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[Angela]

Thanks D and K - happy 2014 everyone! Looking forward to a great year :-)

[Sally906]

★ Jess wrote: "Going to Singapore and Hong Kong tomorrow woooo"

We LOVE Singapore. We are planning on being there for Christmas/ New Year next year. I mean this year is 2014 now :)

[Sally906]

Happy New Year everyone. Wishing everyone a year filled with 5 star reads!

[Vicki]

Happy New Year! A whole 365 days to fill with new memories. :)

[Sharon]

Happy New Year! Hope everyone has started reading :)

[Joanne]

happy 2014 all. How did you celebrate or celebrating your NYE? i celebrate it with style... that is, sleep. :P

[Sally906]

Joanne wrote: "happy 2014 all. How did you celebrate or celebrating your NYE? i celebrate it with style... that is, sleep. :P"

Yeah - we're not into big celebrations. Only year we stayed up was the 1999/2000 one - and hubby was in charge of the police IT unit so he had to stay up with his staff out at headquarters in case the unthinkable happened. We went out with him, well all the spouses did. Once New Zealand ushered in 2000 with no problems - then the east coast of Oz it was pretty much an anti-climax so we cracked open the bubbly and watched the rest of the world come in.

After that New Years were just same ole, same ole, we wait until NZ new year comes in and drink a glass of bubbly then watch Sydney come in and that is 10:30 PM our time so we toddle off to bed :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Happy New Year everyone!!! 2014 will be a great year for us all, wherever we are, whatever we are doing!

[Michele]

Happy New Year everyone :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And to you Michele:)

[Ian]

Brenda wrote: "Happy New Year everyone!!! 2014 will be a great year for us all, wherever we are, whatever we are doing!"

Happy New Year to you Brenda, and to all. Love your positive approach, Brenda!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ian wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Happy New Year everyone!!! 2014 will be a great year for us all, wherever we are, whatever we are doing!"

Happy New Year to you Brenda, and to all. Love your positive approach, Brenda!"

Thanks Ian, and to you and your family:)

[David]

Okay, so happy new year to everyone! Now, as someone who is very partial to a curry and who is planning a trip to Australia sometime in 2014 I'd like to know where I can find what you think are the best Indian restaurants in your part of Australia? I look forward to your replies.

[Angela]

David - Shakahari in Melbourne has amazing Indian food :-) It has an alternative approach but is very popular. When are you down our way?

[Geoff]

David wrote: "Okay, so happy new year to everyone! Now, as someone who is very partial to a curry and who is planning a trip to Australia sometime in 2014 I'd like to know where I can find what you think are the..."
David,
Where about in Oz will you be visiting? It's a long way from Melbourne to Sydney for a curry night. But then a good curry is worth a thousand km drive I suppose. :-o)

[David]

Angela wrote: "David - Shakahari in Melbourne has amazing Indian food :-) It has an alternative approach but is very popular. When are you down our way?"

Not sure yet Angela - it depends on earnings and finances but its certainly our intention to fly down there at some point - probably in the last quarter of the year.

[Kathryn]

Ashleigh wrote: "I've been looking into doing some more post grad study - this time in professional communication to try get a job in editing or publishing. I've found two degrees that might be good, a grad certifi..."

I feel your pain on the "there" vs "their" issue, Ashleigh - you WOULD think they'd check (double, triple and quadruple check, especially considering the type of course, as you pointed out!) but there seems to be less emphasis placed on the importance of correct spelling at any level these days!

Good luck making your decision!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "I've been looking into doing some more post grad study - this time in professional communication to try get a job in editing or publishing. I've found two degrees that might be good, a grad certifi..."

Good luck Ashleigh...and I can feel your pain! I pick up on those things all the time, ESPECIALLY in a professional setting. It's just not hard to check these things out!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

David wrote: "Okay, so happy new year to everyone! Now, as someone who is very partial to a curry and who is planning a trip to Australia sometime in 2014 I'd like to know where I can find what you think are the..."

I'm not a curry eater David, but I'm sure you will find some wonderful places wherever you are visiting:) Enjoy!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Let us know:) We'll keep our fingers crossed for you..

[Steve]

Mixed feelings currently, my last day with my current job is tomorrow. Yes, I have something else lined up. :-)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steve wrote: "Mixed feelings currently, my last day with my current job is tomorrow. Yes, I have something else lined up. :-)"

An advancement on your career Steve? Congratulations and good luck!

[Joanne]

All the best Steve. It can be exciting as well as a little sad living the current job, specially when you get along with the people.

[Steve]

Brenda wrote: "An advancement on your career Steve? Congratulations and good luck!"

Same industry, same sort of job, but with more opportunities for advancement. :-)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Steve wrote: "Brenda wrote: "An advancement on your career Steve? Congratulations and good luck!"

Same industry, same sort of job, but with more opportunities for advancement. :-)"

That sounds wonderful. All the best for your future Steve!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

An Announcement

It is with great pleasure that I would like to announce our newest moderator to the group - Sharon Hill, she of the cute smiley avatar reading her book:)

While it's wonderful to have Sharon join us, we are also sad to lose Mish as moderator. Mish has decided to step down but will be remaining active within the group. She will remain a moderator though for a little while to help Sharon to get settled into her role.

I know Sharon will be an asset to our moderator team, and I'm sure you'll all support her while she finds her feet.

[Kathryn]

Sorry to see you go, Mish, but congratulations to Sharon!

[Sharon]

I have a sad smilie for the loss of Mish and a clap in hand for Sharon...

[Angela]

Awesome stuff Sharon - hope you have lots of fun in the new role :-D

[Sharon]

Hi everyone,

Thank you to Brenda and the other moderators for giving me this wonderful opportunity. I'm really looking forward to this role although It is sad to see Mish leaving as I just like everyone else will miss her a lot.
I look forward to getting to know everyone a bit more.

Happy reading everyone :)

[Sharon]

Thanks Kathryn, Sharon and Angela :)

[Leonie]

Congrats Sharon! And thanks Mish. This is a great group!

On another note, it's time to vote for your favourite Australian author on Booktopia.

http://blog.booktopia.com.au/2014/01/...

[Sharon]

Thanks Leonie :)

[Mish]

Thankyou all for your kind words and the support you've given me during my time as Moderator.

You won't lose me completely. I’ll be very much active in the group and participating in the challenges. Stepping down will just allow me more free time with my family.

You are in good hands with Sharon. I know she will do marvelous job :)

@Sharon, YAY! Big congratulations to you. Have a great time in your new role :D xxx

[Sharon]

Thank you very much Mish xx

[B the BookAddict]

Mish wrote: "Thankyou all for your kind words and the support you've given me during my time as Moderator.

You won't lose me completely. I’ll be very much active in the group and participating in the challeng..."

Thanks, Mish for all your kind help. I will miss you as a Mod. But great you are staying on in the group:)

Welcome, Sharon:) Hope we wont be too unruly for you!

[Dale]

Congrats Sharon for taking on the job and sorry to see you go Mish. You have been great. Glad you are still hanging around.

[Sharon]

Thanks Bette and Dale :)

[Zoey]

Thanks Mish & Welcome Sharon :)

[Amber]

Congratulations and welcome, Sharon, and sorry to see you go as moderator, Mish.

[Joanne]

Congrets Sharon, and thanks Mich. xxx

[Elaine]

Well done Sharon and congratulations. Mish thanks for all your help and guidance and I'm so glad you're still staying on here at GR. :)

[Sharon]

Thanks Zoey, Amber, Ashleigh, Joanne and Elaine :)

[Mish]

Thank you Ladies. yes I'll still be around :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Thank you Ladies. yes I'll still be around :)"

***happy, happy***

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "Thank you Ladies. yes I'll still be around :)"

***happy, happy***"

Haha! :)

[Sharon]

Thanks Alex, and yes it is a great group glad you enjoy it :)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Myep.

Voter apathy, congratulations on making Australia a worse place.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "Myep.

Voter apathy, congratulations on making Australia a worse place."

I've only been wondering about you today Liam, and thinking you must be on holidays...

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Just haven't been around much.