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Glad all went well, Sean.
I have a series of home exercises to do between visits to my physical therapist and I know it's gonna hurt so if I seem to be unusually long winded or angry or both...that's why.Sean, like Janet, I'm glad it all went well at your Mum's funeral.
Who remembers STAR TREK from it's original run in the 1960's? Those of us who do, might enjoy this from Pop Mech: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cultu...
Janet wrote: "I'm calling time on this people. I'm respectfully asking that we move on, please. Glad all went well, Sean."
Absolutely. It's useless to argue with Amber. She holds her views strongly and isn't afraid to argue ad infinitum.
It's easy to take offense at her tone, but I do believe her heart is in the right place.
came home with coffee in my hand, almost fell on stairs but I held on my cup, result: a black wall ...
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Just here we're like a global family and more often than not have each others' backs. We don't need to go down the religious/political route here. There's enough of that everywhere else.
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so what kind of coffee does everyone like?
Because coffee is my writing fuel. I like to sit or stand at my computer and type with a warm cup of Hazelnut coffee sweetened with one splenda and Sweet Cream flavored creamer
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Politics and religion. Good to keep away from.
Sadly I have to announce Autumn is leaving as a moderator, not been on line much, health issues, surgery, time and work.
Janet and I will need some help.
Thank you to Autumn for her help and time.
Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "Janet wrote: "I'm calling time on this people. I'm respectfully asking that we move on, please. Glad all went well, Sean."
Absolutely. It's useless to argue with Amber. She holds her views stron..."
Not quite ad inifinitum, Kirsten. I stopped arguing about why I believe real paper books are better for the environment than e readers are and that was at Janet's request.
Janet: Haven't been at it long but it already seems to be helping somewhat and I am saying that very cautiously. Don't want egg on my face if it turns out it's NOT working and I have to have surgery. Ugh...I hate having surgery.
Jason: Whatever kind I can afford. Re: Coffee.
Sean: Sorry to hear about Autumn's issues and that she's leaving us.
Anyone using the LITSY app. It's like Instagram and goodreads had a baby!! You can only post bookish things in the app and you have to reference a book each time you make a post. It's a new app and still in the beginning stages.
I, too, am really sorry about Autumn. She's a wonderful woman with a great wit. I hope it's not too serious. But I imagine being a moderator takes a lot more time than we really appreciate. Thanks to ALL mods for putting up with us.
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And we have an offer of a new moderator...
Well old moderator....sorry not old in years, just a moderator coming back.....
Sean wrote: "Thanks Kirsten...And we have an offer of a new moderator...
Well old moderator....sorry not old in years, just a moderator coming back....."
I think Kirsten would do a great job at being a moderator.
sorry to hear about autumn. hope all goes well for her. cant drink coffee it makes me sick
my home grown scotch bonnets are looking good as are my jalapenos
I'm still lifting weights and have now achieved pbs of 110kg for deadlift 100kg back squat and for most other lifts am now over 50kg. can row 1500m in just over 7mins and have am getting there with my pull-ups
ive started using colouring in books as a way of clearing my head as I cant quite get the enthusiasm for my cross stitch or knitting at the moment and my cooking has also suffered.
hope you are all well have a good weekend
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yes I am sure you are right.. re Kirstin.
But very happy to say that Lorrea has come back to her role as a moderator.
Thankfully also agreed to take over the Book Pal.
Lorrea all up and running at the moment, names been added for August, just to match names for August.
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3-4 weeks ago, my wife and I bought a Vertical Gym.
It is a killer, so hard. I do about 4 minutes, then another 4 minutes then at the moment that's it.
My wife lasts 2 minutes, that's it.
So hard on legs and arms and shoulders !!
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The true legend, charming lady and actress Olivia De Havilland
Had her 100 birthday !
Always remembered for Gone With The Wind
and to me The Adventures of Robin Hood
and many more.
Sharon wrote: "sorry to hear about autumn. hope all goes well for her. cant drink coffee it makes me sick
my home grown scotch bonnets are looking good as are my jalapenos
I'm still lifting weights and have n..."
Sharon, I never heard of Scotch Bonnets and looked them up. Much hotter than jalapenos! What do you use yours for?
Sean wrote: "PS... YesterdayThe true legend, charming lady and actress Olivia De Havilland
Had her 100 birthday !
Always remembered for Gone With The Wind
and to me The Adventures of Robin Hood
and many m..."
Yay! I loved her in those movies you mentioned. To think that Errol Flynn died at bout 1960, and yet Olivia is still alive. I have a brief thought for Joan Fontaine as well.
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Olivia and Joan had a legendary feud, from back in the early 40's when Olivia De Havilland won the Oscar before her sister, and also the next year when both were nominated.
Joan Fontaine said a few years ago, I bet my sister will live longer than me as well to get the better of me, and she did.
Joan died 2-3 years ago, her older sister keeps going.
Sean wrote: "Died 1959 ages 50 years old ErrolFlynn, heart attack.Olivia and Joan had a legendary feud, from back in the early 40's when Olivia De Havilland won the Oscar before her sister, and also the next ..."
Thanks for the details. May Joan RIP, but she wasn't quite as world class in looks as Olivia was. Olivia managed to upstage Joan, who, however, was not a bad actress per se.
Sean wrote: "PS... YesterdayThe true legend, charming lady and actress Olivia De Havilland
Had her 100 birthday !
Always remembered for Gone With The Wind
and to me The Adventures of Robin Hood
and many m..."
She was the only character to die in the film, yet she is the last remaining cast member alive.
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Have added some lovely pictures of my mum, if of course you would like to look, link above.
Known as the Rita Hayworth of Kenya, when we lived there.
Thank you Sean for sharing those lovely pictures of your mom. She was quite the looker in her day. Wow, Kenya. I've only lived in the USA.
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Thanks Paula
chat chat...not sure if this fits here...here goes...I was wondering if this is true for readers who like to write: When I read a book I often think about how I would have omitted a scene or altered some dialogue etc. I thought this was something every reader did but then I spoke to a few people and they said they never do that while reading. So, is it only reader/writers who do that in their heads, or is it just me?
Feedback appreciated.
Hi Anna, I never do that. But writing has never been my thing.
Anna wrote: "chat chat...not sure if this fits here...here goes...I was wondering if this is true for readers who like to write: When I read a book I often think about how I would have omitted a scene or alter..."
Yes, it's something I tend to do Anna, but I'm also a writer. :)
Interesting question. I do consider myself a writer-to me reading and writing just go hand in hand, but I never have done those mental alterations. It would feel like adding strokes or erasing on someone else's painting But I've never written a book or tried to get things published, so maybe that's the difference. I suspect you've had editors who make corrections to your work, so maybe it's more natural for you?
I have self published four novels, but I read Three or four stories at a time. I don't intentionally notice small grammatical errors or typos, but I notice them in the works of the biggest names from time to time. As for critiquing actual story lines, I have always felt like who am I to do that? I like constructive criticism to my work from others, but when I read criticism about what someone should have or haven't said, and yet they do not write themselves - it sets me aback to pause...not a fan of that. Anything that appears to me like Monday morning quarterbacks makes me throw up a wall, and I choose not to listen further. I take this same approach to the whole anti-police movement. Can't stand Monday morning quarterbacks
Anna wrote: "chat chat...not sure if this fits here...here goes...I was wondering if this is true for readers who like to write: When I read a book I often think about how I would have omitted a scene or alter..."
Sometimes I do, depends on how awful I find the grammar.
Anna wrote: "chat chat...not sure if this fits here...here goes...I was wondering if this is true for readers who like to write: When I read a book I often think about how I would have omitted a scene or alter..."
Anna, since I read a lot of ARCs I find myself doing a lot of editing on those. On other titles, I find myself "writing" what I think would happen next in the story. Something that can be disappointing when its a book in a series, and it doesn't turn out the way I expected.
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Two weeks off work, after last 2 weeks needed a break.
Now hectic being off.
Gardening, lots of Wimbledon, out for lunches.
Not played tennis for two weeks, not felt like it.
Sorting cupboards, clothes, loads to do.
No walks, no tennis, no snooker...!
Hopefully will get back into soon, but enjoying watching.
Great to be off work, resting.
Last 2-3 weeks have been tough.
Now chill out, and get on with it !
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Watching Andy Murray and Roger Federer matches this afternoon.
Jobs all done in the morning ready for 1.00 start for tennis.
Hope Murray wins before I go off to tennis at 6.00 pm
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"Life is like a deck of cards. In the beginning all you need is two hearts and a diamond. By the end, you wish you had a club and a spade." :-D
Janet wrote: "Saw this on Facebook and it made me laugh. Just meant to be lighthearted fun......! "Life is like a deck of cards. In the beginning all you need is two hearts and a diamond. By the end, you wish ..."
That's hilarious Janet!
Thanks, Janet! That provided a much-needed chuckle!
I started Mr. Mercedes last night and got a chuckle. "Hot can only do so much for bad coffee."Rules to live by.
Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "I started Mr. Mercedes last night and got a chuckle. "Hot can only do so much for bad coffee."Rules to live by."
Especially for a caffeine addict like myself.
Right now, musically speaking, I am in a "Christmas in July" jag. God...they DO NOT make talent like they used to! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlFTQ... Bing Crosby, still one of the best!
Definitely, Amber. I love Bing's voice. He was from my home state. Did you know he couldn't read music? But he could definitely sing.
I know he went to high school in East St. Louis which is just on the Illinois side of the state border between IL. and MO. I remember a scene in either Going My Way or The Bells of St. Mary's where he sings his high school song.As to your comment about reading music, I did not know that but I'm not sure Al Jolson could, either. Maybe one of us should look THAT up!
Luciano Pavarotti: another one of the best. I still start bawling like a baby when I hear his version of "Gesu Bambino," which is the current item on my Christmas playlist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdxHS... I forgot the Vienna Boys Choir was also involved.
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Jason, the same thing can be said of any religion: "how closely do they think they should follow their own texts dictated down through the ages."