Language & Grammar discussion
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The L&G Kitchen Party
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Introductions and Welcomes
WOW! Just found you all and I'm in love! My name's Amanda and I'm from Maine and I can't wait to get to know you guys! What a great group, this sounds soo fun!
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Not in the Kitchen Sink per se...at the moment it's full of sweet tomatoes....NE has quite a relationship with them. Welcome and nice to meet you, Amanda.
Hi, Amanda! I've never been to Maine, but my brother-in-law is from Rockland, so I've heard about it.
So, Gabi, are you experiencing any other symptoms? Forgetting car keys? Cooking beans when you meant to cook squash?
Squashing sweet potatoes instead of sweet tomatoes?While you're at the shiatsu, M, my knees could do with some working over...
I have to go get the oil changed in my wife's car.
Gabi wrote: "I got an email saying MrsSeby had commented on "Whats your words for the Day"No MrsSeby anywhere in there, or anywhere else for that matter.
My computer is driving me nuts, I am getting double e..."
Gabi, I don't bother with emails from Goodreads, I just click on 'back to top' and then scroll down again looking for the red (1 new) on the topics I'm interested in.
MrsSeby, I don't mean to pry, but now I'm curious. Are you French?
Thank God! I hope they hire someone who has a college education.
Hello punters! I am new to the site. Most people find me approachable and chatty and are instantly engaged -until they get to know me better! Books? yes, I read 'em! I am still working on my profile and trying to wrack my brains over when I last read what....it could take some time. Meanwhile...life goes on........
Thanks Gabi - I can see the time difference may make me boggle eyed but I must go to bed now..........to sleep......perchance to dream? Gettawaywiyerr!
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I'm still having my breakfast...9:15 am Saturday!Welcome Philip. See you later on today when you wake up again.
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24 minutes ago it was about 1:30 pm here, so about 15 hours ahead, I think.
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Hello Philip,now don't be persuaded
and don't be misled
for we don't mean to turn you
from your feet on your head
but you'll find we're a groupsome,
and sometimes right gruesome
just hang right on in there
and we'll bring you good cheer.
You're thirteen hours ahead of me, Jan. The sun hangs around as long as it can on the West Coast, so Ruth doesn't see the sunset until two hours after we do.I was just posting this to let you know that I won't be able to rescue any maidens today (even if all they want to be rescued from is virtue). I'm headed over to the Deep South (Louisiana) to visit my parents, who are moving plants into the greenhouse in anticipation of the first freeze. But I'll be back on Sunday! If a dragon attacks, just take refuge in the nearest tower.
Your humble knight-at-arms,
M
No dragons spotted, nor any spotted dragons. Fare thee well, oh fare thee well, brave knight, thou shalt be M..uch M..issed!
Tower? Did you say tower? Now that's a place I can really let my hair down!
Welcome to the funniest place here on the goodreads site Philip. As you can see we are irreverent and all inclusive. Gabi is that tea ready? I will set the table.
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Jana and GN are still here, more staying power. Where have all the others gone...?
Girls have picked them every oneWhen will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?
(but ah didna sing't)
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Preferable to being made of Sterno stuff. Speaking of which, I didn't make Rotel dip last night. No wonder I'm out of sorts this morning!
Newengland wrote: "Have you noticed a trend? Everyone who introduces him or herself never returns. What's in those damn lollies?"Yes, I have noticed!
And with over 1000 members, only a handful actively post!
What's with that?
Are the L&G Pedantic Police locking them up somewhere?
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Same here. I have not joined any groups except my initial ones. I always wait for others to ask to be my friend and even then I get into trouble sometimes. haha
How do members keep up with more than two or three groups? L&G is practically a world unto itself, a perpetual coffee klatsch. The people here are so interesting that a return to the annoying demands of the everyday world requires an almost superhuman display of patience.
M wrote: "How do members keep up with more than two or three groups? L&G is practically a world unto itself, a perpetual coffee klatsch. The people here are so interesting that a return to the annoying deman..."With difficulty, M. I first joined Goodreads a) to list my books and b) to get recommendations about books people were enjoying. Then I noticed a group called 1001 books you must read before you die, and I discovered there were thousands of other people out there crazy enough to enjoy the challenge. ThenI noticed a couple of groups which were concentrating on classical literature, so as long as their book of the month was listed in 1001 books, I started reading it.After a while I stopped listing books, and I've probably listed fewer than half of them. Soon I couldn't keep up with reading all the books and chatting to all the other bookworms. Then a group moderator requested that I join a group. Then the Weekly Short Story Contest group was featured, and I noticed you could not only write short stories, but poems as well, so I had to join that one. Then L&G was featured. Now, I don't find grammar all that interesting, but I'm fascinated with words and their etymology, and relationships between English and other languages. Then I read some of the threads and realised that there were some very funny people around here, so I just had to join. Then Aussie Readers requested that I join, so I couldn't reject an offer from such a friendly bunch. So how do I manage being in 8 groups?
Now that my broken arm is healed (except for the swelling in the hand) and I'm back to my busy life?
Not very well. I concentrate on three groups, and try not to have more than two books on the go.
First stop L&G, to see what's happened while I was asleep. Then the two groups whose books of the month I'm reading, which makes me realise I'm getting behind with my reading. Then I try to drag myself away from the computer to attend to whatever needs doing that day. By mid-morning I may need a break and perhaps check in on Aussie Readers to see what's happening there. By lunchtime, there's a slight pause, as the Americans have gone off to bed, and the Brits aren't up yet. However a certain New Zealander has arrived home from work and there are plenty of Aussies around. By this time, I may have forgotten about other tasks. I usually check in again after the evening meal, then I might read in bed. Somehow it's hard to find enough time for reading and writing when all these interesting messages keep popping up. But I do like some of the games. Sometimes when you're searching for a book, you come across the most intriguing books. I never did finish listing my books, and I've had more recommendations than I will probably manage to read in my lifetime, but Goodreads has been so much more than that. I've made new friends from all over the world, started reading novels again, and reconnected with my creativity. But as for time management?...still a work in progress, but I am enjoying it here, especially this group!
LOL Pretty much the same routine here.
One of the reasons this is such a great group is that it doesn't take itself too seriously, but thrives on witty rejoinders. I think that's why people like it and find themselves lurking or becoming members. It isn't coincidental that the moderators are school teachers, who are among the brightest people in society. You can't help but learn something in a group like this. You have so much fun that you learn without even realizing it.
Do you think our newbies and oldies are feeling sufficiently encouraged to come out of the woodwork now? Where's Jana? Ste--PHEN? Oi? You over there...yes, you! Come on, jump in!
Newengland wrote: "Have you noticed a trend? Everyone who introduces him or herself never returns. What's in those damn lollies?" Okay, since I'm guilty of this offense, I thought I would pipe up and explain myself (she says with a sheepish lilt to her voice). It's a time issue for me... working full time, in school full time and raising three kids (4 counting my husband). However, I LOVE being a passive member and I look forward to the "language and grammar" update e-mail in my inbox every morning. It takes 2 minutes to read, but the pleasure lingers long past that two minutes (and, I learn something every now and then too!). I hope you are more flattered than offended that your group draws such an audience (1000+ members).
I'll also confess, that on the few occassions when I've tried to login and respond to a thread, it's been to difficult to find the post. There must be an easier way than just scrolling through them all...
Brenda, I long ago gave up trying to keep track of everything that's been said. There's too much material. I just jump in and look around, and if something comes to mind, I post it. Then I ask my wife if I've said something I should be ashamed of.
You'll notice his wife obviously doesn't answer too often. She's far too sensible.But...HEY BRENDA! Nice to have caught you out lurking and to have succeeded in dragging you into the brilliant sunshine of our collective gaze! Congratulations on the full-everything. And you still have time to read our...erm...rambunctiousness.
M: You are funny. At least your wife clues you in. I think my husband secretly enjoys my frequent faux pas'.
M wrote: "My wife is my sensible half."I'm my sensible half. My husband is my fun half.
G N wrote: "You'll notice his wife obviously doesn't answer too often. She's far too sensible.But...HEY BRENDA! Nice to have caught you out lurking and to have succeeded in dragging you into the brilliant ..."
Thanks, GN. It's that rambunctiousness that keeps me lurking for more.
I hope my wife thinks of me that way. Faux pas are a way of life with me. I gave up finally on social grace and learned instead to get better at embarrassing myself.
Brenda wrote: "Thanks, GN. It's that rambunctiousness that keeps me lurking for more."Come out into the open, girl! Let your hair down! No need to lurk, unless you suffer dissentery. Then you might attract verbal extermination!
I can direct you to the Dysentery Group, but I think it's in the process of a colonoscopy right now.
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