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[Janet , Moderator]

Welcome Robin!

[Brenda]

Ter'e, I'm the mom of a married son and I don't ask any questions! :-)

Robin, welcome to our fun group!

[Robin]

Thanks for the welcome everybody.

[Marian]

Hi Robin:)Nice to Meet you!

[Ter'e]

Brenda wrote: "Ter'e, I'm the mom of a married son and I don't ask any questions! :-)

Robin, welcome to our fun group!"

Once he hit 40, I was afraid to ask! Glad someone else understands.
I still remember when, as a teen, he put on a Speedo in a Dept Store, just to mess with me!!!!! I raised my voice, as it was shaking, and said GET IN THERE AND TAKE THAT OFF. LOL.

[Sean, Moderator]

Robin,

we have lots of loyal long standing members, and we have a great collection of active new members.

We have a lovely, friendly, supportive group.

In January this year we had just under 40 members.

Have worked hard, but now have one of the fastest growing groups.

[[deleted user]]

Hi Robin welcome! :)

[Robin]

Marian wrote: "Hi Robin:)Nice to Meet you!"

Marian likewise.

[Robin]

Sean wrote: "Robin,

we have lots of loyal long standing members, and we have a great collection of active new members.

We have a lovely, friendly, supportive group.

In January this year we had just under 40 ..."

Wow that's quite a jump. Happy to be part of such a welcoming group. Kimberley Thanks for the welcome

[Janet , Moderator]

My bad cold has now mutated into tonsillitis. :((

Feel awful and soooo fed up ..... grrrr!

[Marian]

Janet:
•Get enough rest
•Drink warm or very cold fluids to ease throat pain
•Eat smooth foods, such as flavored gelatins, ice cream, or applesauce
•Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier in your room
•Gargle with warm salt water
•Suck on lozenges containing benzocaine or other anesthetics
•Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

[Robin]

Apologies in advance everybody but I'm about to go on a rant. OH MY GOD I can't believe how much paper work you have to fill out when your applying for Cambridge. I swear none of the other universities I've applied to wants me to die of boredom disorder. I imagine I'll do more writing before I actually get to the interview part of the application than the whole time I could potentially spend at Cambridge. I'll need to get the irritation out of my system so I'll probably post this in multiple groups. Apologies once again.

[Janet , Moderator]

Marian wrote: "Janet:
•Get enough rest
•Drink warm or very cold fluids to ease throat pain
•Eat smooth foods, such as flavored gelatins, ice cream, or applesauce
•Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier in your ..."

Doing the painkillers, drinking cold fluids, find that helps and I'll try the gargling. Lozenges are probably a good idea too. Feels really swollen and I know my glands are up too.

Thanks, Marian.

[Janet , Moderator]

Robin wrote: "Apologies in advance everybody but I'm about to go on a rant. OH MY GOD I can't believe how much paper work you have to fill out when your applying for Cambridge. I swear none of the other universi..."

Go for it, Robin. Nothing like a good rant! And good luck with your applications.

[Robin]

Thanks Janet. Sometimes I don't think it's worth the effort, but I'll eventually stop complaining and get on with it.

[Marian]

Janet wrote: "Marian wrote: "Janet:
•Get enough rest
•Drink warm or very cold fluids to ease throat pain
•Eat smooth foods, such as flavored gelatins, ice cream, or applesauce
•Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humi..."

Janet,have you gotten a strep throat test done yet?

[Janet , Moderator]

No, will see how it goes over the next couple of days. I suspect it's viral, as I had a cold before but will see. Ears were really aching before, not so bad now.

[Marian]

Ok..if its viral,then it will just have to past,BUT..if it feels like you have swallowed some needles,go to the Doctors..ok?Do you have a fever?

[Janet , Moderator]

Marian wrote: "Ok..if its viral,then it will just have to past,BUT..if it feels like you have swallowed some needles,go to the Doctors..ok?Do you have a fever?"

On and off I can feel my temp rising but then when meds kick in, it's ok, for now.

[Janet , Moderator]

Saw the following review on Amazon

And I quote:

One star rating

Heard it was a good story but I've not read it yet ....


My question, ????? Then why are you rating it??!!!

[Marian]

Well,just drink plently of fluids,maybe tea and honey for a bit.Take care of yourself:)I will send you my bill in the morning..lol!

[Janet , Moderator]

Marian wrote: "Well,just drink plently of fluids,maybe tea and honey for a bit.Take care of yourself:)I will send you my bill in the morning..lol!"

Lol!! Have you got a medical background? Just wondering...!

[Marian]

yes I do Janet:)

[Janet , Moderator]

Good, I know where to come!! ;))

[Dawn]

Marian wrote: "yes I do Janet:)"

Yes, very good to know Marian. My daughter is a sophmore at a university pursuing her BS in nursing. She is going to be a registered nurse while she pursues her masters. She is not qualified at this point to offer any medical advice.

[[deleted user]]

LOL Janet! I've seen some 'reviews' but that's got to be the best yet! Loooool

[[deleted user]]

I've just signed up for the 30 day free trial of Kindle unlimited. Does anyone else here use this and what do you think? I know it's a direct debit of £7.99 a month and you can borrow from thousands of titles. Obviously £7.99 is a big saving for me when sometimes I spend £40+ on tons of books. I also try & get books out if the library for free but I am a kindle/nook nut (see I even have 2!!!)

My name is Kim and I am a book addict! I know you all understand me LOL 8-)

[Janet , Moderator]

I already have Amazon Prime so already set up for me.. Will be interesting to see how many of the popular books become available to borrow or purchase cheaply. So far the only contenders have been books I already have... Typical!! Should be good though, Kimberley, see how it goes for a couple of months.

[Brenda]

Janet wrote: "Saw the following review on Amazon

And I quote:

One star rating

Heard it was a good story but I've not read it yet ....


My question, ????? Then why are you rating it??!!!"

Just like the 1 star reviews that state "not my cup of tea." Don't rate a book low if it's a genre you don't enjoy! That's not the book's fault!

[Lavada]

I have amazon prime. I wish kindle unlimited was included

[Janet , Moderator]

Exactly, Bremda!! But how can one rate a book if they haven't even read it??!! Ridiculous in my opinion. Should I then go rating all the unread books sitting on my Kindle?? I'm sure the authors would LOVE me for doing so!!!

[Anne]

I have Prime and signed up for unlimited 3 months ago, so far it has been worth the extra money.

[Janet , Moderator]

Today is Diwali (the festival of light) so tonight the whole of India will be lit up with candles, tealights everywhere. It looks stunning.

So, that said, Happy Diwali to everyone. Hope the year ahead holds much light, good health and happiness for all.

[Dawn]

It sounds beautiful Janet!! Have you seen it in person?

[Janet , Moderator]

Dawn wrote: "It sounds beautiful Janet!! Have you seen it in person?"

No, sadly. But I have seen tv/film images and there are some satellite pics of the whole country. Here at home we light lots of tealights and put them around the home and let off some fireworks. It's great time for families getting together.

[Dawn]

I am going to look it up, it sounds too gorgeous not to. I am currently looking for some place to relocate to when I retire. I was originally looking in South America and haven't ruled it out, but lately I have been looking in Europe and North America.

I have ruled out many countries but am still left with ALOT of options. India is not in the running; however, I still would like to see pictures of Diwali.

[Janet , Moderator]

That sounds exciting, Dawn, and brave!! Some lovely places in Europe, guess it depends on your criteria!

[Ty]

Kimberley wrote: "I've just signed up for the 30 day free trial of Kindle unlimited. Does anyone else here use this and what do you think? I know it's a direct debit of £7.99 a month and you can borrow from thousand..."

It is totally worth it if you read and spend a lot a month.

It is a scheme which is rather harsh on authors because authors get paid only if more than 10% of a book is read.... So please read beyond that magic number if you do stop :)

[Ty]

Dawn wrote: "I am going to look it up, it sounds too gorgeous not to. I am currently looking for some place to relocate to when I retire. I was originally looking in South America and haven't ruled it out, but ..."

Dawn, looked up your profile. You ARE in North America aren't you?

[Elaine]

Wow. We live in a very quiet village on the edge of town, and nothing really bad ever happens. About 3 months ago, someone was shot dead in a drive by shooting about 1 mile from my house. Yesterday a road about 2 miles away was cordoned off because of an aggravated burglary with a toy gun involved (that is all we know on that one!). Tonight a road about 1.1/2 miles away is cordoned off because someone has been attacked with a sword! It is all go, here at the moment :s

[Janet , Moderator]

Blimey!!

[Dawn]

Ty wrote: "Dawn wrote: "I am going to look it up, it sounds too gorgeous not to. I am currently looking for some place to relocate to when I retire. I was originally looking in South America and haven't ruled..."

I should have specified Canada. If I stay in the united states, I will stay on the east coast.

[Ter'e]

Gosh, I am so far behind in reading the posts!!!!!

I'm sharing a tip. Am I the last to know????? Do you know, if you give your pumpkin and/ or a little bath in a slight mixture of bleach and water, it will stay hard and fresh for months???? I cannot wait to try this, this afternoon!!!!!

Am I the last to know?????? Hey, in FL, I NEED to know this!

[[deleted user]]

Thanks for the tip Ter'e!! I didn't know that :)

[Lavada]

Ter'e Im behind too! Haven't been on for a few days and MAN soooo far behind!

[Elaine]

Our home town has a facebook page called Spotted, and its all anonymous postings, "Should I take her back?", "Why is the guy in the post office such a miserable swine?", "If my neighbours don't stop doing DIY at 1.00 am I will show them what a sledgehammer can do ..>" stuff. We always read it, but make a rule never to post because it is just full of trolls. Anyway, somebody today has asked "is there a wedding photographer who would be happy to do a nude wedding?"

The mind boggles. What time of year are they getting married? What will be the best man do with the rings? Will everyone be nude or just bride and groom? Then again, they will save a fortune on bridal wear :P

[Michael]

will the photographer have to be nude too? how about grandma?

[Elaine]

and the photographer is going to have to be very careful where he points his lens.

[Ter'e]

Will the sun be out that day? Owie!

[Janet , Moderator]

Errr, slightly strange. If it's freezing ..... oh dear!!!!