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Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "π- Goodness! Dorothy and Emma.
One can't ever say this group is dull.
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Are you trying to make me fat?"
Virtually."
You're trying to make me vir..."
Virtually either way.
Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "π- Goodness! Dorothy and Emma.
One can't ever say this group is dull.
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Are you trying to make me fat?"
Virtually."
You're tryin..."
Well! That's a deep subject for such shallow minds.
Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "π- Goodness! Dorothy and Emma.
One can't ever say this group is dull.
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Are you trying to make me fat?"
Virtually."
..."
Whose shallow mind?
I'm certain you wouldn't be
impertinent to refer my mind
as shallow, because I can assure
you it is not.
Virtual as in
existing in the essence not in
form as in thought or a chat room.
Ergo, virtual.
Now go and sit in corner.π
Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "π- Goodness! Dorothy and Emma.
One can't ever say this group is dull.
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Are you trying to make me fat..."
Why do I have to sit in the corner? I was referring to my mind, not yours.
Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "π- Goodness! Dorothy and Emma.
One can't ever say this group is dull.
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Are you trying t..."
Because you mentioned
minds- plural, not singular.
Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Allyson wrote: "Question update...Emma: Mark Twain
Ruth: Mark Twain
Hansie: MIA
Dorry: MIA
Doreen: MIA
Pamela: still pending..."
I was not MIA, btw, I was passed out on the bed. (..."
Again, I hope I'm posting correctly...if not, just yell at me and I'll behave ; )
Anyway, I think it might be one of my favorites:
MARK TWAIN ???
*I hope I am no longer "Pending Pamela" Ha-Ha!
Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I just joined this group today, so I hope I'm doing this right! If the answer is a general location, it was written at Orchard House. If it should be more specific, I don't know, bu..."
Thanks for the welcome, Ruth! I'm already enjoying this group so much!
Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I just joined this group today, so I hope I'm doing this right! If the answer is a general location, it was written at Orchard House. If it should be more specific, I d..."
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I am so pleased you are.
I hope you don't mind the craziness.
Oh my stars, I'm here people!!!!! I would also say Hawthorne.Hello Pamela, so glad you joined the group! It's never a dull moment here!
Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "π- Goodness! Dorothy and Emma.
One can't ever say this group is dull.
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It's an expression a friend uses. I wasn't referring to your mind.
Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I just joined this group today, so I hope I'm doing this right! If the answer is a general location, it was written at Orchard House. If it should be mor..."
Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I just joined this group today, so I hope I'm doing this right!
If the answer is a general location, it was written at Orchard House. If it should be mor..."
Hannah wrote: "Oh my stars, I'm here people!!!!! I would also say Hawthorne.
Hello Pamela, so glad you joined the group! It's never a dull moment here!"
Ruth,
I don't mind craziness at all! It's how I've survived for the last 58 years! I think there was a song years ago about "I've always been crazy...it's kept me from going insane!"...that could be my theme song! I just love this group! So many people who think like I do! : )
Pamela
Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I just joined this group today, so I hope I'm doing this right! If the answer is a general location, it was written at Orchard House. If it ..."
π-HaHaHa! I like that.
Great! So that has prepared you
for this group.
Who are you favorite authors?
Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "π- Goodness! Dorothy and Emma.
One can't ever say this group is dul..."
No worries, Dorothy.
I understood your meaning,
I was pulling your leg.
Hannah wrote: "Oh my stars, I'm here people!!!!! I would also say Hawthorne.Hello Pamela, so glad you joined the group! It's never a dull moment here!"
Thanks Hannah...who wants dull anyway?? This group is great!
Pamela
Hannah wrote: "Oh my stars, I'm here people!!!!! I would also say Hawthorne.Hello Pamela, so glad you joined the group! It's never a dull moment here!"
Nice entrance, Miss Hannah.
Ruth wrote: "Hannah wrote: "Oh my stars, I'm here people!!!!! I would also say Hawthorne.Hello Pamela, so glad you joined the group! It's never a dull moment here!"
Nice entrance, Miss Hannah."
Thank you, darling! According to Princess Diaries, one must always be fashionably late. Everyone else is simply early.
Pamela, this group is just ONE. BIG. TEASE!!! So if you don't mind a good teasing and leg pulling, you'll definitely fit in!
Hannah wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Hannah wrote: "Oh my stars, I'm here people!!!!! I would also say Hawthorne.Hello Pamela, so glad you joined the group! It's never a dull moment here!"
Nice entrance, Miss Hannah."..."
Teasing? Leg pulling? It's how I live my life!
Haha!! PERFECT!! Sarcasm is a second language here, Pamela!
Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I just joined this group today, so I hope I'm doing this right! If the answer is a general location, it was written at Orchar..."
Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I just joined this group today, so I hope I'm doing this right!
If the answer is a general location, it was written at Orchar..."
I love Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott. Also, I enjoy Christian fiction, especially historicals! The Bronte sisters are favorites, too. Really, if a book is good I enjoy the author! Oh, I also like nonfiction, especially U.S. and British history!
Hannah wrote: "Haha!! PERFECT!! Sarcasm is a second language here, Pamela!"Sarcasm is a second language?? Gee, I always thought it was the only language!!! ; )
Pamela wrote: "Hannah wrote: "Haha!! PERFECT!! Sarcasm is a second language here, Pamela!"Sarcasm is a second language?? Gee, I always thought it was the only language!!! ; )"
Mmmmmβ¦..good point.
On second thought, I suppose it's a toss-up here which is the second language - sarcasm or actually HAVING to be nice to each other.
Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I just joined this group today, so I hope I'm doing this right! If the answer is a general location, it was writ..."
You'll find our tastes are very similar to yours!! We thrive on Alcott, Bronte, and Austen!!
EXCEPT WE'RE NOT ALLOWED TO TALK ABOUT THE LAST TWO BECAUSE THEY'RE BRITISH AND THIS IS A NEW ENGLAND GROUP!!!! *moodly sips my cup of tea*
Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I just joined this group today, so I hope I'm doing this right! If the answer is a general location, it was writ..."
ππAnother fellow Janeite!ππ
The BrontΓ« sister too. Grand!
If you live them then I highly
recommend Elizabeth Gaskell.
Hannah, Keep it down.
I can't read with all the shouting.
Ruth wrote: "Hannah, Keep it down.
I can't read with all the shouting."
*scowlingly sips my cup of tea*
Which is your favorite Gaskell, Ruth? Mine so far has been North and South. It's like a Jane Austen romance blended with a Dickens background.
Hannah wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Hannah, Keep it down.
I can't read with all the shouting."
*scowlingly sips my cup of tea*
Which is your favorite Gaskell, Ruth? Mine so far has been North and South. It's like a Ja..."
π- Hannah, you are so adorable!
Hannah wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Hannah, Keep it down.
I can't read with all the shouting."
*scowlingly sips my cup of tea*
Which is your favorite Gaskell, Ruth? Mine so far has been North and South. It's like a Ja..."
A very good analogy!
North and South
Wives and Daughters
Cranford
In that order. ππ
Hannah wrote: "EXCEPT WE'RE NOT ALLOWED TO TALK ABOUT THE LAST TWO BECAUSE THEY'RE BRITISH AND THIS IS A NEW ENGLAND GROUP!!!! *moodly sips my cup of tea*"Well, the British are from England and this is a New England group...it's only one word that's different, really.
Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I just joined this group today, so I hope I'm doing this right! If the answer is a general location, it was writ..."
You might enjoy The Dean's Watch by Elizabeth Goudge. It's my favorite, literally. (Yes, I know, it's not NEW England. Just don't tell Meggy!)
Pamela wrote: "Hannah wrote: "EXCEPT WE'RE NOT ALLOWED TO TALK ABOUT THE LAST TWO BECAUSE THEY'RE BRITISH AND THIS IS A NEW ENGLAND GROUP!!!! *moodly sips my cup of tea*"Well, the British are from England and t..."
We could use that as an excuse, I suppose, if Meggy throws the book at us!
Dorothy wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Hannah wrote: "EXCEPT WE'RE NOT ALLOWED TO TALK ABOUT THE LAST TWO BECAUSE THEY'RE BRITISH AND THIS IS A NEW ENGLAND GROUP!!!! *moodly sips my cup of tea*"Well, the British are fro..."
Nice pun!
Dorothy wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Hannah wrote: "EXCEPT WE'RE NOT ALLOWED TO TALK ABOUT THE LAST TWO BECAUSE THEY'RE BRITISH AND THIS IS A NEW ENGLAND GROUP!!!! *moodly sips my cup of tea*"Well, the British are fro..."
Hopefully it will be a good book...if she throws one!
Dorothy wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I just joined this group today, so I hope I'm doing this right! If the answer is a general locati..."
π- You have adapted well.
I have seen that author, but never read
her book. How are they?
Recap:"the father of American literature?"
(however severely erroneous)
Emma: Mark Twain
Ruth: Mark Twain
Hannah: Hawthorne
Dorry: Hawthorne
Pamela: still pending...
π£π"It's all down to Pamela,
will there be a tie breaker or
will the winners conspire in
the next quiz round?"
Ruth wrote: "Recap:"the father of American literature?"
(however severely erroneous)
Emma: Mark Twain
Ruth: Mark Twain
Hannah: Hawthorne
Dorry: Hawthorne
Pamela: still pending...
π£π"It's all down to Pamela,
..."
OOOO, so it IS actually one or the other!!?!
Pamela wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Hannah wrote: "EXCEPT WE'RE NOT ALLOWED TO TALK ABOUT THE LAST TWO BECAUSE THEY'RE BRITISH AND THIS IS A NEW ENGLAND GROUP!!!! *moodly sips my cup of tea*"Well, the..."
Hahaha, Pamela too funny!!!
Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Hannah wrote: "EXCEPT WE'RE NOT ALLOWED TO TALK ABOUT THE LAST TWO BECAUSE THEY'RE BRITISH AND THIS IS A NEW ENGLAND GROUP!!!! *moodly sips my cup of tea*"Well, the..."
I didn't even intend it as a pun...haha!
Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I just joined this group today, so I hope I'm doing this right! If the answer is ..."
The Dean's Watch is absolutely my favorite book. I'm on read number 4, and that just this year. I love it, and I just can't get enough of it. You definitely need to read it!
Ruth wrote: "Recap:"the father of American literature?"
(however severely erroneous)
Emma: Mark Twain
Ruth: Mark Twain
Hannah: Hawthorne
Dorry: Hawthorne
Pamela: still pending...
π£π"It's all down to Pamela,
..."
I did post earlier that I think it's Mark Twain. I hope I did it correctly. If not, let me know. Thanks!
Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Recap:"the father of American literature?"
(however severely erroneous)
Emma: Mark Twain
Ruth: Mark Twain
Hannah: Hawthorne
Dorry: Hawthorne
Pamela: still pending...
π£π"It's all dow..."
I saw it, I guess Ruthie just missed it. Oh well. RUTH, WHO IS THE WINNER?!!!????!??!
Allyson wrote: "Question update...Emma: Mark Twain
Ruth: Mark Twain
Hansie: MIA
Dorry: MIA
Doreen: MIA
Pamela: still pending..."
Mark Twain
Dorothy wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Hannah wrote: "EXCEPT WE'RE NOT ALLOWED TO TALK ABOUT THE LAST TWO BECAUSE THEY'RE BRITISH AND THIS IS A NEW ENGLAND GROUP!!!! *moodly sips my cup of tea..."That is what made it amusing!π
Dorothy wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Recap:"the father of American literature?"
(however severely erroneous)
Emma: Mark Twain
Ruth: Mark Twain
Hannah: Hawthorne
Dorry: Hawthorne
Pamela: still pending...
..."
Now Dorry, are you going bonkers dear? Allyson is the one who did the question.
Recap:"the father of American literature?"
(however severely erroneous)
Emma: Mark Twain
Ruth: Mark Twain
Hannah: Hawthorne
Dorry: Hawthorne
Pamela- Mark Twain
With the list completed,
we're waiting on Allyson
to announce the winner-
unless she's turned in for
night. π-Nooooooo!!!
Emma wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Recap:"the father of American literature?"
(however severely erroneous)
Emma: Mark Twain
Ruth: Mark Twain
Hannah: Hawthorne
Dorry: Hawthorne
Pamela: st..."
Whoops, yes, I'm going bonkers. All right, Lissie, who is the winner?!!!!???!!??!?!??!
Ally, so help me, don't make us come over there and wake you up!!! We will revolt if you don't answer us!
Hannah wrote: "Ally, so help me, don't make us come over there and wake you up!!! We will revolt if you don't answer us!"No, she's not sleeping. She's eating pie
Hannah wrote: "Ally, so help me, don't make us come over there and wake you up!!! We will revolt if you don't answer us!"Goodness, Hannah!
Your histrionics are priceless.
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Dorothy and Emma.
One can't ever say this group is dull.
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Are you trying to make me fat?"
Virtually."
You're trying to make me virtually fat? Or virtually trying to make me fat.