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Following on from the story of the cat who rescued the little boy from the dog, a friend who's a doctor sent me an article from the Medical Journal of Australia (March 3, 2014). It's about a 72 year old man with cardiac disease and diabetes who went to his doctor with a badly scratched face and reported that his cat had taken to savagely attacking his face every night.Further investigation revealed that the man had severe sleep apnea and his heart and breathing would stop for seconds at a time while sleeping. Once treatment for his sleep apnea started, the cat stopped attacking him, the need for CPR no longer required. The article finishes on the note that other groups should take note of this case and recommend prescription of a cat for other patients at risk.
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That is sad but she had a very long life! I read her Arthurian books back when I was at school! Loved The Crystal Cave.
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Man I love Sabaton. Every song I learn something from history I didn't know before.Today it's these awesome ladies.
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Yes, it's a pity I didn't have Goodreads back then. I'll bet there are thousands of books out there I have read but never recorded.
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Yes, it's a pity I didn't have Goodreads back then. I'll bet there..."
Yes I agree - the amount over the years that I've read pre-Goodreads would take my total way up!
Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "She certainly has a vast range of books Phrynne...great that you remember her books and especially one you loved!"Yes, it's a pity I didn't have Goodreads back then. I'll bet there..."
Ditto.
Dale wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "She certainly has a vast range of books Phrynne...great that you remember her books and especially one you loved!"Yes, it's a pity I didn't have Goodreads back then..."
Yep, me too! And I remember Mary Stewart too! I also loved her Arthurian series.
I always get such a thrill when an author emails me and thanks me for my review.
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It's really awesome isn't it Veronica! Did you get one?
Brenda wrote: "Veronica wrote: "I always get such a thrill when an author emails me and thanks me for my review."It's really awesome isn't it Veronica! Did you get one?"
Yes, I've had a few lately. One sent me a lovely email how she was down in the dumps about her writing and my review picked her up to get back into her second novel.So sweet.I'm in awe of all authors. I have no imagination. That's why I read!
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It's really awesome isn't it Veronica! Did you get one?"
Yes, I've had a few lat..."
It's wonderful - I also receive them and it's really a credit to them that they take the time...
Brenda wrote: "Vale Mary Stewart. She was one of the most widely read fiction writers of our time. The author of twenty novels, a volume of poetry, and three books for young readers, she was admire..."I cut my suspense teeth on Mary Stewart
Veronica wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Veronica wrote: "I always get such a thrill when an author emails me and thanks me for my review."It's really awesome isn't it Veronica! Did you get one?"
Yes, I've had a few lat..."
That is so lovely! :)
Brenda wrote: Yes I agree - the amount over the years that I've read pre-Goodreads would take my total way up! Yeah...me too.
Couple of things from today. First, this was on display at Aberfoyle Park library today;
I wish I was this productive when I was 10.
Second, this was waiting for me at the post office;
I need to stop buying pretty, expensive books.
One can never have too many pretty, expensive books.
Veronica wrote: "I always get such a thrill when an author emails me and thanks me for my review."It is a thrill!
Liam wrote: "Man I love Sabaton. Every song I learn something from history I didn't know before.Today it's these awesome ladies."
Liam, your link for these awesome ladies goes nowhere. ???
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Michael wrote: "Meh it's only money Liam. Might as well spend it while you have it. No use being the richest corpse. :D"Lol! That's a great way to think about if you should spend money or not!
Liam wrote: "Damn.There we go."
Thanks, Liam. Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein features a couple of these ladies and the word taman becomes a code word for them.
Yesterday, my sister gave me the dvd series of The White Queen by Philippa Gregory. Lots of great historical facts, drama and wonderful costumes. I haven't read the book series but have now added it to my tbr.
Just had to share with my book buddies. Last night my daughter, a friend and I went to see Wicked here in Melbourne. It was absolutely amazing. We had second row seats and so were able to see it all so clearly. All the expressions, the costumes, the makeup. If there are any theatre lovers amongst you here and you have the opportunity to see this awesome musical, I would highly recommend it. We saw it back in 2008 but if it's possible, this production was even bigger and better!!
That is amazing Elaine - I have tickets for next Saturday so now I am even more excited!! :) Was it a long show?
Angela wrote: "That is amazing Elaine - I have tickets for next Saturday so now I am even more excited!! :) Was it a long show?"Oh, Angela you're going to love it. I'm sure. I think it's about 3 hours. But you really don't notice the time and honestly you just don't want it to end. Please post back after you see it. I'd love to know what you thought of it.
Dale wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it so much Elaine."Thanks Dale. It really was an amazing production. First class everything...singing,music,costumes, set design. Now I'm sounding more like a critic but I just loved,loved,loved it!!!!
I will!! I am going to be a dork and get a T-shirt and everything haha! :o)
Angela wrote: "I will!! I am going to be a dork and get a T-shirt and everything haha! :o)"Ha,ha!! I can totally relate. I bought quite a bit of merchandise last time so I was more restrained last night. Didn't even buy the program!!!! Enjoy and I don't think it's dorky at all. :)
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Wow that's very exciting Elaine! Great memories of a wonderful night:)
Hi everyone,I am Prashamsa from Nepal and I have just been granted a Postgraduate student visa to study in University of Technology, Sydney. I am really looking forward to visiting your country this July. :)
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I am Prashamsa from Nepal and I have just been granted a Postgraduate student visa to study in University of Technology, Sydney. I am really looking forward to visiting your country th..."
Hello again! You first introduced yourself to us in November last year, as your boyfriend had moved to Australia for his studies! Congrats on your student visa! You'll enjoy Australia I'm sure...
Just finished my first lot of uni exams! Just hoping I've passed tbh. First day of holidays, feels amazing :)
Hi everyone :)I haven't been on in a long time (apart from updating my books).... how is everyone?
I have had a long few months, very busy now with three kids, my baby boy is now 8 moths old and gave us quite a scare when he was 5 months!! he got meningococcal somehow and was in hospital for 2 and a half weeks in an induced coma.. he is now doing very well and has no long term side effects :)
I have also become a tupperware consultant so have been very busy with that also :)
Welcome back.That must've been scary Katie. Glad he is doing well now.
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When do you find out your results Jess?
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I haven't been on in a long time (apart from updating my books).... how is everyone?
I have had a long few months, very busy now with three kids, my baby boy is now 8 moths old and g..."
Welcome back Katie! It's great to "see" you again, though I'm really sorry to hear about your son! How absolutely terrifying for you all. So glad he came through it alright, and there are no long term side effects from it. A shocking thing it is!
Congratulations on becoming a tupperware dealer too...I did tupperware for 20 years, both as a dealer and a manager. I had a team of 25 people at one stage and we were hugely successful. I remember one week of sales (in record breaker week) I personally sold $10,000 worth of tupperware - this was about 25 years ago, so the equivalent would be a lot more now! I did 14 parties that week!!! The worst part was packing it all the following week!
Wow Katie that must have been so scary for you. I am glad he is on the mend now.
★ Jess wrote: "Just finished my first lot of uni exams! Just hoping I've passed tbh. First day of holidays, feels amazing :)"Such a good feeling when the exams are over
Brenda wrote: "Katie wrote: "Hi everyone :)I haven't been on in a long time (apart from updating my books).... how is everyone?
I have had a long few months, very busy now with three kids, my baby boy is now 8 m..."
Thank you Brenda :)
WOW that is a lot of sales!!! I have just started out so if anyone knows any Adelaidians who would like a party send them my way lol ;)
Thank you Dale and Sally :) hes a little fighter thats for sure :)
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I haven't been on in a long time (apart from updating my books).... how is everyone?
I have had a long few months, very busy now with three kids, my baby..."
Good luck with it Katie:) I also started in Adelaide:)
Brenda wrote: "When do you find out your results Jess?"
Hopefully never
Really enjoyed that new ABC drama/comedy with Bryan Brown and Sam Neill, Old School. I am going to taunt hubby with the fact that it was sooo good and he missed it before telling him I recorded it, although with the iview option, it won't have quite the same effect. And tonight we have the return of Last Tango in Halifax, another goodie: this is not helping my readathon totals!! And tomorrow, Gently is on again, last week's episode was also great.
I agree Marianne - Old School was fab! I can't wait for the next one. Have a good day everyone - I am off to see Wicked this afternoon! Can't wait!!
Marianne wrote: "Really enjoyed that new ABC drama/comedy with Bryan Brown and Sam Neill, Old School. I am going to taunt hubby with the fact that it was sooo good and he missed it before telling him I recorded it,..."I loved Last Tango in Halifax too Marianne and glad to see it back again :D
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Thanks Laura! Yes I had a lovely day thanks:)