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Oda wrote: "Victoria wrote: "I'm actually not too sure how it got started, to be honest. There's always a lot of stuff about pirates mentioned around the English coastline though, especially to the South, and ..."Glad you had fun at the 200 year celebration.
I know... It is sometimes tricky to remember who lives where. But, anyway, yeah, I live in Hastings. I didn't always. I'm actually originally from Wales. We moved here a few years ago.
Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "@Victoria - Ooooh pirate day! That sounds like so much fun, wish I could go. :D"I'm sure it's going to be great fun. What we've seen from previous years was.
Victoria wrote: "Oda wrote: "Victoria wrote: "I'm actually not too sure how it got started, to be honest. There's always a lot of stuff about pirates mentioned around the English coastline though, especially to the..."
Wales? Cool. Jeff Murdocks country. Wales is on my bucket travel list.
Wales? Cool. Jeff Murdocks country. Wales is on my bucket travel list.
Oda wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Oda wrote: "Victoria wrote: "I'm actually not too sure how it got started, to be honest. There's always a lot of stuff about pirates mentioned around the English coastline though, ..."You're not missing much by not going there. It's mostly rain, mountains, rain, sheep, rain, a bunch of old castles and other buildings that are ruins or near enough, and did I mention the rain?
Well, OK, the old ruins and such are kind of interesting, assuming you like that kind of thing.
Victoria wrote: "Oda wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Oda wrote: "Victoria wrote: "I'm actually not too sure how it got started, to be honest. There's always a lot of stuff about pirates mentioned around the English coastl..."
Yes I was about to say, not missing much. I want to go only because of the castles. Also I like mountains.
Yes I was about to say, not missing much. I want to go only because of the castles. Also I like mountains.
Oda wrote: "Yes I was about to say, not missing much. I want to go only because of the castles. Also I like mountains."That's alright then. If you're only going for the castles and mountains, you won't be disappointed... Plenty of those all over the place.
Victoria wrote: "Oda wrote: "Yes I was about to say, not missing much. I want to go only because of the castles. Also I like mountains."
That's alright then. If you're only going for the castles and mountains, you..."
Thats what I heard.
That's alright then. If you're only going for the castles and mountains, you..."
Thats what I heard.
Aliza wrote: "my summer is crazy busy finalizing all the plans for my wedding which is in two months!"Hope the plans are going well, and that your wedding is as wonderful as you dream it will be.
Hi guys! I'm planning to set up a new Instagram account for my bookstagrams since my main IG is mostly for travels. Any tips/suggestions on how to get new followers and friends? Looking forward to reading your suggestions. My main IG is @rhamichubizarro
thanks Victoria. plans are going really well. I kind of just want to get married already though. it's hard to keep up with all the craziness.
Aliza wrote: "thanks Victoria. plans are going really well. I kind of just want to get married already though. it's hard to keep up with all the craziness."Glad all is going well so far.
Aliza wrote: "thanks Victoria. plans are going really well. I kind of just want to get married already though. it's hard to keep up with all the craziness."My husband still tells young grooms, don't worry, being married is easier and better than planning the wedding. :D
In case I forget to tell you...I tell brides...enjoy the day! Once the rehearsal or rehearsal dinner starts, don't sweat the small stuff and take time to look around and enjoy yourself...You are princess for the day!
And in the mean time, it's crazy, but I thought it was worth it. And 27 years later...I would do it all again!
thanks Marla. that's really beautiful and encouraging! I know it will all be worth it in the end ;).
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I'll follow you! The best way to start is to post a few pics of what you want your account content to be. I'm assuming you are doing books, so take some fun shots of some books. If you look around Instagram, you'll notice that people put anything and everything in the pics with their books--tea cups, flowers, collectibles..whatever. Or a fun scenic pic with your books is fun, too.
Then search the hashtags #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #books #reading #reader #bookworm #booknerd ....there's a thousand more! But anyways, search those and find some accounts you like, and follow those. Look for ones that don't have a lot of followers, because they will notice that you followed and will probably follow you back.
Whenever you post pics, put as many hashtags on there that match the pic....I put all those I mentioned before on all my pics. People will see them, and if they like what they see, they'll follow you!
Lastly, try to interact a bit..not only liking pics, but also comment on them...anyone who comments on mine (that are not spamming) I automatically will follow!
Mine is @juliababyjen if you want to follow me!
Jenny wrote: "Rhamichu wrote: "Hi guys! I'm planning to set up a new Instagram account for my bookstagrams since my main IG is mostly for travels. Any tips/suggestions on how to get new followers and friends? Lo..."This is such a huge help. Thank you so much Jenny! I think I like the scenic photo with my books since I love traveling. I'll probably make the new account over the weekend and will share it with everyone here :)
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Great Rham!! I have a bookstagram account - @karenbbooks :)
Karen wrote: "Rhamichu wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Rhamichu wrote: "Hi guys! I'm planning to set up a new Instagram account for my bookstagrams since my main IG is mostly for travels. Any tips/suggestions on how to ge..."Hi Karen! I'll make the account over the weekend and will follow you :)
Hi guys! I finally made a bookstagram account. My username is @readsandwanders :)Please do check it out and you may follow me if you like, I'll also follow you back.
Thanks so much!
Karen wrote: "Rhamichu wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Rhamichu wrote: "Hi guys! I'm planning to set up a new Instagram account for my bookstagrams since my main IG is mostly for travels. Any tips/suggestions on how to ge..."Hi Karen! Followed you :)
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Please do check it out and you may follow me if you like, I'll also follow you back.
Thanks so much!"
Followed you :)
Going away for vacation till the 13th\12th and probably wount be on as often. Hope you guys have \are having a great summer.
Hope you're having a nice vacation, Oda!!
I am. Saw an opera on saturday great experience. Only one week left if vacacation. Had a great summet
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Yaaayyyyy!!! Enjoy your last week! :)
Hey y'all! Any of you plan on going to yallfest this year????
I recently made a ya time travel group.
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
please join if you are interested.
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
please join if you are interested.
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https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
please join if you are interested."
YAY! I did join :)
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Sorry just saw this! No, I won't be able to get away from work longer than a weekend (maybe a 3 day one if I can push it) until summer!
Oda wrote: "I recently made a ya time travel group.https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
please join if you are interested."
I joined! TT is a favourite sub-genre.
Thanks Jen and Jenny.
I just updated the group(made some polls,added pictures).
In other news, itsent it strange to think soon a new year is here. Feels like 2016 started yesterday.. Time flies.. Yes in a lot of ways this year has been bad, but reading wise for me its been great.
I just updated the group(made some polls,added pictures).
In other news, itsent it strange to think soon a new year is here. Feels like 2016 started yesterday.. Time flies.. Yes in a lot of ways this year has been bad, but reading wise for me its been great.
Oda wrote: "In other news, itsent it strange to think soon a new year is here. Feels like 2016 started yesterday.. Time flies....."2016 certainly has had its ups and downs. More downs than ups, unfortunately. Still, it does feel weird knowing a whole new year starts in just a couple more days.
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I'm with you Jenny, I cannot believe 2016 is over! It was a good year, but it flew by. And with a wedding to plan for next year, I can't imagine that it will be any slower.
I'm glad 2016 has been a great year for you both, Jenny and Marla!
Happy new year everybody.
any plans?
am doing a relaxing new years just me and my parents. No visitors, my sisters are off being sofisticated.. Thinking its going to be good, going for once to wear a comfy but elegant dress so the food will sit better. play some card games,settlers++
any plans?
am doing a relaxing new years just me and my parents. No visitors, my sisters are off being sofisticated.. Thinking its going to be good, going for once to wear a comfy but elegant dress so the food will sit better. play some card games,settlers++
Happy New Year!I don't generally do anything to see in the new year. Last night was no different from any other night for me, except for the awesome fireworks I heard going off around here at midnight.
I've had a really hard and stressful past two weeks. My sister was admitted into ICU two weeks ago and died early Friday morning. She had severe liver disease and a whole list of other complications. They tried everything they could, but there was nothing they could do in the end. It was extremely hard to watch her day after day get weaker and weaker until her brain shut down and she was unresponsive for five days and then she passed away. I haven't been able to read very much. I don't seem to be able to concentrate a whole lot. Not to mention family, friends and community have all been visiting and reminiscing. The support has been wonderful.
I've just never been through something this hard before.
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Oh no! I am so sorry Donna, that's just awful :( My heart goes out to you and your family.
Donna wrote: "I've had a really hard and stressful past two weeks. My sister was admitted into ICU two weeks ago and died early Friday morning. She had severe liver disease and a whole list of other complication..."I am so very sorry Donna. My heart aches for you and your family. I lost my sister 6 months ago in July. A long battle with cancer. I thought I was ready since we knew it was terminal. I guess you're never ready. I'm here for you if you need someone who's walked this road. Message me anytime. In the meantime, I hope you're able to find peace and solace in your family, friends and memories of the love you have for one another.
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Donna wrote: "I've had a really hard and stressful past two weeks. My sister was admitted into ICU two weeks ago and died early Friday morning. She had severe liver disease and a whole list of other complication..."
:( :( that sucks...no words for how sad it is
:( :( that sucks...no words for how sad it is
Thank you so much everyone. You're all so kind. Kris, I'm so sorry to hear you lost your sister not too long ago. Thank you so much for your words of support and compassion.
Donna and Kris, I'm so sorry for both your losses. Kris, 6 months is still fresh, I think. Sisters are precious gifts, but that makes their loss that much harder.I hope both of you can find some solace in friends and family, but even on tough days, remember that it won't hurt quite this much after a year or so. You never get over it, but it isn't quite so intense a hurt and you stop feeling numb.
I'll keep you and your families in my prayers (if that is a comfort to you).
Donna wrote: "I've had a really hard and stressful past two weeks. My sister was admitted into ICU two weeks ago and died early Friday morning. She had severe liver disease and a whole list of other complication..."Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. My brother passed away 6 yrs ago of something similar. It is so hard to watch. Virtual hugs to you and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marla wrote: "Donna and Kris, I'm so sorry for both your losses. Kris, 6 months is still fresh, I think. Sisters are precious gifts, but that makes their loss that much harder.I hope both of you can find some ..."
Thank you Marla.
Thank you, Marla and Nancy, so much for you compassion and kindness. It really means a lot to me.
Yesterday I had an awesome experience... I got to be a zoo keeper for the day. It was a late Christmas present a really good friend arranged for me.It was a totally amazing day, though I was so far beyond exhausted when the day was over that I'm not sure there's even a word for how tired I was. I literally only stayed up long enough to change out of my filthy clothes and feed and check on the furries before I went to bed.
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@Victoria - Ooooh pirate day! That sounds like so much fun, wish I could go. :D