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Apr 10, 2014 03:06AM
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I watched a Bulldog the other day that really made me laugh hard while waiting for the traffic lights to turn green.This store that sold pottery and statues had a bunch of Bulldogs all lined up as you entered the outdoor shop and an owner took her dog into the store...Well, the bulldog started to sniff down the FAKE dogs and it got really defensive...To the owners embarrassment she had to pull her Bull away from the statues and across the street....I got a great giggle.
Liam what a great story, my friend had a dog exactly like the one in the photo, he used to growl if you stopped patting him.
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This store that sold pottery and statues had a bunch of Bulldogs all lined up a..."
Great story Laura! Animal stories are always good:)
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Haha! That would be a worry!
Very OT from animals but I'm updating my read books and such...I thought I made a nice dent in my TBR but I've added more books and completely undone everything :| lol
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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 was first published 1982..
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/b...
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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 was first publish..."
That's very sad.
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Yeah, indeed...Really wish QLD would stop getting bashed over these past years :/
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She needs to go be cranky in the sea where it won't disrupt people living their lives :/
Brenda wrote: "Sad news for lovers of the Adrian Mole character - Sue Townsend has passed away aged 68 years. RIP Sue..."Oh, that is so sad. Vale Sue Townsend.
Brenda wrote: "Yes it's been pretty horrific up there for some time now - Mother Nature has her cranky pants on again!"More than her cranky pants, Brenda. Maybe menopause has hit. :)
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More than her cranky pants, Brenda. Maybe menopause has hit. :)"
Haha!! lol Vicki!!!
Vicki wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Yes it's been pretty horrific up there for some time now - Mother Nature has her cranky pants on again!"More than her cranky pants, Brenda. Maybe menopause has hit. :)"
Lmao..Nice one!
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Cooktown is a bit of a worry as most of it was built prior to 1985 and the residents were told if their house was pre 85 to go to public shelters. So about 3/4 of the town have either left or are in shelters
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The cyclone crossed the cost just north of Cooktown. Had actually decreased to the lower end of a 4 just before it hit. Still a powerful punch but hopefully under 4 by the time it gets to Cooktown in an hour or so.Still very scary, but not as scary as a 5!
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http://www.wordhorse.co.uk/review-the......"
Congratulations Michael! Fantastic news...you're a star!!
Brenda wrote: "They are saying atm that it's crossed at Cape Flattery just north of Cooktown about 9pm..trees down and homes damaged at this stage."Reminder to me why I'd never live in Queensland. Hope all stay safe.
Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "I'm pretty excited at the moment as one of my older reviews has been republished at UK based literary blog Wordhorse. :)http://www.wordhorse.co.uk/review-the......"
Congrats Michael
Michael wrote: "I'm pretty excited at the moment as one of my older reviews has been republished at UK based literary blog Wordhorse. :)http://www.wordhorse.co.uk/review-the......"
Did I not tell you that you write really good reviews? Congrats, well done you:)
Michael wrote: "I'm pretty excited at the moment as one of my older reviews has been republished at UK based literary blog Wordhorse. :)http://www.wordhorse.co.uk/review-the......"
That's great news, Michael! Well done! And it is a great review :-)
Michael wrote: "I'm pretty excited at the moment as one of my older reviews has been republished at UK based literary blog Wordhorse. :)http://www.wordhorse.co.uk/review-the......"
That's fantastic Michael and yes I agree with everyone here...great review!!! :)
Michael wrote: "I'm pretty excited at the moment as one of my older reviews has been republished at UK based literary blog Wordhorse. :)http://www.wordhorse.co.uk/review-the......"
Well done you Michael!! ...and very well deserved too :D
Michael wrote: "I'm pretty excited at the moment as one of my older reviews has been republished at UK based literary blog Wordhorse. :)http://www.wordhorse.co.uk/review-the......"
Congratulations Michael :)
Michael wrote: "I'm pretty excited at the moment as one of my older reviews has been republished at UK based literary blog Wordhorse. :)"Congratulations, Michael! Fabulous review.
Michael wrote: "I'm pretty excited at the moment as one of my older reviews has been republished at UK based literary blog Wordhorse. :)http://www.wordhorse.co.uk/review-the......"
How exciting! And I love big books :) Must add it to my TBR list!
Michael wrote: "I'm pretty excited at the moment as one of my older reviews has been republished at UK based literary blog Wordhorse. :)http://www.wordhorse.co.uk/review-the......"
Way to go Michael! Great review - will have to get on to reading it now :)
Hi is anyone doing the Premier's Reading Challenge, I am in Victoria and doing it because I work at a school. Just curious.
Michael wrote: "I'm pretty excited at the moment as one of my older reviews has been republished at UK based literary blog Wordhorse. :)http://www.wordhorse.co.uk/review-the......"
Congratulations, will put it on my list of reading.
Awesome news for you Michael :) Would be pretty sweet,huh? @Faye- I didn't realize that was back on and I also work in a school. I didn't do it last year either but used it as a tool to get one of my charges reading books..ehehe
Elaine, Do you have the tea canisters which look like books at work? Can you takes some pics and post them for us? Ta, :)
#skippity doo dah# I've just bought Season 4 Dowton Abbey on dvd:)
#My oh my what a wonderful day#Morning, B3tt3! :)
Vicki wrote: "#My oh my what a wonderful day#Morning, B3tt3! :)"
LOL. good morning, sw33tn3ss!
B3tt3 Booklover wrote: "Vicki wrote: "#My oh my what a wonderful day#Morning, B3tt3! :)"
LOL. good morning, sw33tn3ss!"
Lol...look at you two! I woke up this morning with the beginnings of a head cold but I feel better already!! :D
Congratulations on your haul B3tt3, talk about late night shopping! ;-)
Laura wrote: "Awesome news for you Michael :) Would be pretty sweet,huh? @Faye- I didn't realize that was back on and I also work in a school. I didn't do it last year either but used it as a tool to get one o..."
We are starting the kids on it when we return to school, however, I have started logging mine in, yes it is a good tool to get kids to read. Our school gets the staff and students involved and then we have a little gathering one lunchtime to celebrate the kids who complete it. Are you a teacher?
Faye wrote: "Hi is anyone doing the Premier's Reading Challenge, I am in Victoria and doing it because I work at a school. Just curious."I can't say I have heard of it. What does it involve Faye?
Sally906 wrote: "Faye wrote: "Hi is anyone doing the Premier's Reading Challenge, I am in Victoria and doing it because I work at a school. Just curious."I can't say I have heard of it. What does it involve Faye?"
Hi Sally, I have put the link below for you. All you do is register, you have to read 15 books in total. 10 Challenge and 5 choice, the challenge books are shown on the various list, however you may log as many books as you like.
It is a great opportunity to speak to kids about reading and encourage them to read different genre.
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about...
Faye wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Faye wrote: "Hi is anyone doing the Premier's Reading Challenge, I am in Victoria and doing it because I work at a school. Just curious."I can't say I have heard of it. What does..."
I was just looking at the Super 10 list, which I assume is for advanced grade 10 and above and there are some ambitious reads on there even for grade 12's. OK, let's be honest - there are some reads on there I would say are ambitious even for me!! Especially the Charles Dickens and Victor Hugo reads...! So it's quite a good list, even for an adult - there are some on there that I haven't heard of and will have to check out...
Kathryn wrote: "Faye wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Faye wrote: "Hi is anyone doing the Premier's Reading Challenge, I am in Victoria and doing it because I work at a school. Just curious."I can't say I have heard of ..."
Yeah some of the books are challenging, however, it gives kids a chance to explore different books. Also I use it to read some of the teen books so I can then talk to the kids about them.
Another buzz! I just got a like on my review of Mr Wigg from the author!! I must be doing something right...
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