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Bette BookAddict wrote: "A gorgeous clip. If you don't say "awww" in this, I'd be worried:Pclip: http://safeshare.tv/w/oYxjOTLrOz"
Awww way toooo cute, Bette. Thanks for sharing I loved it :)
Very cute and that last one what a crack up! Thanks Bette.
Bette BookAddict wrote: "A gorgeous clip. If you don't say "awww" in this, I'd be worried:Pclip: http://safeshare.tv/w/oYxjOTLrOz"
That is a very cute clip! Why are baby animals so cute? And yes, I did say "awww." :)
Well, this afternoon I fly out to Melbourned, to participate in Continuum X. Should be lots of fun, but I'm a little nervous about my first panel participations. At least I get to participate in one before I moderate the second! Am still deciding on which piece of reading I'll do though.
Lots of really interesting panels to sit in on, and hopefully some new authors to meet, friends to make, and a cousin to catch up with.
Might be a bit sketchy on popping in to Goodreads - probably depends how much sleep I want to get.
It is SO cute, isn't it? I love the mother cat hugging her baby to her as if to say "shush, you're disturbing my sleep".
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I actually said awww out loud at that precise bit.
Leonie wrote: "Well, this afternoon I fly out to Melbourne..."Ooh, how exciting! Hope all goes well for you Leonie -- please tell us all about Continuum when you get back.
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clip: http://safeshare.tv/w/oYxjOTLrOz"
Love it Bette! Thanks for that:)
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clip: http://safeshare.tv/w/oYxjOTLrOz"
That is a very cute clip! Why are baby animals so cute? And y..."
Good luck at Continuum X Leonie! You'll thoroughly enjoy it, nerves and all:)
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Only "might" Ashleigh? And you have to wait THAT long?? Wow! What a shame you can't pick something up now...
Bette BookAddict wrote: "It is SO cute, isn't it? I love the mother cat hugging her baby to her as if to say "shush, you're disturbing my sleep"."LOL - that was my awwwww moment too :)
Leonie wrote: "Well, this afternoon I fly out to Melbourne..."Oh have fun - how exciting to be on a panel!
After getting a call roughly every week from those Windows scammers, I might have fixed them. Yesterday when they called, I said "Can you please call me back on my other number?" and gave them the Warrnambool Police station direct line.:P
Bette BookAddict wrote: "After getting a call roughly every week from those Windows scammers, I might have fixed them. Yesterday when they called, I said "Can you please call me back on my other number?" and gave them the..."
That is classic - I'm going to do that next time!
That is classic - I'm going to do that next time!
Bette BookAddict wrote: "After getting a call roughly every week from those Windows scammers, I might have fixed them. Yesterday when they called, I said "Can you please call me back on my other number?" and gave them the..."Oh yeah, good one, I'll tell hubby
Bette BookAddict wrote: "After getting a call roughly every week from those Windows scammers, I might have fixed them. Yesterday when they called, I said "Can you please call me back on my other number?" and gave them the..."BRILLIANT idea, Bette!
We had a spate of theses calls and I managed to keep them talking for about 6 or 7 minutes (without access to my system) and when they get a little upset (because I told them that I am hard of hearing kept them repeating everything - I'm not hard of hearing) I tell them that I don't have Windows, but an Apple - that's when they hang up.
That is an awesome idea, Bette! Now I almost wish one of them would call me ...
I just love these ideas! Usually I just hang up on them straight away but now I'm going to have some fun! Especially love the police station one Bette!
While I'm on this thread - does anyone else have their website with crazydomains? Is there anyway of adding archives? I interview guest authors each week on www.ritaleechapman.com but I can't see how to archive old interviews.
Geoff wrote: "We had a spate of theses calls and I managed to keep them talking for about 6 or 7 minutes (without access to my system) and when they get a little upset (because I told them that I am hard of hear..."I tell them we don't have a single computer in the house (a total lie of course - we have at least 6). There's always a long pause while they think of what to say to that and then they hang up!
Jennie wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "After getting a call roughly every week from those Windows scammers, I might have fixed them. Yesterday when they called, I said "Can you please call me back on my other n..."Classic Bette.
Bette BookAddict wrote: "After getting a call roughly every week from those Windows scammers, I might have fixed them. Yesterday when they called, I said "Can you please call me back on my other number?" and gave them the..."Good job Bette, well done, bet they hung up very quickly.Just had another scam happen to me. My husband and I put something on Gumtree, I received a email from someone saying they work for NZ Gas and Electricity, they work offshore,they were very happy with the product that I wanted to sell and would give me the money straight away, if they could just have my bank details they then send you an email from paypal (false of course) saying they have paid, in the meantime you have no money left in your account.Very scary. I was lucky my husband knew about this sort of scam.
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Great idea Bette! I got rid of mine ages ago when I said I'd just check with my IT son - they hung up straight away!!
Bette BookAddict wrote: "After getting a call roughly every week from those Windows scammers, I might have fixed them. Yesterday when they called, I said "Can you please call me back on my other number?" and gave them the..."I love it!!
I started yelling scammer, scammer, scammer down the phone then hang up. They only did it once!Our dinner guests were most surprised :)
A friend of mine just puts the phone down - not hanging up just down. She goes back later and there is a dial tone. She says they have to pay for the call but wonders how long before they do realise she's not there.
Sally906 wrote: "I started yelling scammer, scammer, scammer down the phone then hang up. They only did it once!Our dinner guests were most surprised :)
A friend of mine just puts the phone down - not hanging up..."
Haha, I used to do that Sally after an overseas rellie had a blue with my hubby and he started making abusive phone calls at all hours. I was working night shift at the time and he knew I slept through the day so he started calling me every day! He just kept ringing even when I didn't answer, so I would put the phone in the linen cabinet and shut the door on it and go back to sleep. That went on for another couple of weeks and then stopped suddenly...I think he must have got the bill...hehee, international calls too!!
I shut it in the cabinet so he couldn't hear any sounds from my place.
Sally906 wrote: "I started yelling scammer, scammer, scammer down the phone then hang up. They only did it once!Our dinner guests were most surprised :)
A friend of mine just puts the phone down - not hanging up..."
You sound like you enjoy it Sally! Waiting to pounce on unsuspecting scammers!!
I love it; can't wait for the next scammer to call :D
Faye wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "After getting a call roughly every week from those Windows scammers, I might have fixed them. Yesterday when they called, I said "Can you please call me back on my other n..."Faye, I don't tell them it's the police number; I just give it to them so that when they ring there, they get a big surprise.
Bette BookAddict wrote: "Faye wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "After getting a call roughly every week from those Windows scammers, I might have fixed them. Yesterday when they called, I said "Can you please call me back ..."Yes Bette, I think that is brilliant.
Went to the footy last night, god Adelaide Oval is a good ground now.
Ashleigh wrote: "Was in Sydney for Vivid last night. The organised chaos of getting onto the cruise boats was terrible but the lights were amazing! Absolutely awesome. Food on boat crap so had something after. But ..."I've seen lots of photos of the lights. They are outstanding. Lucky you to see them, despite the accompanying trauma :)
some weeks back I posted here about my dying blender and what I was looking at buying to replace it. Did some online research, looked in the shops, ended up buying a big fancy strong one, lots of power, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, etc. (Actually the online video clip shows it grinding pebbles to powder so....) Well, I've had it for over a month now, it's excellent for my daily smoothies, also for turning whatever soup into cream of whatever soup. And before the 30 day money-back trial ended, I was determined to try making a nut butter. Tried dry roasted almonds a few weeks ago, worked very well. Today I got more adventurous: almonds with some honey, almonds with chocolate, mixed nuts, and peanuts. I'm very happy with the results. Guess I need to go leave some positive feedback on their site.....
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Sounds great Marianne! Always good when you spend a lot of money on a product which actually works!
Marianne wrote: "some weeks back I posted here about my dying blender and what I was looking at buying to replace it. Did some online research, looked in the shops, ended up buying a big fancy strong one, lots of p..."Mmmm powdered pebbles yum! Haha...it sounds like a beauty Marianne :)
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "some weeks back I posted here about my dying blender and what I was looking at buying to replace it. Did some online research, looked in the shops, ended up buying a big fancy stro..."Mmmm powdered pebbles yum!
LOL!!
Ashleigh wrote: "Was in Sydney for Vivid last night. The organised chaos of getting onto the cruise boats was terrible but the lights were amazing! Absolutely awesome. Food on boat crap so had something after. But ..."The lights are well worth the trip. I went Thursday night with my two daughters and mother. We booked a motel in the city this year after taking two hours to get home last year. It was raining so by 10pm we virtually had all the lights to ourselves. It was great! We are already planning next year!
We were there last night too. I couldn't believe how many people were there! I'm thinking next year we should go the night State of Origin's on. Hopefully the crowds will all be there instead!
Faye wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "After getting a call roughly every week from those Windows scammers, I might have fixed them. Yesterday when they called, I said "Can you please call me back on my other n..."There are certainly a lot of scammers on Gumtree. I don't see how they can access your funds though with only your name and bank account no.
Rita wrote: "Faye wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "After getting a call roughly every week from those Windows scammers, I might have fixed them. Yesterday when they called, I said "Can you please call me back ..."They are very clever these days. A friend at work lost $2000.00 exactly this way.
Woo hoo! The dry season has finally arrived in Darwin - down to 19.1 overnight, actually snuggled under the sheets instead of getting up and hubby let the beagle up on the bed as he was complaining about the cold.
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Haha!! Cold!!! lol Wait till you get to NZ Sally!!
I love the cold - has arrived about a month late this year. Was worried it would never get here
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I agree, much easier to cope with than the heat!
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I have something to say. :)Those of you of more mature years, take note.
Having been on my L's for almost four months, I wish to report that
a) I *can* drive.
b) I *can* park
c) I *can* do a three point turn.
Am I proud of myself?
Yes!
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