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[B the BookAddict]

Just finished watching The Tudors dvds. Henry Cavill (Duke of Suffolk in the show) has got to be my current lust-throb:)

[Vicki]

Bette wrote: "Slightly better in Warrnambool but anything over 25 is too hot for me:( "

Agreed. Do you have air con, Bette?

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Kaz Delaney's new novel, Almost Dead this morning. It was a wonderful turn out at Charlestown Library, with Kaz in fine..."

It was a great book - have just finished reading it. And she's a Lake Maquarie girl!

Been many a year since I've been to Charlestown library. Last time I went it was still in Smart street and there was no Charlestown Square :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Kaz Delaney's new novel, Almost Dead this morning. It was a wonderful turn out at Charlestown Library, w..."

Are you serious Sally??? No Charlestown Square?? OMG! I thought that was an institution;) The library is still in Smart Street though:)

I'm glad you enjoyed Kaz's book, I haven't read any of hers before, but she's such a vibrant, caring and humble lady. I hope I enjoy it too:)

[Sally906]

. Are you serious Sally??? No Charlestown Square?? OMG! I thought that was an institution;) The library is still in Smart Street though:."
I use to live in a house which is directly under the square. We were told to move in 1970 as was scheduled for demolition for the shopping centre. We moved to Redhead, where my mum still lives, the demolition didn't start until 77 or 78, think it opened 1979.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: ". Are you serious Sally??? No Charlestown Square?? OMG! I thought that was an institution;) The library is still in Smart Street though:."
I use to live in a house which is directly under the..."

Wow! Well before my time of moving to Newcastle I'm afraid:) Have you seen it since it's been renovated?

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: " ...Sally906 wrote: ". Are you serious Sally??? No Charlestown Square?? OMG! I thought that was an institution;) The library is still in Smart Street though:."
I use to live in a house which is directly under the..."

Wow! Well before my time of moving to Newcastle I'm afraid:) Have you seen it since it's been renovated? .."

Haven't been back to the area for 10 years, is on the horizon for later this year - but will be a flying visit on our back from New Zealand. We have seen the square - but understand it is even bigger now.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: " ...Sally906 wrote: ". Are you serious Sally??? No Charlestown Square?? OMG! I thought that was an institution;) The library is still in Smart Street though:."
I use to live in a ho..."

You will definitely notice a difference then Sally (if you manage to check it out!)

[Zoey]

Bette wrote: "Just finished watching The Tudors dvds. Henry Cavill (Duke of Suffolk in the show) has got to be my current lust-throb:)"

Have to whole-heartedly agree with you there Bette. I watched the series a few years ago & he is still on the top of my list ;)

Have you seen the new Superman movie 'Man of Steel' ? If not, that should be next on your list :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Just back from watching The Book Thief and listening to Markus Zusak in interview. What a nice man, and what a delightful movie! Lots of changes from the book of course but it didn't seem to matter. I'd like to find out who the reviewer was who said Death does not narrate the movie. Oh yes he does! And to great effect.

[Kathryn]

Glad you enjoyed The Book Thief, Phrynne - I'm still in 2 minds about seeing that one.

I just saw Saving Mr Banks and loved it! It was so funny and sweet, Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson are fantastic and now I'm thinking I'd like to read Mary Poppins, She Wrote: The Life of P. L. Travers by Valerie Lawson to see if there's more in there than was contained in the movie...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Just back from watching The Book Thief and listening to Markus Zusak in interview. What a nice man, and what a delightful movie! Lots of changes from the book of course but it didn't..."

Great you enjoyed it Phrynne:)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

This weather can go $#$%^% itself. Couldn't wear my sunnies driving to work today because they were roughly 800 degrees from sitting in my glovebox.

Heard someone today say thursday is meant to be 50 degrees. Fifty.

Who was it who was making fun of me for wanting winter back, again??

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I want winter back too Liam! So over this weather!!

[Angela]

Melbourne is melting!!! Hot as hades down here on the beach... I swear my brain gets even more dysfunctional in the heat... Hope everyone is remembering to slip slop slap ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Stay cool everyone! We have the aircon cranked high! It's *almost* cold;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Hope you do Michael...we haven't had rain in so long, I've forgotten what it's like;)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Thunderstorm just over the hill from me.

COME SOUTH YOU BASTARD

[Sharon]

Our air con is on, but it's in the kitchen and the cool air never reaches our lounge room :( So I'm sitting in the kitchen with my poor old dog who is a really feeling it today. Going to be a horrible night for sleeping :(

[Kathryn]

Brisbane had its hot weather spell about 10 days ago - MUCH nicer now so I'm sympathising with the Adelaidians and Melbournians and anyone else suffering with high temps (and waiting for our next spell of excessive heat - I'm sure that won't be all for summer for us!). Keep up the fluids and keep an eye on family and neighbours - especially the older people...

[Geoff]

My wife & I are driving to Melbourne on Thursday to attend a wedding in the Sherbrooke area on Friday, so I hope it is a little cooler, because I will be in a suit! Back to Sydney via the coast road & taking our time.
Currently in my area around 28 c with a very nice breeze.

[Faye]

Angela wrote: "Melbourne is melting!!! Hot as hades down here on the beach... I swear my brain gets even more dysfunctional in the heat... Hope everyone is remembering to slip slop slap ;)"

Very hot on my beach too, 43 here at the moment, look after all your family and pets. Which beach are you near Angela? Even though it is crazy season, I kind of like it. I am at Rosebud.

[Angela]

Aspendale Faye, how bout you? Windy and hot!!! But at least no sand flies today.

[Kathryn]

Anyone watching Lleyton Hewitt? They've been playing for more than 4 hours in that 40+ degree heat - I don't know how they can do it!!!

[Kathryn]

All over now. Great match though!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Who won Kathryn? I know Lleyton was going well.

[Kathryn]

Sorry, not Lleyton :-( Was a hard-fought match though and he had one match point but Andreas Seppi was too good in the end...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's bad luck:( He did well though..

[Ian]

Geoff wrote: "My wife & I are driving to Melbourne on Thursday to attend a wedding in the Sherbrooke area on Friday, so I hope it is a little cooler, because I will be in a suit! Back to Sydney via the coast roa..."

I have the doors open and catching that breeze. Looks like we are going to be relatively lucky in Sydney this week. Forecasts say we won't get the 40 degree plus of Adelaide and Melbourne. Feel for you guys and girls down south!

[Sally906]

Eat your hearts out people. Is pouring with rain in Darwin - the monsoon has arrived! Sitting here drinking hot Chocolate!

Great for reading :)

I hate the heat, am feeling so bad for being cool while everyone else is overcome.

Not to worry though your heat wave will break and we'll get boiling hot again :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I wish we could have some of your rain Sally. The poor ground is crunchy when you walk on it, and the plants are gasping! But I don't think I'd like the monsoon either, that'd be scary!

[Sally906]

Monsoons are fine. It's just the in increased threat of cyclones that's the worry. Mind you some of the storms that hit down South with very little warning are even scarier. At least we get lots of warning to prepare for cyclones

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well that's good! At least everything is better prepared since Cyclone Tracy!

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Well I just spent half an hour being lectured by a girl I know who found it sexist and deeply insulting to her as someone graced with breasts that I open doors for women if I'm ever in a position to do so.

I swear, feminists give themselves a bad name.

[B the BookAddict]

Zoey wrote: "Bette wrote: "Just finished watching The Tudors dvds. Henry Cavill (Duke of Suffolk in the show) has got to be my current lust-throb:)"

Have to whole-heartedly agree with you there Bette. I watch..."

Waiting to buy the dvd so I can repeatedly hit the 'pause' button:)

[B the BookAddict]

Vicki wrote: "Bette wrote: "Slightly better in Warrnambool but anything over 25 is too hot for me:( "

Agreed. Do you have air con, Bette?"

Nooo but live in 1850 big old sandstone house! Interior and exterior walls 9in thick, stays very cool. We're all inside; two cats, two boxers and moi:)

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Liam wrote: "Well I just spent half an hour being lectured by a girl I know who found it sexist and deeply insulting to her as someone graced with breasts that I open doors for women if I'm ever in a position t..."

I don't even... um, that's courtesy. I hold doors open for people *all the time*, and I'm female. Tell her to go read about male privilege if she wants to do something constructive.

[Faye]

Good Morning All, hope you all had a good night where ever you may be, gosh this weather is so vast. We had such hot weather here yesterday, then stormy thunder and lightening last night, a fire which destroyed the cafe of an historic homestead, but the homestead was saved. I hear some of you have rain, and others have monsoons! We now have very dark clouds, thunder in the distance. Best wishes wherever you may be. Stay safe

[Faye]

Liam wrote: "Well I just spent half an hour being lectured by a girl I know who found it sexist and deeply insulting to her as someone graced with breasts that I open doors for women if I'm ever in a position t..."

Liam, you have nice manners for opening doors for women. Don't change, I for one appreciate little things like that. My husband and I always hold doors open for people, I am always happy when a man holds a door open for me. However, I also hold doors open for both men and women. Both my children now 16 & 18, male and female, always hold doors open for people. Most of the time people are grateful, as I am. Now you know you will be in trouble for the feminist comment, however, I agree sometimes they go too far. Keep up the door holding, I appreciate it.One other thing does annoy me though, when you do hold doors open and nobody says a simple thankyou.

[Dale]

Michael wrote: "When i left work it was 44 and boy did it feel it.

It's good to be home now in ac comfort. :)"

Feeling sorry for all you people in Adelaide and Melbourne. It is going to be 30 here and we will no doubt have the air con on.

[Geoff]

Liam wrote: "Well I just spent half an hour being lectured by a girl I know who found it sexist and deeply insulting to her as someone graced with breasts that I open doors for women if I'm ever in a position t..."

She might be a female, but she isn't a lady.

My son had a similar experience and was quite put out, because he thought he was being a gentleman - told him to remain a gentleman and to ignore ignorance.

[Faye]

Geoff wrote: "Liam wrote: "Well I just spent half an hour being lectured by a girl I know who found it sexist and deeply insulting to her as someone graced with breasts that I open doors for women if I'm ever in..."
Agree Geoff, good on you for bringing up your son as a gentleman

[Sally906]

Liam wrote: "Well I just spent half an hour being lectured by a girl I know who found it sexist and deeply insulting to her as someone graced with breasts that I open doors for women if I'm ever in a position t..."

You can open the door for me anytime Liam :)

To be fair though if I get to the door first I will hold it open for men.

[Geoff]

I agree Sally that commonsense has to reign - leaving a lift before a female makes sense, if the male is by the door.
The one thing that has gone by the wayside is lighting a lady's cigarette - very un-PC to carry a lighter / matches - not to mention a packet of fags :-o)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I agree with all the comments here, and keep up the good work Liam! That *young lady* needs to get over herself!

I too hold the door open for people - and they do for me - it's just common courtesy!

[Vicki]

Geoff wrote: "...told him to remain a gentleman and to ignore ignorance. "

Well said, Geoff.

[Vicki]

Bette wrote: "Nooo but live in 1850 big old sandstone house! Interior and exterior walls 9in thick, stays very cool. We're all inside; two cats, two boxers and moi:)
"

Glorious. Wide verandahs, too, I imagine.

[★ Jess]

Its politeness, not sexism.

[Zoey]

I agree with everyone else Liam, she needs to get over herself. You are just being polite, which there is absolutely nothing wrong with.
As for the weather, even getting high 30's down here in little old Tassie at the moment. Was still 29 at 9 o'clock last night. Melting!!!! Although there's some cloud cover today, so might not make it to the expected 38. Thank God!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's 38 out in our back patio at the moment!