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Mar 03, 2014 09:25AM
Well, they are finally showing the film, The Book Thief in English, in my neck of the French woods, so I saw it last night and ADORED it. I loved the book just a teensy bit more, but really, what a brilliant film, and that young girl's acting (can't recall her name), was stunning.
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There hasn't been a negative report that I have come across yet Liza, I haven't seen it yet, but must do so:)
Brenda wrote: "Liza wrote: "Well, they are finally showing the film, The Book Thief in English, in my neck of the French woods, so I saw it last night and ADORED it. I loved the book just a teensy bit more, but r..."You won't be disappointed, Brenda, only when it comes to an end.... that there is no more!
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Then tomorrow night I'm going to learn how to be a volunteer for the Newcastle Writers Festival:)
And the 20th March I'm going to the launch of Anita Heiss' new book, Tiddas :)
So a very book/author filled month...yay!!
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How beautiful is this! For those of you who know the Grampians National Park in Victoria, and also know bushfire ravished the area in January this year:
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From out of the ashes... These gorgeous blooms have burst from the charred earth of Zumsteins picnic area in the northern section of Grampians National Park, which was burnt by bush fires in January. Already the trees are covered in new growth, and although Mackenzie's Falls are still closed all the main lookouts are open and there is still plenty to see. The fire-scarred landscape has a rich Autumnal beauty and is worth the drive.
Brenda wrote: "From out of the ashes... These gorgeous blooms have burst from the charred earth of Zumsteins picnic area in the northern section of Grampians National Park, which was burnt by bush fires in January. Already the trees are covered in new growth, and although Mackenzie's Falls are still closed all the main lookouts are open and there is still plenty to see. The fire-scarred landscape has a rich Autumnal beauty and is worth the drive."Stunning!
I know where that is, too. So good to know that not all that part of the park is closed. We may still get our holiday. :)
Thanks for sharing, Brenda. :)
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Brenda wrote: "Tonight I'm going to the launch of Wendy James' new book, The Lost Girls - Jaye Ford is doing an "In conversation with Wendy James" ..."Good on you, Brenda. :) Have fun and enjoy look forward to hearing all about it :)
Brenda wrote: "How beautiful is this! For those of you who know the Grampians National Park in Victoria, and also know bushfire ravished the area in January this year:
The words which go with the photo - ..."
WOW! That's magnificent.
Brenda wrote: "How beautiful is this! For those of you who know the Grampians National Park in Victoria, and also know bushfire ravished the area in January this year:
The words which go with the photo - ..."
It's quite miraculous what grows out of a bushfire ravaged landscape. I remember seeing the same beautiful growth after the fires that destroyed Kinglake here in Victoria.
Wanted to share with you that I saw the movie of The Book Thief today. It was brilliant and so true to the book. There were a few tiny poetic licenses but they still didn't detract from the story. I've read this book twice and sobbed through quite a bit of it. I did the same today with the movie. Must say feeling a bit emotionally drained at the moment but so glad I finally got to see it.
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That's great that you enjoyed it so much Elaine! They've done their jobs when you are so emotionally involved I think:)
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A wonderful evening - for some reason I can't get the photos off my phone:( But there was a big turn-out with champagne, nibbles, lots of chatter and fun...plus the serious side of listening to the girls talk. Fascinating stuff!
There were actually three author there, Wendy James, Jaye Ford and Lee Christine.
Elaine wrote: "Wanted to share with you that I saw the movie of The Book Thief today. It was brilliant and so true to the book. There were a few tiny poetic licenses but they still didn't detract fro..."Glad you enjoyed it Elaine :)
Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Tonight I'm going to the launch of Wendy James' new book, The Lost Girls - Jaye Ford is doing an "In conversation with..."Glad you enjoyed your night Brenda :) It's a shame you can't get your photos off your phone would've loved to have seen them.
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Thanks! I'll get them off somehow Sharon! I have heaps on there...will post when I can:)
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Brenda wrote: "Tonight I'm going to the launch of Wendy James' new book, The Lost Girls - Jaye Ford is doing an "In conversation with Wendy James" ..."I'm sure you'll have fun, Brenda.
Phrynne wrote: "Just thought I would say hello from Finland - well Lapland actually up in the Arctic Circle. Yesterday we went dog sledding with a team of six huskies. Great fun but COLD! Tomorrow we are off to st..."I love snow! The one thing we didn't do in Canada that I wanted to do was dog sledding - am feeling slightly jealous.
Phrynne wrote: "Just thought I would say hello from Finland - well Lapland actually up in the Arctic Circle. Yesterday we went dog sledding with a team of six huskies. Great fun but COLD! Tomorrow we are off to st..."Sounds like you're having a ball Phrynne.
Brenda wrote: "How beautiful is this! For those of you who know the Grampians National Park in Victoria, and also know bushfire ravished the area in January this year:
The words which go with the photo - ..."
Thanks for showing us this pic. They are belladonna lilies aren't they? We used to have them growing in Orange.
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How beautiful is this! For those of you who know the Grampians National Park in Victoria, and also know bushfire ravished the area in January this year:
The words which go wi..."
Yes that's right Dale:) Hardy plants but not native.
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How wonderful Phrynne! Thanks for dropping by....I'm very envious:)
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Thanks Brenda. Glad we got to see the photos.
Brenda wrote: "A wonderful evening - for some reason I can't get the photos off my phone:( But there was a big turn-out with champagne, nibbles, lots of chatter and fun...plus the serious side of listening to the girls talk. Fascinating stuff!There were actually three author there, Wendy James, Jaye Ford and Lee Christine."
Sounds like it was both fascinating and fun.
If all else fails, you can always email the photos from your phone to yourself. :)
Update: Ignore the last part. I really should read all the comments before I post. :/
Phrynne wrote: "Just thought I would say hello from Finland - well Lapland actually up in the Arctic Circle. Yesterday we went dog sledding with a team of six huskies. Great fun but COLD! Tomorrow we are off to st..."What an adventure you're having, Phrynne. I'm so jealous. :)
Great photos, Brenda. Thanks for sharing. :)
Brenda wrote: "How beautiful is this! For those of you who know the Grampians National Park in Victoria, and also know bushfire ravished the area in January this year:
The words which go with the photo - ..."It's beautiful! So nice to see nature fighting back after the fires...
Phrynne wrote: "Just thought I would say hello from Finland - well Lapland actually up in the Arctic Circle. Yesterday we went dog sledding with a team of six huskies. Great fun but COLD! Tomorrow we are off to st..."I've always wanted to ride over the snow in a dog sled. You lucky duck! Have a wonderful cruise!
Brenda wrote: "Here we go, photos from last night! Jaye Ford and Wendy James
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Wow. What a wonderful night sound like you had a ball :(
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Jaye Ford and Wendy James
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Wow. What a wonderful night sound like you had a ball :("
It was a really enjoyable night thanks Sally:)
Bette is for Books wrote: "a very apt sentiment:D"
love it!
Bette is for Books wrote: "a very apt sentiment:D"Reading in a hammock = bliss.
In the next few months once the monsoon rain stops we can put our hammock back up - love my hammock!
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I've read Blood Vows by Helen Cummings and the heartbreak and abuse she went through was extremely painful... a very brave woman.
Bette is for Books wrote: "a very apt sentiment:D"
Love it, Bette!
Made up a motto for myself this morning:"why put off till tomorrow what I can read today"
sometimes I do my best thinking in the shower:P
If only you had a waterproof kindle!
Big excitement at my house! Poppy (my kitten) just rushed inside with a Bogong moth in her mouth; you know, those big hairy ugly ones. 
Moth gets away, I try to rescue moth. Damn thing hits me in the chest and flies down into my pyjamas; I shuck those pyjamas off so quick you'd have thought Robert Redford, a young Robert Redford, was in the room. The moth flies off back out the back door, Poppy is looking puzzled and I'm left standing naked in the kitchen at 5.25am Sunday morning. Robert Redford is nowhere to be seen:(
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