Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2017 discussion
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Mr. Bennet Level 101-199 Books
Sheila wrote: "Great progress, Kirk."Thanks a bunch!
144 An Impromptu Bridenapping145 In the Wilds of Derbyshire
146 Gentlewoman Urgently Seeks Husband
thank you everyone. I must say i really enjoyed impromptu bridenapping, the ending had me rolling ,laughing so hard
and in the wilds of derbyshire , what more could you say about Jann Rowlings, he is magicle.
Lenora... you are moving at a rapid pace. That Library located in the halls of Pemberley is in your sights.
I've been completely "off the grid" for over a week. Hubby and I were on a European river cruise down the Danube from Vilshofen, Germany to Budapest, Hungary with stops along the way in Passau and Weisenkirchen (Germany), Linz, Salzburg and Vienna (Austria), and Bratislava (Slovakia). Dream trip!!! Did do a bunch of reading during our travel (no direct flights to or from Myrtle Beach, so with connections, it was about 20 hours each way) but no reviews. Will try to at least get star ratings up in the next day or so, but it will take some work to remember what all I read!!
Should have mentioned.. we were (and still are) celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary.
Congrats with hugs and kisses to Shiela for making it to The Big 2-0-0 while I was away! Kudos to Kirk for adding to his huge stack of books, too!
Debbie wrote: "Should have mentioned.. we were (and still are) celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary."
Happy Anniversary -- 40 years is an accomplishment (should Miss Bingley have listed it?) Sounds like a great trip down the Danube!
How wonderful... Happy Anniversary... what a marvelous way to celebrate. Welcome back.
Debbie, congratulations on your 40 years! Dream trip indeed! I'm going on mine later this summer - to Prince Edward Island with my husband for our 19 year anniversary. :-)
Marlene wrote: "Debbie, congratulations on your 40 years! Dream trip indeed! I'm going on mine later this summer - to Prince Edward Island with my husband for our 19 year anniversary. :-)"Hope your trip is happy -- 19 years is also an attribute of an accomplished lady!
Lenora wrote: "144 An Impromptu Bridenapping145 In the Wilds of Derbyshire
146 Gentlewoman Urgently Seeks Husband
thank you everyone. I must say i really enjoye..."
Okay, now I've GOT to read An Impromptu Bridenapping! And congrats on piling on more books, Lenora!
Thank you, Wose and Jeanne! And Marlene! Have a great trip to the land of Anne of Green Gables, and may you and your husband enjoy many, many more wonderful anniversaries!
Happy Anniversary Debbie. Sounds like you're having a wonderful time!!
Thanks, Teresa. I'm home now, trying to shake off the jetlag. Our anniversary itself is actually August 13, so the trip was just a little early but it gave us the best prices then. Now I'm in the middle of unpacking, doing laundry, in and out of Goodreads to see what I've missed, etc, etc. . . .*sigh* Real life is SO overrated!!
Um, that would refer to the unpacking and laundry parts, not the GR part!!
Debbie, Happy Anniversary. Your trip sounds fantastic - glad you arrived home safe and sound what with all we hear about certain problems. Take your time - the books are there when you are ready. Get enough rest, please. We celebrate 49 years on the 31st.
Once again, you're ahead of me!!Seriously though, congratulations! Hope you and your lifelong love are planning some special celebration.
Don't think I'll ever have those brilliant celebrations. I was married six years in January last but we've been together thirty years since last April. This is my second marriage. After that one I was in no hurry to do it again. But eventually my lovely 'second husband' persuaded me it was the right thing to do for the children. Just to have everything legal and sorted for them for when we finally leave this planet. It hasn't made any difference to me. I've always felt married anyway and somehow April has always been our 'anniversary'!!
I think so Sheila. We've had some ups and downs, like anyone, but they've been the best thirty years of my life. My previous, very brief, marriage was hell on earth. You appreciate a lot of things after that.
Congratulations on your 30/6 years!! I can't imagine having a difficult marriage. I am flabbergasted at how many college friends have divorced. We got married before most of them. God keeps our marriage strong, surely.
Teresa, 36 years and counting is worth celebrating when you still love with each other. You and your "second husband" ought to pick a date, whether it's from your wedding or from when you first moved in together. It's great to have a day specifically set aside to reflect on all your good moments together and appreciation for each other. I think celebrating anniversaries are almost as important as regular "date nights" even when you're at your busiest with kids and careers!
Seems like it's a month for anniversaries. Like Debbie and her husband, me and mine will also celebrate 40 years of marriage and it's exactly a week after theirs. Not sure what we're doing on the day yet, probably just a nice meal out somewhere with family. No big trip planned, saving that for hubby's 70th next year. Congratulations to you all, Debbie, Teresa and Sheila.
Teresa wrote: "Don't think I'll ever have those brilliant celebrations. I was married six years in January last but we've been together thirty years since last April. This is my second marriage. After that one I ..."Teresa wrote: "I think so Sheila. We've had some ups and downs, like anyone, but they've been the best thirty years of my life. My previous, very brief, marriage was hell on earth. You appreciate a lot of things ..."
Teresa,you and your husband have celebrated thirty years of togetherness in April? Wow! That's wonderful! Congrats! In ten years' time ye'll be celebrating forty years! You said you're married six years,but I bet,in your heart,you've always felt married. Maybe it's more a state of mind than a piece of paper and a ring? Not my humble opinion!
Debbie wrote: "Should have mentioned.. we were (and still are) celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary."
Debbie,wishing you and your hubby very warm wishes and heartiest congrats on your wedding anniversary! 40 years! Wow! 😌🍹🍰🎉
Marlene wrote: "Debbie, congratulations on your 40 years! Dream trip indeed! I'm going on mine later this summer - to Prince Edward Island with my husband for our 19 year anniversary. :-)"Marlene,may I wish you a very happy anniversary! 19 years.....here's to the next 19 and indeed,many more! ☺️🎉
Sheila wrote: "Debbie, Happy Anniversary. Your trip sounds fantastic - glad you arrived home safe and sound what with all we hear about certain problems. Take your time - the books are there when you are ready. G..."Sheila,may I add my congrats on your anniversary! 49 years! Wow! 🎂😌
Anji wrote: "Seems like it's a month for anniversaries. Like Debbie and her husband, me and mine will also celebrate 40 years of marriage and it's exactly a week after theirs. Not sure what we're doing on the d..."Anji,congrats to you and your hubby on your 40th anniversary! 🎉🍷🎂
Thanks guys for all your kind comments. You have no idea how much they mean to me. Everyone here is great to give others a boost and to keep everyone going in the tough times. So glad I joined.
Seems like many of us are in the 40+ year marriage group and that should encourage the younger ladies to hang in there. Teresa we wish you all the best the future has to hold for you and yours. Blessings my dear.
Mary wrote: "Sheila wrote: "Debbie, Happy Anniversary. Your trip sounds fantastic - glad you arrived home safe and sound what with all we hear about certain problems. Take your time - the books are there when y..."Thank you.
I would encourage all married couples to attempt to work any difficulties out but I also know that there are times when a couple should just not be together. I will not judge. My parents got divorced because he was physically and emotionally abusive towards her.
Sheila is absolutely correct. All 3 of my brothers divorced and (like Teresa) found married bliss with their second wives. Considering all the studies showing our brains aren't fully developed until we're about 25, it's amazing that any couples who marry before that age stay together!
Hey, Anji! Congratulations on your upcoming 40th!
Mary, thank you for your emoji-filled sentiments!!
So, Jeanne, while we're on the subject and you opened the door, when's your wedding anniversary? What number are you up to? Inquiring minds want to know!!
You are right Sheila... no one deserves to suffer. There are times when it is necessary to walk away from something that is just wrong. Especially when someone's safety is in question and/or if children are involved. I am sorry about your parents. My comment was not meant to keep someone in an abusive situation. I was aiming for those who change partners as often as they change their clothes due to a minor conflict.
In October we will hit the 46 years mark. He is a semi-Darcy type, taciturn and quiet, melancholy, Taurus, accountant, pre-Hunsford proposal attitude and opinions. It is amazing we ever got together. I'm polar opposite of him... Leo and sanguine, but, that is what makes the world go round.
I am also the opposite of my husband but you do remember that they say opposites attract. It is as we have aged that the differences have been more obvious. He could sit and watch athletic games in person or on TV or go to games or play golf just about 24/7! He has no interest in reading or in the arts (movies, plays, concerts) so I do my thing and he does his. We don't argue about it...it just how it is. He can tell you that Jane Austen is my favorite author.
Your hubby is one up on mine. He has no idea who my favorite author is. He just knows I'm into reading and writing reviews. While he's on the computer checking out the scores and watching sports videos and clips, I'm on my computer reading and writing reviews. He's content and so am I. We meet in the middle and have our time together.
Grinning - yes, I understand. My husband does acknowledge that he enjoys my cooking still...praises my meatloaf! The way to a man's heart....as they say.
Debbie wrote: "Congrats with hugs and kisses to Shiela for making it to The Big 2-0-0 while I was away! Kudos to Kirk for adding to his huge stack of books, too!"Thank you so much!!! Happy tunes to you!(other than the very dull indeed book I selected for you!)
Debbie wrote: "Should have mentioned.. we were (and still are) celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary."
Congrats and to others as well!!!!!!
Sheila I know EXACTLY your mother felt!! My husband now and I get on really well. We clicked the minute we met even though neither of us was looking for a serious relationship at the time. I moved in six weeks later. He's a reader too but doesn't get a lot of time for it. Even though he never read Austen he love's the dvds of them. He's always quoting Mr Bennett. We both love watching sport of all types. We go to see our local soccer team as often as we can. We were both really amazed how much we had in common. Don't get me wrong, it's not total bliss all the time but it's pretty damn near.
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