morag - 1948 Barbara - 1952 Celia - 1955 Debra - 1960 So your telling me that Celia was only supposed to be 33 in 1988. And if that's right then that means Irene is older than her.

In the 21st anniversary book it says Morag is the 2nd oldest.

History lesson: Colleen was born in 1939 but the actress is born in 1936. Alf was born in 1945. Morag born in 1946. Celia is born 1947. Debra? Barbara? Not sure, but I'd say Barbara is a bit older because she was married to Donald and he is nearly as old as Colleen.

I know Aden is a jerk, but that is his worst side, and my point is that all this Nicole stuff is bringing it out in him. Well, ok, technically his homicidal side is his worst side, and only his father brings that out, but even that would be more interesting to watch than him being a knob to Liam, and all over NICOLE! She isn't worth either of their time! What I mean by Nicole going to be with Roman is I want her to leave Summer Bay, leave the show, and never come back. I don't really care exactly where she goes, I just want her gone because I cannot stand her. I'll just console myself with the thought that the actress' initial contract will come to an end next year, and hopefully she won't choose to renew it. Dont worry I read somewhere that Tessa was doing movies so there's a very good chance she wont renew it.

After watching the Early Years it makes me realise how greatful I am that Alf is still around. I was watching 1988 episodes. Back in year 1988 if If I was to guess one character that would still be there in 22 years it would have been Alf.

I always find it hard to imagine Debra doing Vanessa's storylines and then the same with Debra's storylines. I find it hard to imagine Vanessa doing Debra's storylines when they are supposed to be the same character. The problem was Vanessa and Debra had different views on how Pippa should be.

Today's episode reminded me how much I love Alf and how the show can never lose him.

I think Colleen Smart does.

But that was Beth, the voice of reason.

Man, I would hate to have been Kristy when she returned as would have found out that three of her family and friends died she since she had been on the run. Flynn-Friend Beth-Stepmum Dan-Friened

At first when she walked in I was thinking is that Colleen as her hair was much longer and she dressed more middle class back then. And once she spoke I knew she was Colleen. I think its a pity they didn't make Colleen a regular in 1988 instead of making her a regular 11 years later.

They should have given Matt more storylines, he seems like good actor.

Because the main thing about soap operas is having a boyfriend or grilfriend. Though Colleen hasn't had one in while.

Yeah but the problem is that older characters cost a lot of money and it has been great to have nine adults. But remember in 2000 they had ten adults characters and by the end of the year half of them were gone. But anyway Morag only stayed for a year and then left and Celia only stayed two years. Does anyone know why Cornelia Frances and Fiona Spence left show. Where they given the axe like Neville and Floss or did they quit? Just wondering.

Yeah I wish Neville and Floss stayed on but I guess they had too many adult characters on the show at that point and with Morag soon to arrive they would have had nine adults. But maybe they could have axed Celia and Donald instead of Neville and Floss. What do you think of that?