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Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Not to mention 'Pierce Baby', as my mum refers to him.


message 10852: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Liam wrote: "Not to mention 'Pierce Baby', as my mum refers to him."

LOL


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Kathryn | 3569 comments 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..."

I saw that Mon and was going to say that it was similar to Sharon's novel, Dale! Until I got distracted and forgot I hadn't done it! I loved it too!

That's interesting news, Sally, about Judi Dench needing her lines read to her - that would be more time-consuming, I would imagine to learn - I learn best by reading, not hearing. But maybe after years of acting, Judi is skilled enough to learn lines however she gets them.

And I've never seen a Pierce Brosnan 007 movie, Liam. Actually, I've never seen any 007 movies. Or should I not be admitting to that…? Judi Dench is almost enough to tip the scales in favour of watching, but not quite!


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Gotta love James Bond, Kathryn.


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Kathryn | 3569 comments Liam wrote: "Gotta love James Bond, Kathryn."

Hmm, maybe one of these days I'll get around to watching one… Do you have a favourite?


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Probably Goldeneye. That was Brosnan's first, and it has Sean Bean as well. Gotta love Sean Bean.

(or 'Sean Baby' as mum refers to him.)


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Dale Harcombe | 6951 comments I was a Roger Moore fan as Bond. So smooth.


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Geoff Woodland | 313 comments If you like Brosnan check out Noble House set in the 70's in Hong Kong - it was a series, but I think is now available as a DVD. Having read the book he fitted my image of the main character.

If you like James Bond try Vince Flynn and Mitch Rap - the 21st century JB :-o)


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Faye (lastchapter) | 409 comments Did someone out there mention that Caroline Overington was there new favourite author?


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Faye wrote: "Did someone out there mention that Caroline Overington was there new favourite author?"

I've only read one of her books so far - Matilda Is Missing- and I loved it.


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Sharon | 5509 comments Faye wrote: "Did someone out there mention that Caroline Overington was there new favourite author?"

I've just added her books to my TBR as they were recommended to me by someone else in another group :)
They all sound quite good.


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Faye (lastchapter) | 409 comments oh good Sharon will wait to hear what you think I have so far liked the three I have read and about to start the next one.


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Sharon | 5509 comments I'll let you know Faye once I get around to them. Have you read her latest one No Place Like Home? My friend just finished that one and loved it.


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Faye (lastchapter) | 409 comments Phrynne wrote: "Faye wrote: "Did someone out there mention that Caroline Overington was there new favourite author?"

I've only read one of her books so far - Matilda Is Missing- and I loved it."


hi Phrynne, I just finished Matilda is Missing and loved it too.


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Faye (lastchapter) | 409 comments Sharon wrote: "I'll let you know Faye once I get around to them. Have you read her latest one No Place Like Home? My friend just finished that one and loved it."

That one is next on my list fairly new I think, bit of a queue at the Library, but have reserved it. Will let you know. I think I am actually enjoying her more than Jodi Picoult - maybe because I have read most of her books.


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Sharon | 5509 comments Faye wrote: "Sharon wrote: "I'll let you know Faye once I get around to them. Have you read her latest one No Place Like Home? My friend just finished that one and loved it."

That one is next o..."


Look forward to seeing what you think of it Faye. Jodi Picoult is another favourite of mine, but I haven't read all of hers yet :)


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★ Jess  | 3071 comments Skyfall :(


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B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) Kathryn 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..."

Take a tissue for the Brosnan/Bond movies; for the drool factor:) Definitely "Pierce Baby" in my house!


message 10869: by Liam || Books 'n Beards (last edited Feb 06, 2014 12:45PM) (new)

Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Bette Book Monomaniac wrote: "Kathryn 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..."

Oh my.

★ Jess wrote: "Skyfall :("

Yup.


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird)

Not sure if I should be worried about my own sexuality when I sleep under a poster of Eric Stonestreet.


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Michael (knowledgelost) Liam wrote: "

Not sure if I should be worried about my own sexuality when I sleep under a poster of Eric Stonestreet."


Shouldn't be, he's straight :P


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Michael wrote: "Liam wrote: "

Not sure if I should be worried about my own sexuality when I sleep under a poster of Eric Stonestreet."

Shouldn't be, he's straight :P"


Oh I know, he's gay-for-pay, but still. My mum is certainly concerned. :P


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Angela | 351 comments Gay-for-pay... love it! :D


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) I wish I could take credit, his red-head boyfriend from the show said it :P


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Angela | 351 comments Haha - shows I am out of the loop! I do think he has sold out a bit with the whole Big W thing... a bit cringeworthy.


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Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) I love it. No idea why he's suddenly the face of Big W but it's fantastically shameless :P That's where my poster is from actually.


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Angela | 351 comments I do love a Big W bargain... books especially. Does he ever manage to penetrate your dreams? (Okay, I did NOT mean it like that)


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Angela wrote: "I do love a Big W bargain... books especially. Does he ever manage to penetrate your dreams? (Okay, I did NOT mean it like that)"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA oh god now people at work are looking at me funny.

Not that I can remember but I don't often remember my dreams so he may have :P I'm sure having Eric Stonestreet penetrate any part okay I'm not going to finish that thought.


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Angela | 351 comments Hehe - just a bit of innuendo to start the weekend.


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Always the best start. Might have to get myself a nice hot sausage* for lunch.


*sausage roll


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Angela | 351 comments So.many.visions.


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Swiftly changing the subject, we have 3000 members exactly. Pretty good really.

Also what's everyone's opinion of the whole Corby thing? I'm amazed she's getting out.


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Angela | 351 comments I am too! I was listening this morning and trying to decide on my opinion.

I think there will be a big backlash in Indonesia.


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Angela | 351 comments P.S. Symbolism says this of the number 3000:

"It is the microcosmic creature organizing itself to become a source of activity, a cause acting, a free and autonomous agent," according to R. Allendy.


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Fascinating. Wikipedia says this of the number 3000:

"3000 (three thousand) is the natural number following 2999 and preceding 3001."


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Angela | 351 comments Well there you go. Learn something new every day... :P


message 10887: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

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Angela wrote: "I do love a Big W bargain... books especially. Does he ever manage to penetrate your dreams? (Okay, I did NOT mean it like that)"

Ooh Angela!!


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Angela | 351 comments I know Brenda! I am still feeling dirty for that post!


Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) And so you should. Men penetrating me is none of your business!


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Angela | 351 comments Penetrate your dreams! Your DREAMS!

Don't start putting things in my mouth Liam...


message 10891: by Liam || Books 'n Beards (last edited Feb 06, 2014 08:24PM) (new)

Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Angela wrote: "Don't start putting things in my mouth Liam..."

I have nothing to add.

But you make it so easy!


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A dramatic change of subject needed here people! ;)


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Kathryn | 3569 comments Brenda wrote: "A dramatic change of subject needed here people! ;)"

Agreed!

Is anyone else procrastinating this afternoon?? I have 4 letters to write to GPs and REALLY don't want to start. But nor do I want them hanging over my head all weekend - and leaving them til Mon won't make them easier to write!

But is anyone doing anything fun and exciting with their afternoon? Or this morning (because if you are doing anything fun and exciting you probably won't be on GR until later)? Any adventures I can live vicariously?!


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Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Brenda wrote: "A dramatic change of subject needed here people! ;)"

Agreed. Angela should also apologise for turning this lovely thread into a festival of smut. Tsk tsk.

Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "A dramatic change of subject needed here people! ;)"

Agreed!

Is anyone else procrastinating this afternoon?? I have 4 letters to write to GPs and REALLY don't want to start. But ..."


Indeed I am. I'm at work, though. :P got a mission with my milsim unit tonight though, that should be fun. Recreating the Battle of Mogadishu.


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Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "A dramatic change of subject needed here people! ;)"

Agreed!

Is anyone else procrastinating this afternoon?? I have 4 letters to write to GPs and REALLY don't want to start. But ..."


We're having our grandson overnight..I picked him up from school and he's currently watching Scooby Doo:)


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Elaine | 2001 comments Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "A dramatic change of subject needed here people! ;)"

Agreed!

Is anyone else procrastinating this afternoon?? I have 4 letters to write to GPs and REALLY don't want..."


That's so special Brenda. Enjoy your time with him. :)


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Sharon | 5509 comments I've just come inside after chasing the neighbours dog who was running loose for the sixth time this week. How this dog is still alive I'm not sure as earlier on this week when it got out it came close to getting hit by a car. The same thing happened today only I thought it had as the driver of the slammed his breaks on and smoke from his tyres was everywhere and I couldn't see the dog, but thankfully it had run onto the nature strip. The driver of the car got out and started abusing me about letting my dog run in the middle of the road, but he soon apologised when I told him it wasn't my dog. Took the dog back to owners and I didn't evens get a thank you.The dog went inside and the owner closed the door on me. So now I'm all hot and bothered and very tempted to ring the council, but I know the dog is old and there is two children in that house so for their sake I can't. Hope it doesn't get out again.
Sorry for the rant, but irresponsible dog owners really annoy me. Time for a cup of tea :)


message 10898: by Liam || Books 'n Beards (last edited Feb 06, 2014 10:02PM) (new)

Liam || Books 'n Beards (madbird) Call the council. Seriously. I don't care if they have kids or if the dog is old, it is clearly not being looked after or kept safe. One of these days you aren't going to be around to save it and it is going to get hit by a car.

Some people shouldn't be allowed to have animals.


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Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "A dramatic change of subject needed here people! ;)"

Agreed!

Is anyone else procrastinating this afternoon?? I have 4 letters to write to GPs and RE..."


Thanks Elaine we certainly will :)


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Kathryn | 3569 comments Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "A dramatic change of subject needed here people! ;)"

Agreed!

Is anyone else procrastinating this afternoon?? I have 4 letters to write to GPs and REALLY don't want..."


I used to love having sleepovers at my grandparents! Hope you all have a fun time!


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