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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"
And think of all those lovely antibodies being stored up in your B and T cells ;)
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 feel better very soon! It seems to be very variable for people.
We're still masking in shopping centres etc. Particularly given that the new Omicron BA2 is even more infectious. Work for me, has never stopped being masked.
Thank you everyone! Boyfriend has it too but I seem to be suffering more unfortunately! Hopefully I will bounce back soon though. It really is quite fascinating to hear how everyone's symptoms have varied a bit.
I just saw this and thought I'd share. Haven't taken a look at the books as yet.https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessaifedio...
I don't do Insta/Tik tok or FB, but this made me smile!
Good Luck to Ash Barty for the rest of her life
Marianne wrote: "Good Luck to Ash Barty for the rest of her life"Yes! And what a terrific young woman. Very much herself, and happy in her own skin.
Marianne wrote: "Good Luck to Ash Barty for the rest of her life"Ash does everything with class. Be interesting to see what Ash does next. I have no doubt it will be something giving back to others.
Dale wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Good Luck to Ash Barty for the rest of her life"Ash does everything with class. Be interesting to see what Ash does next. I have no doubt it will be something giving back to others."
Totally agree Dale, I have heard that she might be interested in golf now :) whatever she does I wish her the very best
Dale wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Good Luck to Ash Barty for the rest of her life"Ash does everything with class. Be interesting to see what Ash does next. I have no doubt it will be something giving back to others."
Totally agree!
Was anyone at the Swans game on Friday night, as a big Swans fan, I am still on a high from Buddy's 1000th goal. What an epic moment!
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My son and grandkids were there and they loved it. Buddy became a bit overwhelmed though when he was swamped and couldn't get out.
Brenda wrote: "Kylie wrote: "Was anyone at the Swans game on Friday night, as a big Swans fan, I am still on a high from Buddy's 1000th goal. What an epic moment!"My son and grandkids were there and they loved ..."
The atmosphere on the night was incredible.
I watched the recording of the game when we got home, and yes looking at Buddy in the crowd towards the end, he looked a little worried, until the security guard reached him to assist him and get him of the field.
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Kylie wrote: "Was anyone at the Swans game on Friday night, as a big Swans fan, I am still on a high from Buddy's 1000th goal. What an epic moment!"My brother in law and nephew were at the game. They didn’t run on the ground but I loved the spontaneity of the event and the fact that nothing went wrong. Buddy is absolutely awesome.
Diana wrote: "Kylie wrote: "Was anyone at the Swans game on Friday night, as a big Swans fan, I am still on a high from Buddy's 1000th goal. What an epic moment!"My brother in law and nephew were at the game. ..."
The AFL were extremely lucky that nobody got hurt, so many people.
But the thrill of the moment was awesome.
Kylie wrote: "Was anyone at the Swans game on Friday night, as a big Swans fan, I am still on a high from Buddy's 1000th goal. What an epic moment!"Epic indeed, Kylie, Very thankful no-one was hurt. Amazing scenes. Sadly not at the game. Used to be at all home games but with health issues, it is too much these days, so had to be content with watching and yelling at the tv. Buddy’s achievement was great and how well all our guys played in that game. Stars everywhere,
What a blessing rain held off till the last few minutes of the last quarter.
Kylie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Kylie wrote: "Was anyone at the Swans game on Friday night, as a big Swans fan, I am still on a high from Buddy's 1000th goal. What an epic moment!"My son and grandkids were there ..."
Jacinta looked worried for him too. With good reason. Something all AFL fans won’t forget in a hurry.
I hope all members in northern NSW are safe and doing okay - you've had a rough few weeks, to say the least!
Sarah wrote: "I hope all members in northern NSW are safe and doing okay - you've had a rough few weeks, to say the least!"The pictures/videos on the news are devastating. It is horrible that they are going through it all over again.
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Phrynne wrote: "I just completed my 100th book for 2022. I feel rather pleased:)"Wow! Well done, Phrynne!
Phrynne wrote: "I just completed my 100th book for 2022. I feel rather pleased:)"Well done Phrynne :) that is awesome
Phrynne wrote: "I just completed my 100th book for 2022. I feel rather pleased:)"As you should Phrynne. Well done,
Phrynne wrote: "I just completed my 100th book for 2022. I feel rather pleased:)"Well done Phrynne - that's really impressive!
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Oh well done! That's great :)
Phrynne wrote: "I just completed my 100th book for 2022. I feel rather pleased:)"Wow - you are setting the benchmark high! that is my goal for the year. Congratulations and well done!
Phrynne wrote: "I just completed my 100th book for 2022. I feel rather pleased:)"That's amazing Phrynne! Congratulations 🥳
Phrynne wrote: "I just completed my 100th book for 2022. I feel rather pleased:)"Well done!!
Phrynne wrote: "I just completed my 100th book for 2022. I feel rather pleased:)"WOW! Well done. 👏 Are these all physical books?
Phrynne wrote: "I just completed my 100th book for 2022. I feel rather pleased:)"Wow, well done 👍
Phrynne wrote: "I just completed my 100th book for 2022. I feel rather pleased:)"That’s an impressive effort Phrynne! 👏
Hi, I asked this question a while back and got the answer, but of course forgot the exact details and cannot turn up the original posts. As I forget which discussion I posted to. Call it Covid Brain.Question: kindle has a give away of translated books ...in April?....what dates and what is the name if the promotion. I do hope I have not missed it again this year. Thanks everyone.
Trish L wrote: "Hi, I asked this question a while back and got the answer, but of course forgot the exact details and cannot turn up the original posts. As I forget which discussion I posted to. Call it Covid Brai..."Hi Trish,
I think the giveaway you're referring to is to celebrate World Book Day, which fell in mid-April in 2021. This link provides details: https://ebookfriendly.com/free-kindle... References on Amazon indicate that there is a 2022 event, falling on 23 April 2022, but the links aren't active yet and the listed books aren't free. https://www.amazon.com.au/b?ie=UTF8&a...
Perhaps something will happen later this week or next?
Thanks for the heads-up!
I'm late in saying congrats on 100 books Phrynne!
If anyone knows of any good resources for finding simple ebooks in languages other than English I'd be interested. I'm two years into a German course so probably reading around middle school level. Amazon.com has a few books of short stories and some crime novels (which are likely too advanced for me) and I'm currently stumbling my way through 'Alice in Wunderland.' Unfortunately since Amazon only lets you buy ebooks from one site I can't buy from the German site. Next time I'm in the city I will check out Abbeys, but the benefit of ebooks is that I can have the German-English dictionary active on the kindle which saves a lot of time in looking up new words!
Carolyn wrote: "If anyone knows of any good resources for finding simple ebooks in languages other than English I'd be interested. I'm two years into a German course so probably reading around middle school level...."Wow, Carolyn.. this will keep you busy!!
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Good luck Carolyn!
Carolyn wrote: "If anyone knows of any good resources for finding simple ebooks in languages other than English I'd be interested. I'm two years into a German course so probably reading around middle school level...."I congratulate you on your effort, Carolyn! It's no easy task as a new learner of a language. I tried reading various titles in Italian several years ago - Agatha Christies were good and readily available.
Libby for Libraries Tasmania makes available quite a few books in foreign languages - obviously to meet the needs of migrant and multi-lingual population. There are lots of current books available in German and Spanish, particularly. I wonder if this is also the case in your neck of the woods? There's also a foreign language section at my local Vinnies, with all sorts of offerings! I wonder if Brotherhood books or ebay might also be avenues worth pursuing.
Book Depository also have a whole German Language section. They're a bit expensive, but at least the postage is free!https://www.bookdepository.com/es/ger...
There are heaps of free German-language books available via Project Gutenberg, but as they're all ex-Copyright, they're probably a bit old-fashioned. This children's book looked interesting:https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60878
Sarah wrote: "There are heaps of free German-language books available via Project Gutenberg, but as they're all ex-Copyright, they're probably a bit old-fashioned. This children's book looked interesting:https..."
Thanks Sarah, I hadn't thought of looking there since they do mainly have classics which might be a bit beyond me yet. But the children's book looks good and I could look for more like that.
Good luck Carolyn with finding books for your German reading..great way to improve foreign language skills as is watching films with English subtitles.
Carolyn wrote: "If anyone knows of any good resources for finding simple ebooks in languages other than English I'd be interested. I'm two years into a German course so probably reading around middle school level...."You're amazing!!
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Brenda wrote: "How's your hubby's recovery from his recent surgery Marianne?"Was going well, but complicated by another issue, very depressing but we hope an unpleasant procedure on Thursday might resolve some things. Being vague, you don't want TMI in this case...
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Marianne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "If anyone knows of any good resources for finding simple ebooks in languages other than English I'd be interested. I'm two years into a German course so probably reading around midd..."Not really - my German is pretty basic still which is why I need to read more. I thought there might be a few readers on here who also read in a second language and could help find some resources (besides amazon).
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Happily it coincides with the readathon so I guess there really is always a silver lining haha"
Get well soon Krystal.