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[Jean]

Looks like a luxurious soak in a hot tub with a lovely glass of wine might be in order....Who's the pretty tortie kitty?

[Brenda]

You rock, Sharon. Muddy or not!

[Janet , Moderator]

Don't know who Bryan Fischer is but he tweeted this earlier

June 26, 2015: the day the twin towers of truth and righteousness were blown up by moral jihadists.

*shaking head*

[Christine]

Janet wrote: "Don't know who Bryan Fischer is but he tweeted this earlier

June 26, 2015: the day the twin towers of truth and righteousness were blown up by moral jihadists.

*shaking head*"

Clearly, Bryan Fischer is a nobody

[Sharon]

Groovy wrote: "I'm going to add to that by saying: If you want to keep me in a good mood, don't mention tape measurer, size two, eat healthy, get out there and walk...etc.,"

LOL I will never be a size two and I am no the type of person to tell others what to do how to live their lives etc. I just do what I do cos I like what I do and I tell folk about it cos its just who I am I like to share and you guys are so easy to talk to LOL

[Christine]

Sharon wrote: "the official photos were released today from my muddy exploits last week so have added a couple to my profile page. apologies for the gruesomeness that is me :)

Friday started well for me this mo..."

SHARON BABY, YOU GO GIRL!!!!!

[Sharon]

Jean wrote: "Looks like a luxurious soak in a hot tub with a lovely glass of wine might be in order....Who's the pretty tortie kitty?"

LOL Jean I gave up alcohol three months ago to train for that muddy half marathon and haven't really managed to pick it up again :) the cheeky wee minx is Dash and she sitting here moaning cos its suppertime

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "You rock, Sharon. Muddy or not!"

thanks Brenda managed to hit a few rocks that day to which the bruises and scrapes are still showing grr

[Sharon]

Christine wrote: "Sharon wrote: "the official photos were released today from my muddy exploits last week so have added a couple to my profile page. apologies for the gruesomeness that is me :)

Friday started well..."

Cheers Christine :) strangely wanted to get up early for a run tomorrow morning but the dog says no

[Patricia]

Congratulations to all my friends and family in the LGBT community for finally receiving equal marriage rights today.

Also, Charleston has presented themselves in a remarkable manner to the recent tragedy. I don't know if I could be as forgiving as the families have been. God bless.

[Groovy]

I saw a contestant on The Wheel of Fortune today who's a "tough muddy". Pat joked that she should let the mud dry before tackling the course--LOL!

I thought about Sharon then.

[Sharon]

Groovy wrote: "I saw a contestant on The Wheel of Fortune today who's a "tough muddy". Pat joked that she should let the mud dry before tackling the course--LOL!

I thought about Sharon then."

LOL I was surprised that there wasn't more mud on our course to be honest - there were more high walls than muddy bits :)

Suffice it to say I am celebrating a week later by making a cake

[Jean]

Would that be a "Mississippi Mud Cake," Sharon?

[[deleted user]]

Hope everyone's having a great day. It's nice weather and I'm outside in my garden with my family with my kids running through a sprinkler thinking it's hilarious! :)

[Amber]

Actually, Jean, the correct culinary term is "Mississippi Mud PIE" even though like a Boston Cream Pie it's a cake. Don't ask where the terminology came from because I don't know.

The beer colors diagram cracked me up: http://quantrel.com/9673715

[[deleted user]]

Amber why do you feel it necessary to constantly correct everyone's post ??

[Dana]

There is no correct term. Paula Dean says so. lol. I shouldnt of been looking at cakes. Now Im hungry.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pa...

[Christine]

Paula sure landed on her feet, didn't she?

[Amber]

Because incorrect word choice (and improper grammar) affects me the same way the sound of nails on blackboard affects almost everyone else, Kim.

Dana: Good point about NOT looking at cakes when you're ALREADY hungry.

Christine: Not as well as she could have had she merely apologized, IMO.

[Janet , Moderator]

Hhmmm....

[Christine]

True on Paula Dean, Amber.

[[deleted user]]

OK I understand Amber, but really..

We're not in a classroom...
We're all adults.... just enjoying a friendly book group.
I for one, find your comments can sometimes be patronising.

We all have different views etc/opinions, that is all part of it. But I find a lot of your comments deliberately antagonistic sometimes.

[Christine]

Hi Kim, do you think you might write a review on Chance? I always like to compare notes with you.

[Michael]

Amber wrote: "Actually, Jean, the correct culinary term is "Mississippi Mud PIE" even though like a Boston Cream Pie it's a cake. Don't ask where the terminology came from because I don't know.

The beer colors..."

this was great!

[Janet , Moderator]

I am watching... and monitoring.

I agree that this a friendly book group and we have become friends. I speak more to you guys than family!! Don't tell my mother!! So let's chill and not nit pick on every little point. We're all human, heck I make mistakes all the time...

So, people.... chill your beans!

[Sean, Moderator]

Yes I am here too.

Janet keeps putting me in jail for getting too many books on Net Galley.

So I have to behave myself as well.... LOL

Seriously, let's just have fun, yes and Kimberley said, we are here to have fun, and I smile and even laugh and some of the banter.

I know we all have different views, that's good, and sometimes I make mistakes with messages, due to computer getting old... well and owner !!

[Christine]

You two are the Resident Assistants (RAs) of A Good Thriller University, lol.

[Sharon]

Jean wrote: "Would that be a "Mississippi Mud Cake," Sharon?"

LMAO no it was just a plain old chocolate cake (which I don't eat by the way I just bake it )

[Titas]

In one corner we have Kimber who supports our rights of 'just having a bit fun'!
In the other corner we have Amber who supports the necessity of 'correct words and grammar'!

Who will win our heart? Who will be get moderators' support?
To know more, keep checking our threads! Do not miss any messages! Do not close the tab! We'll be back after these messages!


(I'm just joking! Don't hate/hit me! I know we relax here and don't wanna be rectified but lets not pinch each other Kimber/Amber. We all have our different opinions after all!)

[Groovy]

What everybody said. I love this forum and being a part of it. You are all very nice, especially the moderators. Come on let's have a group hug:)

**hugging all of you**

Sean, are you ready for Wimbledon Monday? I get to stream it from Youtube--YaaaaY!!

[Sharon]

hello all hope you are having a good sunday :)

well back at the gym today did some progressive sled pulls starting at 40kg and upping by 5kg each set until I had 55kg on sled. splitting the sets with 30 Belgian squats. what a fun way to spend the morning. but it felt good to be back at it.

Looking forward to Wimbledon starting tomorrow just a pity I have to work LOL

[Sean, Moderator]

Yes looking forward to second week's holiday, hot weather, no work, playing tennis.

And also watching the Island Games, just come back from watching the two ladies that I play singles with and doubles, and mixed doubles with playing in the Island games, which started today.

They won the doubles, lost one singles and won singles in the team a event (doubles and singles best of five matches)

Our men I watched are number 1 and 2 seeds both won easy.

Ready for Wimbledon, I do pick Murray to win, but a tough draw, with Nadal, Federer and Murray and Ferrer all in the same half.

[Heather]

I'm looking forward to Wimbledon this week. I don't follow the tennis as keenly as Sean but I like to tune in when Wimbledon is on. It looks like I'll be disrupting my writing time a bit and fighting my daughter for the TV lol.
It's really sad to hear about the massacre of the holidaymakers in Tunisia. My heart goes out to them and their families - such a shame. :(

[Jean]

Yes, Heather, too much violence in the world!
I used to be a big tennis fan - back in the day of Chris Evert, Martina, Stefi Graf, even Nastase, McEnroe, and Connors - there were some bad boys on the men's side (I guess Connors wasn't a bad boy, was he?). Now I hardly recognize the names since I don't follow much tennis. Serena, of course...

[Heather]

Jean wrote: "Yes, Heather, too much violence in the world!
I used to be a big tennis fan - back in the day of Chris Evert, Martina, Stefi Graf, even Nastase, McEnroe, and Connors - there were some bad boys on ..."
You're right Jean, there is far too much violence in the world.
I first got into tennis back in the days of some of the players you mention. I can remember watching the Evert v Navratilova and McEnroe v Borg matches with my mother. I always loved McEnroe even though he was a bad boy because I found his style of play much more exciting than Borg. I'm not as familiar with the players nowadays although I know the big names. Serena is a remarkable player, especially after all the health problems she has suffered with in the past. :)

[Janet , Moderator]

Loooved McEnroe. I enjoyed th days of Becker, Agassi, Graf Sampras, Lendl etc. I used to watch Wimbledon every year especially the big matches. Doesn't really hold the same interest for me anymore. But I still dip in. Wimbledon is the only tournament I watch.

[Heather]

McEnroe was an amazing player and I like him as a commentator too. I love the fact that he can see the funny side when other commentators tease him about the tantrums he used to have. The days of Becker, Agassi, Graf etc. was probably around the time that I stopped watching tennis because the children were toddlers but I'm starting to get back into it again.

[Amber]

Kimberley wrote: "OK I understand Amber, but really..

We're not in a classroom...
We're all adults.... just enjoying a friendly book group.
I for one, find your comments can sometimes be patronising.

We all have..."

Ever heard of "playing the Devil's Advocate"?

Michael: Thanks. I thought someone would like it.

Titas: Jesu Christo, Titas! I'd have shorted out my keyboard from spewing my water because I was laughing too damned hard to swallow it, if the library didn't ban food and drink!

Janet/Sean/Christine: LOL.

Sharon: Sorry to hear that all you did was bake the cake. I love cake.

I apologize to anybody I missed but I only get 3 hrs. online Monday-Saturday at my public library since I can't afford home Internet access and I'd spend my entire time on this one post if I replied to everyone in single post.

[Sean, Moderator]

Very hot in Jersey today, an been out watching the island games.

Athletics, Table Tennis, Beach Volleyball (Jersey mens and ladies won)Tennis.

Guernsey bt Jersey in the Team Event Final.

Then watched Wimbledon.

Jarkko Nieminin beat Leyton Hewitt (both in their final Wimbledon in 4 hours and 11-9 in the fifth Set.

First time he has beaten Hewitt in his whole career.

[[deleted user]]

Lovely and hot here today! :)

[Sharon]

Amber I had a little slice yesterday as I felt I deserved it after the workout I did LOL

today we had no IT systems at work :( spent the entire day scanning and emptying filing cabinets that I decided I wanted removing from my office - all change LOL

[Amber]

LOL.

[Sean, Moderator]

I watched the finals since he early 70's.

I remember Stan Smith winning in 1972.

Connors winning in 1974.

[Groovy]

I was a young teenager, but I remember McEnroe and Connors. And I didn't like either of them because they were mean. There's "bad boy" and there's "mean". And I don't like people with tempers.

My old favorite was Martina Hingis (I think I spelled it correctly) I think she played in the nineties??? I really miss her. And the Spanish player Arancha Sanchez??, I forget. The nineties were good. But today's players are good, too. A lot of Russians.

Come on over to Sean's Wimbledon thread for those watching this year, it's fun.

[Kirsten]

What's fun is McEnroe today. He has totally owned that temper. He stars in ads making fun of it. I think he's grown up.

Speaking of that time... I saw recent picture of Chris Evert and she looks good!

[Groovy]

I agree, Kirsten. He has matured--a lot! Too bad his first wife didn't get to experience his new side:) And I admit, I do like him narrating today. He's a lot nicer.

[Sean, Moderator]

Martina Hingis is playing still, is ranked number 1 or 2 in the doubles with her partner Sania Mirza.

Hingis also coaches Belinda Bencic.

Jimmy Connors was one of my favourites for his great fighting powers.

Loved Monica Seles and Steffi Graf, met both had pictures with both, both lovely.

McEnroe is horrible in real life, rude and arrogant, and usually pushed kids away if they asked for a autograph, in fact very aggressive but is a good commentator.

I like as a commentator Peter Fleming, Mark Petchey.

Sanches Vicario had her dad take a picture of her with me, was lovely.

[Amber]

Learned more about tennis in the last couple days than I have ever had a DESIRE to learn.

[Groovy]

I miss seeing Martina play as a single, though. She was good. And you're so right about McEnroe, not a nice person at all, but a very good commentator. Like I said, I feel sorry for his first wife, Tatum, who had to deal with that, but all people saw was her drug habits.

Thanks for correcting me, Sean. How did I get that other name? But, I love Sanches, and miss seeing her play. You took a picture with all the players it seems. How in the world did they let you get that close to them:)

[sonya]

Learning guitar music...