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[Sharon]

is feeling a bit hyper this morning - maybe I am finally shifting this cold woohoo gym tonite then

[Heather]

Beautiful sunny day in Manchester. Could spring be on its way? I shouldn't speak too soon because you know what happens when you do that.

[Kirsten]

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day!

[Christine]

Sharon wrote: "is feeling a bit hyper this morning - maybe I am finally shifting this cold woohoo gym tonite then"

Could be the cold meds if you are taking any, Sharon.

[Marian]

Good Morning Aaron..how are you this chilly a.m.?

[Marian]

Its -17 here Aaron with awindchill of -22C

[Marian]

That's chilly Aaron..BRRRRRRR!

[Kath]

Beautiful weather today. I'll be out in the vegetable patch shortly, getting a broad bean bed ready!

[Sharon]

Christine wrote: "Sharon wrote: "is feeling a bit hyper this morning - maybe I am finally shifting this cold woohoo gym tonite then"

Could be the cold meds if you are taking any, Sharon."

nope no cold meds - took last of those yesterday morning went to bed at 9pm and slept til alarm went off so that helped

[Kath]

Aaron(Reblast) wrote: "You're lucky, Kath. Our gardens won't come up 'till spring."

We can sow broad beans in autumn but they aren't as reliable,. Patchy rows in a bad winter. February they're guaranteed, though I don't sow runner or french beans till May.

[Christine]

Hope you can shake it soon, Sharon. Chill out if you can as that will help a lot.

[Christine]

You guys all need to move to Minnesota. 5 degrees Fahrenheit here.

[Sue]

How is your dad doing today, Christine?

[Christine]

Sue wrote: "How is your dad doing today, Christine?"

Hi Sue, I am going to go over to the hospital shortly to see him. Thanks for asking!

[Sue]

I send my love. Have a good day.

[Kath]

French beans are the best! I grow climbing french beans - a heritage variety called Bird's Egg - it's speckled! I leave them till they are almost dry on the vine then shell them out - lovely in stews, chillies - anything. I save my own seed each year.

[Christine]

Sue wrote: "I send my love. Have a good day."

XO, Sue

[Christine]

Kath wrote: "French beans are the best! I grow climbing french beans - a heritage variety called Bird's Egg - it's speckled! I leave them till they are almost dry on the vine then shell them out - lovely in ste..."

That is so cool, Kath. Do you a big vege garden?

[Marian]

Christine wrote: "Sue wrote: "I send my love. Have a good day."

XO, Sue"

I send good thoughts to you Christine and your Dad.

[Christine]

Thank you, Marian and Aaron. (-:

[Sean, Moderator]

All our best wishes to your Dad and you Christine.

[Sharon]

hope your dad is doing ok Christine

me am much better - a hot sweaty WOD at the box was just what I needed tonight to clear away the remnants of that cold - feel sooooooo much better

[[deleted user]]

Gaahh. Does anybody else think £6.99 is a bit steep for a kindle book?? I know it's still heavily reduced from the hardback price, but I personally think some eBook prices are ridiculous!

[Lynn Renee]

Kimberley wrote: "Gaahh. Does anybody else think £6.99 is a bit steep for a kindle book?? I know it's still heavily reduced from the hardback price, but I personally think some eBook prices are ridiculous!"

I've noticed that some Kindle books are higher prices. There are a few I would like to read but they are $12 to $14. Well over my budget.

[David]

Too steep for me, Kimberley. £4 is my limit for an ebook, and even that's pushing it.

[Janet , Moderator]

I totally agree and kind of begrudge it. I will very rarely go to that level, better be blinking amazing for that!! Check in every now and again, a lot do get reduced after about a year or so or have special promo days. Worth keeping an eye out.

[Kath]

Christine - quite big, yes, but I used to have an allotment too - a British thing, I think, where for a minimum amount you can rent a small piece of land for growing produce.
In the back garden I grow blackcurrants, redcurrants, strawberries and raspberries, a few early new potatoes and beans. Occasionally courgettes (zuchini) - and achochas - a weird little green edible gourd, just about three inches long. Tastes of hardly anything but it adds a talking point to a casserole!
I also grow tomatoes, bell peppers and chillies (British spelling!) in my greenhouse.

[Ty]

Pricing of ebooks is another of those topics that can go on.

Paperbacks are usually priced around $7-10 and one would think that books should be priced significantly lower.

However, the only difference between the production of a paperback and an ebook is the printing, shippiing and stocking.


With the supply chain being what it is today, I think those three are only about 20% of a print book's price.

But pricing is ultimately not about what it costs but how much a publisher can get away with.

Usually at the launch of a new book, publishers maximise their revenue by pricing high. It's once the buzz has faded that discounts start to appear.

No different to any retail industry.

[Sharon]

rarely buy books at all anymore but certainly wouldn't pay that much for an ebook.

oh and last nights efforts at the gym have left me with sore abs today lol so no making me laugh!!!

[Patricia]

Lent - for those who participate - I'm not buying any new books so I can focus on appreciating what I already have. And, I'm going to be off social media (well minimally on), so I can focus on my world and the people in it. I truly appreciate all of you and just wanted to explain why I will be quiet for awhile. Trying to improve my spiritual side and don't want anyone thinking I've left or am angry. Best to all.

[Jean]

Thanks, Pat. Peace to you as you focus on what you need to do for your spiritual growth and well-being.

[Heather]

Kath wrote: "Christine - quite big, yes, but I used to have an allotment too - a British thing, I think, where for a minimum amount you can rent a small piece of land for growing produce.
In the back garden I ..."
Loved reading about your gardening Cath. I used to enjoy growing flowers but my allergies got too bad so I have a gardener now. My dad who is 85 has always grown his own veg. He started during the war when he was evacuated to the outskirts of Manchester, away from the city centre. He was only 14 when he caught the gardening bug and it has stayed with him ever since. I must ask him if he has heard of achochas - that's a new one to me. :)

[Kath]

Hi Heather - I was born in Manchester - I left at 18 to go to university where I met my husband - and I migrated over the Pennines to Yorkshire when we married.

[Heather]

Kath wrote: "Hi Heather - I was born in Manchester - I left at 18 to go to university where I met my husband - and I migrated over the Pennines to Yorkshire when we married."

Are you familiar with Debdale Allotments? My dad had two there for many years. He used to take us there when we were kids.

[Kath]

They don't ring a bell, no.

[Kirsten]

Happy Lunar New Year! It's the #YearOfTheSheep! http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/wor...

[Heather]

Kath wrote: "They don't ring a bell, no."
They were allotments in East Manchester and covered quite a large area. I'm not sure whether they still exist. Nowadays he grows his veg in the back garden but he struggles a bit due to his age. What part of Manchester are you from?

[Kath]

Born in Crumpsall Hospital - moved to Wythenshaw at the age of 3. When the wind was in the wrong direction we could hear the airport announcements!

[Freda]

Kirsten wrote: "Happy Lunar New Year! It's the #YearOfTheSheep! http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/wor..."

I think it is neat you are celebrating something everyday. Wish I could do more of that. :)

[Heather]

Kath wrote: "Born in Crumpsall Hospital - moved to Wythenshaw at the age of 3. When the wind was in the wrong direction we could hear the airport announcements!"

Were Crumpsall and Monsall hospitals the same place? My aunty used to work at Monsall.

[Christine]

Kath wrote: "Christine - quite big, yes, but I used to have an allotment too - a British thing, I think, where for a minimum amount you can rent a small piece of land for growing produce.
In the back garden I ..."

Kath, how wonderful!! I used to grow veges off my deck which faced south when I was in school. Where I libe now there is minimal sun to grow veges. I actually had to dig up some grass to make room for a rhubarb plant. Which died. Waah. Luckily we are in farming country and get some great local stuff.

[Patricia]

Jean wrote: "Thanks, Pat. Peace to you as you focus on what you need to do for your spiritual growth and well-being."

Thank you Jean. Peace to you, too.

[David]

Can't beat growing and eating your own veg. I gave up my allotment last year, just didn't have enough spare time to keep on top of the weeds. I will still be growing a few things in the garden though.

[Janet , Moderator]

You can all send your organic veg my way, thanks very much! ;-)

[Dawn]

Pat wrote: "Lent - for those who participate - I'm not buying any new books so I can focus on appreciating what I already have. And, I'm going to be off social media (well minimally on), so I can focus on my ..."

When someone who is normally very active in the group suddenly stops posting, I often wonder if that person is okay. Since you are one of the regular crew, I appreciate that you made us aware of your intentions. Now I won’t have to say to myself, “Gee, I hope Pat is doing alright”. Take care Pat and hope to see you here sometime in the future.

[Janet , Moderator]

Dawn, nice to SEE you!!! ;-)

Pat, take good care, hope to see you back around Easter!

[Christine]

Pat, we will be anxious to see you again. I will have chocolate waiting for you.

[Gopal]

Pat wrote: "Lent - for those who participate - I'm not buying any new books so I can focus on appreciating what I already have. And, I'm going to be off social media (well minimally on), so I can focus on my ..."

Take care Pat!!! See you Easter. Happy Lent!!!

[Gopal]

Ty wrote: "Pricing of ebooks is another of those topics that can go on.

Paperbacks are usually priced around $7-10 and one would think that books should be priced significantly lower.

However, the only diff..."

I agree, the pricing of ebooks is a continuous topic of debate. There are times when I absolutely want to read a book, but have to give up buying on it because the price is too high. So its back to the library waiting list for me.

[Dawn]

Thank you Janet. It is a testament of how comfortable I feel within the group.