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[B the BookAddict]

Brenda wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "Thanks, Brenda, for thinking of me. I've been in Melbourne for last eight days; a family gathering as we have finally interred my parent's and my little boy's ashes after ..."

You've used the term I use for Avery; "my special boy". Forever precious, forever young.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "Thanks, Brenda, for thinking of me. I've been in Melbourne for last eight days; a family gathering as we have finally interred my parent's and my little boy..."

How old was Avery when he passed Bette? A terrible thing to lose a child.

[C.A.]

Watched "Love At First Sight" on SBS with John Hurt and Phyllida Law. It was so beautiful that I wept! Love is ageless - but age can complicate it. Only 12 minutes. If you haven't seen it, I recommend it with a box of tissues next to you.

[C.A.]

Michael wrote: "I am here Sally. Like Brenda i don't wan't to even think about Christmas as it means spending money on gifts lol. :D"

Did someone say Christmas? NOOOOOOO!!!!! Six children between Hubby and I, six of their partners, eight grandchildren and one 86 year old much adored mother. Pressie fatigue - a first world whinge? And we've only just finished eating all the Easter eggs! Which, by the way, the manufacturers will be unwrapping and rewrapping in Santa Claus foil. Did you realise that Santa chocolates have developed very long ear-like hats in the past couple of years?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "No notifications again :( So have just been catching up again. Mind you, it's a nice way to start the day while drinking my morning cup of tea!"

Mine are totally messed up too Leonie:(

[Faye]

Hi Brenda, Help please, trying to put on my currently reading "Can you keep a secret" by Caroline Overington
Can You Keep a Secret?
It is only new out.
I can't find it on Goodreads can you help me please?

Thanks Faye

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Faye wrote: "Hi Brenda, Help please, trying to put on my currently reading "Can you keep a secret" by Caroline Overington
Can You Keep a Secret?
It is only new out.
I can't find it on Goodreads ..."

Click on the link of the book that you put into your post Faye, then under the cover picture on the left hand side of the page is a heavy green block which says "Want to read" - click on the 3 upright books right beside that box and it'll drop down where you can click on "currently reading". Good luck...

[Vicki]

Sally906 wrote: "Wow - where is everyone? Hello o o o o o o!

Did you know that 12 weeks tomorrow it's Christmas Eve?

I've started preparing already - does that me am over planner?"

Mwaaaahhhhh! Didn't we just have Christmas?

[Vicki]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Postcards will be accepted, lots of holiday pics, lol!

(do people actually send postcards these days, I wonder?) "

Bette, I've sent postcards on occasion, but more often than not, they beat me home. I like receiving postcards and have a few from travelling friends adorning the fridge. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Wow - where is everyone? Hello o o o o o o!

Did you know that 12 weeks tomorrow it's Christmas Eve?

I've started preparing already - does that me am over planner?"

Mwaaaahhhhh! ..."

Haha!! It certainly seems that way doesn't it!

[Vicki]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Thanks, Brenda, for thinking of me. I've been in Melbourne for last eight days; a family gathering as we have finally interred my parent's and my little boy's ashes after waiting for a few years t..."

Oh, Bette, that must've been such an emotional time. I'm so glad you all had each other there for support. I hope the closure brings you a little peace. Hugs.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooored

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooored"

LOL! Don't you have a good book to get lost in??

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

At work :P I've been 'talked to' about my habit of reading on-desk...

[Vicki]

Liam wrote: "Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooored"

Boredom would be such a luxury...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "At work :P I've been 'talked to' about my habit of reading on-desk..."

Well that's mean! If there's no-one there you should be able to read...

[Kathryn]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Thanks, Brenda, for thinking of me. I've been in Melbourne for last eight days; a family gathering as we have finally interred my parent's and my little boy's ashes after waiting for a few years t..."

That would be very draining, Bette. Good to catch up with all the family, I'm sure, but that's not ideally the way you want to do it... Still, as Brenda said, at least you were able to support each other. And you can share the happy memories, even if they are bittersweet.

As for postcards - I love sending them!! When I lived in the UK, I would sometimes send family and friends back here postcards of somewhere I even just went for the day!!

[Kathryn]

Kathryn wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "Thanks, Brenda, for thinking of me. I've been in Melbourne for last eight days; a family gathering as we have finally interred my parent's and my little boy's ashes after ..."

And I love receiving postcards, but don't get very many - I don't think most people share my love of sending postcards!!

[B the BookAddict]

Brenda wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "Thanks, Brenda, for thinking of me. I've been in Melbourne for last eight days; a family gathering as we have finally interred my p..."

Six months old, Brenda. The endless possibilities of a life not lived.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

@ Bette "♡"

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Bette BookAddict wrote: "Thanks, Brenda, for thinking of me. I've been in Melbourne for last eight days; a family gathering as we have finall..."

Oh Bette, that is terribly tragic! The heartache will always be there for you...take care.

[Faye]

Brenda wrote: "Faye wrote: "Hi Brenda, Help please, trying to put on my currently reading "Can you keep a secret" by Caroline Overington
Can You Keep a Secret?
It is only new out.
I can't find it ..."

Thanks Brenda, well that was easy when you know how. Cheers

[Sally906]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "Thanks, Brenda, for thinking of me. I've been in Melbourne for last eight days; a family gathering as we have finally interred my parent's and my little boy's ashes after waiting for a few years t..."

I'm sorry to hear of your losses - glad though that all have been laid to rest and your little boy is safe with his grandparents now.

[Billie]

Brenda wrote: "Liam wrote: "At work :P I've been 'talked to' about my habit of reading on-desk..."

Well that's mean! If there's no-one there you should be able to read..."

Hi Kathryn - I have an idea of what you must be feeling. Heartfelt greetings from a stranger who is thinking of you and hopefully won't always be a stranger. Best, Billie

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Anyone wanna buy me an early christmas present?

[Sharon]

Liam wrote: "Anyone wanna buy me an early christmas present?"

Think you better write a letter to Santa for that one, Liam :)

[Leonie]

Morning early birds!

[Leonie]

Liam wrote: "Anyone wanna buy me an early christmas present?"

A pleading letter. Please include me in your letter :)

[Vicki]

Leonie wrote: "Morning early birds!"

Leonie, it looks as if you were one your own this morning. I hope you weren't too lonely. :)

[Leonie]

Vicki wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Morning early birds!"

Leonie, it looks as if you were one your own this morning. I hope you weren't too lonely. :)"

I have survived ;)

[Valerie]

I'm always with the Early Birds in spirit from 4.30am but unfortunately the wifi doesn't come on til 6.00am lolll

[Vicki]

Valerie wrote: "I'm always with the Early Birds in spirit from 4.30am but unfortunately the wifi doesn't come on til 6.00am lolll"

Why is it turned off, Valerie?

[Marianne]

I am an Early Bird every morning but on the days I have to work, I just have to get my walk done and get going: no time to chat....

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Same. I am often there having a quick read but with no time to actually post anything.

[Vicki]

Alex wrote: "Is that, like, the complete history of New Zealand :) "

LOL :)

[Valerie]

Vicki wrote: "Valerie wrote: "I'm always with the Early Birds in spirit from 4.30am but unfortunately the wifi doesn't come on til 6.00am lolll"

Why is it turned off, Valerie?"

Oh we just have the wifi on a timer switch so the kids aren't on the Internet all night! (Or their mother for that matter ;p)

[Vicki]

Valerie wrote: "Oh we just have the wifi on a timer switch so the kids aren't on the Internet all night! (Or their mother for that matter ;p)"

Very sensible. :)

[Kyla]

Hmmmmm my reading has slowed terribly over the last couple of weeks. Bad eyesight is all to blame :( hopefully once I pick up my new glasses this week I'll be able to read the copious amounts of books that I have been able to in the past.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kyla wrote: "Hmmmmm my reading has slowed terribly over the last couple of weeks. Bad eyesight is all to blame :( hopefully once I pick up my new glasses this week I'll be able to read the copious amounts of bo..."

That's no good Kyla :( Do you read eBooks where you can increase the font size?

[Vicki]

Kyla, I second what Brenda says. I don't even need to wear glasses when I read using my Kindle. I can't say the same for reading a paper book or even reading on my laptop.

[B the BookAddict]

5.21am on the laptop, 4.21 on the kitchen wall clock. I've just sat through one of the fastest hours of the year.

Happy Sunday, EB's:)

[Vicki]

Morning, Bette. Thanks for the reminder. Must remember to check all the various things with clocks. :)

[Marianne]

Morning, EBs. Hubby was not well pleased to get up an hour earlier for work (effectively 4.30am and he's NOT a morning person!)

[Marianne]

VERY windy here this morning...

[Vicki]

Marianne wrote: "Morning, EBs. Hubby was not well pleased to get up an hour earlier for work (effectively 4.30am and he's NOT a morning person!)"

Ah yes, but the payoff of an extra hour's daylight at the other end will be well worth. So long as the carpets don't fade that is. ;-)

[Marianne]

Vicki wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Morning, EBs. Hubby was not well pleased to get up an hour earlier for work (effectively 4.30am and he's NOT a morning person!)"

Ah yes, but the payoff of an extra hour's daylight..."

LOL

[Veronica ⭐️]

I'm not looking forward to getting up an hour earlier when I start back at work Tuesday.
Today is tipped to be 33 degrees in Sydney and my husband and I will be working at a Bunnings bbq for our local netball team.

[HalcyonDaze]

Well that's a relief - I have finally worked out how to get the conversations in order. Yesterday I tell you, it was doing my head in. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Veronica wrote: "I'm not looking forward to getting up an hour earlier when I start back at work Tuesday.
Today is tipped to be 33 degrees in Sydney and my husband and I will be working at a Bunnings bbq for our lo..."

A hot one for you Veronica:( 34 estimated for us today too! Already a strong wind is blowing!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Busy getting ready - packing etc - for our trip to the Blue Mountains tomorrow:) The Leura Spring Garden Festival is beckoning!!! Back Friday so only a short trip this time...