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[Tina]

Read some sample pages but never got to carry on with the story. I might eventually.

[Tina]

Was looking at some surgery in June but it looks like I'll not need it...at least for now. Hopefully, never. Thankful!!

[Nicole]

Tina wrote: " Was looking at some surgery in June but it looks like I'll not need it...at least for now. Hopefully, never. Thankful!!"

Glad to hear this, Tina! :-)

[Mark Pghfan]

Good news! (PS: I started reading the Bennett Case yesterday!)

[Tina]

Thanks, Nicole, Pghfan. Celebrated with a movie last night. lol

Will be starting mine, Pghfan. Can be along to join discussion probably tomorrow.

[PugMom]

Tina wrote: " Was looking at some surgery in June but it looks like I'll not need it...at least for now. Hopefully, never. Thankful!!"

That's great news! Having had surgery myself a few years ago, I can tell you it's nothing to write home about! And hospital food is lousy! They kept telling me I needed to eat...and I said well, get me something edible!!!

[Tina]

NicoleG wrote: "Tina wrote: " Was looking at some surgery in June but it looks like I'll not need it...at least for now. Hopefully, never. Thankful!!"

That's great news! Having had surgery myself a few years ago,..."
It is, NicoleG. Thanks. Lots of things I'd rather be doing, that's for sure. ;-)

[Tina]

B&N having big DVD sale. Found a Father Brown Season 1 set for 60% off!!! Thought I would watch again only to learn that I hadn't seen all the eppies from that season. Win-Win! Then there were several Midsomers that I haven't kept up. Got one of those for 40% off! What a find!!

[Mark Pghfan]

I get both Father Brown and Midsomer DVDs but I'm a bit behind on watching them. Also, Murdoch Mysteries--do any of you watch them?

[Tina]

I watch Murdoch Mysteries. I like those too, Pghfan. Lead actor fits the doctor more than "Ro" Teagarden. Those two just did not work for me.

[Nicole]

I've seen a few Murdoch, and I like them, I keep meaning to go back.

[Tina]

Nicole wrote: "I've seen a few Murdoch, and I like them, I keep meaning to go back."

Same here, Nicole. When it airs on TV, I tend to lose track and only catch eppies where and when I can. Better to get the DVD sets and start at beginning and follow through.

[PugMom]

I’ve watched 5 or 6 seasons of Murdoch. I really like it and it’s one mystery show
I can actually get my husband to watch!

[Tina]

NicoleG wrote: "I’ve watched 5 or 6 seasons of Murdoch. I really like it and it’s one mystery show
I can actually get my husband to watch!"

Murdoch does have a little bit of a guy thing going on, NicoleG. Yet it doesn't lose the gal audience. Great cast. Works well!

[Nicole]

Okay, I've never watched Midsomer, Endeavor, Lewis......which should I start with? I really wish there were more Agatha Raisin movies. I know they weren't that true to the books, but I liked them nonetheless. :D

[Mark Pghfan]

I like Midsomer the best, though there are now a terrible lot of them. I think the very first ones would be the best to get the idea of the series. The first several years of them have the same Inspector Barnaby, but the last few years there has been another. The sidekicks have changed a number of times through the series which is now possible 15 or 20 years old!

[Tina]

Mark Pghfan wrote: "I like Midsomer the best, though there are now a terrible lot of them. I think the very first ones would be the best to get the idea of the series. The first several years of them have the same Ins..."

Of these three I'd say early Midsomers, Endeavor then Lewis.

I also miss new Christies and Raisins but I think latter is being filming or quite possibly being released in the UK. I hope they film the entire Raisin canon.

[PugMom]

I shamelessly admit to binge watching Midsomer Murders as soon as the new seasons come out on Netflix LOL I loved the old Barnaby but have gotten used to the new one (his cousin). There does seem to be a high turnover in side kicks!

[Mark Pghfan]

I heard of the Agatha Raisin movies, but haven't seen any. I just ordered the first DVD from Netflix, so I will see. Our group did read one of the books long ago. I think it was the very first, of which I guess there are now dozens.

[Nicole]

Okay! I'm going to try Midsomer - thanks for the input everyone!

[PugMom]

There’s a new season of Agatha Raisin coming out at some point. It should be on Acorn.

[Nicole]

Oh. That’s good! I thought they weren’t making any more!

[Tina]

Mark Pghfan wrote: "I heard of the Agatha Raisin movies, but haven't seen any. I just ordered the first DVD from Netflix, so I will see. Our group did read one of the books long ago. I think it was the very first, of ..."

Pghfan, give the movie Aggie a li'l time to grow on you. I didn't care for idea of a younger Aggie but I can see why it's necessary. It's favorable actually; it means she has to be young enough to last for many episodes. '-)

[Tina]

I need to catch up on my Midsomers. I pretty much left off with the original Barnaby. Got a new DVD set with the new Barnaby waiting for me so I better get to it. :-)

Can't wait for the new Raisin season. Hope we Across the Ponders get it soon!

[Tina]

Anyone catching the newest Endeavors lately? There's one releasing tonight. Didn't think I'd care for this series but it is good!

Catching up on some later Midsomers as I kind of fell off after original Barnaby left the series. I still like it enough but I don't see point of the baby being in the stories. The couple seems they'd have a kid in college not a brand new infant.

[Mark Pghfan]

I'm way behind on the Midsomers. It did certainly change with the second Barnaby. I haven't got to the one where they have a baby or even the latest sidekick.

[Mark Pghfan]

I'm reading something called A Nice Class of Corpse, by Simon Brett. Though written in 1986, it has a golden age, timeless feel to it. Set in an English boarding house for genteel people and with the first outing of a detective, a middle aged widow. I'm enjoying it enormously and think we might like it for a read sometime. The detective is a Mrs. Melita Pargeter, who is quite interesting all on her own. Anybody read any Simon Brett?

[Tina]

Mark Pghfan wrote: "I'm reading something called A Nice Class of Corpse, by Simon Brett. Though written in 1986, it has a golden age, timeless feel to it. Set in an English boarding house for genteel people and with t..."

It appears I'd the wrong info on Endeavor. Perhaps it's Sat. or Sun. Anyway, the series is good. I almost think it better than the Lewis spinoff off Morse. Then again, I like both.

Intriguing, Pghfan. Will check out the title.

[Mark Pghfan]

Endeavor is on Sunday evenings, here in Pittsburgh.

[Tina]

Mark Pghfan wrote: "Endeavor is on Sunday evenings, here in Pittsburgh."

Thanks, Pghfan. We got a new tv service; still trying to find my way around it. Word of caution: if you don't have dish or Direct tv, consider yourself fortunate. Ugh! Can't wait for two years to roll around. lol? The slightest rain, wind and the thing gets jiggy.

[Mark Pghfan]

Anyone interested is running some Poirot stories for August?

[Nicole]

Absolutely! I was actually going to suggest it myself today! :-)

[Nicole]

Actually I was really going to suggest more Marple but the little Belgian detective perfect as well!

[PugMom]

Sure!

[Tina]

More short stories? They seem to be working nicely o'r the lazy days of...you know. :-)

[Tina]

I've got two tickets to paradise...well, pretty close! A Murder Is Announced is coming to a nearby theatre and we'll be four rows from stage. AMIA is in my top three fave Marples! Might have one extra ticket. Wish you were here. :-(

[Nicole]

Tina, I am extremely jealous! As a matter fact, I just watched the movie this morning, it’s my favorite Marple film, and along with Vicarage probably one of my top two stories!

[Tina]

Nicole, for film adaptations, for me AMIA ties w/4:50 from Paddington. Love my trains, snow etc. But of the books, I've a special place in heart for Sittaford as it was my 1st Christie which hooked me on AC. (Now Sittaford film...other than the estate, snow, a few actors, they made a "hash" out of it esp. the ending).
What were they thinking?

[Nicole]

Omg the ending, lol. My first AC was Crooked House and the ending of that one still haunts me lol.

[Tina]

Nicole wrote: "Omg the ending, lol. My first AC was Crooked House and the ending of that one still haunts me lol."

I can understand why. That was a shock for me too.

[Nicole]

Mark, I just started listening to Hugh Fraser's reading of Mrs. McGinty's Dead - was it you who mentioned this? His narration is fab!

[Mark Pghfan]

Nicole, probably. He is my preferred reader of Christie books.

Tina, I'm jealous of your ticket to se Murder is Announced. I've seen a few of Christie's plays live, but not that one.

[Tina]

Thanks, Pghfan. The highlight of my year (that's telling you something. lol) But I happened upon it by accident. Totally forgot about this playhouse as it's a smallish theatre and it's been a while since I've been. Anyway, Christie was smiling down on me that day; she knew I could use some fun-mystery. :-) I'll let you know how it is.

Which one was the best you've seen, Pghfan? We took in Gaslight at one of our bigger theatres; it was great. Not a Christie but worthy of Angela Lansbury and--

[Mark Pghfan]

Hard to say what the best was but the worst was a production of Ten Little Indians about three years ago in a small, local theater here near Pittsburgh. Everything was dreadful! The acting, the accents, the casting, everything. I went with some friends, a few of whom wanted to leave at intermission. We were devastated to find that they really did not die during the course of the play--they lined up at the main exit to take their kudos. (We left by the side exit so as not to see them!) Worst theater experience of my life, not just of Christie.

I did see a fine performance of Death on the Nile a few years ago as well. It is a seldom-performed play, but very well done. A friend's nephew played the part of the socialist Lord.

[Tina]

Mark Pghfan wrote: "Hard to say what the best was but the worst was a production of Ten Little Indians about three years ago in a small, local theater here near Pittsburgh. Everything was dreadful! The acting, the acc..."

Ugh, that (10 Indians) does sound bad, Pghfan. Though it would've been fun to meet the cast at the end, just not under those circumstances.

How neat that you had an acquaintance act in the play. Gives an extra something to the experience, production. Love this stuff! Thanks!

[PugMom]

I once saw The Mousetrap at a small theater in the area. I thought it was good but I had nothing to compare it to!

[Tina]

NicoleG wrote: "I once saw The Mousetrap at a small theater in the area. I thought it was good but I had nothing to compare it to!"

Mousetrap. Another good one, NicoleG!

[Nicole]

I found an interesting book today at a used book store. I’m on my phone and can’t post a link but it’s The Agatha Christie Who’s Who - More than 2,000 colorful characters from the world of Agatha Christie, completely cross-referenced and elegantly illustrated. A really, really neat find!

[Tina]

Nicole wrote: "I found an interesting book today at a used book store. I’m on my phone and can’t post a link but it’s The Agatha Christie Who’s Who - More than 2,000 colorful characters from the world of Agatha C..."

Congrats on the great score, Nicole! I've seen the title somewhere but never had the chance to get one. My loss as it's probably boo koo bucks on Ammy.

[Nicole]

I paid $4!!!