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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette wrote: "I'm having surgery on my left eye this afternoon:(

Note to all who wear glasses or even just for reading - Get those yearly eye tests done! Your sight can change so much in a year and so gradua..."

I hope everything went ok with your surgery Bette:)

[Geoff]

Mish wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "I've got tell someone


Having just returned from an overseas trip it was the ending of a perfect..."
Thanks Mish,
I checked my e-mail set up for GD and I am wondering if it was my fault - I had it on digest monthly instead of daily, so I'll see how it goes. I change things when I travel so as not to get too many e-mails when I am away. Recently I was away a month and had 2000 e-mails waiting for me on this computer, even though I'd read many on my iPad and deleted them from the Bigpond e-mail site. I give up trying to understand a lot of this techo - all it has to do is work when I want it to :-o)

[Ian]

Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "Mish wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "I've got tell someone


Having just returned from an overseas trip it was the ending..."

Two thousand! That's almost a spam attack! :-)

[Mish]

Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "Mish wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Geoff (Scouse) wrote: "I've got tell someone


Having just returned from an overseas trip it was the ending..."

Goodness me 2000 emails, no you don't want that to happen again.

Yes, change it and see how it goes, but if you don't have any success, email support@goodreads.com

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Ashleigh wrote: " didn't know where else to go to ask this. I just sometimes don't get why people open a discussion only to want everyone to agree with them. "

Pretty sure that's human isn't it?

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

People on the internet.

[Kathryn]

Never mind, Ashleigh - I know things like that make you feel bad, but you're right - we ARE all entitled to our own opinions. Maybe some people feel so insecure that they need to have their views validated by others to feel better about themselves. And maybe don't bother with that thread anymore!

[Kathryn]

Which book was it, by the way?

[Kathryn]

And it sounds like you enjoyed it while the others didn't? I haven't read any of them so can't enter into discussion about it with you!!

[Kathryn]

I just had a look at some of the reviews - it looks like a pretty divisive read with the majority of readers giving it either 1 star or 5 stars! I guess when you are that passionate about loving or hating something, those passions can erupt into personal attacks. Especially on the internet where we're somewhat hidden behind our screen.

I suspect a lot of people who post strident attacks online would think twice about saying the same thing to a person face to face...

But it's true that there are really only so many basic storylines that you can use - isn't it amazing that some authors can make something that blows you away with their take on a plot while others leave you yawning because they've just followed a formula almost word for word?!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "Urgh why do some people feel the need to open a thread bashing a book, series or author, and then get upset when people who have a different opinion share it? I only ask because I found one, voiced..."

I just ignore them when I see them...I've found that's best because if you add a comment, you'll get abused too!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "I've decided to ignore them now.not worth it. There are discussions much more open minded than that one."

Best idea Ashleigh:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Ashleigh wrote: "The Mortal Instruments series."

The Mortal Instruments series is like Twilight or Fifty Shades - when something gets too popular people just have to bash it. Ignore them and enjoy what you like!!!
p.s. Are you going to go see the movie?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Ashleigh wrote: "Not sure Phrynne, I hadn't decided. I may, it depends on finances."

I saw the trailer at the cinema on Saturday. I wasn't sure about it - no one looked quite how I had imagined them!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I'm a bit of a cinemaholic so I will probably go and see it! Went to see Elysium on Saturday. It was a tad violent. In fact so gruesome that it became funny.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I have to go see the gory ones to keep my husband happy so he will come with me to the ones I like! I owe him big time for Twilight and The Hunger Games.

[B the BookAddict]

Thanks for your good wishes. The surgeon finally let me go home last night. Good to be home. Surgery went well; removed a 2cm cyst. Cyst was benign this time round which is good because I don't have a good track record with cysts etc. I'm happy! Have to have a bandage over my eye for another week. I've got a good shiner happening atm. Not a good look.

I've wrested control of my GR account back from my niece who came to stay here while I was in hospital. She's been uploading books from boxes in the garage. And I see she's changed my profile picture. She's loved it because she could be on GR while the baby slept or got up early etc. But this is the real Bette now!

[Elaine]

Bette wrote: "Thanks for your good wishes. The surgeon finally let me go home last night. Good to be home. Surgery went well; removed a 2cm cyst. Cyst was benign this time round which is good because I don't..."

So glad to hear everything went well Bette. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[Leonie]

Bette wrote: "Thanks for your good wishes. The surgeon finally let me go home last night. Good to be home. Surgery went well; removed a 2cm cyst. Cyst was benign this time round which is good because I don't..."

Excellent news about the benign nature of the cyst. Hope you're feeling amazingly better, Bette!

[[deleted user]]

I have 3 days left of work until I am offically unemployed and then 6 days until my brother and I begin our treck back to the gold coast from Melbourne.

I am going miss Melbourne a lot. Hopefully Ill be able to move back here sometime in the future.
But I am looking forward to being with my family, friends and dog again!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette wrote: "Thanks for your good wishes. The surgeon finally let me go home last night. Good to be home. Surgery went well; removed a 2cm cyst. Cyst was benign this time round which is good because I don't..."

Glad you had good results Bette! Get better quickly, and I hope your shiner doesn't stay too long;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melanie wrote: "I have 3 days left of work until I am offically unemployed and then 6 days until my brother and I begin our treck back to the gold coast from Melbourne.

I am going miss Melbourne a lot. Hopefully ..."

Safe trip back up the coast Melanie:) You're young..you'll be able to return sometime in the future...

[[deleted user]]

Im so excited! I cant wait to get in all my Beagle cuddles!!

[[deleted user]]

I even cut my hair off in preparation for the QLD summer! It was at the middle of my back, its now at my shoulders! haha Im a little excited for the warmth!

[Michael]

Melanie wrote: "I even cut my hair off in preparation for the QLD summer! It was at the middle of my back, its now at my shoulders! haha Im a little excited for the warmth!"

Oh no, don't do it; it's going to be hot up here

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "I have one owl left on my bookmark! Yay. Then just need to back it and fix up the tatty ends a little."

Well done!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "Thank you. Love doing it and I can't wait to work on Christmas stuff...oh dear I'm thinking way too far ahead"

Yes you are, though...horrible thought...it'll be here soon enough!!

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

This year has shot past, it's quite scary.

[Katie]

. These are the cutest shoes ever!!! My Aunty and Uncle got them for my baby shower :)

[[deleted user]]

The trailer to book thief movie is out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2XQsG...

For those interested

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Melanie wrote: "The trailer to book thief movie is out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2XQsG...

For those interested"

What do you think of it?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Katie wrote: "

. These are the cutest shoes ever!!! My Aunty and Uncle got them for my baby shower :)"

They are certainly gorgeous Katie!!

[[deleted user]]

Phrynne wrote: "Melanie wrote: "The trailer to book thief movie is out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2XQsG...

For those interested"

What do you think of it?"

I am a little upset that Death is not narrating it.

But I love Geoffrey Rush with all my heart so I will probably end up seeing it.

[Emily]

I saw Singing In The Rain last night on Melbourne, it was awesome! Highly recommended, now I just want to live at the arts centre :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Emily wrote: "I saw Singing In The Rain last night on Melbourne, it was awesome! Highly recommended, now I just want to live at the arts centre :)"

Sounds like a lot of fun Emily:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Melanie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Melanie wrote: "The trailer to book thief movie is out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2XQsG...

For those interested"

What do you think of it?"

I am a little upset that Dea..."

Yes - I'm not entirely sure that this brilliant book will transfer well to the screen. But maybe it will. Let's hope!

[[deleted user]]

Singing in the rain reminded me.

Has anyone else gone to see King Kong the musical?

If your thinking about it, DO IT!

It was seriously that amazing. I loved it!

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

My boss is a huge King Kong fanboy, so he's fairly devastated that he doesn't get to see it.

[[deleted user]]

Liam wrote: "My boss is a huge King Kong fanboy, so he's fairly devastated that he doesn't get to see it."

Oh no! it was amazing...and I thought it was travelling. I guess not

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

It might be, but definitely not to Adelaide xD

[[deleted user]]

Liam wrote: "It might be, but definitely not to Adelaide xD

"

That is so accurate, its kinda sad haha

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I do;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

We will see Michael, we will see;)

[Zoey]

There's no Tassie either. But thats not unusual we quite often get left off the map :P

[Emily]

I would love to see King Kong but I fear I waited too long... If there are more Melbourne shows I'm in ;)

[[deleted user]]

Emily wrote: "I would love to see King Kong but I fear I waited too long... If there are more Melbourne shows I'm in ;)"

Im pretty sure it is still going

[Emily]

Oh wow! Looks like you're right Melanie :)

::wanders off to find king kong companion::

[Tracey]

I'd love to see King Kong on stage. That was actually the first film I ever saw at the cinema [the 79 version]. My big sister and best friend in the whole world, Cynthia, took me to see it and I cried my heart out at the end - so much I think poor Cynthia was a bit embarrassed. I know I got embarrassed many years later when I took J, Cynthia's eldest, to see her first movie, E.T., and she sobbed her heart out when E.T. 'died' - I felt like the whole cinema was watching us lol..... Good times though :)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Just got home from a 48-hour sci-fi movie marathon with friends. Good times :3

[[deleted user]]

Liam wrote: "Just got home from a 48-hour sci-fi movie marathon with friends. Good times :3"

Can we request a list?