2022/2023 - Chat about whatever you like: the weather, good stuff, bad stuff, family or pets! Showing 101-150 of 1,215

[Valerie]

Loving Muster Dogs too! It's fascinating watching the expert trainers working with the natural instinct of the dogs.

[Carolyn]

I loved that too Leonie. They're such beautiful dogs and so smart!

We've also been enjoying a British series on SBS on Fridays (also on SBS on demand) called "Good with Wood" It's been described as the Great British Bake Off with sawdust. A group of carpenters are given a task (such as make a bed, a collectable dolls house etc) each week with one of them being eliminated at the end. The contestants are great and come up with some amazing ideas (as well as a few flops!).

[Andrea]

Carolyn wrote: "I loved that too Leonie. They're such beautiful dogs and so smart! We've also been enjoying a British series on SBS on Fridays (also on SBS on demand) called "Good with Wood" It's been described ..."

Oh yes, I'm enjoying that one too - almost as much as the original Bake Off. Kali's not so interested, although she was checking out that massive lion sculpture the other night haha. I've narrowed it down to 2 potential winners and am forcing myself not to ask Google.

[Carolyn]

Andrea wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I loved that too Leonie. They're such beautiful dogs and so smart! We've also been enjoying a British series on SBS on Fridays (also on SBS on demand) called "Good with Wood" It's b..."

I did feel sorry for Billy tackling that huge lion in the animal challenge, but it's face was quite comical! I have my favourite picked out but will also wait to see who wins.

[Diana]

Leonie wrote: "If anyone's looking for more 'feel good' TV, check out Muster Dogs on ABC iView. Just lovely. Got totally hooked five minutes into the first episode."

I’ve watched both episodes and eagerly await each new episode each Sunday night. I love ❤️ it!

[Diana]

Does anyone watch the glass blowing show? My sister loves that one and her husband and kids gave her a glass blowing workshop for Christmas.

[Andrea]

Diana wrote: "Does anyone watch the glass blowing show? My sister loves that one and her husband and kids gave her a glass blowing workshop for Christmas."

No, but I’m sure I would if I knew about it LOL

[Diana]

Andrea wrote: "Diana wrote: "Does anyone watch the glass blowing show? My sister loves that one and her husband and kids gave her a glass blowing workshop for Christmas."

No, but I’m sure I would if I knew about..."

Here you go. It’s on Netflix
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blown_A...

[Diana]

Tomorrow I do my first shift volunteering in The Embroiderers Guild library.

[Krystal]

Diana wrote: "Tomorrow I do my first shift volunteering in The Embroiderers Guild library."

That sounds fun, Diana! What will that involve?

[Diana]

Krystal wrote: "Diana wrote: "Tomorrow I do my first shift volunteering in The Embroiderers Guild library."

That sounds fun, Diana! What will that involve?"

I man the library on my own between 10 and 3, do loans and returns, shelving and covering. I had a good day today on my first shift.

[Krystal]

Diana wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Diana wrote: "Tomorrow I do my first shift volunteering in The Embroiderers Guild library."

That sounds fun, Diana! What will that involve?"

I man the library on my own between 10..."

Lovely! Glad to hear it went well!

[Diana]

When I arrived home from The Embroiderers Guild, my first box from my Stitch & Story book club was waiting for me. The box contained a lovely bookmark with tassel, 5 pencils with stitching puns printed on them, a sticker, a camomile tea bag, a big cookie with a stitching pun imprinted on it and our first book - Devotion by Hannah Kent. Such a fun box to unwrap!

[Andrea]

Diana wrote: "When I arrived home from The Embroiderers Guild, my first box from my Stitch & Story book club was waiting for me. The box contained a lovely bookmark with tassel, 5 pencils with stitching puns pri..."

That sounds lovely! I’m a big fan of the subscription box idea (especially for my gin club 😜)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Diana wrote: "When I arrived home from The Embroiderers Guild, my first box from my Stitch & Story book club was waiting for me. The box contained a lovely bookmark with tassel, 5 pencils with stitching puns pri..."

Enjoy Diana :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Andrea's sounds more my style😋

[Niamh]

Has anyone been watching the Winter Olympics? I've been enjoying both live TV and replays in the background while I read. I sometimes do the same with cricket or AFL. Just need that background noise that's easy to tune in or out, I'm not a fan of reading in silence

[Diana]

I just joined the ‘Reading Paris’ group here on Goodreads. I didn’t realise how many French themed or French translations I had read. Quite a few.

[Krystal]

Diana wrote: "I just joined the ‘Reading Paris’ group here on Goodreads. I didn’t realise how many French themed or French translations I had read. Quite a few."

Oh that sounds like a fun group! I love books set in France so I ended up setting up a 'French fever' shelf specifically for them.

[Christine]

Diana wrote: "I just joined the ‘Reading Paris’ group here on Goodreads. I didn’t realise how many French themed or French translations I had read. Quite a few."

How can I join that grouop? I'm francophile.

[Diana]

Christine wrote: "Diana wrote: "I just joined the ‘Reading Paris’ group here on Goodreads. I didn’t realise how many French themed or French translations I had read. Quite a few."

How can I join that grouop? I'm fr..."

Here’s the link
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

I’ve ordered the book for the March read in that group.

[Krystal]

I've asked for an invite! Looks great Diana!

[Diana]

Worked from home today and received mail from Dymocks.
I qualify for a Booklover Gold Rewards Card which means I have spent $500 or more there in the last year. I guess that is why it is my favourite bookstore. As well as books I buy stationery, giftware and jigsaw puzzles.
Only catch is I have to spend $500 + to retain it after a year. We'll see how I go.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lot of money Diana!! But a nice reward :)

[Christine]

Diana wrote: "Christine wrote: "Diana wrote: "I just joined the ‘Reading Paris’ group here on Goodreads. I didn’t realise how many French themed or French translations I had read. Quite a few."

How can I join t..."

Thank you, Diana. I just joined.

[Krystal]

Diana wrote: "Worked from home today and received mail from Dymocks.
I qualify for a Booklover Gold Rewards Card which means I have spent $500 or more there in the last year. I guess that is why it is my favour..."

Dymocks is my true weakness - I've been a gold member for years now hahaha

[Carolyn]

I used to be a big fan of Dymocks in Sydney before I bought my kindle for commuting. I never walked out of there without at least four books, and my kids used to love going downstairs to explore the kids section. I always did my Christmas shopping for my nieces and nephews there (I have 12) as they have great games and puzzles as well as a great selection of kids books and the stationary shop used to have really nice arts and crafts kits.

[Jill]

Hi, is there anyone from Queensland here? I hope you all are doing okay over there. I heard about the floods and I've been keeping all the Queenslanders that are effected in my thoughts. Hopefully you all get some sunshine soon. Fingers crossed the rain stops soon.

[Diana]

Jill wrote: "Hi, is there anyone from Queensland here? I hope you all are doing okay over there. I heard about the floods and I've been keeping all the Queenslanders that are effected in my thoughts. Hopefully ..."

Yes, definitely thinking of those affected by floods in QLD and northern NSW.

[Sharon]

Shocked to hear that Australian Cricket Legend Shane Warne has passed away. Aged 52. So sad and way too young.

[Helen]

Sharon wrote: "Shocked to hear that Australian Cricket Legend Shane Warne has passed away. Aged 52. So sad and way too young."

Me too, I have not long got up to this news so sad and to think we lost Rod Marsh as well

[Diana]

Sharon wrote: "Shocked to hear that Australian Cricket Legend Shane Warne has passed away. Aged 52. So sad and way too young."

I can’t quite believe it!

Very pleased as my great niece has asked for books for her 7th birthday.

[Deb]

Hi all!
Hoping that all you lovely readers can throw some recommendations for Gold Coast writers my way!
The book shop at the Coolangatta airport is thinking of promoting local artists in some way and I would like to give them some good recommendations.
I am still waiting to hear if Brisbane is near enough to be 'local' but I got the impression they were after GC writers.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Helen Goltz is a Brisbane author Deborah. Can't think of any others off the top of my head.

[Helen]

Deborah wrote: "Hi all!
Hoping that all you lovely readers can throw some recommendations for Gold Coast writers my way!
The book shop at the Coolangatta airport is thinking of promoting local artists in some way ..."

Hi Deborah, I've just checked the Sisters in Crime lists and they have three authors listed as living on the Gold Coast, all with books coming out this year: 1. D.K. Hood, author of 'Don't Look Back' and 'Pray for Mercy' (Bookouture Hachette UK) (real name, Heather Brown); 2. Megan Norris - a journalist who writes true crime: 3. Allie Reynolds, whose book 'The Bay' (Hachette) comes out in June 2022. All the best, Helen.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thank you Helen Goltz 😊

[Deb]

Helen wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Hi all!
Hoping that all you lovely readers can throw some recommendations for Gold Coast writers my way!
The book shop at the Coolangatta airport is thinking of promoting local arti..."
Awesome Helen. I listed you too, and Leonie, I know you are not exactly local, but I thought I might as well.

[Leonie]

Deborah wrote: "Helen wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Hi all!
Hoping that all you lovely readers can throw some recommendations for Gold Coast writers my way!
The book shop at the Coolangatta airport is thinking of promot..."

Thanks, Deborah. I would probably be in the wrong state? (NSW) But thank you anyway!

[Deb]

Leonie wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Helen wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Hi all!
Hoping that all you lovely readers can throw some recommendations for Gold Coast writers my way!
The book shop at the Coolangatta airport is th..."

The wrong state, kid of. But the airport DOES go through QLD and NSW, and I DID recommend some Brisbane authors. How much can they really complain about free research anyway? ;)

[Leonie]

Deborah wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Helen wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Hi all!
Hoping that all you lovely readers can throw some recommendations for Gold Coast writers my way!
The book shop at the Coolangatt..."

😂😂😂

[Krystal]

Well, after dodging covid for 2 years, it finally got me. Feeling very rubbish indeed!

Happily it coincides with the readathon so I guess there really is always a silver lining haha

[Helen]

That is not good Krystal I hope you are feeling better soon, enjoy the reading

[Alex]

Krystal wrote: "Well, after dodging covid for 2 years, it finally got me. Feeling very rubbish indeed!

Happily it coincides with the readathon so I guess there really is always a silver lining haha"

Not good. Hope you have no lasting ill-effects. After a recent health scare I decided to continue wearing a mask in public places. Not worth the risk.

[Colin]

Oh Krystal - what a bummer. Look after yourself and yes, any silver lining could be reading good books. Ah, this COVID!!! CB

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Krystal wrote: "Well, after dodging covid for 2 years, it finally got me. Feeling very rubbish indeed!

Happily it coincides with the readathon so I guess there really is always a silver lining haha"

So sorry to hear Krystal! My son and his family have it at the moment, and they haven't been good. Take care :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Alex wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Well, after dodging covid for 2 years, it finally got me. Feeling very rubbish indeed!

Happily it coincides with the readathon so I guess there really is always a silver lining hah..."

We do the same Alex. Much safer, and I actually feel safer too :)

[Trish]

Take care Krystal, it can knock some of us about quite badly.

[Dale]

Krystal wrote: "Well, after dodging covid for 2 years, it finally got me. Feeling very rubbish indeed!

Happily it coincides with the readathon so I guess there really is always a silver lining haha"

Praying for you to feel better soon, Krystal and don’t get hit too hard with it.
Several of our family members have come down with covid. Varying degrees of symptoms and pain. Some of them knocked about quite badly.

[Marianne]

Krystal wrote: "Well, after dodging covid for 2 years, it finally got me. Feeling very rubbish indeed!

Happily it coincides with the readathon so I guess there really is always a silver lining haha"

Hope you improve soon

[Carolyn]

Krystal wrote: "Well, after dodging covid for 2 years, it finally got me. Feeling very rubbish indeed!

Happily it coincides with the readathon so I guess there really is always a silver lining haha"

That's too bad Krystal. Hope you shake it off quickly and start feeling better soon.