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[Daniel]

Thanks guys! Happy I found it!

[A.C.]

Oh my goodness. I have not been in this thread for months. Tell me what I have missed. I have been buried under books, manuscripts, and had a week long addiction to a video game that resulted in wrist cramps. It's time to socialize with the world again.

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

Most of us haven't been on here much lately so I don't think you missed much! As for me the kids just started school again. Alison is a senior, Noah and Logan (the twins) are juniors, and Tessa is a fifth grader :)

[A.C.]

That sounds exciting. Are the kids already having fun with class?

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

They seem to be! Tessa I know loves her teacher, and Alison said she loves all her classes this year :)

[Victoria]

Jenny: Glad the kids seem to be enjoying being back at school!

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

My oldest, Alison, did the ice bucket challenge yesterday. Her brothers decided to "help" her LOL

[Daniel]

LOL Jenny! Her reaction is priceless!

[Karen’s Library]

That's awesome, Jenny!

My two granddaughters did it today too. And they challenged my grandson. I haven't seen if he did it yet. It's a good cause. I've done their walks to raise money before.

[Victoria]

That's great, Jenny and Karen!

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

And its FUN!!!

[Karen’s Library]

It's not so bad in Arizona. By the time you get to the challenge, the ice is all melted in our 109°F. But still a shock as the water is still really cold!

[Victoria]

I'm glad a lot of people are doing this, but there's no way I would! If it was as hot as it is with Karen then maybe, but since it's not that warm here to start with... No thanks! I may prefer to be hot rather than cold, and love snowy and icy weather, but even I have my limits, LOL!

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Hello people

[Victoria]

Artemis is me: P Hope you have a wonderful summer. See you in August. wrote: "Hello people"

Hello to you too.

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Yay! someone's talking to me!! How are you? :)

[Victoria]

Artemis is me: P Hope you have a wonderful summer. See you in August. wrote: "Yay! someone's talking to me!! How are you? :)"

I'm OK. Well, at least, I'm as OK as I possibly can be, bearing in mind I had to put my dog to sleep two weeks ago today and twisted my ankle on Friday (the ankle is weak from a childhood injury, so pain in it isn't anything new). But, yeah, other than those things I'm doing pretty good!

How are you?

[Karen’s Library]

Hi Artemis! What have you been up to?? :)

Victoria, sorry about your ankle, too. Between your beloved Kero and now your ankle, geeezzzz? Hope it feels better soon!

[Victoria]

Thanks, Karen!

The ankle will never be completely better, but I'm looking forward to when the pain eases off some again!

Can't believe Kero's been gone two weeks... I still expect to hear the jingle of the tags on his collar, like I used to whenever he was walking about.

[Karen’s Library]

I know exactly what you mean. I couldn't bear the silence when I lost my black lab about 8 years ago, Victoria. I missed those jingly tags soooooooo much!!

[Victoria]

Karen wrote: "I know exactly what you mean. I couldn't bear the silence when I lost my black lab about 8 years ago, Victoria. I missed those jingly tags soooooooo much!!"

I can imagine! Bet you even missed the barking?

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

I still miss my dogs I had while growing up...and they've been gone a long time now. I don't think you ever stop loving your pets :)

R.B. (short for Redgie-BuBu--Don't ask, my sister and I were YOUNG when we got him and named him) was a mix of a Pomeranian and a Cockapoo. He was the stupidest, hyper dog you would ever meet, but he was fiercely loyal. He had a little round bunny rabbit type tail, that shook up and down instead of back and forth. And when he was really excited, it would go round and round :) I was 17 when he died. My best friend accidentally hit him with her car. He didn't die right away, either, poor little guy--I sat with him until he passed. That was a hard day.

Penny was our other dog, she was part German shepherd. She was the sweetest dog, and very smart. She was not very aggressive, for a German shepherd anyway, and very friendly with people. Although one time when I was a teenager and home alone in the summer, some strange guy came to the door, wanting permission to hunt on our property (we had acres of timber on our property) which we did not allow hunters unless they were relatives or really good friends, for safety reasons with our horses and of course, us! He came the door carrying his rifle (stupid jerk) and I think he had been drinking, and wasn't backing down or leaving...Penny was right next to me the whole time and all the of the sudden, she must have sensed that I was getting scared because her fur bristled and she GROWLED...and it was pretty scary! That dude took one look at her, and then ran for his truck and left! Good dog :) She died when I was about 21 I think? She disappeared in the timber and never came back.

Anyways, I still miss both of them, they were wonderful dogs :)

[Karen’s Library]

R.B. and Penny sound like they were wonderful, Jenny!

I planted a tree in memory of my Angel right outside my office window. In the winter I go out to Angel's tree to pick fresh grapefruit. I still miss her!

[Victoria]

Jenny wrote: "I still miss my dogs I had while growing up...and they've been gone a long time now. I don't think you ever stop loving your pets :)

R.B. (short for Redgie-BuBu--Don't ask, my sister and I were YO..."

They sound like really great dogs!

I've los pets before and miss them all, but Kero's death seems to have hit me harder. I'm not sure if it's because we were so close (he was practically my shadow, and slept with me and everything) or if it's because he's the only one I've had to make the decision for... It was let them put him to sleep or have him suffer a lot, so I know it was the right decision, but every other pet's death has been out of my hands.

[Victoria]

Karen wrote: "R.B. and Penny sound like they were wonderful, Jenny!

I planted a tree in memory of my Angel right outside my office window. In the winter I go out to Angel's tree to pick fresh grapefruit. I st..."

That's really nice about the tree!

[Karen’s Library]

I had to make that decision for my Angel too, Victoria. I was a wreck but I held her when the vet did it. Her face was soaked with my tears. :( I still get teary eyed just thinking about it.

[Victoria]

Karen wrote: "I had to make that decision for my Angel too, Victoria. I was a wreck but I held her when the vet did it. Her face was soaked with my tears. :( I still get teary eyed just thinking about it."

I can imagine!

[Kritika]

My family plants trees for people we've lost too. It's kind of nice to remember them when you're taking care of the plant or enjoying the fruits.

[Victoria]

Kritika wrote: "My family plants trees for people we've lost too. It's kind of nice to remember them when you're taking care of the plant or enjoying the fruits."

I'm sure it is!

[W.J.]

Jenny wrote: "Most of us haven't been on here much lately so I don't think you missed much! As for me the kids just started school again. Alison is a senior, Noah and Logan (the twins) are juniors, and Tessa is ..."

Hi Jenny, hope no one minds me joining in on the thread here. I recently joined the group, but haven't much chance to chat to folk. Usually can only dip in to discussions when I'm not writing or doing all the stuff us mum's have to do. My two boys went back to school last week, only to pick up colds after a few days of being back, which they've now kindly passed onto me. So hence, I'm sitting here with a head like cotton wool, and sucking my way through a box of Strepsils when I should be working on my next chapter.

Ps, Love the expression on your daughter's face after her ice bucket challenge. Hopefully it won't give her a cold, though. When you live in Scotland, usually just setting foot outside the door is an ice bucket challenge :)

[Karen’s Library]

Of course you are welcome to join in W.J.!!! We love to hear from everyone! Scotland!!? Oh man, I want to go to Scotland! It's in my top 5 bucket list items. ;)

Hope you get over your cold quickly!

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

Everyone is welcome to join in here! Sorry you have a cold :(

[Daniel]

I have a question for all of you.
I've never been a re-reader. In fact, I don't think I have ever re-read a book voluntarily. I think that because I already know what happens, a book won't move me as much as it did the first time, and it won't be as entertaining as reading another book for the first time. However, there are a couple of books coming out in the fall that are series continuations/finales, and I can't really remember every detail from the previous books in the series. So is it worth reading all the previous books again to remember what happened? Or is that a waste of time? Should I just go straight into the new books and expect everything to come back to me?

[Victoria]

W.J: Feel free to jump in wherever you want on the group! Hope you get over your cold soon!

Daniel: It has to be your choice, but I would say it depends on how much you remember of the earlier books. If you remember all but the finer details then you'll be fine not re-reading them. But, if you only remember a few details and the main plot points are lost to you, then it would be worth re-reading the earlier books first.

[Kritika]

Daniel wrote: "I have a question for all of you.
I've never been a re-reader. In fact, I don't think I have ever re-read a book voluntarily. I think that because I already know what happens, a book won't move me ..."

I never used to reread, but I'm doing it more and more often now. Often you'll catch details and foreshadowing that you couldn't have caught the first time, or you'll feel even more of a connection to the characters than you did the first time around. I'd recommend re-reading series you've enjoyed, especially if new books are coming out.

I've been doing a lot of audiobook rereads lately because that way it doesn't seem as repetitive as reading the physical book again. Whatever works for you!

[W.J.]

Thanks for the welcome, Jenny, Karen and everyone else in the group. Yeah, it sucks to have the cold before we're even into autumn, but hopefully a quiet weekend will help fight it off. Scotland is beautiful, especially on the rare occasion that the sun shines. I'm biased of course as to me it's home, but definitely worth a visit, Karen if you get the chance. I live in a tiny village in the countryside, 30 miles from Edinburgh. Plenty of fresh air and rolling hills, so it's a great place to bring up kids, while still being close enough to civilisation! -Wendy

[Roger]

Hi people. I'm Roger, a first-time poster here in this thread. In this group actually. I've read some of your posts and this seems to be a good place to relax.

Victoria, I'm a dog lover (I'm a cat liker) and we have two, a big dog and a little dog. We lost a golden to liver cancer a few years ago. You really don't forget them.

I have a wife and two kids. The second just went off to college. Missing her a lot :(

Daniel, I'm not a re-reader either. The details usually start coming back to me once I start reading the next book in sequence, even if it's been a while since I read the previous one. You might try just rereading the previous one. It could give you enough boost to your memory.

I'll probably pop in and out a lot. Lots to do, always, but I'll definitely come back.

[Victoria]

Hi Roger, and thanks!

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

Daniel wrote: "I have a question for all of you.
I've never been a re-reader. In fact, I don't think I have ever re-read a book voluntarily. I think that because I already know what happens, a book won't move me ..."

I LOVE rereading books, especially if I loved them the first time! And its worth noting that you might catch little details that you missed the first time. If the author is any good, and its a deeper read, rereading is always SO rewarding for me!

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

W.J. wrote: "Thanks for the welcome, Jenny, Karen and everyone else in the group. Yeah, it sucks to have the cold before we're even into autumn, but hopefully a quiet weekend will help fight it off. Scotland is..."

Sounds beautiful! The main reason Darryl and I stayed in Iowa is because its a great place to raise a family!

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

Roger wrote: "Hi people. I'm Roger, a first-time poster here in this thread. In this group actually. I've read some of your posts and this seems to be a good place to relax.

Victoria, I'm a dog lover (I'm a c..."

Nice to meet you Roger!

[Karen’s Library]

Hey Roger! Welcome!

I'm a huge rereader of books. For me, they're like old friends! I've worn several books out from rereading them so often. Like Jenny mentioned, I always catch something new that I may have missed the first time around. Especially, books with twists may have a subtle hint that makes complete sense when you reread knowing what the twist is.

[W.J.]

Roger: Good to meet you. My kids are 13 & 11, so I don't have to think about them leaving home yet, thankfully. I'll probably be a wreck when it happens.

Daniel - I think it depends on the book. If it's been a firm favourite that you haven't read in a while, you can read it with fresh eyes. You might discover something new you missed first time round, get the chance to re-read a beautifully written piece of description or dialogue, which reminds you why you fell in love with the book in the first place.

Often in fantasy or sci-fi books, there are subtle elements that you might not pick up on the first time you read it. These may be key to the overall story arc or the development of a particular character, and it's only when you go back and read it again, you make the connection. This is particularly true of books in a series or Trilogy. In my writing, I've woven in little gems of information that might seem irrelevant at the time, but will later come to play a greater part in the overall story.

Of course, there's plenty of books I've read that didn't leave any lasting impression, and I wouldn't choose to read again, but I think if you feel a connection with a particular book or writing style, it can feel like revisiting an old friend - both special and comforting.

[Marla]

Welcome W.J. & Roger!

@Daniel - I also am not a re-reader. (There are just too many good books waiting to re-read something I already read.) If I really feel compelled to revisit something, I am like Kritika and tend to listen to them on audiobook. Another little trick I have is to write enough in my GoodReads review so I know things so when I go to the next book, I have those things fresh in my mind. But if I really enjoyed it the first time and it's been a while, I may breakdown and re-read it.

You can also read other people's reviews and many people will list a synopsis of the book and then you'll be ready to read the next one in the series. I think it depends on how much you liked the book the first time and how long it's been which method you choose to follow.

[Marla]

I am leaving Monday for my cruise, so I won't be back on for a while...see you in September!

[Karen’s Library]

Marla wrote: "I am leaving Monday for my cruise, so I won't be back on for a while...see you in September!"

Bon Voyage Marla!! :)

[Victoria]

Marla wrote: "I am leaving Monday for my cruise, so I won't be back on for a while...see you in September!"

Have a safe and pleasant vacation!

[Clark]

I am so excited to wear my new clothes next week. I always feel so happy whenever I have something new to wear, especially if it's pink or purple. Plus, I am going to have a Marilyn Monroe quote printed on a shirt, absolutely looking forward about that. ♥

[Karen’s Library]

I love purple shirts!!! Actually just about everything I own is purple! My granddaughter has made it a game of pointing out all the purple stuff I have whenever I go anywhere. Purple shirt, purple purse, purple phone case, purple Nook case, purple toenails, etc... ;)

[Karen’s Library]

What's the Marilyn Monroe quote, Russel? :)