2021 - Chat about whatever you like: the weather, good stuff, bad stuff, family or pets!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha poor guy. I too can understand in the circumstances!

[Marianne]

I had my hair cut this afternoon. I was the only one there but my hairdresser has her salon at the back of her house and it's just her, so she has spaced her appointments suitably. She's booked up for three weeks, though, and couldn't fit DH in...

[Karren]

Bargain alert on sale for 99 cents on Aussie Amazon the The Champagne War by Fiona McIntosh

[Em__Jay]

Carolyn wrote: "My son's one of the ones queueing up for a haircut in Sydney today. He's starting a new job next week and his new boss contacted him to send in a photo for his ID card. He reckons' there's no way h..."

I don't blame him.
I also appreciate that he is allowed to select his own photo. The last couple of jobs I've had, the security teams for the buildings were responsible for IDs and photos. They seemed to take inordinate pleasure in making everyone look their worst.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Karren wrote: "Bargain alert on sale for 99 cents on Aussie Amazon the The Champagne War by Fiona McIntosh"

You need to put this in the Free/Cheap kindle thread Karren..

[Carolyn]

Em__Jay wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "My son's one of the ones queueing up for a haircut in Sydney today. He's starting a new job next week and his new boss contacted him to send in a photo for his ID card. He reckons' ..."

My work ID photo was also taken by the security team at work, but every time I got a new card (to replace a damaged or lost one) they used the same photo so it was the same for over 20y (unfortunately I wasn't!)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! That's not really good 'security' Carolyn - I'm sure your face changed a little over 20 years ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sadly, Eddie Jaku, Holocaust survivor and author of The Happiest Man on Earth has passed away at 101 years of age. Long time resident of Sydney, he was a remarkable man and an inspiration. RIP Eddie.

[Krystal]

Brenda wrote: "Sadly, Eddie Jaku, Holocaust survivor and author of The Happiest Man on Earth has passed away at 101 years of age. L..."

I read that! So sad, he seemed like such a beacon of light.

[Helen]

R.I.P he was a true survivor

[Trish]

May Eddie Jaku rest in peace. His is a legacy of compassion and kindness, an inspiration to so many.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

An amazing man who suffered greatly.

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Sadly, Eddie Jaku, Holocaust survivor and author of The Happiest Man on Earth has passed away at 101 years of age. L..."

Very sad. I’m picking up his book from the library tomorrow. I see it’s been a well enjoyed book. RIP Eddie.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I really enjoyed it Sharon, and will re-read it in the near future. Hubby wants to read it too :)

[Sharon]

Oh good to know Brenda. I’m sure hubby will enjoy it too.
101 is a remarkable age.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It sure is!

[Diana]

We are out of lockdown! I’m not going crazy but I went to a Japanese grocery store this morning then had lunch with champagne with family members. I had bought lollipops made from chocolate at the Japanese grocers for the kids (6,4 and 2) and seeing the delight they gave the kids especially 2 year old Ivy was just great.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Diana! Take care though!! Are you still wearing masks when you go out?

[Diana]

Yes masks everywhere.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great to hear! Lots of people aren't but we still are :)

[Diana]

Tonight is our school citizenship and personal growth awards. The library nominated 4 students who all help with borrowings, returns, shelving, book selection, displays etc.. One of the students struggles with her schoolwork but is just an absolute ray of sunshine in the library. She is getting an award tonight. I asked her to write about her experience in the Student Assistant Program and this is what she wrote. Isn't it adorable?

"Library assistant shows you a lot of new resources and you can make new friends there. It is really fun and motivates me to go there daily. When you go, there is always something for you to do. " Audrey 8J 

[Helen]

That is lovely you must be very proud

[Dale]

Diana wrote: "Tonight is our school citizenship and personal growth awards. The library nominated 4 students who all help with borrowings, returns, shelving, book selection, displays etc.. One of the students st..."

Very sweet,

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Diana wrote: "Tonight is our school citizenship and personal growth awards. The library nominated 4 students who all help with borrowings, returns, shelving, book selection, displays etc.. One of the students st..."

Worthy of an award Diana :)

[Em__Jay]

Diana wrote: "Tonight is our school citizenship and personal growth awards. The library nominated 4 students who all help with borrowings, returns, shelving, book selection, displays etc.. One of the students st..."

That's lovely. I hope Audrey is proud of herself, because she sounds like a worthy recipient.

[Krystal]

Aw that's so lovely!

[Dale]

Pulling back from Goodreads a bit. No reviews coming from me in the near future. Too tied up with health and medical issues.

[Helen]

Dale wrote: "Pulling back from Goodreads a bit. No reviews coming from me in the near future. Too tied up with health and medical issues."

My thoughts are with you I hope things improve for you soon thinking of you

[Sharon]

Dale wrote: "Pulling back from Goodreads a bit. No reviews coming from me in the near future. Too tied up with health and medical issues."

Sorry to hear that, Dale. Hope all goes well. Thinking of you x

[Andrea]

Dale wrote: "Pulling back from Goodreads a bit. No reviews coming from me in the near future. Too tied up with health and medical issues."

Take care, Dale x

[Dale]

Helen wrote: "Dale wrote: "Pulling back from Goodreads a bit. No reviews coming from me in the near future. Too tied up with health and medical issues."

My thoughts are with you I hope things improve for you so..."

Thanks Helen, Sharon and Andrea.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Really sorry to hear that Dale. We will miss you but let's hope you are back very soon!

[Marianne]

Dale wrote: "Pulling back from Goodreads a bit. No reviews coming from me in the near future. Too tied up with health and medical issues."

You will be in our thoughts, hope all goes well

[Janelle]

Hope everything goes well, Dale

[Krystal]

Thinking of you Dale, take care.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Pulling back from Goodreads a bit. No reviews coming from me in the near future. Too tied up with health and medical issues."

Take care Dale - our best wishes to you with your health. **hugs**

[Carolyn]

Dale wrote: "Pulling back from Goodreads a bit. No reviews coming from me in the near future. Too tied up with health and medical issues."

That's no good Dale. I hope you feel better soon and still find some time to read the books you love. Take care and look after yourself.

[Sarah]

Dale wrote: "Pulling back from Goodreads a bit. No reviews coming from me in the near future. Too tied up with health and medical issues."

Sorry to hear that, Dale. Wishing you all the best.

[Trish]

Dale wrote: "Pulling back from Goodreads a bit. No reviews coming from me in the near future. Too tied up with health and medical issues."

Top priority is to look after yourself Dale. Our thoughts and support will be with you.

[Marianne]

Our library has been doing click-and-collect, but from Monday they are OPEN!!!!

[Kylie]

Has anybody been having any issues with GR friend requests lately? I have declined a request, and GR accepts them. I have even tried blocking people, and it still accepts them? (I don't mean to sound like a grinch, but I am cautious of befriending people I don't know in real life)

[Carolyn]

I haven't had that issue (I accept most people after I've checked their profile), but there is something odd going on with friend requests.

I've had the same people turning up three or four times in my requests to approve when I've already approved them. Seems to be some glitch, so approving them a couple of times, I'm ignoring them for now.

[Janelle]

Kylie, I’ve been discussing this in the bugs thread. It’s happening to me to, accepting people I try to ignore and then I can’t unfriend them either.
So if I don’t want to accept someone they can just stay on my list for now.

[Kylie]

Janelle wrote: "Kylie, I’ve been discussing this in the bugs thread. It’s happening to me to, accepting people I try to ignore and then I can’t unfriend them either.
So if I don’t want to accept someone they can ..."

OOPS sorry, I didn't think of the bugs thread, I am glad to know that it's not just me, I thought maybe it was some new kind of hack happening. I'm extra cautious at the moment as was recently a victim to cyber crime.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kylie wrote: "Has anybody been having any issues with GR friend requests lately? I have declined a request, and GR accepts them. I have even tried blocking people, and it still accepts them? (I don't mean to sou..."

We've been talking about this in the Bugs thread and yes, it is one! I don't know how long they'll take to fix it but it's a real nuisance, especially if you can't successfully block them!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kylie wrote: "Janelle wrote: "Kylie, I’ve been discussing this in the bugs thread. It’s happening to me to, accepting people I try to ignore and then I can’t unfriend them either.
So if I don’t want to accept s..."

Oh no! That's awful Kylie, you poor thing! Don't blame you for being cautious!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Marianne wrote: "Our library has been doing click-and-collect, but from Monday they are OPEN!!!!"

Ours opened last week thank goodness and i have already been in to collect my requests.

[Dale]

Trish wrote: "Dale wrote: "Pulling back from Goodreads a bit. No reviews coming from me in the near future. Too tied up with health and medical issues."

Top priority is to look after yourself Dale. Our thoughts..."

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and support. Greatly appreciated.

[Krystal]

Kylie wrote: "Has anybody been having any issues with GR friend requests lately? I have declined a request, and GR accepts them. I have even tried blocking people, and it still accepts them? (I don't mean to sou..."

Yep, super awkward trying to delete friendship with someone you tried to reject XD

[Diana]

Dale wrote: "Trish wrote: "Dale wrote: "Pulling back from Goodreads a bit. No reviews coming from me in the near future. Too tied up with health and medical issues."

Top priority is to look after yourself Dale..."

Thinking of you Dale. Take care.