Colonel Brandon Level 101-199 Books

[J. W.]

Well done Anji...

[J. W.]

I didn't realize it had been so long since I last posted. I've cruised a dozen pages looking for my last post. Dang... I need to be better about this. Well... This is wave goodbye to Colonel Brandon level.


165. Prosperity: Progression Vol. 4: Jodi L. Covey: 4-stars
166. *[Unpub] And Then The Murders Started: PemberleyFan: Elaine Owen: 4-stars
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/12418540/1/
Short quick read. Oh-My-Goodness… what a story. This was macabre at its core… and as Debbie described… tongue-in-cheek, and absolutely crazy.
167. An Unexpected Turn Of Events: Elaine Owen: 4-stars
168. A Proper Introduction to Dragons: Maria Grace: 5-stars
169. [Unpub] The Life and Opinions of Gilroy Hurst, Gentleman: Ester: 5-stars
170. [3rd read] [Unpub] An Ardent Refusal of Wedlock: Jannet Doe: 4-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12560764...
171. [2nd read] [Unpub] Pride comes before the fall: Jannet Doe: 4-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8425681/...
172. The Darcy Legacy: Joana Starnes: 5-stars
173. [Beta] No Where But North: Nicole Clarkston: 5-stars
174. [WIP] No Good Deed: Lady Jaeza: 4-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12949542...
175. Dearest Friends: Pamela Lynne: 5-stars
176. [Unpub] Lost: annielikesgreen: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7912638/...
177. [Unpub] Behind the Metadata Wall: LadyJaeza: 4-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13030227...
178. Family Portraits: Pamela Lynne: 4-stars
179. [Unpub] Backstage at Pride & Prejudice: Jack Caldwell: 4-stars https://www.dwiggie.com/phorum/read.p...
180. [Unpub] Death & Life: A P&P Vignette: Jack Caldwell: 4-stars http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
181. [Unpub] Voices in the Dark: LadyJaeza: 4-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12830725...
182. [Unpub] Betrayed by Forgotten Fears: LadyJaeza: 4-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12851624...
183. [Unpub] Very Improper Behavior: Suzanne O: 4-stars:
184. Henry: To Prove Himself Worthy: Leenie Brown: 5-stars
185. [Unpub] Giving Consequence: LadyJaeza: 4-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12681566...
186. [Unpub] (Don’t) Ask Me How I Know: Aureader [Rose Fairbanks]: 4-stars https://m.fanfiction.net/s/12607557/1/
187. Charles: To Discover His Purpose: Leenie Brown: 5-stars
188. [Unpub] A Matter of Manipulation: LadyJaeza: 5-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13042700...
189. [Unpub] Over Breakfast: glassfacet: 3-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10999564...
190. [Unpub] Mr. Darcy Wants to Change: Jannet Doe: 4-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7240833/...
191. [Unpub] Jane Austen Charades: Sunfreckle: 3-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11782712...
192. [Unpub] A Successful Elopement: Maddyv: 4-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13009072...
193. [Unpub] Wickham’s Song: LadyJaeza: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12725782/1/
194. [Unpub] Water Torture: LadyJaeza: 3-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12723781...
195. [Unpub] What WAS She Thinking?: elag: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13048644...
196. [Unpub] Miss York’s Match: LadyJaeza: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12710750...
197. [Unpub] All’s Fair in Love and War and Death: Anne Morris: 4-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12943276...
198. *[Unpub] Breathe: Knitchick: 3.5-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6065783/...
199. [2nd read] [[Unpub] Bonded Hearts fancyface8105: 4-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12486751...


I am on the road to Pemberley so I can join my friends in Mr. Darcy's Library. Oh how nice to finally be on my way there. This has been a difficult year and I am still not back to myself. But I will get there. A good cuppa will set up right. See you soon guys. Tell Mrs. Reynolds I am on my way.

[wosedwew]

Mrs. Reynolds is heating water for tea right now -- see you soon!

[Sophia]

J. W. wrote: "I didn't realize it had been so long since I last posted. I've cruised a dozen pages looking for my last post. Dang... I need to be better about this. Well... This is wave goodbye to Colonel Brando..."

A stack of good reads can definitely help a tough year along. Woohoo! What a lovely welcome you will receive from the Darcys. Enjoy their library, Jeanne!

[Kirk]

J. W. wrote: "I didn't realize it had been so long since I last posted. I've cruised a dozen pages looking for my last post. Dang... I need to be better about this. Well... This is wave goodbye to Colonel Brando..."
Congrats!!! Let the tea restore you and read on!

[J. W.]

Thanks guys... I appreciate your comments.

Wose, that hot tea sounds marvelous. Mrs. Reynolds is the best.

Sophia, Yeah, I needed that. I am looking forward to that amazing library.

Thanks Kirk for your encouragement.

[Anji]

Waving a sad (but happy for you, if you know what I mean!) farewell to you Jeanne. We didn't have much time together here but it was good while it lasted! Say hi to everyone at Pemberley for me. Don't think I'll make it there myself.

[J. W.]

Anji, it is hard to leave friends behind, but there are also friends waiting for me. I'll send you and my other GR friends an invite so you can visit us. The only reason I managed to make it is because I was already well on my way when RL threw her punch at me. I am still staggering but I'll not go down. I am stubborn like that. Thanks for your comments. Blessings everyone!!

[Teresa]

Good for you J. W. Since RL threw her punch at me she has again side swiped me twice in the last few weeks. Sometimes it really is hard to keep going. I will be so glad to see the end of 2018!!!!!

[Anji]

RL is having another go at me, too. I'm on yet another course of antibiotics for my chest infection and this morning, we've been told that one of our beautiful dogs may have a tumour in his stomach.

RL sucks at times!

[Teresa]

You may sing it Anji!! Hope your dog is ok. Our Irish Wolfhound has severe arthritis in his back legs. He's been having a hard time but the medication he's on now is helping him so much. Our vet said he's the oldest one he's ever seen. Six, seven at the max is their age limit. Fionn was nine last month. So we have to enjoy everyday with him now. We've been lucky to have him so long.

[J. W.]

Anji and Teresa... we will get through this. Hang in there. Anji... I hope you get better. Teresa, you have been able to enjoy your friend for those extra years. What a blessing he has been for you.

Blessings to you both.

[Anji]

Teresa wrote: "You may sing it Anji!! Hope your dog is ok. Our Irish Wolfhound has severe arthritis in his back legs. He's been having a hard time but the medication he's on now is helping him so much. Our vet sa..."

I'd no idea that the life expectancy of Irish Wolfhounds was so short, Teresa. May you have him with you for a lot longer!

Our two are rescues that we've had for over nine years now. Obviously we don't know a great deal about their history but they're a Shepherd (possibly Belgian rather than German) crossed with a Lurcher type. They're father and son and about 13 and 10 respectively. It's the younger one that's not well and getting the meds into him, that the vet gave us yesterday, isn't easy! Fingers crossed it's nothing more serious than an infection but if the meds don't work, it's blood tests and X-rays.

Personally, my latest course of antibiotics seems to be doing me some good at long last, says she crossing more fingers!

[Teresa]

Glad you're feeling better Anji. We're lucky with our guy, he's great to take anything. I hope you're chap gets better. It's not an easy time. Always a worry too about losing one of them and then the one that's left can sometimes find it very hard. But fingers crossed.

[Anji]

Teresa wrote: "Glad you're feeling better Anji. We're lucky with our guy, he's great to take anything. I hope you're chap gets better. It's not an easy time. Always a worry too about losing one of them and then t..."

Update on health matters in the Dale household. My antibiotics seem to be doing the job (fingers crossed). Our dog isn't doing so well. Blood tests now indicate he's got pancreatitis, so antiobiotics and a pain killer for him, but he just won't eat. The vet says give him carbs only, but he won't touch rice, pasta or potatoes even when cooked with beef stock. The best we've been able to get into him is some pizza crust with the topping sliced off. Funny thing is that he's still more or less behaving normmally, albeit a little bit subdued. He's drinking normally, which is a relief. Hubby and I haven't been coping too well and keep getting a bit upset from time to time, as we're obviously fearing the worst.

[Teresa]

Ah Anji that's tough. If he's drinking ok what about making the food into soup. It might be easier on him. Maybe chewing is too tiring for him. Our guy has been a bit off the last few days. Nothing I can put my finger on, just not right. It's a trying time isn't it!!

[Anji]

Just to let you all know that I may be even more absent than usual. Bad news from the vet today about our poorly dog. Looks as though it's pancreatic cancer, which is as nasty in dogs as it can be in humans. I'll still be reading but probably not posting much very much at all, except for my YTD updates, and I may not be around the blogs much either. I've a couple of reading commitments promised and am going to try to keep up with my beta work as and when it comes in. Hubby will be taking a lot of the strain as he's retired and I've got work engagements booked but it's going to be a tough time for us all.

[Teresa]

Oh Anji I'm so sorry to hear that. The poor guy. I hope it's not too hard a time on him and ye! I'll be thinking of you and will check in with you from time to time. I know how you feel. Every day now is a bonus with our guy. He hasn't been great the last few days. Sleeping all the time. Fingers crossed Anji.

[J. W.]

Oh Anji, bless your heart... I am so sorry. I know pets have such a special place in our hearts and you have lived with this delightful creature all these years. I am so sorry. We will be thinking about you during this difficult time. Hang in there.

[Marlene]

Anji wrote: "Just to let you all know that I may be even more absent than usual. Bad news from the vet today about our poorly dog. Looks as though it's pancreatic cancer, which is as nasty in dogs as it can be ..."

Anji, thanks for letting us know. I'm so sorry. I've sent up prayers that your dog can be as comfortable as possible and that you and your husband will be able to comfort each other and have the patience and strength to lavish love on your dog.

[Anji]

103. Lady Catherine's Cat -Maria Grace ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
http://randombitsoffascination.com/ta...

104. Half Agony, Half Hope - Ana Sedai ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5043454/...

105. Mr. Darcy's Mail-Order Bride: A Pride and Prejudice Variation-J. Dawn King audiobook ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

106. Nights in White Linen -Jack Caldwell
http://austenvariations.com/nights-in... 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

107. Alarmingly Charming-Debra E. Marvin🌟🌟🌟

108. When Jane Got Angry: A Pride and Prejudice Novella-Victoria Kincaid 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

109. Wish Upon a Star-Ola Wegner 🌟🌟🌟

No summaries or forward planning. The spanner that RL has thrown into our lives is still very much there. It's almost certain that our dog has pancreatic cancer. The only way to tell for sure is either biopsy or surgery and both have major risks. He's still very much himself; alert, interested in what's going on around him and in no pain or other distress. It's just watch and wait. Not easy.

I'll pop in here from time to time and read what you've all been up to, but doubt I'll be posting here or on the blogs much. I'll be following the Rational Creatures tour but that's all. Have a good month everyone.

[Teresa]

You too Anji and the best of luck to himself.

[Debbie]

Your participation will be missed, Anji. Sorry about RL getting in the way. Happens to all of us from time to time. Congrats on the additions to your Read pile, at least.

[J. W.]

Miss you Anji... so sorry about the diagnosis for your dog.

[Marlene]

I'm sorry to hear it, Anji! We'll miss you. Hang in there!

[Lenora]

Anji wrote: "103. Lady Catherine's Cat -Maria Grace ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
http://randombitsoffascination.com/ta...

104. Half Agony, Half Hope - Ana Sedai ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
https://www.fanfiction...."

so sorry about your fur baby. enjoy him while you can.

[Anji]

Thanks for all the kind thoughts, my friends. Sadly, our beautiful boy Roddy passed away yesterday. Those of you here who are FB friends will see the photos I've posted. He's at peace now and buried in the garden under one of our apple trees. It's 7am here now and one of the things he used to do around this time of day was bound up the stairs and often jump on our bed asking to be let out. When a dog of his size jumps on your bed, you know it!

We still have his dad Rodeo, though. Never expected the younger one to go first. It's all been so quick and brutal, especially for him, less than a month from start to finish.

It's going to take a while to get back to normal activity online as the enthusiasm just isn't there right now. Also, just to complicate matters, we've got more relatives from Australia staying. Rather a gloomy start to their holiday for them.

I'll be back, properly, when I'm up to it.

[Sophia]

Hugs, Anji!

[Debbie]

Oh, Anji! I'm so sorry! My heart goes out to you. I know it took a while for me to get over the initial overwhelming wave of grief when my dog died, and I still miss her.

[J. W.]

Our sympathies Anji... we will be thinking about you.

[Mary]

Anji-may I extend my sympathies. So sorry to hear about Roddy.

[Marlene]

Anji wrote: "Thanks for all the kind thoughts, my friends. Sadly, our beautiful boy Roddy passed away yesterday."

My sympathies! I hope you have as easy of a time in healing from your grief as possible.

[Teresa]

Oh Anji I'm so so sorry to hear that. The poor guy. But at least he's not suffering now. It's very hard to lose a pet. We'll be thinking of you and here when you get back.

[Elin]

Sending you some warm thoughts Anji❤

[Anji]

Many thanks once again, my dear friends. The support we've had from friends and family all over the world has been, and remains, a great comfort to us. I think Roddy's dad, Rodeo, is coping with it all a lot better than the human part of the family. We were worried that he would pine for Roddy but he doesn't seem to be so far, thank goodness. We've both been knocked for six by how devastated we are by Roddy's passing.

On a happier front, I'm starting to take more notice of what's going on in the Austenesque world, but it's going to take a while to get back to normal. I can add a couple more to my list:

110. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Traitor: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Jennifer Joy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
111. Rational Creatures ed. Christina Boyd 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[Debbie]

Oooo! SPARKLY stars for Rational Creatures! I love seeing that, Anji!

[Sophia]

So glad there is a little relief from your grief and Rodeo seems to be holding steady.

Yay for two more and one being a razzle-dazzle for Rational Creatures.

[J. W.]

So glad for your recovering Anji. I know it is hard. We're thinking about you.

[Anji]

Here are the remaining additions to my October reading/listening.

112. Not my Jane!-Ms Pimprenelle ⭐️⭐️⭐️
113. Find Wonder in All Things-Karen M. Cox ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
114. Emma: An Audible Original Drama dramatisation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
115. Sense and Sensibility: An Amish Retelling of Jane Austen's Classic-Sarah Price⭐⭐⭐⭐

It's been a hell of a month. I think what reading I've done has helped keep me sane. Life seems to be settling down a bit. Trying to get used to being a one dog family. We still keep saying plural words (dogs, boys, lads etc) from time to time.

[J. W.]

Anji, sometimes we just keep walking until it gets better. We spend yesterday with family, another funeral; however, life goes on. I'm glad you still have the other dog. That will help your grief.

[Teresa]

Keep going Anji. The other boy needs you too. Worried about our guy here. He seems to be going down hill a bit. Legs not good at all now. Spends a lot of time sleeping.

J W tough time coming up. My mam has been gone six months now and if I remember rightly your Dad wasn't too long after. Going to try and enjoy the holiday because Mam loved Christmas and wouldn't want anyone to be sad at that time.

[Anji]

J. W. wrote: "Anji, sometimes we just keep walking until it gets better. We spend yesterday with family, another funeral; however, life goes on. I'm glad you still have the other dog. That will help your grief."

Thanks for your thoughts, Jeanne. Sorry to hear about your family's loss. Sending hugs 💖💖💖

[Anji]

Teresa wrote: "Keep going Anji. The other boy needs you too. Worried about our guy here. He seems to be going down hill a bit. Legs not good at all now. Spends a lot of time sleeping."

Thinking about you and your guy, Teresa. Hoping it's just a temporary thing for him. Our other boy seems fine, thank goodness. We feared he'd pine for the one we lost as they'd never been apart for more than a day or two in nine years. We haven't felt able to leave him on his own at home yet but we're going to have to at some point eventually. Sending hugs to you, too 💖💖💖

[J. W.]

Yes, Teresa, Dad, my aunt, and a cousin passed in May, another relation passed this week and I've just learned my dearest friend and cousin has been turned over to Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Man, we are made stronger through adversity.

[Sophia]

Ah, man, Jeanne.

Tough times, for sure. Wishing you well through it all.

All of you ladies who have lossed loved ones and critters recently. Well wishes through it.

[Teresa]

Thinking of you J W.

[Debbie]

Oh, no! Don't know why these things seem to happen to family, close friends and/or pets in clumps. My 2012 was a year of mourning. I am so sorry, Jeanne. My heart goes out to all of you dealing with these recent losses.

[Marlene]

J. W. wrote: "Yes, Teresa, Dad, my aunt, and a cousin passed in May, another relation passed this week and I've just learned my dearest friend and cousin has been turned over to Hospice after a courageous battle..."

Oh, no! It does make us stronger, but goodness. It's not fun!

[Elin]

Sending you lots of love Jeanne ❤

[Anji]

Short stuff, long stuff, unpublished, published. Not managed to finish an audiobook in November as I've not been doing as much driving recently. I'm going to be keeping company with the lovely Colonel for the rest of the year as Pemberley is sadly too far away!

116. Circles-Wade H. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (unpub)
117. Reconcilable Differences-Kathy Taylor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (unpub)
118. George by ChocolateismyDrug ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (unpub)
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/5938861/1/...
119. Fancy Meeting YOU Here by JoanHall 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (unpub)
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/12088691/1...
120. Family Traditions-lgordon⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (unpub)
121. Shall We Dance-Wade H.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (unpub)
122. Virtue Once Lost⭐️⭐️⭐️ (unpub)
123. Tragic Circumstance⭐️⭐️⭐️ (unpub)
124. A Nightmare on Grosvenor Street by Karen M. Cox⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
125. Letters from Cheapside by Wade H. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (unpub)
126. Young Wickham by Alexa Adams⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
127. To Conquer Pride: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jennifer Altman⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
128. Newness and Wonder by Alexis Lynne (aka Pamela Lynne) - not Austenesque ⭐⭐⭐⭐

My current audiobook is Mr. Darcy's Journey: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Abigail Reynolds and I'm not far off the end of that now. I was looking through my Audible library, trying to decide what to listen to next, when I discovered I had the audio version of Christmas Cheer from the Holidays with Jane series - job done! I've just finished reading Darcy's Voyage by Kara Louise and next up for reading is my Someone Pick It choice Pride & Prejudice & Assassinations by Leo Charles Taylor. After that, it'll be something seasonal, if I get the chance. Maybe Yuletide: A Jane Austen-inspired Collection Of Stories from The Quill Collective; or maybe I'll read that first, as it's somewhat shorter.