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

[Marianne]

Wordlers might appreciate this:
yesterday my regular starter word came up, but I didn't want to spoil it for anyone, so kept this post until today.
Now I have to find a new starter word...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Marianne wrote: "Wordlers might appreciate this:
yesterday my regular starter word came up, but I didn't want to spoil it for anyone, so kept this post until today.
Now I have to find a new starter word...
"

That's funny! I got it in line 4 but I can't remember what word I started with

[Janelle]

That’s so funny, Marianne! My starter word TRADE came up about a week or so ago, now I’ve changed to RATED.

[Carolyn]

My starter is similar to yours Janelle - RATES but it's never come up yet.

[Suz]

Oh my goodness it's almost time, Marianne! So exciting. A new chapter!!

[Suz]

Hi all AR friends! I have a little favour to ask. I will be convening an author panel next week, as part of an event, at the university library I work at.

I invited two authors
Suzanne Leal
and
Victoria Brookman

The group then asked me to lead the panel. Which is very daunting to say the least!

Can I start a small conversation with author questions you like (or don't like) at literary events? I know you've all been to many.

I'm planning a casual conversation but thought I'd ask you all. There is one predominant academic question, but I'm going to handle the rest. It's kind of a big deal!!!!!

[Marianne]

First night in our new home, we have Dom Perignon in juice glasses because who knows in which box the champagne flutes are packed, along with curried eggs sandwiches. Our tablecloth was some butcher's paper the movers used to pack fragile things.
Today I removed all trace of us from the BNB unit, so now we are here for good. We were due to vacate tomorrow by 11am, so we cut it fine!

[Helen]

Awesome Marianne home at last have fun

[Dale]

Marianne wrote: "First night in our new home, we have Dom Perignon in juice glasses because who knows in which box the champagne flutes are packed, along with curried eggs sandwiches. Our tablecloth was some butche..."

Great news Marianne. Enjoy your new home.

[Alex]

Dom Perignon, a sandwich and a bed to flop into is fine for your first night. Have a good one.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "First night in our new home, we have Dom Perignon in juice glasses because who knows in which box the champagne flutes are packed, along with curried eggs sandwiches. Our tablecloth was some butche..."

Sounds like you've got a lot on your plate now that you're there, but at least there'll be no hurry. And you can enjoy every bit of it!

[Carolyn]

Congratulations Marianne. Just in time to get settled in by Christmas!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Fantastic! What more to ask for in a first night celebration meal!

[Marianne]

Been unpacking boxes all day, but with breaks, otherwise I get decision fatigue...
My sister and cousin both offered to help, but even if they unpack, I still have to decide where it has to live.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's one of the hardest things about moving I think. Finding new homes for everything. Good luck Marianne.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Oh dear. The last time I moved was 35 years ago. The thought of it makes me panic!

[Krystal]

Welcome to your new home, Marianne!

[Marianne]

Phrynne wrote: "Oh dear. The last time I moved was 35 years ago. The thought of it makes me panic!"

Pluss, some of the stuff I'm unpacking looks so shabby here in this brand new place. Makes me realise just how poorly lit the rooms in our old house were.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

The problem with my current house is that it has so much storage space. And I use all of it. I have a great fear of opening some cupboards.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You'd have lots of room for all your books then ;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "You'd have lots of room for all your books then ;)"

There are six bookcases in my lounge room, plus five more in bedrooms:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh gosh! And I thought I had a lot!!!

[Carolyn]

Good to see Brenda and Phrynne wearing their Christmas outfits! 🧑‍🎄

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And you, yours Carolyn!! Very cute!

[Marianne]

The joys of moving house:
- on the brand new dishwasher and discover a damp patch on the floor in front
-run the washing machine empty because, after being sealed up for 4 months, smell and mould
-unpack linen and discover it's quite dingy and needs either a good wash or the bin.
-getting your husband to unpack his clothes and make realistic decisions on what needs to go in the wardrobe, what needs to be binned and what might be OK for Vinnies

[PattyMacDotComma]

Marianne wrote: "The joys of moving house:
- on the brand new dishwasher and discover a damp patch on the floor in front
-run the washing machine empty because, after being sealed up for 4 months, smell and mould
-..."

I'm hoping dementia kicks in in time for somebody else to be responsible for moving (or disposing of) me!

[PattyMacDotComma]

Carolyn wrote: "Good to see Brenda and Phrynne wearing their Christmas outfits! 🧑‍🎄"

I have joined you in Patty's Christmas outfit!

[Dale]

Completed my challenge today with this one

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My Goodreads Challenge is complete. 360/360. Hubby said "now you don't have to read anymore for the year"!!! Haha!

[Helen]

Brenda wrote: "My Goodreads Challenge is complete. 360/360. Hubby said "now you don't have to read anymore for the year"!!! Haha!"

Woohoo congrats Brenda, well done, LOL I don't think so you still need to read :)

[Helen]

I completed my Goodreads challenge on 6th December 240/240 :)

I might up the number in 2024

[Sarah]

Wow! Great work, Brenda and Helen! So many books...

[Dale]

Well done Brenda and Helen. Huge congrats.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Helen wrote: "Brenda wrote: "My Goodreads Challenge is complete. 360/360. Hubby said "now you don't have to read anymore for the year"!!! Haha!"

Woohoo congrats Brenda, well done, LOL I don't think so you still..."

Thanks Helen, and congrats to you as well!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sarah wrote: "Wow! Great work, Brenda and Helen! So many books..."

Dale wrote: "Well done Brenda and Helen. Huge congrats."

Thanks Sarah and Dale :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Brenda!!!

I overestimated this year. Don't see myself completing it sadly.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thank you Phrynne :) Can you drop it back a bit? Not sure if you can do that...

[Helen]

Thanks Brenda, Dale and Sarah :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Thank you Phrynne :) Can you drop it back a bit? Not sure if you can do that..."

That seems like cheating anyway! A challenge is a challenge after all:) Maybe I can work a few miracles once the holiday starts 😉

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. At least the readathon this weekend might help a little.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[Carolyn]

Phrynne wrote: "Well done Brenda!!!

I overestimated this year. Don't see myself completing it sadly."

Maybe you could read all the novellas and really short books on your tbr!

[Marianne]

You can drop it back, I have increased and decreased my goal in various years.
Well done, Brenda and Helen and Dale

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Well done Brenda!!!

I overestimated this year. Don't see myself completing it sadly."

Maybe you could read all the novellas and really short books on your tbr!"

I will give that a try!!!

[Dale]

Marianne wrote: "You can drop it back, I have increased and decreased my goal in various years.
Well done, Brenda and Helen and Dale"
Thanks Marianne.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Marianne 😊

[Carolyn]

Helen wrote: "I completed my Goodreads challenge on 6th December 240/240 :)

I might up the number in 2024"

That's fantastic Helen! Well done! 🎉

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Finished my Goodreads challenge. 350/350. I had to make sure I only read short books this week. I may lower my target for 2024 so I can find time for those longer books:)

[Sharon]

Well done Phrynne!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations Phrynne! You didn't think you'd make it, so it's a great achievement!