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Susan in NC wrote: "Jane wrote: "Susan, thanks for the kind words. Holidays bring out the sweet and the sad, don't they? My Daddy was from High Point, NC and I think I recall you saying you lived somewhere in that gen..."It's nice to find the variety of other connections in this group, not just Heyer but geographic connections as well. I work at the High Point Public Library in High Point, NC and I live in Greensboro, NC. I used to live in the Guilford College area. While I rarely post, since everyone does such a fantastic job of discussing Heyer's books, I do follow your posts and enjoy hearing about everyone's lives and interests. This is a lovely group.
Thanks Ginny!& do post your thoughts on GH's books! Everyone's opinions bring another perspective to GH's books!
Ginny wrote: "Susan in NC wrote: "Jane wrote: "Susan, thanks for the kind words. Holidays bring out the sweet and the sad, don't they? My Daddy was from High Point, NC and I think I recall you saying you lived s..."Hey, neighbor!
Howdy Ginny, from your (one state away) neighbor!
I set up my account in Goodreads years ago. I needed to learn how to use Goodreads so I could teach patrons of our library how to use it. I keep meeting nice folks in groups I subscribe to. Y'all - yes "Southern speak" has seeped into my language-- are such a lovely bunch and I enjoy reading through your comments about Heyer's books. You give me so many other perspectives to consider and this helps me not only in my reading of Heyer for personal pleasure but also as I work with customers in my library when they are looking for enjoyable reads. So thanks everyone- Well done!
Ginny wrote: "I set up my account in Goodreads years ago. I needed to learn how to use Goodreads so I could teach patrons of our library how to use it. I keep meeting nice folks in groups I subscribe to. Y'all -..."You know, that's nice to hear, Ginny!
Ginny wrote: "I set up my account in Goodreads years ago. I needed to learn how to use Goodreads so I could teach patrons of our library how to use it. I keep meeting nice folks in groups I subscribe to. Y'all -..."Well, nice to meet you - I started volunteering at the Greensboro History Museum before Thanksgiving, and was pleased to see that it falls under the Greensboro Public Library Umbrella - you work for a great organization. Very cool that you take time to learn Goodreads in order to help patrons - Greensboro has great librarians, thanks for your dedication and service!
The crew in the Greensboro Library system are great people. I worked there before moving to High Point Public. If you are in the area stop by and say hello. I manage the Research Services Division on the 2nd floor in the High Point library. We love helping folks learn how to use technology and digital resources like Goodreads.
Ginny wrote: "The crew in the Greensboro Library system are great people. I worked there before moving to High Point Public. If you are in the area stop by and say hello. I manage the Research Services Division ..."I’m sorry, I blanked and was thinking the libraries for both towns were linked in one county system, like the school system. I’ve never been in your library, but I have seen it in local news stories - looks like an active and vibrant place - always a good sign in a community, I feel!
Ginny, it's a small world isn't it?! I love High Point and have so many good childhood memories. I promised all my cousins I'd come down soon to visit, so you never know, I might pop in to the library while I'm there to say hello!!
The ladies and girls in my family have been invited to tea at an English tea room on Sunday afternoon. Hallelujah an excuse to get out of the house on THE MOST IMPORTANT (eye roll from most women) day of the year and my dad's anxiety over his beloved team and beloved QB (more eye rolling from me).We're going here. It looks a bit too pink for my taste but cute. I wish it was summer so I could wear my Regency or Edwardian costumes. I'm going with a Victorian inspired blouse instead. We don't know if we have reservations for afternoon tea or if we're doing a la carte. My nieces are too young for the afternoon tea but they're good kids and I think they'd get a kick out of it. I was going to take them to the American Girl doll store for tea or a treat but this is nice to teach them etiquette and how to behave in a grown-up place. They'll like that.
QNPoohBear wrote: "The ladies and girls in my family have been invited to tea at an English tea room on Sunday afternoon. Hallelujah an excuse to get out of the house on THE MOST IMPORTANT (eye roll from most women) ..."This sounds like a lot of fun!
I too am sorry that you can’t wear your regency costume!
When my daughters and I went to Bath two years ago for a Jane Austen Festival, we went to the Pump Room for afternoon tea and to 'take the waters'. It was lovely but I nearly fell off the chair when the bill came :-0
I love having tea! It is such a warm bonding experience that I used to have with my Mom in Law and Sis In Law. Hope you have a wonderful time, you're making memories with those children.
QNPoohBear wrote: "The ladies and girls in my family have been invited to tea at an English tea room on Sunday afternoon. Hallelujah an excuse to get out of the house on THE MOST IMPORTANT (eye roll from most women) ..."Oh, Pooh Bear, you're going to have so much fun!! I wish I could come!! What a blast it would be to wear a period costume (I'm picturing Romola Garai from the 2009 BBC production of Emma). I googled your tea room and there are some lovely photos on tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...
What an excellent way to spend Super Bowl Sunday! I think tea is the best meal of the day; such an opportunity to relax and enjoy a comfortable cose.
Abigail wrote: "What an excellent way to spend Super Bowl Sunday! I think tea is the best meal of the day; such an opportunity to relax and enjoy a comfortable cose."Yes and avoid the football drama!
I'm super excited about clotted cream. I have yet to attempt to make it and it's too costly at Whole Foods. OK the jar is just too big. My mom and I will eat the whole jar ourselves and that will not be good.
I avoided the Pump Room in Bath because of the price but I LOVED the Sally Lunn House tea room and the tea room at the Jane Austen Centre. I had teatime every day to relax and get out of the rain.
There are other plans on the agenda for Sunday besides football but I'm really hoping I can at least catch a ride with my sister-in-law and niece, especially if my brother and Dad watch the boys here.
Enjoy, QNPB!We are going to the Pop Up Globe in Auckland to see The Taming of the Shrew Friday. I'm really looking forward to it.
QNPoohBear wrote: "Abigail wrote: "What an excellent way to spend Super Bowl Sunday! I think tea is the best meal of the day; such an opportunity to relax and enjoy a comfortable cose."Yes and avoid the football dr..."
Have a lovely time!
Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ wrote: "Enjoy, QNPB!We are going to the Pop Up Globe in Auckland to see The Taming of the Shrew Friday. I'm really looking forward to it."
Oh, Carol that sounds delightful- enjoy!
Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ wrote: "Enjoy, QNPB!We are going to the Pop Up Globe in Auckland to see The Taming of the Shrew Friday. I'm really looking forward to it."
Carol, I'd never heard of the Pop Up Globe so, I googled it. Very cool!!! You're going to have so much fun!!!
Carol that sounds amazing! I don't get to the theater often enough. It's too expensive. I did see a wacky version of Pride and Prejudice in the fall! I had to spend the money to see THAT!
Tea was absolutely lovely! The girls liked the tea and 10 year old niece liked the savory sandwiches, scones and clotted cream, while 8 year old niece only tried the sweets. We each had our own pot of tea from over 30 choices! They serve tea in bone china pots and cups with saucers, tea spoons, tea forks and butter knife. We had birthday tea (floral, fruity, decaf black tea) , kiwi strawberry herbal tea, tiramisu, vanilla caramel, raspberry and one more that sounded good I don't remember. The food included dried cherry scones (with clotted cream and strawberry jam), chocolate chip banana tea bread; savory sandwiches : one on white with chive cream cheese, scallions and cucumbers and one on wheat; raspberry macarons, strawberry shortcake parfaits and red velvet chocolate fudge whoopie pies. DIE! The tea room is Victorian inspired done up in lots of pinks.
They also have a gift shop selling tea bread, tea, molded sugar (I got a mouse), mini jars of jam and clotted cream, jars of Devon cream, and other tea gifts.
With a lot of effort and a sous chef, I could have arranged tea at home but this was more fun. We can't wait to go again! Reservations are booked up months in advance because they have only a very small space.
QNPoohBear wrote: "Tea was absolutely lovely! The girls liked the tea and 10 year old niece liked the savory sandwiches, scones and clotted cream, while 8 year old niece only tried the sweets. We each had our own pot..."What a lovely experience! :)
That sounds divine! 30+ tea choices, wow.
Critterbee❇ wrote: "That sounds divine! 30+ tea choices, wow."The owner is working on adding more too! It was nearly impossible to choose. I tried the raspberry and it was a bit floral but sweet. The vanilla caramel was really good even without sugar. If they had had loose sugar instead of lumps, I would have added just a tiny bit but it was still good black. One lump was too sweet for most people, other than me.
QNPoohBear wrote: "Tea was absolutely lovely! The girls liked the tea and 10 year old niece liked the savory sandwiches, scones and clotted cream, while 8 year old niece only tried the sweets. We each had our own pot..."Sounds heavenly!
Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ wrote: "We are going to the Pop Up Globe in Auckland to see The Taming of the Shrew Friday. I'm really looking forward to it."
& the Pop Up Globe was great, although I enjoyed the Comedy of Errors (last year) more.
Back drop in one of the bar areas.
Everyone but me! That is my husband on the right, one of my sisters next to him.
I went down to the pits. Talked to "Petruchio" He was perfect in the part
Looks like the cast did a bit of yoga, before they got dressed on the stage.
That is Kate getting dressed. She was tiny - so very easy for Petruchio to sling her over his shoulder. The long haired young woman in the front - they interacted with her a lot. She had a loud infectious giggle.
I didn't take any pictures of the actual performance as I wanted to enjoy. :)
The pop-up Globe looks amazing! Glad you had a good time.
That looks like a really fun outing! Between Katie visiting Gretna Green, QNPoohBear enjoying her lovely tea party, and Carol and her pop up Shakespeare, I am turning quite green. ;)
Ditto what Critterbee said!!! Such fun!!
QNPoohBear wrote: "Tea was absolutely lovely! The girls liked the tea and 10 year old niece liked the savory sandwiches, scones and clotted cream, while 8 year old niece only tried the sweets. We each had our own pot..."This sounds delicious! I love a nice afternoon tea.
Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ wrote: "Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ wrote: "We are going to the Pop Up Globe in Auckland to see The Taming of the Shrew Friday. I'm really looking forward to it."
& the Pop Up Globe was great, although I enjo..."
Great photos!
Quick question- I know this isn’t the place to ask, but are we still reading Sprig Muslin starting March 1? I got an email about the Koester biography, and I guess I missed the discussion. Thanks!
Yes we are. That is also when the multi-month read of the biography begins.
Oh, thank you, I felt so clueless! I had already dug out my copy of Sprig Muslin and was feeling so organized and prepared - I will see if I can get the bio, looks interesting.
Ack, sorry, Susan! I am looking forward to Sprig Muslin.
Me, too! But I found the bio on Scribd, and I think it looks good, also.
The bio is excellent. I've read it but I'm definitely in for the read again.
I thought I had the bio but what I had was Kloester’s Jane Austen’s Regency World (weirdly, not finding it on GoodReads). But no worries, I placed a quick order and will simply have to start a few days late.
I have that too but found the other one easier to read.
Abigail wrote: "I thought I had the bio but what I had was Kloester’s Jane Austen’s Regency World (weirdly, not finding it on GoodReads). But no worries, I placed a quick order and will simply have to start a few ..."That's the one I accidentally ordered a few years ago when I thought I was ordering the bio...
Abigail wrote: "I thought I had the bio but what I had was Kloester’s Jane Austen’s Regency World (weirdly, not finding it on GoodReads). But no worries, I placed a quick order and will simply have to start a few ..."I'll check that out for you tomorrow, Abigail. I'm relaxing with a well earned wine now. We were out in the morning, then got a late Airbnb booking, so were rushing round like mad things! 😁
Abigail, I found Kloester’s Regency World just by typing in her last name.
Sorry to be late to the party, it’s been such a week. Started out well, my daughter Victoria invited us to go on holiday with her. She has a time share in Cabo San Lucas, & exchanged it for time at a resort in Park City, Utah at the end of April. We are taking the train to Salt Lake City, which will start the vacation early. It is a longish drive from the Bay Area, and the last time we flew we had so many delays, and we like the train, we get a roomette & our meals are included. We can stretch our legs, have a glass of wine, read, watch the scenery, nap. It is so civilized. I was excited. My dog, Rugby, wanted longer walks, slept in the sun while we drank coffee in our garden. He chased a squirrel like he did as a young dog. He politely beseeched me for a share of my dinner with his big brown eyes & got some (he sits like a statue at a polite distance and does not make a sound unless it is turkey, turkey causes him to whimper just the slightest bit). I am happy to share, his appetite has not been great as of late, and an interest in food is a good sign. We almost lost him 15 months ago, and are so happy to still have him. It was a good day. We looked forward to more.
Next morning, we found him dead. He went in his sleep. We thought we had more good days, but we were wrong. (Damnation. I am crying again). I miss him so much. My Tory gave him to me for Christmas 14 years ago, she knew I was missing my wolfhound, Hennessey, and she picked him out for me. He was my constant companion. I cry at some point everyday. Dogs age too quickly, their candles burn too fast.
I just managed to lose my comment but so sorry Kim!
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