Rob’s Comments (group member since Feb 23, 2018)

Rob’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Ace wrote: "Rob wrote: "2nd book read
Read a historical book that has a royal character
The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell 4★"
Love this one Rob!"

There's a lot to love Ace

2nd book read
Read a historical book that has a royal character
The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell 4★

Onya Brenda. What a thrill indeed.

Trish wrote: "Rob wrote: "Are there any members interested in classical music? Specifically human voice. Anything from Basso Profundo to Soprano and everything in between. If there are, have you ever sat in an e..."

Danger, danger, bad pun on it's way. That sounds like music to my ears Trish.:-)

Brenda wrote: "Sounds like it really took you places Rob :) You're welcome to open a thread for Music Lovers in the Just for Fun folder if you want. I'm sure there are many music lovers out there who would chat w..."

At the time it did Brenda but the post came from someone who should have put the cork back in the whiskey bottle sooner :-)

Hello Fres and welcome to the group.

Are there any members interested in classical music? Specifically human voice. Anything from Basso Profundo to Soprano and everything in between. If there are, have you ever sat in an empty room with a top notch sound system with the volume turned up to a ridiculous level and waited for the sound to envelope you. I did this morning. I was home alone and couldn't resist. I set my classical playlist to shuffle and waited. In the middle of my settee, I dropped my head back, spread put my arms along the top of the settee and waited for the first note. The first track was Andrea Bocelli's rendition of Jules Massenet's, "werther pourquoi me reveiller". There comes a point when Bocelli hits a note that is so pure and he holds it for so long that time becomes suspended. My chest tightened and tears ran down my cheeks. I had to played the piece ten times before I was sated.
Has anyone else experienced this phenomenon or do I need help:-)
Please, if you get chance listen to this work and give me your opinion.
Sorry, I know that this is a reading group but the music was so moving I just had to share.

First of three read.
March Hare
Read a book that has all of the letters of the word MARCH in the title in any order.
The Chopin Manuscript by Jeffery Deaver and others.

Hi Caitlin and welcome to the group

Shame on The Australian Cricket Team. Sir Don will be turning in his grave.

Hi Mark and welcome.
Good luck with the book.

I'm up for three.
Queen of hearts
Read a historical book that has a royal character
The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell

Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum
Read a book that is #2 in a series
Redemption Point by Candice Fox

March Hare
Read a book that has all of the letters of the word MARCH in the title in any order.
The Chopin Manuscript by Jeffery Deaver

Hi Asha and Sulie welcome to the group.

My Favourite...
1. Time of Day: Any time I'm awake.
2. Food: I'm on a seafood diet, see food and eat it.
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic):Anything as long as it's single malt and at least 12 years old. Coffee espresso, strong and black
4. Band/singer: Rock,Stevie Wonder/Eric Clapton. Classical, Plácido Domingo/Angela Gheorghiu.
5. Actor: Christian Bale/Meryl Streep.
6. Spot in Australia: Sale,Victoria.
7. Team/Sport: No Thanks. On second thoughts,female beach volleyball :)
8. Car:Mazda 2. I wanted a Red Ferrari but had to make do with a red Mazda
9. Animal: The wife, sorry that should be, a 5 Kg mut called Hamish.
10. Activity: Reading, Cooking, my garden and a 1k swim at the start of the each day.
11. Things to collect: Books, Music on CD's or on vinyl but I lust for Vinyl.

That's a given Brenda. Thanks

Sally906 wrote: "LOL @ Rob - welcome to the group. Sunday afternoons is always book and wine time. Rest of the week depends if it’s a dry day or not -but always the reading :D"

Hi Sally. as I write this I have the obligatory glass of wine and just about to continue reading a good book

Thank you to one and all. At my age it's been a long time since so many women have said welcome Rob, and all at once:)

Acquiescent.

Thanks Brenda. Just what I need more challenges:)

Hi all I'm Rob. I am cursed with OCRD. For the uninitiated, that's, Obsessive Compulsive Reading Disorder. But I'm happy with my madness.
Happy to be here and looking forward to some friendly discussions.
As for friendly discussions, Sally906 do I know you? You sound like my female alter ego, A Good Book And A Glass Of Wine, this is a marriage made in heaven.