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[Kirsten]

Happy Worship of Tools Day!
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Happy World Plumbing Day!
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Happy Johnny Appleseed Day!
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Happy National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day!
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Happy National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day!
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Happy No Smoking Day!
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[[deleted user]]

Idly wondering: What books do we return to time and time again?

[Kath]

Terry Pratchett's Discworld for me, David. I always see more.

[David]

Terry Goodkind's 'sword of truth' series for me.

[[deleted user]]

For me...

The Great Gatsby
The Ghost Stories of MR James
and.... Jeeves and Wooster

[Sharon]

im trying to psych myself up for hockey training tonight but its not working - neither are my arms after last nights torture session :(

[Jean]

Might need to reward yourself with a cold beverage, a hot bath, and a good book, Sharon!

[Christine]

Jean wrote: "Might need to reward yourself with a cold beverage, a hot bath, and a good book, Sharon!"

And some Alleve, lol.

[Sharon]

yeah it was a tad chilly out there tonight however I survived lol and the arms are still in one piece should be back to normal tomorrow just in time for another training session :)

and am now sat down with a cuppa and a book

[Jenni]

Well we have had copious amounts of much needed rain, winds increasing, they're expecting cyclone Nathan to do a U-turn, but are still on the alert, so for the moment enjoying seeing everything turning green, and enjoying the indoors with my books!

[Kath]

I bought a bright orange coat on Tuesday just because it made me feel joyful. Yesterday I decided I needed a patchwork bag to go with it. It's half done - I should finish that this afternoon. I should really be gardening when the sun's out!

[Janet , Moderator]

I am appreciative of a nice garden..... but I'm no gardener at all. Not my thing. My garden is a big patio, a big deck, the rest is laid to lawn and some trees. Errr, no flowers! :-\

Don't even have one houseplant indoors! :-\ :-\ That's crap isn't it?!

[Kath]

No. Wasting time doing something you don't enjoy is crap! Good for you.

[[deleted user]]

Not crap Janet! I only do hanging baskets and a few patio plants and we have a big lawn and patio. That's it! I'm not wasting my time putting flower beds in when I've got a dog and 2kids kicking a football around! Anyway need that time for more reading ;)

[[deleted user]]

And sometimes I'm really lazy and just BUY hanging baskets instead of making them!

:-D

[[deleted user]]

Kimberley wrote: "And sometimes I'm really lazy and just BUY hanging baskets instead of making them!

:-D"

That's terrible lol

[[deleted user]]

ahahaha!! :) I know!!!

[Kirsten]

Happy National Baked Scallops Day!
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Happy Plant A Flower Day!
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Happy Girl Scouts Day!
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Happy National Alfred Hitchcock Day!
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Happy Popcorn Lovers' Day!
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Happy World Kidney Day!
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Happy World Day Against Cyber Censorship!
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[Janet , Moderator]

God, yeah, I wouldn't make my own either. I did have a couple out the front a few years back but would forget to water them! I shall carry on admiring other gardens instead!!!

[Christine]

Very few plants in our house. Cats eat 'em. Then they barf.

[Brenda]

Christine wrote: "Very few plants in our house. Cats eat 'em. Then they barf."

That's why I have no live plants. Cats. I did find a barfed fake hydrangea petal the other day. Went and looked. Sure enough, it's chewed. Grrr.

[Christine]

Brenda wrote: "Christine wrote: "Very few plants in our house. Cats eat 'em. Then they barf."

That's why I have no live plants. Cats. I did find a barfed fake hydrangea petal the other day. Went and looked...."

Out it goes, Brenda! Little urchins!

[Janet , Moderator]

Yes, but I don't have cats. Monkeys, yes!! Grrrrr!

[Sean, Moderator]

I have over 27 plants indoors, including 8-9 orchids, which need feeding, watering carefully.

Two green houses in sun lounge at the moment, full of herbs, spices and cat grass.

Outside 6-8 trays full of fresh ground ready to plant our tomotoes(we need an enormous amount of watering).

Do well on spring onions, lettuce, parsley, loads of other things, front lawn and back lawn, borders all to look after, as I do all the gardening.

A Jacuzzi/hot tub, which I check twice a week for the chemical levels, which we keep at 38 C and a decked area.

My wife and I love the peace and quite in our garden, as we look over fields, south facing.

Cats love rushing around the garden and visiting our neighbours gardens.

Our garden is filled with bamboos and grasses, I guess Japanese style with the decking and lighting.

But does take your time away when you want to do other things. (re tennis !)

But I do enjoy sitting in the sun reading a book in the garden.

[Kirsten]

Sounds wonderful, Sean! I really enjoy this time of year. Our apricot tree is in full bloom and is beautiful.

I'm jealous of neighbors with beautiful flower gardens.

[Janet , Moderator]

OH. MY. GOD!!!

[Sean, Moderator]

I honestly believe retirement will help when you can enjoy gardening more, and have the time.

Rather than have to be a slave to the garden.

My wife and I do enjoy the garden but it is hard work in the summer with lack of time, with our jewellery shows every Saturday all day.

Apricot tree sounds lovely !

[Sean, Moderator]

Janet

I bet the monkeys take some looking after !!

[[deleted user]]

Sean.. your garden sounds AMAZING !!!!!!

I bet it is great to enjoy your garden with a book in the summer.

[Janet , Moderator]

I'm fine, thank you, Aaron. I have lots of teenage monkey hormones flying around!! Gawd!! Everything is sooooo dramatic!!!

[[deleted user]]

I'm not looking forward to the teens...:-/

[[deleted user]]

Although, are boys as bad as girls? I mean I know I was a stroppy moo when I was in my teens.

You have boys and girls don't you Janet?

[Brenda]

Teens. Been there, done that. One piece of advice I would give: If they want the last word, let them have it. It doesn't mean anything.

[Janet , Moderator]

I'm not going to lie to you Kimberley, it ain't easy. But they're going from being a child to being an adult. It's the biggest transition they're ever going to make. If your boys find a good set of friends around them during those years, they'll be fine. Outside influence can make a big difference.

[Brenda]

BTW, my two teens were different. One couldn't wait to get away, the other didn't want to leave. :-)

[Janet , Moderator]

I have three girls, 18, 15, 11 and my boy is 10. All of it comes with challenges but you learn as you go along.

[[deleted user]]

I hope so. I'm just enjoying them whilst they're still little(ish) and draw me pictures and give me kisses and cuddles on demand! Though not so much outside the school gates... ;)

[[deleted user]]

Very true Janet. I learn all the time.

[Janet , Moderator]

My little two can be still demanding of me. Only thirteen months between them they fight over me, still wanting kisses and cuddles!! They're taller than me!! Older two just roll their eyes!

[Sue]

Sean wrote: "I have over 27 plants indoors, including 8-9 , which need feeding, watering carefully.

Two green houses in sun lounge at the moment, full of herbs, spices and cat grass.

Outside 6-8 trays ..."

Wow, Sean. Your garden sounds wonderful. With 2 large Labs that use the fenced backyard to run around in, no sense in planting flowers, but lots of trees. Have some green plants in our front living room bow window, and a orchid, on the dining room table. I am not lucky with plants, but so far so good with the orchid, which takes 3 ice cubes/once a week.

[[deleted user]]

I think Sean should host a 'Good thriller' get together BBQ in his beautiful garden. ;)

What do you think Sean hey!!??! :-D

[Sean, Moderator]

BBQ and movie night sounds good, hot tub after.

But I need a bigger garden for everyone...

[Janet , Moderator]

I thought you had fields behind you, Sean?! Plenty of space!!

[[deleted user]]

Exactly Janet!

[Kath]

Just heard about the death of Terry Pratchett. Sad day. Not this genre but a genius in his own.

[[deleted user]]

That's very sad to hear.

[Janet , Moderator]

Indeed, by all accounts he was much loved and respected in the book world.

[Lynn Renee]

David wrote: "Idly wondering: What books do we return to time and time again?"

I'm one that doesn't tend to re-read books, the same with movies. For some reason I just don't get the point. Suppose that if I found a book that I absolutely fell in love with I might read it again at some point. A friend purchases books and movies, reading and watching them over and over. I've actually talked with my mother about this and she is with me, an avid reader but doesn't get the reading over and over thing. That said, I've been looking to re-read Edgar Allan Poe The Pit and the Pendulum etc. Read originally as a teenager I've been drawn to read them again. I'm now 55 and wonder if I will view them differently.

[Janet , Moderator]

I'm with you, Lynn. I read yesterday how a woman was re-reading Mo Hayder's Birdman for the fourth time??!!! Especially in the thriller genre, I don't get it. I very rarely go back, not enough time to move forward.

[Janet , Moderator]

Lord only knows!! I can understand classic literature, contemporary fiction plenty of other genres, but thrillers etc. When you know it, you err know it!!