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[Laurie]

Yes it's a pretty wee town. The way Ottawa is growing it won't be long until we're part of it.

[Ava Catherine]

Welcome to the group,Laurie and Heather. : )

[Laurie]

Thank you Heather, I just love talking about books and authors and so far this site has been great!! I have found so many new authors that I had never read before.

[Joy]

Hi. I am a book addict. I am a retired medical social worker and live in Birmingham Alabama. Since having a Kindle I have discovered many new mystery writers. I like Malinda Leigh…Lis Wehdl…Tess Gerritson among a few. I am a huge Alabama football fan. (Roll Tide).

I am interested in meeting booklovers nonlinear.

[Joy]

I mean online.

[Karolyn]

Kristine Marie wrote: "Hey everyone! I've been browsing goodreads and have been a bookworm forever so I don't know why I never thought to join the community years ago. O:-) Anyways, thanks for the welcome greetings! I'm ..."

Hi Kristine... I am new to the this club too. But I am enjoying enlarging my reading world. Nice to meet you.

[Ava Catherine]

Hi Joy! We are thrilled to have you with us! This is the place to meet new book loving friends.

I understand about the Alabama Crimson Tide. Everyone in Tuscaloosa wears crimson and white! : ) My son teaches at the University of Alabama, so my husband and I have visited quite a few times. : ) It is a lovely place. And my roommate in college was from Birmingham, so I cannot tell you how many times I have been to your wonderful city. I love Frank Stitt's Highland Bar and Grill.

[Joy]

Connie wrote: "Hi Joy! We are thrilled to have you with us! This is the place to meet new book loving friends.

I understand about the Alabama Crimson Tide. Everyone in Tuscaloosa wears crimson and white! : ) ..."

Very nice to meet you Karolyn. Where do you live?

[Rob]

Hi and welcome Joy...and to anyone else I have missed. I am based in the UK Bristol....and tomorrow we are expecting snow!...and boy will we grind to a halt...we rarely get snow :)...and will probably be housebound on a few ins of snow...we just can't cope :)

[Ava Catherine]

Karolyn wrote: "Kristine Marie wrote: "Hey everyone! I've been browsing goodreads and have been a bookworm forever so I don't know why I never thought to join the community years ago. O:-) Anyways, thanks for the ..."

Hello, Karolyn,
Welcome to the group! We are thrilled to have you with us! If you are a bookworm, this is the perfect place for you. : )

[peg]

We are expecting 3 more inches of snow tonight too. Fortunately I don't have to leave for work until 2PM.

[Rob]

Well I am not going to work....let's hope there is no crime today!...bad day yesterday. My youngest 15 year old had her parents evening and I had to get to her school between 4.00 and 7.00... unfortunately the magistrate court I was working in did not finish until 5.30pm and I then had 1 hour of cycling before I reached the school. I got there with some 15mins to spare cold but glad to have made it :) however as I was speaking to the teachers wham!! a migraine headache, my vision went and I was sick (I get migraines periodically)so I left...got on my bike...and "wobbled" home. I still have the remains of the headache this morn and was going to attempt to cycle to work!! but then I looked out and saw the weather...I think I'll stay at home :((

[Ava Catherine]

Trev, I hope you are feeling better. I truly understand about migraines, and mine have been kicking into high gear since Christmas. My neurologist says they come in cycles during your life, being more active during certain time periods. This week I have had ferocious migraines to the point I throw up from the pain, so I do understand. I hope you sleep and feel much better very soon.

[peg]

Jenni, I think it has to something to do with the amount of moisture in the air. When it is extremely cold, it is more difficult for the air to retain moisture. When the air is dry, there is less chance of precipitation.

[Rob]

Connie wrote: "Trev, I hope you are feeling better. I truly understand about migraines, and mine have been kicking into high gear since Christmas. My neurologist says they come in cycles during your life, being m..."

Thanks Connie
It seems we have migraines in common and it sounds like you have them very bad. I have always had headaches they are classical migraines with the aura and feeling of nausea, I usually get 6-8 per year, which is bearable but it sounds like you have a greater frequency. I would say my headaches are caused by stress..ie if I am dashing about, I was running late yesterday left court late and had to get to youngest daughters school by a certain time...just made it and as I was talking to one of her teachers I got the"aura" but continued talking. I left soon afterwards and tried to be ill outside school...got on my bicycle and rode home hot bath...off to bed.
This morning we had snow! and in the UK we grind to a halt so could not ride bike and no buses were operating so no work!..it meant I am able to rest today and gradually am returning to normal (although it can take 3 days for me to feel ok again) I do not take medicine as have found that nothing works and so just grin and bear it

[Ava Catherine]

Do you take a preventive each day?

I have at least one or two a month, but in cold weather I get more and may have three or four in a month. I am out of commission for days if I have a really bad one. Stress, cold, change in weather patterns, strong smells, alcohol, and cheeses will bring on a migraine. I, too, have the aura and classic migraine. Did you know that Harvard research shows that migraine suffers are more sensitive to the cold? My neurologist shared this information with me.

I sometimes have cluster headaches though, and they are truly painful.

I take a preventive everyday and Maxalt when I get the migraine. It melts on my tongue, so it goes straight to my bloodstream, and I won't throw it up. I can take two a day.

I don't know how in the world you manage without medication. You need to see a neurologist and get some meds!

[Rob]

Connie
I have tried a number of medications the most recent preventative was pizotifen but found they had little or no effect....I suppose I live with them as I have a limited number per year and just deal with it. Today thank goodness I did not go to work, I can still feel the headache but it's gradually disappearing, I quite often know I am going to get one as when stress builds up and I can see from the corner of my eye flashing lights etc. What really annoys me is how often people use the excuse.....Oh I have a migraine...when in reality they do not...for those of us who suffer from migraines know the real pain....shall I start up a health thread so we can open up the discussion?

[Beth]

Hello! My name is Beth and I am a 34 year old teacher in Manhattan, Kansas. I have been teaching middle school English/Language Arts for 12 years--Every day there is a new challenge and I love it.

I am a literature lover and am especially drawn to Mob/Mofia literature, Crime, Gothic, and classic/renaissance pieces. I love books and all reading though. :)

[Brian]

greetings to all of our new members...

[Nancy]

Hi -- I'm a newbie and I'm happy to be a member! I'm a mystery-loving fool. I actually joined a book club so I could introduce some non-mysteries into my "book diet." I love classics from the golden era up to modern day writers. I have favorites but I'm always looking for mystery authors I don't know. I'm a train commuter with 45 minutes of uninterrupted reading time twice a day...so I definitely plow through mysteries at record speed!

[Jody]

Hi! I'm Jody. I love reading, especially mysteries and thrillers. Books that keep the action going and make you think. I live in Northern CA but I am originally from Florida. I'm always looking for new authors. I love getting into series too. Glad I found this group. :o)

[Jody]

Hi Ashton :o)

[Brian]

welcome Jody...

[Bonnie]

Hi everyone!
I am a middle school librarian living in South Louisiana. I LOVE a good murder( on paper of course) but like to read all genre.
I began reading early on as an only child and staying with my aunt, I read the entire series of Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew at the time which was about 40 books. I daydreamed for Nancy Drew's life. I read most every Agatha Christie novel in high school and am a big Hitchcock fan. I read a LOT of books each week some from my YA shelves to see what the kids are reading and some just to see if I can put it on my shelves. I did do the Twilight and Sookie Stackhouse series but love the mysteries best. Sue Grafton and Kathy Reichs John Sandford and lots of others. Can't stop reading. I guess it is an addiction of sorts. Next step writing.. I have a couple of characters emerging in my head and soon they will demand to be released. I hope I can put down my books long enough to write them to life.

[Bonnie]

P.S. I was named for Bonnie Blue Butler in Gone With The WInd.

[Brian]

Bonnie wrote: "Hi everyone!
I am a middle school librarian living in South Louisiana. I LOVE a good murder( on paper of course) but like to read all genre.
I began reading early on as an only child and stayin..."

Welcome Bonnie

[Bonnie]

Thanks Brian. Ashton I love to read what my kids are reading and they ask me is this good? I like to be able to give them the gist of it. I can't read them all so I try to remember who likes what and who read what and get them to share thoughts. It is a lively and fun group. We are doing poetry right now... they of course love Poe

[Bonnie]

Jenni wrote: "Welcome Bonnie. Is that your real name? Your parents must have loved the film.

Cphe, where does your name come from?"

Actually I am Bonnie Bliss Brownlee, mama wanted Blue in the middle but my Grandmother won out and passed on an old traditional family name since she didn't have girls.

[Adriana]

Hello everybody, I am a professional artist and a new authorRevenge of the Knights TemplarI am an avid reader as well. I favor classic writers such as Alexander Dumas, Sir Walter Scott etc... I look forward of sharing books with other members.

[Brian]

hello and welcome Adriana...B

[Joy]

Hi. I am an American living abroad in Germany. I studied literature at UT Austin, and still find my joy in words. I am a wife and mother of five so I do not have time to myself.

[Rhian]

hi everyone i'm Rhian from Wales, i like crime thrillers and the odd horror not too sci fi tho. I like to read Martina Cole, Peter James, Tess Gerritsen and some Stephen King. I would welcome recommendations if you think i'd enjoy something you've read. I buy most of my books from charity shops as i find i read books i usually would never have considered .

[Patrick]

Hello Jenni and all other members im Patrick i live in Kidderminster in the uk im retired and spend most of my time reading gardening fishing crosswords driving visiting museums/historic towns houses places my favourite pastime though has to be reading particularly crime/mystery/thriller but just about anything bar sci fi or vampires/werewolves i do a lot of e reading nowadays but could never bring myself to part with a large collection of real books built up over many years on a big variety of subjects they come in handy for reference when doing crosswords/quizzes and the e readers perfect for taking lots of books with you when you travel i am really looking forward to being a member of this interesting group Patrick

[Jatasya]

Hi everyone :)
My name is Jatasya and I'm a 16 year old student from Western Australia. Even though I'm quite new to Goodreads I've loved to read and occasionally write for an incredibly long time. I actually enjoy reading any time of novel however crime and mysteries are definitely amongst my favourite!
I'm really excited to hear more from this group!
Bye

[Kiran]

hii... 'm kiran from south India, Kerala to be specific. 'm 20 yrs old and doin BBA here. This group looks amazing... Reall looking forward...

Cheers...

[Jatasya]

I'm glad to be an Aussie representative, haha
I'm currently still in high school so I'm studying 5 subjects. English, Maths, Media, Human Biology and Chemistry.
I tend to prefer writing romance which is quite strange considering I hardly ever read romance novels (:

[Gunjit]

Well, Hello to everyone. My name is Gunjit and I come from India. A software engineer by profession. Glad to be a part of this group . Looking forward to discovering some good books here :)

[Gunjit]

Oh we have Landmark and Crosswords to name some bookstore chains. Other then that there's always an online option with Flipkart and Amazon-India.

[Brian]

Joy wrote: "Hi. I am an American living abroad in Germany. I studied literature at UT Austin, and still find my joy in words. I am a wife and mother of five so I do not have time to myself."

Hello Joy and welcome to Goodreads, I am sure you will enjoy yourself here...B

[Brian]

Rhian wrote: "hi everyone i'm Rhian from Wales, i like crime thrillers and the odd horror not too sci fi tho. I like to read Martina Cole, Peter James, Tess Gerritsen and some Stephen King. I would welcome recom..."

Hello and welcome Rhian. My grandfather was born in Wales. I am an author and write mystery/crime thrillers. Great to have you aboard...B

[Brian]

Jatasya wrote: "Hi everyone :)
My name is Jatasya and I'm a 16 year old student from Western Australia. Even though I'm quite new to Goodreads I've loved to read and occasionally write for an incredibly long time...."

Hello and welcome Jatsaya. There are many good things for you here on Goodreads...B

[Brian]

Jenni wrote: "Hi, Gunjit. Great to have you here. Where do you buy books in India? I know there's an Amazon - India. Do you also have a bookstore chain that is the nations' favourite, or is it mostly indepen..."

Hello Gunjit, welcome to Goodreads. There are many great authors here, that I am sure you will enjoy, and many groups as well...B

[Kriti]

Jim wrote: "Hi Kriti, welcome to our group. My neighbors arrived here 6 yers ago from Mumbai, but they still call it Bombay. I hope that you enjoy the group and share the books that you read with us.

Jim"
Yeah, we still prefer to call it Bombay!
Thank you all for the warm welcome!

[Brian]

Hello Kriti, welcome to Goodreads. I know you will enjoy you visits here. There are many different groups for your reading and discussion pleasure...B

[Rob]

Ashton wrote: "I'm sorry about your headaches trev, connie."

thanks Ashton...:)

[Rob]

welcome Beth, Jody and Nancy...big hugs..great to have you here..we are a fun..fun bunch :))

[Rob]

Jenni wrote: "Connie, Trev,

I hope you guys are not suffering too much. :^(
I too took my 30 minute walk to work and back in 4 to 6 inches of snow. The day it gets difficult is about 2 days from now when it al..."

look forward to those snaps Jenni...

[Ava Catherine]

Hi Gunjit. Welcome to the group! : )

[Ava Catherine]

Hi, Kiran, Beth, Joey, and Nancy! Welcome aboard! : )

[Ava Catherine]

Jatasya wrote: "I'm glad to be an Aussie representative, haha
I'm currently still in high school so I'm studying 5 subjects. English, Maths, Media, Human Biology and Chemistry.
I tend to prefer writing romance wh..."

Welcome, Jatasya! Good luck with your studies. We are very happy to have you here in our group! :)