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[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Michael wrote: "Doesn't sound good at all Sally. Glad to hear things have settled down for the time being.

Just got back from seeing my first show at this years Fringe Festival. Went and seen a Aussie/German stan..."

Oh I've heard of her, didn't realise she was here.

Me and a couple of mates are seeing Alan Davies at the Entertainment Center in March. Very excited.

[Vicki]

Holy moly, Brenda! How lucky was your brother-in-law? Not lucky that he fell in the drain, but lucky he lived to tell the tale.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "Holy moly, Brenda! How lucky was your brother-in-law? Not lucky that he fell in the drain, but lucky he lived to tell the tale."

Yes he most certainly was extremely lucky! After speaking to various family members in various states this afternoon, everyone is of the same opinion!

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Brenda wrote: "And now we have just found out about my brother-in-law, who decided to go fishing at 6.30pm last night; he forgot he'd taken the car, was walking home in the dark and fell into a drain - he was inc..."

The dad of a friend of mine from primary school and his brother have just gone missing off the coast of Kangaroo Island this last week. Pretty scary time.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "Brenda wrote: "And now we have just found out about my brother-in-law, who decided to go fishing at 6.30pm last night; he forgot he'd taken the car, was walking home in the dark and fell into a dra..."

Oh that's bad Liam...they haven't been found yet?

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

The cops are calling off the search I think.

EDIT: Already have. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/so...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "The cops are calling off the search I think.

EDIT: Already have. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/so......"

That's really sad:( Doesn't sound like there is much hope of finding them alive..

[Vicki]

Liam wrote: "The cops are calling off the search I think.

EDIT: Already have. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/so......"

I'm so sorry to hear that, Liam. Their families must be beside themselves...

[Kathryn]

Oh Liam, that's awful. I can only imagine what your friend and his family are going through and I'm sure the reality is worse than my imaginings :-(

[Sally906]

Dale wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Leonie wrote: Ah, BPPV? Nasty... ..."

Yep that's what it was - has settled down now :)"

I had no idea what this was so just looked it up. Glad to hear it's settled down, Sally. ..."

Thanks Dale

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "And now we have just found out about my brother-in-law, who decided to go fishing at 6.30pm last night; he forgot he'd taken the car, was walking home in the dark and fell into a drain - he was inc..."

Goodness me. So lucky he was found!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "And now we have just found out about my brother-in-law, who decided to go fishing at 6.30pm last night; he forgot he'd taken the car, was walking home in the dark and fell into a dra..."

Yes it certainly was Sally! I doubt whether he'll do it again...after the roasting his family has given him!

[B the BookAddict]

Liam wrote: "The cops are calling off the search I think.

EDIT: Already have. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/so......"

That is so awful; being in the water so far from land must be terrifying. Hoping for a miracle.

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Brenda, I'm glad they found him!

[Dale]

Glad it wasn't worse Brenda. Hope somehow the result is as good for Liam's friends.

[B the BookAddict]

Sally906 wrote: "Leonie wrote: Ah, BPPV? Nasty... ..."

Yep that's what it was - has settled down now :)"

sounds horrid, Sally, I'd hate that.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Tanvi and Dale, and yes, I agree Dale..

[B the BookAddict]

The last two days I've watched the BBC production of Parade's End by Ford Madox Ford. a fantastic mini-series.

see: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01m7rn8

I've now added the book to my tbr.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

I want. To marry. This man.

[Sally906]

Looking at the ring on his finger he is already married :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Looking at the ring on his finger he is already married :)"

Well picked up Sally;)

[Sharon]

Michael wrote: "RIP Charlotte Dawson.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-22...

I'm hoping this is not depression related. :("

Yes so I am I Michael. Terribly sad.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Michael wrote: "RIP Charlotte Dawson.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-22...

I'm hoping this is not depression related. :("

Yes so I am I Michae..."

I'm afraid it is...the poor girl:(

[Vicki]

I was shocked when I heard the news. She was such a vibrant, larger than life personality. So very sad. Especially for her family and friends...

(My mum suicided 27 years ago yesterday - she was the same age as Charlotte.)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "I was shocked when I heard the news. She was such a vibrant, larger than life personality. So very sad. Especially for her family and friends...

(My mum suicided 27 years ago yesterday - she was t..."

Oh Vicki, how terribly sad for you and your family. So sorry to hear...depression is such an awful disease.

[Vicki]

Thanks, Brenda. It took a long time before I could talk about it. Whenever I hear of anyone suiciding, my heart goes out to their families. They will be in deep shock. The reality of it probably hasn't really hit them yet...

[Ian]

Reading all the comments on the rain. I can see it moving up the coast! So Australia! The Wet and the Dry constantly command our attention in this great country of ours.

[B the BookAddict]

Michael wrote: "RIP Charlotte Dawson.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-22...

I'm hoping this is not depression related. :("

terrible news, so sad.

[B the BookAddict]

Vicki wrote: "I was shocked when I heard the news. She was such a vibrant, larger than life personality. So very sad. Especially for her family and friends...

(My mum suicided 27 years ago yesterday - she was t..."

Vicki, my heart goes out to you. I don't even know how you cope with that:(

[B the BookAddict]

Liam wrote: "I want. To marry. This man."

So, so many relevant points. He might be my hero. Now, if only publishers and the like listen to him.

[Sally906]

The 2nd Thursday of September is RUOK day (this year September 11)

https://www.ruokday.com

This is a sad but timely moment to urge everyone of you, everyday, to ask friends if they are OK and be willing to help if they're not.

If you are not ok then don't be afraid to ask for help.
https://www.ruokday.com/resources-for...

[Diane]

Bette Bookworm wrote: "The last two days I've watched the BBC production of Parade's End by Ford Madox Ford. a fantastic mini-series.

see: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01m7rn8

I've now..."
You know when "Parade's End" was on free to air
TV my husband was desperate to see it but the
times were changed so often I think he managed
to see an hour altogether, he was really disappointed
but he thought what else could you expect from
the major networks. He is still keen to see it.

[Diane]

Bette Bookworm wrote: "Michael wrote: "RIP Charlotte Dawson.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-22...

I'm hoping this is not depression related. :("

terrible news, so sad."
Seeing it on the news last night it sounds as
though she suffered from depression for many years.
It is very sad, I thought it was quite sad also
to see Richard Wilkin's very genuine grief. It
seemed to make it very real.

[Vicki]

Michael wrote: "Learn't something knew today after going to the Serene Universe Fringe show. There is a galaxy called Darth Vader(no joke)."

Love it. :)

Michael wrote: "Sorry to hear about your mum Vicki. Like Brenda said depression is just horrid thing."

Thanks, Michael. We don't know why. She didn't leave a note and there was no sign of depression.

[Vicki]

Bette Bookworm wrote: "Vicki, my heart goes out to you. I don't even know how you cope with that:( "

Thanks, Bette. Believe me, it wasn't easy, but time is a great healer. It was harder for my younger sister and brother, who were still at school. My brother found her...

[Vicki]

Liam wrote: "I want. To marry. This man."

Only if I can be the bestwoman. :)

He talks a lots of sense. I hope publishers are listening.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "Thanks, Brenda. It took a long time before I could talk about it. Whenever I hear of anyone suiciding, my heart goes out to their families. They will be in deep shock. The reality of it probably ha..."

It's a tragedy, and to lose someone as special as your Mum at a young age would make it terribly difficult to cope - the question of why would haunt you and you siblings, and probably still does...take care Vicki:) **hugs**

The talking about Charlotte this morning and the fact that she was on the panel on Friday morning, and no-one could see her struggling; she seemed upbeat and vibrant on the show...it's terribly sad.

[Vicki]

Brenda wrote: The talking about Charlotte this morning and the fact that she was on the panel on Friday morning, and no-one could see her struggling; she seemed upbeat and vibrant on the show...it's terribly sad."

That's the problem and why it comes as such a shock. We don't often see it coming.

With Mum, Dad had planned a special celebration for the day -- it was their 25th wedding anniversary. The 25 red roses he bought her went on her coffin. No one saw it coming.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh that is so incredibly sad Vicki!

[Dale]

Oh Vicki! My heart goes out to you and your family. How terribly sad. Sorry, I'm just catching up. I've been offline for a couple of days with daughter and grandchildren here. My study was a bedroom. We had a lovely time together.

[Kathryn]

I was just talking to friends this afternoon about mental illness and the toll it takes on the person with the illness and all their friends and families. My thoughts are with you and your family as well, Vicki, and with anyone struggling with mental illness and with anyone who knows, loves or cares for someone with a mental illness.

Lovely to hear you spent a nice time with family, Dale. I think I'm about to finish Streets on a Map: Journey Through Changes - I've been enjoying reading it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

For those interested in signing the petition for the newly formed Charlotte's Law - Tougher Cyber Bullying Legislation - http://www.change.org/en-AU/petitions...

[Sally906]

I have signed it too. When I was at school you knew who the bullies were and just avoided them or told a teacher and the parents were told. There were consequences. There seems to be no consequence now - the anonymity of the Internet gives them the venue and it also desensitizes them from realising they are doing real harm not virtual harm!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "I have signed it too. When I was at school you knew who the bullies were and just avoided them or told a teacher and the parents were told. There were consequences. There seems to be no consequence..."

That's so right, and it's really sad... I hope the PTB can do something about it...

[B the BookAddict]

Signed. And forwarded to all my email contacts. My heart has felt sick since I read the news about Charlotte.

[★ Jess]

Three days into my law degree and Im having second thoughts. Great.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

60% of the people in my graduating year went into law, maybe 10% stuck with it.

The other 40% went into engineering and now they're laughing.

[John]

I am going into a Law degree at MQ uni next semester. Looking forward to it.

[Sally906]

I guess its what you want to do with your degree when you've finished. The daughter of a workmate has just started studying Law in Adelaide - she speaks 2 languages other than English (English is her native tongue) she is studying International law and plans to use the degree to travel.

[John]

I want to use it for child protection.