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[Jean]

I haven’t been on this board in ages! Speaking of ages, Janet, very belated birthday wishes. 50 is only a number, a matter of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. Easy to say when it’s someone else’s number!!! I just got my Medicare card because I turn 65 in Feb. how did THAT happen so fast???? Anyway, happy holidays, everyone. Let’s make 2019 a safer, happier, kinder year.

[Scout]

Yes, let's hope for a happier, kinder 2019. Has anyone ever heard that what you're doing on New Year's Eve is what you'll be doing for the rest of the year? What will you be doing?

[Sean, Moderator]

Happy New Year everyone.

Let's hope it's a great 2019...

Me, well I hope it's my last year of work !

[Amber]

I'm gonna hope that Trump and all his boot lickers/arse kissers die of strokes!

[Sean, Moderator]

LOL....

So do a lot of people !

[Taline]

Hi all, I'm Armenian. We celebrate Christmas on the 6th of January.
I hope this year brings everyone what their hearts want and to the authors, to write many wonderful books for us to read.

[Amber]

Not enough of those who do, Sean, are US citizens.

[Christine]

Well on New Year’s Eve i’m going to be relaxing and on New Year’s Day i’m going to the movies with my mom and her two friends and my mom’s friend’s daughter and my nurse and aww thanks Sean

[Janet , Moderator]

I've had a tidy up around the folders. More work to be done but it's a start!

And a very Happy New Year to all our members, new and old. Thank you for making our group what it is. It wouldn't work without you guys!

The warmest of wishes to you all for 2019. 🙂

[Brenda]

Same to you, Janet! Happy reading!

[Sean, Moderator]

Date set for January 25th and 26th for a Group Read a long.

From our own regular members H.N Wake

The new Dom Walker book goes live Jan 14 on Amazon.

There is a mobi/Kindle ARC loaded up for early download for the Good Thriller Goodreads group here:

https://dl.bookfunnel.com/8qp4dug0km

If anyone needs a PDF/Word or extra help they can email me: hnwake@hnwake.com and I'll get them a copy.

I'd be delighted to do a Q & A the following dates; Jan 25-26.

[sonya]

Getting my copy now

[Amber]

If I can get medical clearance by the 7th of next month, I'm having cataract surgery for my right eye on Valentine's Day, so I probably won't be online that day.

[Brenda]

Sean wrote: "Date set for January 25th and 26th for a Group Read a long."

I'll be participating, Sean. I already have the book, but haven't read it yet.

[Christine]

GOOD LUCK AMBER!

[Christine]

Aww thanks Janet

[Amber]

Thanks, Christine.

[Christine]

Your welcome Amber and I could never get cataract surgery

[Amber]

Yes you could if it was a choice between that or ever stronger prescription lenses at higher prices than you can afford even with medical insurance.

[Christine]

I would rather wear glasses lol

[sonya]

Good luck amber

[Thereadingbell]

I will join the book read along

[Amber]

Let's hope you never have to decide between cataract surgery or going blind from cataracts because you'd rather wear glasses, Christine.

Thanks, Sonya.

[Christine]

Well Amber the reason I don’t want cataract surgery is because i’ve had so much surgeries and besides my health isn’t good anyway so if I would get cataract surgery I’m afraid something will happen with my eyes and besides my eyesight isn’t that good and that’s why I have to wear glasses

[P.K.]

Hey Amber. Catarract surgery is great. It improved my sight by 40%. But here in Uk it's free. Warning though; you may see people as they really are. Good luck

[Amber]

For you that's probably a good reason, Christine, but every surgery carries a risk of something going wrong, including dental extractions.

At this point, P.K., I'd settle for even a 25% improvement in my right eye since I have cataracts in both eyes. My right eye is the worst of the two, though.

[Christine]

I agree with you Amber

[Sue]

Christine wrote: "Well Amber the reason I don’t want cataract surgery is because i’ve had so much surgeries and besides my health isn’t good anyway so if I would get cataract surgery I’m afraid something will happen..."

Christine, I just turned 65, and a few years ago, my eye sight started to get worse. Yes, I had cataracts in both eyes, but I also had the cornea breaking down, a hereditary disease. I ended up having a combination of cataract & cornea transplant done on each eye. They did the surgery, a few years apart. I was awake for the surgery, and I was terrified of what to expect, as I have a low threshold to pain. Everything went well, because I have faith in my surgeon, one of a few surgeons that can do this surgery in Canada. Today, my eye sight is perfect, and I can read to the bottom of the list. (before I was on the first row). I will be on drops for life, but I love to read and work on the computer, this surgery was fine, and cataract surgery is so common, that my mom who was not in good health, had the surgery at 80 years of age, and went out for dinner the same night. Good luck!

[Janet , Moderator]

Wow, Sue! I love that your eyesight is great now at 65. That's fantastic. Thank you for sharing that with us. I'm sure we're all extra wary when it comes to eyes. I know I am. It's reassuring to read about other experiences. This week I lost a pair of reading glasses and broke another pair!! I'm doing well! 😉👓📖

[Sue]

Janet wrote: "Wow, Sue! I love that your eyesight is great now at 65. That's fantastic. Thank you for sharing that with us. I'm sure we're all extra wary when it comes to eyes. I know I am. It's reassuring to re..."

Thanks Janet. I am so grateful that they saved my sight. If I didn't have the surgery, I would have gone blind. Everything is great!

[Brenda]

Sue, that's great that they could save your eyes! Both my parents had cataracts removed when they were in their 80's, and it really improved their lives.

[Sean, Moderator]

Day off today....

Bowel Screening at the hospital for all 60 years old......

I guess a free Colon Irrigation....

All clear and healthy...

Although it will take all day to get my sugars back to normal

[Kirsten]

I got one for my 50th Sean! Yay! What fun!

[Sean, Moderator]

LOL..... Not quite but has to be done!

[Sue]

Brenda wrote: "Sue, that's great that they could save your eyes! Both my parents had cataracts removed when they were in their 80's, and it really improved their lives."

Thanks Brenda.

[Amber]

Sue wrote: "Christine wrote: "Well Amber the reason I don’t want cataract surgery is because i’ve had so much surgeries and besides my health isn’t good anyway so if I would get cataract surgery I’m afraid som..."

I second Janet's "Wow!" The very fact I won't be allowed any alcohol right after surgery makes me want one anyway, especially if it's hard cider.

Sean, my sympathies...at least about your sugar.

[Christine]

Well that’s good for you Sue and Amber I can’t drink anything with alcohol because of my health problem

[Amber]

Good point.

Might not be online tomorrow. Library might be closed.

[Christine]

Oh that stinks Amber

[Sean, Moderator]

Today a difficult decision was made, and I hope all members will understand.

For the enjoyment of all members who come here to discuss many topics and have fun.

Amber Martingale has been deleted/banned from this group.

We have given many warning previously, and also posted here and asked her not to be so rude to members.

But again Janet and myself have has e-mails from upset members.

Over the last 2-3 years friends/members have told me they have left the group because of her behaviour.

Today that has stopped. Believe me not a easy decision and rather upsetting as I know she could be really helpful and inviting to new members.

But no good welcoming them and then being really rude to them.

On a day I am waiting to her if one of my old cats (Milly) is coming home after suffering a stroke.. My wife and I are at home waiting for a telephone call..

[Sandy]

I am sorry to hear about your cat Milly and appreciate how difficult decisions like this are.

Thanks for all you do.

[Sean, Moderator]

Thanks Sandy

[Thereadingbell]

Thank you for informing us and it is unfortunate that people act in toxic ways. Sometimes it is because they have a not so good life and they lash out. Words matter especially written because people take written words with the context they are written in even though it can be taken out of context or not the way you intended to come across. I find myself to be careful in word choice to not offend even in my reviews I try to at least look for some shiny part of a book to appreciate the hard work even though I may not like the book. I appreciate the work that went into creating it. No one should feel unwelcome endure rudeness or any other toxic behavior. Sometimes I find myself pausing and rereading responses and asking myself does that sound rude the way I typed a response. It is self awareness and sometimes it may take a nudge from someone else to remind us that what we are saying sounded rude. I personally appreciate everything all you moderators in all the book groups I am in and the hard work you put into them. Thank you so much being part of this and a couple other groups brighten my day and it is enjoyable to discuss books or post the completion of a book. I am sorry Sean about your cat my dogs are my children and god I know how hard it is when they are not doing well. I hope all have a nice weekend and enjoy the books you are reading.

[Christine]

I understand Sean and Janet and Sean i’m very sorry that your cat passed away

[Brenda]

Sean and Janet, I've had discussions in the past with Amber, and long ago chose not to engage with her. Newcomers to the group aren't aware of how she is and have to take her at face value. I, for one, agree with your decision and know how hard it was for you to make.

More importantly, Sean, I'm sending good vibes to Milly. I hope the vets can help her, but know you'll do what's best for her.

[Sue]

I am sorry, Sean about your cat, Millie. We went throughpain in July of 2018 when one of our Labs had to be put down. Our pets are our babies, and for us our children. Worst pain we ever went through.Take care Sean. I send hugs.

[Sean, Moderator]

Thanks all, a sad day and a hard decision.

Milly still at vets(not passed away Christine).

All day had lots of injections, we know she is a 15 year old Bermin, which is a good age, suffers with IBS, has to take tablets every day, but sometimes does not eat or drink and gets very weak and wobbly.

My wife and I have made the decision not to fly her on a plane for an hour for an MRI scan at her age and the stress.

we are waiting to hear if she is well enough to come home and has eaten.

It has been a long day

Our cats are our children, we adore them. Buddy sleeps every day with his sister as well. (pictures of both on our home page )

[Diane Lynch]

So sorry about your fur baby. That’s what they are no matter the age. Truly a difficult time for you. Take care of you.

[Sean, Moderator]

Thanks Diane

[P.K.]

Always tough with pets, Sean. You just have to think what you would wish for them and they for themselves if they were human.
Tough too about Amber. I suspect it will be devastating for her, but she didn't seem to learn did she?