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Jun 26, 2020 07:23AM
Happy Birthday, Tien and Kate!
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Thank you, everyone & thanks for the encouraging notes too...I don't feel any different atm but was told that your body just isn't the same anymore when you reach 40. My comeback was that my body hasn't been the same when I had my first child :p
Happy Birthday, Tien! I am sure our 40's will be amazing!I thank you all very much for my early birthday wishes, I am still rocking my 30's, but the big anniversary of my 25th is coming! I have enjoyed each decade more than the last and have big hopes that this one will be the same.
Tien wrote: "Thank you, everyone & thanks for the encouraging notes too...I don't feel any different atm but was told that your body just isn't the same anymore when you reach 40. My comeback was that my body..."
I would say the big change is around 50. So you have a way to go yet in your youthful body! :)
From the Completed Page- Valerie posted:
"10.7 Ed's task
Educated by Tara Westover
Starts with an 'E', ends with a 'D' and has two 'Ed's in it! The perfect book for the task! :)"
Two Eds are better than one. ; - )
Ed wrote: "From the Completed Page- Valerie posted:
"10.7 Ed's task
Educated by Tara Westover
Starts with an 'E', ends with a 'D' and has two 'Ed's in it! The perfect book for the task! :)"
Two Eds are b..."
That's right! LOL
Post 308 Mary wrote: "20.10 Over/UnderA Dance of Cranes by Steve Burrows"
Valerie - did you see this? A Birder Murder Mystery series!
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Post 308 Mary wrote: "20.10 Over/UnderA Dance of Cranes by Steve Burrows"
Valerie - did you see this? A Birder Murder Mystery series!"
Ooooh - I'm excited to try this series, too! I can't this summer, though, because I don't have it in my possession;)
Karen Michele wrote: "I can't this summer, though, because I don't have it in my possession;)"Oh, the lure of those 200 points! :-)
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Karen Michele wrote: "I can't this summer, though, because I don't have it in my possession;)"Oh, the lure of those 200 points! :-)"
It’s a great series! I have to admit, it was on my library hold list and I decided I would read it and remove the « owned » pressure!
FYI There is an ongoing story arc so the series needs to be read in order!
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Post 308 Mary wrote: "20.10 Over/UnderA Dance of Cranes by Steve Burrows"
Valerie - did you see this? A Birder Murder Mystery series!"
Yes! I was aware of it, but haven't started it yet. I did intend to start with #1, so thanks for confirming that's what I should do, Mary.
My problem is (aside from having too many owned books on hand) that I have 9 series on the go at the moment - and I lose track of them! I was happy last season when I caught up (except for the brand new one) with the Ruth Galloway series. I've been using this season to make headway on the rest of them too. Then I can feel ok with starting the birder series!
This is a story that has nothing to do with books, but sometimes online ordering isn't as straightforward as one would like ...Back on the first, I ordered a couple of things for me and 2 little dresses for my great granddaughter. One of the tops for me they said I could pick up in the store. The store is 700 air miles from here - but nice try!
The order got here today. I got my items, one dress for Brielle, and a king-sized bedspread. Customer service had a hard time generating a return label for the breadspread because I didn't order it. I got transferred to sales who is giving me a refund for the dress and shipping me one. Not sure why all the extra paperwork, but there it is. I still don't have a shipping label for the bedspread.
Everyone got a good laugh, though. I just wanted to make sure I'd get the other dress before she grew out of it.
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "This is a story that has nothing to do with books, but sometimes online ordering isn't as straightforward as one would like ...Back on the first, I ordered a couple of things for me and 2 little ..."
Oh my.... that sounds convoluted! Maybe you'll be getting some other unexpected things in the mail!
It's halfway ... the week, the month, the season.How is everyone doing?
I'm not as far along as I expected, but early June I decided to read an 800-page biography of Zola that I have ignored for the last 6 years. I figured I could finish it by the end of August. It's dense and has slowed me down, but I'm glad to have made time for it.
Wow, good for you tackling that big bio!I'm about where I would usually be in a season. I'm not inhaling books like I was last season. That's a good thing - I'm in the garden more, and am back riding (horse). Although I kind of miss that intense reading bout! I'm also pleased with the hard copy owned books that are ending up in the 'to donate' box. I'm making a dent!
It's been fun watching the RwS team knock off the countries too! I was inspired the other day to take another look through the piles of books, and I came up with a book for Sri Lanka which I hope to get to (then it'll be green!).
I finished up my library books that I had in possession by June 1, and am now reading books that I own. It's so good to see a few empty spots in my bookcase!
Valerie wrote: "It's been fun watching the RwS team knock off the countries too! "Indeed it has! I've been keeping track in a thread not in the group ready for posting a month or so from now. Lots of color changes!
Halfway already, this summer is flying past! My main goal for the season was to read three long (1000+ pages) books that I’ve been putting off reading for too long. In June I read War and Peace and I absolutely loved it. I think it may be my favourite book ever which is quite amazing given how many books I’ve read! I’m so happy this group helped me find the motivation to finally get around to reading it.
My long read for July is Don Quixote. I’m about a third of the way through so a little behind schedule. I’ve been busy planning our next homeschool year so my reading time has been more limited than usual, but I’m hoping I can catch up.
I haven’t decided what to read for August yet. If I choose another classic it will probably be either Clarissa, or, the History of a Young Lady, or The Count of Monte Cristo. But, I might chose something a bit easier like London by Edward Rutherfurd.
I’ve really enjoyed seeing what people have read for 30.1 as well. I’m especially impressed at how people have managed to discover (and get copies of) books for some of the more obscure island locations.
Bryony, I think you will find The Count of Monte Cristo an easier read than you seem to be imagining. At least for me, it was a somewhat fast-paced adventure novel.
My mother told me she read The Count of Monte Cristo in two days at age fourteen, under the desk at school!
I'm actually doing better than I expected given how much my reading has fallen off. Although not in this group's reading plan, I have completed several BIG books so far this year...and they usually intimidate me!
Currently I am reading 3 books for this group and have 5 others on hand. That will take care of this month, and it will leave me 7 for August. Otherwise, I might have to see if any of the non-RwS books fit for a finish.
I'm on schedule...maybe a little ahead.The good news is that even though the San Diego libraries are NOT open.... we can now return books in the book drops and get contactless pick up of reserved books. Hope it stays that way...but with Covid having a resurgence in San Diego.... other things are being ordered to re-close.
Just a little note about how this whole mess has affected us..... which is admittedly nothing compared to other people getting sick or losing work. My husband filed for his green card in August of last year. We expected everything to be processed and approved by June of this year. Right before Covid hit....he got his work permit..... but then the Social Security offices closed....so, even if he could find a job, he couldn't take it because he can't get a SS# yet....and of course we haven't even had the interview for the green card yet....and he can't leave the country (well, he could leave, but not return) until we get the green card. (If he leaves the country, it cancels out the whole application.) And on top of that, his Mom, who lives in Mexico has been having health problems....and he can't visit. After months of bickering, I got my former employer to agree to add him to my health plan (at my cost--- he doesn't qualify for ObamaCare while in the green card process)....which he has urgent need for. So....it has been a difficult time.... but keeping as positive as possible...as I hope you all are. Stay safe!
I'm doing fine on the schedule, but I'm still struggling to stick with claiming only books I had in my possession by June 1. I'm sure enjoying it, though!Ed, I am thinking of you. My niece-in-law(Toronto area) and nephew went through this two years ago. Their story doesn't equate to what you two are going through with health issues, though. They got married in NYC, but have been planning a family wedding in Canada and have had to delay it for the second year because of Covid. The first year they had to put it off because of waiting for that green card. They both got laid off, too as they worked in theater / fitness venues. I'll keep you two in my thoughts!
Karen Michele wrote: "I'm doing fine on the schedule, but I'm still struggling to stick with claiming only books I had in my possession by June 1. I'm sure enjoying it, though!Ed, I am thinking of you. My niece-in-law..."
Yes... keeping you and your family in mine too. This is a tough time for so many people. These problems are trivial in comparison to what others have to deal with.... but in the aggregate, it all adds up. I just hope we can all navigate a healthy path through all the muck.
Thanks Elizabeth, I think perhaps I’ll try The Count of Monte Cristo after all then. Coralie, that story made me smile as I remember doing exactly the same thing with Tess of the D'Urbervilles when I was around 14 or 15. We were studying the book in my English literature class and I loved it so much I couldn’t stop reading until I’d finished. It’s still one of my favourites today.
I've been thinking about a new personal challenge. I probably ought to wait until January 1, but I'm too intrigued.Read a mystery originally published in each year of the 20th and 21st centuries. Books read prior to the start of this challenge don't count toward the overall goal.
Anyone else?
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "I've been thinking about a new personal challenge. I probably ought to wait until January 1, but I'm too intrigued.Read a mystery originally published in each year of the 20th and 21st centuries...."
That's an intriguing challenge. Were you thinking of spreading it over a few years?
Valerie wrote: "Were you thinking of spreading it over a few years?"Definitely - a lifetime challenge.
That's a great idea, Elizabeth. Mysteries have changed a lot over the years, and it should be fun for you to see the trends.I like the mystery reviews on the Crimesreads website.
Connie wrote: "I like the mystery reviews on the Crimesreads website."I have been pointed to that website before and kept studiously away (so many books, you know?). But it must be time for me to explore.
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "I've been thinking about a new personal challenge. I probably ought to wait until January 1, but I'm too intrigued.Read a mystery originally published in each year of the 20th and 21st centuries...."
I like it. Maybe we could have a separate thread for us to keep track individually?
I would be glad to set one up, Ed. I wanted to make sure at least *someone* else wanted to do it.
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "I would be glad to set one up, Ed. I wan't to make sure at least *someone* else wanted to do it."Ha, ha..... Considering I did my 2019 A-Z Classic Author challenge with as many mysteries as possible (I wanted to all mystery, but some letters were impossible) - I think I fit the bill!
And I'm going to start today with a book for our Russia task - Sister Pelagia and the White Bulldog.
Bryony - feel free to move your excellent ideas over to the Mysteries Challenge Authors thread.https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
And other ideas there too as well.
I am 41% through The Devil's Star, which I was going to apply the usual RwS rule to for the Mysteries challenge!That book sounds fun, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Bryony - feel free to move your excellent ideas over to the Mysteries Challenge Authors thread.https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
And other ideas there too..."
Thanks Elizabeth, I’ve just moved my list over to that thread. I’m looking forward to seeing others suggestions for this challenge.
Your idea of having two posts in the Mysteries Challenge thread was a good one. I have deleted my original post and created two at the end.Kate and I have started working on Fall. We're not very far yet, but I think the sub-challenge will give you Mysteries Challenge opportunities.
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Your idea of having two posts in the Mysteries Challenge thread was a good one. I have deleted my original post and created two at the end.Kate and I have started working on Fall. We're not very ..."
Ooooo..... that sounds exciting!
I love the new challenge! I'm glad people are finding my list of dates useful. I didn't type them all out, I found a list online that was copy-and-pasteable.
A couple of years before I moved up here we had no airport. People could fly to Annette Island (about 12 miles southeast of Ketchikan) and then there was a short float plane service to a dock here. The plane of choice at that time was the Grumman Goose, which could transport 9 passengers (I think that's right). There were a couple of local airlines that ran a regular service for many years. One of them was bought by Alaska Airlines.As you know, my husband has been modeling with extra gusto throughout this season of Covid-19. Those planes I shared earlier have gotten their first round of paint - finally! - but are not yet ready for sharing. However, he has managed to finish an Alaska Airlines Goose in original paint scheme. To me, this is one of the most beautiful planes he has done. (Background to be disregarded!)
What beautiful, meticulous work! He should be very proud of that plane.
Woah, that's so amazing, Elizabeth! Such an artist your husband.
That is a great one. I particularly like the tail detail. I'm a big fan of float planes.
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