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[Vicki]

Wow, Bette, that was a mammoth day! Especially compared to mine today: Picnicking and reading in the sun in the Toolangi State Forest. It was such a gorgeous day, we'd have been silly not to have taken advantage. :)

[Vicki]

You do have a lot on your plate, Michael. Glad you've managed to squeeze in a holiday. All the best!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "Thanks Brenda. It's better than last week which is good. I'm not losing my voice now,"

That's good! Nothing worse in this weather...it makes you feel even more miserable:(

[B the BookAddict]

A late hello to the Early Birds!

ugh! Something is eating away at my internet data usage at an incredible speed; 2gb in one hour session while on Goodreads.

So, if I disappear or don't comment, it's because I am waiting till 8am to purchase more data. Today or tomorrow, I'm taking my laptop to computer tech to get him to work out the problem.

[Veronica ⭐️]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "A late hello to the Early Birds!

ugh! Something is eating away at my internet data usage at an incredible speed; 2gb in one hour session while on Goodreads.

So, if I disappear or don't comment, ..."
I wonder if there are any techies on here that can give you an idea whats happening?

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Thursday night shift at the library = being paid $40/h to read.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "Thursday night shift at the library = being paid $40/h to read."

Well that's a job I wouldn't mind Liam;)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

If you forget your book you're stuck though. Nothing to read...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "If you forget your book you're stuck though. Nothing to read..."

Hahaha!! No of course not;)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Friend of mine just had to have her dog put to sleep today :( Inconsolable as you can imagine. Poor Basil.

[Angela]

Good morning all and happy Friday! What's on for the weekend?

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Liam wrote: "Friend of mine just had to have her dog put to sleep today :( Inconsolable as you can imagine. Poor Basil.

"

Another beautiful Doggy soul crossing the Rainbow Bridge. Rest assured Basil will be in good company Liam.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

**Happy Horse's Birthday** today!!

[Valerie]

Good morning Angela. I will brave the cold tomorrow morning for my regular Saturday parkrun but then I think I will spend the rest of the weekend inside keeping warm. Lots of reading planned. Hawks on telly Sunday arvo.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Angela wrote: "Good morning all and happy Friday! What's on for the weekend?"

Good Morning Angela. Visitors this weekend and a nice dinner out tomorrow night with good friends :)

[Angela]

Oh they sound like lovely plans ladies! And the Hawks are my team too @Valerie - remind me who they are playing? Definitely needing to keep warm. This Melbourne weather is carnage!

[Valerie]

Angela, hawks are playing bulldogs in tassie.

[Elaine]

I'm very excited today. Work colleague won tickets to the premiere of the first episode of The Outlander series here in Melbourne. For those of you that might not be fans of the books that's Diana Gabaldon's series. As she was unable to attend she kindly gave me her tickets. So I'm off to Hoyts tonight for a treat. :)

[Carolyn]

Elaine wrote: "I'm very excited today. Work colleague won tickets to the premiere of the first episode of The Outlander series here in Melbourne. For those of you that might not be fans of the books that's [autho..."

Wow! That's indeed a special treat Elaine! Do report back on whether it's good or not :)

[Elaine]

Carolyn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I'm very excited today. Work colleague won tickets to the premiere of the first episode of The Outlander series here in Melbourne. For those of you that might not be fans of the book..."

I will Carolyn. I am looking forward to watching the series on Foxtel, although I'm not a huge fan of the actor playing Jamie. I really would have loved to have seen Gerard Butler in the role but I understand he's probably too old now. Who knows this young guy may surprise me. I don't even know his name!!! Isn't it awful? :)

[Faye]

Liam wrote: "Friend of mine just had to have her dog put to sleep today :( Inconsolable as you can imagine. Poor Basil.

"

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "I'm very excited today. Work colleague won tickets to the premiere of the first episode of The Outlander series here in Melbourne. For those of you that might not be fans of the books that's [autho..."

Wow Elaine! What a wonderful work colleague!! You will have a great time..enjoy!! (We want to know all the ins and outs tomorrow too please)

[Zoey]

Congratulations Elaine & enjoy. I have seen lots of people in the Outlander FB groups excited about going to the premiere screenings in Bris, Syd & Melb. I think it will be a great night.
I am waiting (not so) patiently for the 14th to watch it on Foxtel :)
and don't worry about Sam Heughan (that's his name lol) not being Gerard Butler, I have seen a few clips & I think he is going to do a pretty good job.
Cant wait to hear what you think

[Carolyn]

Elaine wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I'm very excited today. Work colleague won tickets to the premiere of the first episode of The Outlander series here in Melbourne. For those of you that might not be ..."

I hope he's not a disappointment Elaine. It would be such a shame if he didn't fit the role - there would be a lot of devastated fans out there!

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I'm very excited today. Work colleague won tickets to the premiere of the first episode of The Outlander series here in Melbourne. For those of you that might not be fans of the book..."

Thanks Brenda. Will keep you posted. Are you a fan?

[Elaine]

Zoey wrote: "Congratulations Elaine & enjoy. I have seen lots of people in the Outlander FB groups excited about going to the premiere screenings in Bris, Syd & Melb. I think it will be a great night.
I am wai..."

Thanks Zoey. I think it will be awesome. I'm really excited to see how it all looks on film and to finally get the right pronunciation of all those Scottish names and words!!! I'll try and keep an open mind about Sam. Depends on how good his Scottish accent is. He's just such a boy but then again I guess Jamie was quite young when he and Claire first meet. :)

[Elaine]

Carolyn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I'm very excited today. Work colleague won tickets to the premiere of the first episode of The Outlander series here in Melbourne. For those of you tha..."

According to Zoey Carolyn he's not bad so will be keeping an open mind and trying not to imagine Gerard in the role!! LOl. I think it will be fine.

[Paul]

Faye wrote: "Liam wrote: "Friend of mine just had to have her dog put to sleep today :( Inconsolable as you can imagine. Poor Basil.

""
So sorry always a sad day when that happens

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I'm very excited today. Work colleague won tickets to the premiere of the first episode of The Outlander series here in Melbourne. For those of you that might not be f..."

Now you've put me on the spot! lol - No I'm afraid not!

[Zoey]

Elaine wrote: "Zoey wrote: "Congratulations Elaine & enjoy. I have seen lots of people in the Outlander FB groups excited about going to the premiere screenings in Bris, Syd & Melb. I think it will be a great nig..."

Keep Gerard for when you read the books, after all you dont want to have to share him :)

[B the BookAddict]

Good morning, Early Birds; a tad late here as I've been in another group. hangs her head in shame.

[Veronica ⭐️]

Morning Bette. Off to netball in 10 minutes. Blanket and book in hand.

[Elaine]

Zoey wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Zoey wrote: "Congratulations Elaine & enjoy. I have seen lots of people in the Outlander FB groups excited about going to the premiere screenings in Bris, Syd & Melb. I think it will..."

I like that Zoey. I will. I'm warming up to Sam in the role of Jamie. I'm not supposed to say anything about the premiere last night. There was a disclaimer we had to agree to that we were not allowed to review or post anything about the show on any social media. I think though I can say that it was a great night and I can't wait for the 14th August. Is that considered a review? I hope not. I would hate to do the wrong thing.

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I'm very excited today. Work colleague won tickets to the premiere of the first episode of The Outlander series here in Melbourne. For those of you that..."

Oh,no!! Sorry Brenda I certainly didn't mean to do that. I understand it's not for everyone. The friend who came with me last night hasn't read the books and knew absolutely nothing about them or the show but she had fun. There really is a huge following out there. It was awesome last night.

[Zoey]

Elaine wrote: "Zoey wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Zoey wrote: "Congratulations Elaine & enjoy. I have seen lots of people in the Outlander FB groups excited about going to the premiere screenings in Bris, Syd & Melb. I ..."

Thats excellent Elaine. Sounds really promising. Glad you had a good night. I cant wait for the 14th either

[Vicki]

Liam wrote: "Friend of mine just had to have her dog put to sleep today :( Inconsolable as you can imagine. Poor Basil.

"

Sweet puppy dreams, Basil.

[Leonie]

Am currently making my first red velvet cake for my husband's birthday tomorrow. Had no idea there was so much red food colouring in one. He always has a piece when we're at a cafe - I'm guessing I'll find out just how 'colour sensitive' he is with a whole cake at his disposal!

[Elaine]

Leonie wrote: "Am currently making my first red velvet cake for my husband's birthday tomorrow. Had no idea there was so much red food colouring in one. He always has a piece when we're at a cafe - I'm guessing I..."

Sounds yummy Leonie. Good luck with that! :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "Am currently making my first red velvet cake for my husband's birthday tomorrow. Had no idea there was so much red food colouring in one. He always has a piece when we're at a cafe - I'm guessing I..."

Good luck Leonie, and have a lovely day tomorrow:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I'm very excited today. Work colleague won tickets to the premiere of the first episode of The Outlander series here in Melbourne. For th..."

Haha! It's OK Elaine;) So glad you had such a good time...can't wait for a full review when you're allowed:)

[Leonie]

Thanks Brenda and Elaine! Am about to make the white chocolate cream cheese icing. I may lick the bowl.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Our 8 year old grandson received the Best and Fairest Award for his efforts this morning, plus kicked a great goal! (soccer) He played like an absolute champion! Very proud grandma and grandpa!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "Thanks Brenda and Elaine! Am about to make the white chocolate cream cheese icing. I may lick the bowl."

Oh you most definitely MUST Leonie;)

[Leonie]

Brenda wrote: "Our 8 year old grandson received the Best and Fairest Award for his efforts this morning, plus kicked a great goal! (soccer) He played like an absolute champion! Very proud grandma and grandpa!"

Very exciting moment!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It was Leonie! I can't get the vision of his face out of my mind! In the instant after he kicked the goal he looked our way - the huge grin with the surprise added in "did I really kick that?" showed on his face; a perfect camera shot (if I'd had one!)

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Our 8 year old grandson received the Best and Fairest Award for his efforts this morning, plus kicked a great goal! (soccer) He played like an absolute champion! Very proud grandma and grandpa!"

So good that you were there to watch Brenda!
I used to love watching my boys play soccer at that age. All the kids are so cute and get such a thrill when they score a goal or the coach praises them.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Our 8 year old grandson received the Best and Fairest Award for his efforts this morning, plus kicked a great goal! (soccer) He played like an absolute champion! Very proud grandma a..."

Thanks Carolyn - we almost weren't going to go because it was so cold this morning. So glad we did!

[Suz]

Brenda wrote: "Our 8 year old grandson received the Best and Fairest Award for his efforts this morning, plus kicked a great goal! (soccer) He played like an absolute champion! Very proud grandma and grandpa!"
I can imagine you there cheering him on! It's great you can be there for those things.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh I was cheering Suzanne;) Thanks!

[Dale]

Certainly reason to be proud Brenda.