Quarterly Read-a-thon-Friday Sept 5th - Sunday Sept 7th INCL

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Valerie wrote: "Wow! Did I just read 600ml of cream?! O_O"

Yes, but don't forget, that's not one glass full!!! Or I wouldn't drink all of that at once anyway;)"

;-)

[Carolyn]

I'm not into cream based cocktails so I'll bring some virtual limes and tequila to make margaritas :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally WHAT HAVE YOU DONE??? lol We've gone over the next page already;)

[Valerie]

OUT OF CONTROL!!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Roflmao!!!!

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "TOBLERONE COCKTAIL

Ingredients

60ml Baileys
60ml Kahlua
60ml Frangelico
60ml crème de cacao
600ml carton pouring cream
2 cups ice

to decorate
honey
toasted a..."

Oh Yeah!!!

[Marianne]

I will bring my specialty:
(virtual, certainly NOT virtuous!!) Peanut Butter Cream Pie with Chocolate Sauce.

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "TOBLERONE COCKTAIL

Ingredients

60ml Baileys
60ml Kahlua
60ml Frangelico
60ml crème de cacao
600ml carton pouring cream
2 cups ice

to decorate
honey
toasted a..."

Umm, I love Baily's. Think that means I might just be here in spirit :D

[Sally906]

I'm still drooling over the TOBLERONE cocktail. I guess we could do low fat pouring cream......

JOKING! I want full fat virtual calories!

[Valerie]

Its actually a really nice thought though isn't it? Everyone sitting around reading and eating treats together (virtually).
And sort of a bit tragic too ...!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha!!! We can have full fat EVERYTHING when it's virtual!! lol

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Ahhhh the ultimate in guilt free pleasures! :)
.....and this is us before the challenge! Talk about champing at the bit!!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

(I'm so gonna make that cocktail Brenda!)

[Carolyn]

So no one is joining me for margaritas?
You're all lured by the chocolate and cream?

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "So no one is joining me for margaritas?
You're all lured by the chocolate and cream?"

Oh what the heck Carolyn..let's throw caution to the wind! I'll share one or two with you, after all it's only a readathon, how hard can it be with a skinful of virtual cocktails?

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Actually, those virtual Margaritas do sound the healthier option....just saying O-o

[Carolyn]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "So no one is joining me for margaritas?
You're all lured by the chocolate and cream?"

Oh what the heck Carolyn..let's throw caution to the wind! I'll share one or two with you, af..."

As long as you promise not to get virtually tipsy Julie!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "So no one is joining me for margaritas?
You're all lured by the chocolate and cream?"

Oh what the heck Carolyn..let's throw caution to the wind! I'll share one or ..."

Sssokay Acrolyn....it's all downhill to my place from here! ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "(I'm so gonna make that cocktail Brenda!)"

That's my guilty pleasure EVERY time we go on a cruise;) So delicious!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "So no one is joining me for margaritas?
You're all lured by the chocolate and cream?"

Oh what the heck Carolyn..let's throw caution to the wind! I'll share one or two with you, af..."

Haha!!! LOL!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "So no one is joining me for margaritas?
You're all lured by the chocolate and cream?"

Oh what the heck Carolyn..let's throw caution to the wind! I'..."

You crack me up!!

[Carolyn]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "So no one is joining me for margaritas?
You're all lured by the chocolate and cream?"

Oh what the heck Carolyn..let's throw caution to the wind! I'..."

You're a bad influence Jools!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "So no one is joining me for margaritas?
You're all lured by the chocolate and cream?"

Oh what the heck Carolyn..let's throw caution..."

Oh you say the nicest things!
Listen, you know I've got visitors on Friday etc. so if I'm late to the party start without me, but the first round is on me ok? ;)

I'm going to read my book now before I get into trouble :)

[Sally906]

Carolyn wrote: "So no one is joining me for margaritas?
You're all lured by the chocolate and cream?"

It's virtual - so no liver poisoning - I'll give margaritas a go as well :)

[B the BookAddict]

I will bring an iced pitcher of martinis and extra olives; hic, had to taste one just to check. That's a bit wild for me at 4am in the morning.

[Marianne]

Carolyn wrote: "So no one is joining me for margaritas?
You're all lured by the chocolate and cream?"

Look, I might have a margarita or two to start, but dessert will def be a oTbelreone occktial

[Sandra]

Carolyn wrote: "So no one is joining me for margaritas?
You're all lured by the chocolate and cream?"


I'll join you Carolyn. I'm not a cream girl either. :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Any more people want to join in on our read-a-thon coming up soon?

[Ace]

Count me in too.. so to speak!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Our list of participants:

Veronica
Sharon
Suzanne
Jennifer
Phrynne
Zoey
Valerie
Carolyn
Julie
Sandra
Liam
Michael(AD)
Sally906
Jennie
Angelo
Marianne
Bec
Tracey Allen
Rochelle
Rosie
Michelle
Mish
Myra
Elaine
Justine
Brenda
Bette
Sharon Robards
Ace
Deb
Christina
Irene
Melissa

33 ATM:)

[Sharon]

WOW lots of participants this time which is great to see. Are you going to keep our goal to 10,000 pages, Brenda? Just curious ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes we will this time Sharon - see how we go and maybe up it next quarter:)

[Marianne]

I have to remember this weekend to do my virtual shopping for the cocktails for next weekend.....

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Marianne wrote: "I have to remember this weekend to do my virtual shopping for the cocktails for next weekend....."

Me too Marianne, I just got back from the supermarket where I saw THE BIGGEST Toblerone chocolate, and was instantly reminded of its potential! Our virtual shopping trolleys will runneth over! ;)

It's going to be a big turnout by the looks of it...better get extra everything to be sure, hate to run out of virtual party food!

[Deb]

Brenda wrote: "Any more people want to join in on our read-a-thon coming up soon?"

I'm not sure I will get much reading done as we are going away but would still like to join in

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Every little bit helps Deb! Good on you:)

[Chris]

Hi Brenda, you can add me to the list. I may not get much read but as everyone says every little bit helps. :-)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've added both you and Deb to the list Christina:) Thanks!

[B the BookAddict]

I also probably won't get my usual quota read but yes, every bit does help:)

[Irene]

Hi Brenda. Please add me to the list. I have some requests waiting at the library so they will do for the job. I can see us doubling the quota at this rate.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Added Irene:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Not long now everyone! Be ready to start this read-a-thon on Friday morning at 12.01am!!

I think I might be similar to others this time - it seems we have a few things on;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Yes - very bad weekend for me too. I'm working all day Friday and spending the weekend with my son and family in Canberra. I will still do the best I can:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Never mind, I'm sure with the amount of people participating we will get a few pages read!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Only a few hours now until we can start counting our pages:)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Gonna finish this book damnit.

Working tomorrow afternoon with a 40 minute drive either side which is wasted reading time. Footy on sunday which isn't wasted time but it is time not spent reading.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Every little bit helps Liam :) Good luck!

[Bec]

Doc gave me tomorrow off so hopefully get some reading done :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sounds good for the wrong reasons Bec! Hope you're OK:)

[Sally906]

Oh Gawd - it's tomorrow a.m. Isn't it? I always forget Friday. Will,take note of my spots tonight so when I remember I've already got my start point!