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[Faye]

Brenda wrote: "The majesty of the white whale Migaloo as he makes his way north past our shores once again:)

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/236......"

Aren't the whales just gorgeous? We have some through the bay here on the south coast of Victoria for the last week. So peaceful.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Magnificent creatures Faye!

[B the BookAddict]

Faye wrote: "Brenda wrote: "The majesty of the white whale Migaloo as he makes his way north past our shores once again:)

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/236......"

Faye, we have the Southern Right whales on the south-west coast. I haven't been down to check if they have arrived yet. They have their whale nursery here from mid June to September.

[Marianne]

This weekend I'm baking for next weekend's book club as I'm hosting. So I've just made a Dutch ginger slice which is best made a week ahead (very convenient) and put my dried fruit in to soak for my No eggs, no butter, no sugar fruitcake, which I'll bake tomorrow: Fruitcake also improves on standing so next weekend I only have to take time out of the Read-a-thon to slice them up and get the teacups ready.....

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Marianne wrote: "This weekend I'm baking for next weekend's book club as I'm hosting. So I've just made a Dutch ginger slice which is best made a week ahead (very convenient) and put my dried fruit in to soak for m..."

Your book club sounds like a really tough gig Marianne...NOT!

[Jenni]

I'm busy making a second Princess Elsa costume (Frozen) for my daughter, who does kids parties, she has had so many bookings for this theme, she requires a second costume, also will be making a Tinker Bell costume as well.

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "This weekend I'm baking for next weekend's book club as I'm hosting. So I've just made a Dutch ginger slice which is best made a week ahead (very convenient) and put my dried fruit in to soak for m..."

Sounds delicious Marianne! Can we come?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

David wrote: "Hey everybody! I'm an author member of this group from the UK and I wondered if you could answer a question for me. I've been told recently that the Kobo ereader is way more popular in Australia th..."

David would you mind directing your question here please? It'll be easier for a complete discussion to take place:) Thanks.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "This weekend I'm baking for next weekend's book club as I'm hosting. So I've just made a Dutch ginger slice which is best made a week ahead (very convenient) and put my dried fruit in to soak for m..."

I would like to come to your book club please Marianne;)

[Carolyn]

David wrote: "Hey everybody! I'm an author member of this group from the UK and I wondered if you could answer a question for me. I've been told recently that the Kobo ereader is way more popular in Australia th..."

No way David!
Everyone I know in Sydney who has an eReader has either a Kindle or Kindle app on their iPad. I have both apps on my iPad but buy a lot more ebooks from Amazon than from Kobo.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jenni wrote: "I'm busy making a second Princess Elsa costume (Frozen) for my daughter, who does kids parties, she has had so many bookings for this theme, she requires a second costume, also will be making a Ti..."

You're good! A big help to your daughter too:)

[David]

Brenda wrote: "David wrote: "Hey everybody! I'm an author member of this group from the UK and I wondered if you could answer a question for me. I've been told recently that the Kobo ereader is way more popular i..."

Sure thing Brenda - sorry to confuse things.

[David]

Carolyn wrote: "David wrote: "Hey everybody! I'm an author member of this group from the UK and I wondered if you could answer a question for me. I've been told recently that the Kobo ereader is way more popular i..."
That's interesting Carolyn and thank you.

[Sharon]

WOOHOO I just completed 40 minutes on the treadmill :) I'm exhausted. Gosh I didn't know I was so unfit :(

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Sharon wrote: "WOOHOO I just completed 40 minutes on the treadmill :) I'm exhausted. Gosh I didn't know I was so unfit :("

Go to bed and read. Much better for you:)

[Sharon]

Lol yes I agree with you, Phrynne :) Exercise is overrated ;)

[Carolyn]

Sharon wrote: "WOOHOO I just completed 40 minutes on the treadmill :) I'm exhausted. Gosh I didn't know I was so unfit :("

I hope you were listening to a good book to make the time pass quickly :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "WOOHOO I just completed 40 minutes on the treadmill :) I'm exhausted. Gosh I didn't know I was so unfit :("

Congratulations Sharon! That's fantastic:)

[Sharon]

Thanks Michael and Brenda. Just hope the scales are kind to me when I get on them in the morning :)

[Sharon]

Carolyn wrote: "Sharon wrote: "WOOHOO I just completed 40 minutes on the treadmill :) I'm exhausted. Gosh I didn't know I was so unfit :("

I hope you were listening to a good book to make the time pass quickly :)"

I was listening to music, Carolyn. I was trying to sing along, but I think there was more huffing puffing than singing :)

[Carolyn]

Sharon wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Sharon wrote: "WOOHOO I just completed 40 minutes on the treadmill :) I'm exhausted. Gosh I didn't know I was so unfit :("

I hope you were listening to a good book to make the time..."

Haha! As long as you have the headphones on you can't hear yourself and you can imagine you sound great!

[Marianne]

@ Julie, Carolyn, Brenda you're all very welcome, my place about 3pm Sat. We talk about what we've read, borrow books from each other and gossip about work....

[Faye]

Sharon wrote: "Thanks Michael and Brenda. Just hope the scales are kind to me when I get on them in the morning :)"

Keep up the good work Sharon, it will all be worth it

[Sharon]

Faye wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Thanks Michael and Brenda. Just hope the scales are kind to me when I get on them in the morning :)"

Keep up the good work Sharon, it will all be worth it"

Thanks Faye. So far so good with a loss of 1.2 kilos today :) YAY (*Happy Dance*)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Faye wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Thanks Michael and Brenda. Just hope the scales are kind to me when I get on them in the morning :)"

Keep up the good work Sharon, it will all be worth it"

Thanks Faye..."

Well done Sharon! Is that for the week? How very exciting:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "@ Julie, Carolyn, Brenda you're all very welcome, my place about 3pm Sat. We talk about what we've read, borrow books from each other and gossip about work...."

:):) There with bells on;)

[Carolyn]

Sharon wrote: "Faye wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Thanks Michael and Brenda. Just hope the scales are kind to me when I get on them in the morning :)"

Keep up the good work Sharon, it will all be worth it"

Thanks Faye..."

Congrats Sharon! That's great - keep up the good work on the treadmill!!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Marianne wrote: "@ Julie, Carolyn, Brenda you're all very welcome, my place about 3pm Sat. We talk about what we've read, borrow books from each other and gossip about work...."

Thank you Marianne...I will sooo be there, in spirit!! :)

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "@ Julie, Carolyn, Brenda you're all very welcome, my place about 3pm Sat. We talk about what we've read, borrow books from each other and gossip about work...."


Sounds a great way to spend Saturday afternoon!

[Sharon]

Thanks Brenda and Carolyn :)

Yes that's just for one week, Brenda. Many more to go :)

Ill be back on the treadmill again tonight, Carolyn. I'm sure to feel fitter the more I keep at :) Well that's the plan ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Thanks Brenda and Carolyn :)

Yes that's just for one week, Brenda. Many more to go :)

Ill be back on the treadmill again tonight, Carolyn. I'm sure to feel fitter the more I keep at :) Well that'..."

Go for it Sharon! Yes, they say that's the plan, don't they....no pain, no gain! That's great for a week too! Well done:)

[Marianne]

Sharon wrote: "WOOHOO I just completed 40 minutes on the treadmill :) I'm exhausted. Gosh I didn't know I was so unfit :("

Oh my, how fast were you going? I only ever walk, that way I can put my bookseat on there and read to my heart's content. That's what I'm doing up early early after I've said hi to the other Early Girls, Beth and Vicky

[Sharon]

Marianne wrote: "Sharon wrote: "WOOHOO I just completed 40 minutes on the treadmill :) I'm exhausted. Gosh I didn't know I was so unfit :("

Oh my, how fast were you going? I only ever walk, that way I can put my b..."

I'm walking at 5, Marianne. This seems quite fast, but that probably because I'm unfit I did start at 4 and have worked my way to 5.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow that is fast! I usually walk at 4:)

[Sharon]

That might explain all my puffing, Brenda ;)

[Dale]

I do my walking out in the open air with dh. Good for you on treadmill Sharon. I found they hurt my back.

[Valerie]

Horrible wind in Melbourne today, bits of rain. I was running downhill into the wind and it felt like I was actually running uphill.

[Marianne]

Here comes a whinge
Mostly there is harmony in our house. Hubby and I each have our own study and our own computer. But every now and then, I come down to my study to find hubby sitting at my computer. And he doesn't want to vacate my chair because he's in the middle of a game of online backgammon. Why isn't he doing this on his own computer, in his own study, you ask (as I did)? Because he has a Mac and he can't do that on a Mac.
So I made a rule: no going on my computer when I am in the house or you are expecting me home soon. And I thought, tonight, I'll just organise the dinner, then pop down and email Brenda: and guess what!!! GRRRR
I know how to solve it, of course: I'll replace my Windows laptop with a Mac!!
(Or maybe I'll get a tablet so I can do stuff upstairs while he plays on my laptop downstairs....)

[Veronica ⭐️]

Time to get an IPad I think, Marianne!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "That might explain all my puffing, Brenda ;)"

LOL!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Been a wonderful day here weather wise today and when i say that i mean it's been miserable. Windy and rainy. Thought my umbrella was going to break on the walk into work this morning as the wind w..."

The first really cold day we've had this year. Took the heater pretty much all day to heat the house! We haven't had the gale force winds here, for which I'm thankful, but they have been forecast!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Here comes a whinge
Mostly there is harmony in our house. Hubby and I each have our own study and our own computer. But every now and then, I come down to my study to find hubby sitting at my compu..."

Definitely time for that iPad Marianne;) But you managed to email me so all's well;)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Veronica wrote: "Time to get an IPad I think, Marianne!"

I agree, go the iPad Marianne, mine is like a third arm! I don't know what I ever did without it, and although I still use my laptop it doesn't get half as much time as it used to...pre iPad. All of my time on Goodreads is done from my iPad and I can even scan my books into my bookshelf...or scan books at the shop, library etc. to get feedback. It's got kindle and audiobooks too.
Gee, Apple should give me a commission eh?! ;)

Oh, and I write my reviews in notepad on it as I go, and then paste them into GR. So they don't get sent into cyberspace anymore when I'm only halfway through writing them!

[B the BookAddict]

For the past week or so, when I open Goodreads in the morning, I find I am still signed in - even though I have signed out on the previous day. I am using only laptop and not laptop & phone app. Is this a known bug? I have posted a question in Goodreads Feedback group but can any of you smart people help me here?

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "Here comes a whinge
Mostly there is harmony in our house. Hubby and I each have our own study and our own computer. But every now and then, I come down to my study to find hubby sitting at my compu..."

Maybe hubby should replace his Mac with a PC?

[Faye]

Very rough weather here on the South Coast of Victoria, scared of getting blown away, we have very high wind warning it is raining, very cold.We now have hail. My daughter left at 5.30 this morning to go to work, said the wind coming from the beach was so strong.I have to go to work, however looks like my dog has taken up her position in the family room for the day.She stuck her nose out the door and thought better of it.Keep safe everyone

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Bette if you remain signed into Facebook and if your Facebook/Goodreads accounts are linked then it usually automatically signs in Goodreads.

I may have just bought hte new editions of 6 books that I already own because they look nice...

[Sharon]

The wind here today is horrendous. Fingers crossed that the huge gum tree out the front doesn't come crashing down. Lots of branches over the front lawn.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good luck with the gum tree Sharon! The weather is horrible here too, freezing and blowing a gale:(

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Same here but at least the sun is shining and the sky is totally blue :)