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[Faye]

Margaret wrote: "Ron, Chicki and I are just back from the local swimming races. The only thing I can brag about is coming third in the Ladies One Kilometre race. Honesty demands me to reveal that there were four la..."

At least you were in it Margaret, good on you :)

[Faye]

Kathryn wrote: "Faye wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I've realised that so far this year, the covers of all the books I've read so far this year are the same kind of tonings of light blue/green/yellow/brown colours: https..."

I know Kathryn, now I am wondering if it is on my mind and without even thinking about it I am seeking them out (mind you I do like a good cuppa).

[Sally906]

Kathryn wrote: "I've realised that so far this year, the covers of all the books I've read so far this year are the same kind of tonings of light blue/green/yellow/brown colours: https://www.goodreads.com/user_cha..."

Maybe your sub conscious is telling you they're good for you :)

[Margaret]

Thanks, Samantha and Faye. It's good to participate. :)

[Kathryn]

Sally906 wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I've realised that so far this year, the covers of all the books I've read so far this year are the same kind of tonings of light blue/green/yellow/brown colours: https://www.goodre..."

But I had varied colours in my reading last year! Besides, I know better than to judge a book by its cover! And then some books have bright coloured covers, like and I have coming up to read as well, but the copies I've picked up have been the blander versions - and ! I think it's just the way things happen! Just one of those peculiarities!

[Clare]

Finally got my new tattoo a couple days ago! It's a paisley pattern on my foot and ankle. I wish I could post pictures!

[Faye]

I was just reading through the new release books on an email from Goodreads - why are there so many good books to read - I don't know where to start!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Margaret wrote: "Ron, Chicki and I are just back from the local swimming races. The only thing I can brag about is coming third in the Ladies One Kilometre race. Honesty demands me to reveal that there were four la..."

Congratulations on swimming that far Margaret!! That's awesome:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Faye wrote: "I was just reading through the new release books on an email from Goodreads - why are there so many good books to read - I don't know where to start!"

There are a great lot aren't there!

[Margaret]

Brenda wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Ron, Chicki and I are just back from the local swimming races. The only thing I can brag about is coming third in the Ladies One Kilometre race. Honesty demands me to reveal that t..."
Thanks, Brenda. There were speedboats outside the baths, and that made the water very choppy at times. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jessica (thebookquotation) wrote: "I was wondering if people could give me some 'constructive criticism' about my quotes blog that I made for personal use and for when I have an events/display assignment in April to May this year ht..."

Jessica we have a blog thread you are more than welcome to use for this discussion... https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I'll delete your post (hope you don't mind) and you can start it over in the blog thread:)

[Margaret]

Has anyone ever had their shopping trolley taken and not recovered?
Yesterday at the local supermarket I left my half-full trolley unattended for a few moments while I chose some meat. That was the last I saw of it. Not even a customer care lady could locate it.
So it was back to the beginning...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Margaret wrote: "Has anyone ever had their shopping trolley taken and not recovered?
Yesterday at the local supermarket I left my half-full trolley unattended for a few moments while I chose some meat. That was the..."

Oh seriously??!! Whatever next? How frustrating Margaret!

[Sally906]

Margaret wrote: "Has anyone ever had their shopping trolley taken and not recovered?
Yesterday at the local supermarket I left my half-full trolley unattended for a few moments while I chose some meat. That was the..."

How dreadful. I always worry when I'm at the check out that someone will whizz off my trolly while I'm paying for it. Don't know why I have this fear I just do :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I get a little paranoid too, especially AFTER you've paid for everything!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

There was a story on the internet the other day about a customer who glanced at her docket as she walked away from the shop and it had an amount for cash out even though she had not asked for any. Turned out the check out chick was helping herself to people's cash! So watch your dockets as well as your trolleys!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "There was a story on the internet the other day about a customer who glanced at her docket as she walked away from the shop and it had an amount for cash out even though she had not asked for any. ..."

OMG! That's terrible!

[Margaret]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "There was a story on the internet the other day about a customer who glanced at her docket as she walked away from the shop and it had an amount for cash out even though she had not..."
Eternal vigilance seems to be necessary.
And as far as the shopping goes, I said to my husband that in future I won't take my hand off the trolley.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No, even if it gets in others' way!

[Margaret]

Brenda wrote: "No, even if it gets in others' way!"
:)

[Samantha]

At least it was before it was paid for Margaret! Still, I don't understand why someone would do that.

[Margaret]

Samantha wrote: "At least it was before it was paid for Margaret! Still, I don't understand why someone would do that."

I'm puzzled, too. I can't understand why, if it was an accident, there wasn't another trolley located. Surely no one would simply grab someone's shopping on the chance that it contained suitable products.

[Sharon]

So pleased the cool change arrived this afternoon. It's lovely being able to have all the doors and windows open with fresh air flowing thru the house :)

[Angela]

Agreed Sharon. We can get some respite at least for a day or two :-)

[Samantha]

isn't it bliss Sharon :) so much nicer than yesterday. Think I might actually get some sleep tonight!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "So pleased the cool change arrived this afternoon. It's lovely being able to have all the doors and windows open with fresh air flowing thru the house :)"

We're still waiting for ours! Glad for you guys down there though:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

It's here in Sydney. Just a mild change but then we were only mildly hot before it. We are actually being very lucky here weather wise although I would love some rain.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "It's here in Sydney. Just a mild change but then we were only mildly hot before it. We are actually being very lucky here weather wise although I would love some rain."

I think the country from the NSW/Q'ld border down to and including Tasmania (and across through SA to WA!) ALL needs rain Phrynne! Our poor crunchy lawn is crying out for it, and we are keeping our vege garden alive by watering...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Last day at work today Michael?

[Sharon]

Samantha wrote: "isn't it bliss Sharon :) so much nicer than yesterday. Think I might actually get some sleep tonight!"

Yes it most certainly is Samantha :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Yep sure was, now i'm free, free i tell you and boy am i happy. :D"

Yayayay!! Sleeping in, staying up late, reading....reading;) Enjoy Michael!!

[Sharon]

Michael wrote: "Rain whats that? have not seen the stuff in ages. Least it wasn't in the 40's today. Made for a welcome change. Perfect as i am now on holidays. :D"

Yes what is rain Michael. It's so dry here I'm sick of having to water my poor drooping garden. We've just had a very light shower, but I think it dried up before it hit the ground :)

Hope you enjoy your time off from work and the weather is cooler :)

[Margaret]

Many gardens and lawns in Sydney are looking thirsty. Very little rain is forecast, though.

[Sharon]

Margaret wrote: "Many gardens and lawns in Sydney are looking thirsty. Very little rain is forecast, though."

Not much lawn left here its all brown and crunchy :(

[Margaret]

Sharon wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Many gardens and lawns in Sydney are looking thirsty. Very little rain is forecast, though."

Not much lawn left here its all brown and crunchy :("

Most of the nature strips around here are like that.

[B the BookAddict]

What a shame to hear about the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. A waste of an incredible talent. Addicted to Oxycontin, died of heroin/oxycontin overdose.

Oxycontin is a highly addictive drug, you think it's safe cos the doctor gave it to you? No, read up on it on the Internet. The number of people addicted in USA and Aust is in epidemic proportions. Be very careful if you use this painkiller. Sorry for the getting on my soapbox.

[Dale]

Margaret wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Many gardens and lawns in Sydney are looking thirsty. Very little rain is forecast, though."

Not much lawn left here its all brown and crunchy :("

Most of the natu..."
We had a little rain this morning but it disappeared again as quickly as it came. Might get more.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Raining in north Sydney right now! Very pleasant and so cool.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Raining in north Sydney right now! Very pleasant and so cool."

Ohhh wish we could get some! Hope it rains for awhile for you Phrynne!

[Zoey]

We were supposed to have Hail & Thunderstorms yesterday (was actually looking forward to it)but it rained for about 35 seconds & that was it :(
But the temp has dropped heaps to a pleasant 22 degrees today :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Zoey wrote: "We were supposed to have Hail & Thunderstorms yesterday (was actually looking forward to it)but it rained for about 35 seconds & that was it :(
But the temp has dropped heaps to a pleasant 22 degre..."

22 is much nicer than 42, that's for sure!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

It ended up raining all afternoon so our garden is very happy.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "It ended up raining all afternoon so our garden is very happy."

That's great Phrynne! We had some rain, but could have done with a lot more. It is very overcast now, but no sign of rain.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

42 degrees one day, gale-force winds and freezing the next, back to 36 today. Thanks, Australia!

[Dale]

Just come back from the movies after seeing Philomena with Judi Dench. Excellent movie. Reminded me of your book Sharon though different country and time. Take a tissue or two or three if you go and see it. Judi Dench is as you would expect excellent.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Just come back from the movies after seeing Philomena with Judi Dench. Excellent movie. Reminded me of your book Sharon though different country and time. Take a tissue or two or three if you go an..."

That would be an excellent movie Dale! She is an amazing lady, Judi Dench:)

[Sally906]

Dale wrote: "Just come back from the movies after seeing Philomena with Judi Dench. Excellent movie. Reminded me of your book Sharon though different country and time. Take a tissue or two or three if you go an..."

Judith Dench is an amazing actress. I heard her being interviewed recently that she is suffering a degenerative eye disease and has to have her scripts read to her so she can learn her lines. She's not going blind just can't read. She said she wished she'd got someone to read her scripts to her years ago because she can lie back and imagine the scene as she listens.

[Dale]

Sally906 wrote: "Dale wrote: "Just come back from the movies after seeing Philomena with Judi Dench. Excellent movie. Reminded me of your book Sharon though different country and time. Take a tissue or two or three..."

Agree Brenda and Sally. She sounds like a lady who can find a positive in anything, Sally

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

And now I want to go watch all the Pierce Brosnan 007 films. Love Judi as M.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "And now I want to go watch all the Pierce Brosnan 007 films. Love Judi as M."

She played that part incredibly well, didn't she!