2022/2023 - Chat about whatever you like: the weather, good stuff, bad stuff, family or pets! Showing 701-750 of 1,215

[Helen]

Dale wrote: "Helen wrote: "I have just reached my Goodreads challenge of reading 220 books :)"

Congrats Helen. Well done."

Thanks Dale

[Sharon Louise]

Helen wrote: "I have just reached my Goodreads challenge of reading 220 books :)"

That's fantastic Helen, well done.

[Marianne]

Helen wrote: "I have just reached my Goodreads challenge of reading 220 books :)"

Well read!!

[Helen]

Jülie ☼♄  wrote: "Well done Helen! 👏👏👏"

Thanks Julie :)

[Helen]

Marianne wrote: "Helen wrote: "I have just reached my Goodreads challenge of reading 220 books :)"

Well read!!"

Thanks Marianne :)

[Helen]

Sharon Louise wrote: "Helen wrote: "I have just reached my Goodreads challenge of reading 220 books :)"

That's fantastic Helen, well done."

Thanks Sharon :)

[Trish]

Helen wrote: "I have just reached my Goodreads challenge of reading 220 books :)"

Great year's reading for you Helen, and more than a month to read more great books 😊

[Helen]

Thanks Trish yes still more books to come

[Alex]

Another mega reader - well done Helen

[Helen]

Alex wrote: "Another mega reader - well done Helen"

Thanks Alex, I do love reading :)

[Suz]

Not sure if anyone has commented elsewhere.. but the new GR page is up again.. not only annoying given that, but also it kicks you out numerous times in one session! All I wanted to do was like a friends review, I had to sign in about 4 times. Not good. Not on!!

[Kerri_M]

So, I currently have a Prime video subscription. And today I got an email saying that a new series "Three Pines" starts in December.

I have a policy of never watching movies based on books that I like - always disappointing that the characters are never as I imagine them (think Tom Cruise as Reacher!), and they usually fiddle with the story line too much which makes me cross.

But I have watched a bit of French Canadian crime and mystery TV, and it has been fairly good.

Do I risk it???

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Suz wrote: "Not sure if anyone has commented elsewhere.. but the new GR page is up again.. not only annoying given that, but also it kicks you out numerous times in one session! All I wanted to do was like a f..."

The whole format is horrible and definitely not user friendly Suz!
I am absolutely frustrated with the book images…they are HUGE…I usually save the small image to add to my reviews, for my own files, they're now impossible to use for that purpose and I have no idea how to explain that to “them” 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Andrea]

Kerri_M wrote: "So, I currently have a Prime video subscription. And today I got an email saying that a new series "Three Pines" starts in December. I have a policy of never watching movies based on books that I ..."

I would! Well, the first episode at least, and see how it goes.

[Sharon Louise]

Suz wrote: "Not sure if anyone has commented elsewhere.. but the new GR page is up again.. not only annoying given that, but also it kicks you out numerous times in one session! All I wanted to do was like a f..."

Oh no :( I was hoping they had opted to stick with the old considering nobody had anything positive to say about the new. I shall savour my remaining days of the old GR......🥺

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Since mine changed to the new a few weeks ago, that's all I've had.

[Suz]

Jülie ☼♄  wrote: "Suz wrote: "Not sure if anyone has commented elsewhere.. but the new GR page is up again.. not only annoying given that, but also it kicks you out numerous times in one session! All I wanted to do ..."

Oh I never thought of any of this, Jools. I have never once given feedback as I couldn't be bothered as I know zillions of others will. It's so stange how desktop and laptop for me will always alternate between old and new. Doesn't make sense...

[Krystal]

Brenda wrote: "Since mine changed to the new a few weeks ago, that's all I've had."

Yeah same. It still makes me groan in frustration every single time.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Same Krystal! The ease of finding things has long gone :(

[PattyMacDotComma]

Kerri_M wrote: "So, I currently have a Prime video subscription. And today I got an email saying that a new series "Three Pines" starts in December.

I have a policy of never watching movies based on books that I ..."

Read this, Kerri. Louise Penny is absolutely thrilled with the choice of Alfred Molina for Gamache. I was worried, but I think we can trust them.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment...?

[Kerri_M]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Kerri_M wrote: "So, I currently have a Prime video subscription. And today I got an email saying that a new series "Three Pines" starts in December.

I have a policy of never watching movies based ..."

Thanks Patty - ok, I will risk it, if Louise is happy I am happy :)

[Diana]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Kerri_M wrote: "So, I currently have a Prime video subscription. And today I got an email saying that a new series "Three Pines" starts in December.

I have a policy of never watching movies based ..."

I love Alfred Molina. Anything with his name attached to it is a winner in my book. I’ll be looking for this show.

[Sharon Louise]

Diana wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Kerri_M wrote: "So, I currently have a Prime video subscription. And today I got an email saying that a new series "Three Pines" starts in December.

I have a policy of nev..."

I agree with you, Alfred Molina is a great actor, always reliable to play a part to the fullest.

[Marianne]

I took my passport application in to the Post Office yesterday, quick and easy, $308 on the credit card the most painful part. But I don't know who that old woman in the photo is....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! I think that EVERY time I look in the mirror, but especially when I look at photos Marianne!

[Carolyn]

My son and his girlfriend Christmas-fied my bookworm icon for me. I think he looks pretty cute now! I hope you can still recognise me :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's gorgeous Carolyn - and thanks for the reminder for us mods!!

[Carolyn]

I was wondering if you were going to put on your Christmas hats soon :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Both of us are running behind the eight ball this year Carolyn!!

[Carolyn]

I think we all are Brenda! I know I'm not ready for Christmas and it's coming up fast!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I know - somehow I lost November, and now it's December! Before I know it, it'll be January!

[Andrea]

Carolyn wrote: "My son and his girlfriend Christmas-fied my bookworm icon for me. I think he looks pretty cute now! I hope you can still recognise me :)"

Very cute!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I am going to be playing catch up for another week at least. Thanks for the reminder Carolyn!

[Krystal]

Carolyn wrote: "My son and his girlfriend Christmas-fied my bookworm icon for me. I think he looks pretty cute now! I hope you can still recognise me :)"

Very cute, Carolyn!

I don't think I've changed my icon since I joined lol

[Trish]

Krystal wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "My son and his girlfriend Christmas-fied my bookworm icon for me. I think he looks pretty cute now! I hope you can still recognise me :)"

Very cute, Carolyn!

I don't think I've c..."

Me neither Krystal 😄 our fellow readers are always inspiring with what they do with their time.

Love your Christmas icons, ladies, thank you for bringing the spirit 🎄🎄

[Suz]

Congrats Helen!

[Heather]

Jülie ☼♄  wrote: "Suz wrote: "Not sure if anyone has commented elsewhere.. but the new GR page is up again.. not only annoying given that, but also it kicks you out numerous times in one session! All I wanted to do ..."

I you are unhappy with the picture size you could open the saved image with something like eg Paint3d - click on Canvas and change the size by altering the amount of pixels

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Heather wrote: "Jülie ☼♄  wrote: "Suz wrote: "Not sure if anyone has commented elsewhere.. but the new GR page is up again.. not only annoying given that, but also it kicks you out numerous times in one session! ..."

Thanks Heather, I just go to Amazon or similar and save the pic from there now. It was about convenience, just a click on the pic, save and done, now it’s just messy 😆

[Rowan]

Just wanted to say congratulations to those who have completed their reading challenges for this year! There are some seriously mind-boggling and impressive numbers achieved by many of you here.

It's both amazing and inspiring, and keeps me wanting to read more :) Thank you.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Glad to see you're over covid Rowan? Hope you're fighting fit once again :)

[Rowan]

Brenda wrote: "Glad to see you're over covid Rowan? Hope you're fighting fit once again :)"

Yes! Thank you, Brenda. I'm getting back on track and quite glad to put November in the rear-view now. I hope you're doing well :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I bet you are! Yes thanks :)

[Marianne]

A week ago, I took my passport application to the post office, paid my money and was told: up to six weeks.
Four days ago I put a reminder into my calendar for mid-January to check if it had come.
Two days ago I got an email saying my new passport was in the mail.
Today I collected it from the post office.
I'm not actually going anywhere, just it was almost two years expired.
Murphy's Law says that if I needed it in a week, it would have taken 5 weeks and 6 days.

[Sharon Louise]

Marianne wrote: "A week ago, I took my passport application to the post office, paid my money and was told: up to six weeks.
Four days ago I put a reminder into my calendar for mid-January to check if it had come...."

Definitely - someone was working too fast, lol

[Alex]

Is anyone else "so over" Harry and Meaghan? It's like watching vultures tearing apart a corpse.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes!!

[Helen]

Me as well Alex

[Alex]

Helen wrote: "Me as well Alex"

They do "woke" a great disservice (IMHO)

[Sharon Louise]

I haven't seen the Netflix program or the Oprah interview (I haven't had a TV for years) but I'll be honest, I actually hope they are happy and have a happy family unit. I think they have made mistakes, but I also think the Royals have made a lot as well. I think the media have made things a lot worse for H & M than they actually deserve and the UK press is notorious for printing a lot of garbage. I believe the Queen did an excellent job through her reign, but I don't have a great deal of time for the rest of them anyway. And I'm English!

[Carolyn]

I've been actively ignoring the media on this. I do think the whole situation is very sad and while the Royal family treated Meaghan (and Diana before her) badly, it doesn't do anyone any good to go public with family disputes, especially once the media gets involved hyping everything up. Hopefully, once this settles down H&M can move on and live their lives in the way they want.