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Brenda wrote: "Love Iced Coffee Laura..haven't heard of Illy.."Illy is a coffee from Italy..They have illy cafes over there...Yummy too. They sell illy beans and grounded beans in the supermarket here but it's quite expensive though.
Marianne wrote: "@Dale,never had to deal with HECS, lucky us!!! I do feel a big debt of gratitude to the system that gave me a free education, so I've worked and paid taxes for almost 40 years. We are likely to be..."
I was very much a mature age student when I did my degree. All off campus,which for me at the time was good.
Dale wrote: "Marianne wrote: "@Dale,never had to deal with HECS, lucky us!!! I do feel a big debt of gratitude to the system that gave me a free education, so I've worked and paid taxes for almost 40 years. We..."
I have always been interested in University study, but cost has stopped me.
I picked up lots of books from my inlaws today.. Not sure what to keep and what to pass on.. Thought I'd start and see if any of my friends had read or reviewed them and go from there? I guess I'll keep all the Stephen King ones??? I don't have shelf room though. I know there are worse dilemmas so it's fine he he
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never had to deal with HECS, lucky us!!! I do feel a big debt of gratitude to the system that gave me a free education, so I've worked and paid taxes for almost 40 years. We..."
Same here Dale. I did one degree in the UK which was paid by my employer and another here as a mature age student which I paid for myself. One of my children did a second degree with HECS and is still paying it off!
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My personal opinion is while i am happy he is going to serve time he deserved a lot longer. First he gets of on the murder charge now a ..."
Nowhere near enough time Michael! Better than the home detention though - what a joke! Thanks for sharing:)
Just another celebrity getting off Scott free.
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Suzanne wrote: "I picked up lots of books from my inlaws today.. Not sure what to keep and what to pass on.. Thought I'd start and see if any of my friends had read or reviewed them and go from there? I guess I'll..."don't worry about shelf space Suzanne. Plenty of room on the floor, on top of cupboards and under beds :)
Veronica wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "I picked up lots of books from my inlaws today.. Not sure what to keep and what to pass on.. Thought I'd start and see if any of my friends had read or reviewed them and go from the..."Yep! They're on a pile between shelf and wall. So really, another shelf huh??
Suzanne wrote: "I picked up lots of books from my inlaws today.. Not sure what to keep and what to pass on.. Thought I'd start and see if any of my friends had read or reviewed them and go from there? I guess I'll..."Oh well done! Stephen King is a great storyteller, definitely find room for those! And what a great idea to check reviews here to help you make decisions. I often wish I had the site with me when I'm bookshopping in the charity shops. When I get my tablet.....
Well, after whingeing about the last GR update several weeks ago, should I now download the latest update that has appeared on my phone?? Will it fix the things that irk me about the current update?? I'm guessing there's not a chance that it will enable us to link books or reply to specific messages but I'd quite like the ability for the app to turn sideways if I turn my phone to be restored (the last update lost that)...
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My opinion for what it's worth Kathryn - from what you and others have said, it can't make it worse, surely!! Go for it and cross your fingers that it will improve things:) I will also cross mine for you:) Keep us updated;)
Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Well, after whingeing about the last GR update several weeks ago, should I now download the latest update that has appeared on my phone?? Will it fix the things that irk me about th..."Thanks, Brenda! The cynic in me says I'm sure it could make it worse - or at least no change!! Am going out now, might think about doing it this afternoon - in the meantime, if anyone has downloaded the latest update in the last couple of days, I'd love to hear any thoughts on it!!!
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I know what you mean Kathryn! Maybe google it to see if anyone has any reviews online on it?
@Kathryn - I don't use an android or an apple so Windows phones get left off so many things it's not even funny :( But I do very occasionally use GR on my phone through the mobile browser and if it's anything like that then it's annoying.
Laura wrote: "@Kathryn - I don't use an android or an apple so Windows phones get left off so many things it's not even funny :( But I do very occasionally use GR on my phone through the mobile browser and if it..."Not sure, Laura - I don't use the mobile browser, nor do I use the app very often either. But I bit the bullet and downloaded the new update - and it doesn't seem much different. Still can't turn my phone around when I'm in the app - just as well I don't often type comments on my phone or I'd be driven nuts trying to type with that tiny keyboard when the phone is upright!
That's so silly you can't swivel it! Is there anywhere you can voice a complaint/suggestion?
Laura wrote: "That's so silly you can't swivel it! Is there anywhere you can voice a complaint/suggestion?"There is a Goodreads Feedback group, but there are lots of complaints there - I suspect my complaint would get lost! Besides, although I'm whinging about it here, it's hardly life or death stuff - but I'm surprised no one else has mentioned it in the feedback thread...or maybe I've just missed it - there are quite a few comments!!
Never hurts to say something as others may also agree with you too :)
Laura wrote: "Never hurts to say something as others may also agree with you too :)"Perhaps I will - I'll wait for a bit and see what the comments are about this newest update...
Michael wrote: "I am surprised that the IOS app does not allow different orientations as the Android app has for ages. O_o"It used to - before the update at the end of September...
Michael wrote: "I am surprised that the IOS app does not allow different orientations as the Android app has for ages. O_o"Makes me wonder.....Is it to do with the phone updates instead??
I must be the only one that has never used an app for anything :o
Marianne wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "I picked up lots of books from my inlaws today.. Not sure what to keep and what to pass on.. Thought I'd start and see if any of my friends had read or reviewed them and go from the..."Marianne you'll love it when you do. My stores are quiet so I'm not in the way when I do it and you get really quick at it. It's fun!
I have to tell all my friends here.. I won a GR First reads.. My friends know how much I've wanted to win one!!! Laurinda. My daughter can read it too. I'm excited ;)
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Congratulations Suzanne! That's really fantastic!
Suzanne wrote: "I have to tell all my friends here.. I won a GR First reads.. My friends know how much I've wanted to win one!!! Laurinda. My daughter can read it too. I'm excited ;)"Congratulations! Always fun to win a book. The first of many for you I hope.
Thanks Brenda and Veronica! Mish, Veronica and Shelleyrae won too I just noticed ;) 25 copies were given out, that seems like a lot!
Suzanne wrote: "I have to tell all my friends here.. I won a GR First reads.. My friends know how much I've wanted to win one!!! Laurinda. My daughter can read it too. I'm excited ;)"Well done! Enjoy!
Good morning, EBs.I haven't won a giveaway yet but that's understandable as I rarely enter them:P
Suzanne wrote: "I have to tell all my friends here.. I won a GR First reads.. My friends know how much I've wanted to win one!!! Laurinda. My daughter can read it too. I'm excited ;)"Congratulations Suzanne. Hope you enjoy it when you get it.
Suzanne wrote: "Thanks Brenda and Veronica! Mish, Veronica and Shelleyrae won too I just noticed ;) 25 copies were given out, that seems like a lot!"I like reading YA and thought my daughter would enjoy this one too. Alice Pung sounds like an amazing young woman.
I have won some good novels through first reads.
The Inheritance: A Novel of Suspense and Humor
Ronan's Echo
One is Come
Bound
Pegasus to Paradise
Under Fire
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I like reading YA and thought my daughter woul..."
Wow you certainly have Veronica! Well done:)
Midnights_Darling wrote: "I must be the only one that has never used an app for anything :o"Not the only one Midnights-darling. Neither have I.
Laura wrote: "Michael wrote: "I am surprised that the IOS app does not allow different orientations as the Android app has for ages. O_o"Makes me wonder.....Is it to do with the phone updates instead??"
I thought you might have been on to something, Laura, when I realised I hadn't downloaded the latest iOS update on my phone, but no - still no rotation after updating... Besides, it stopped rotating as soon as I downloaded the GR update at the end of September. But good thought - thank you :-)
Kathryn wrote: "Laura wrote: "Michael wrote: "I am surprised that the IOS app does not allow different orientations as the Android app has for ages. O_o"Makes me wonder.....Is it to do with the phone updates ins..."
You might need to consult a teenager Kathryn! When all else fails they usually sort my phone problems out pretty quickly :)
Does any of the Aussie's here wish Halloween was celebrated in Australia the way it is in American?
Ah well, like I say, it's not often I'm using GR on my phone anyway, Carolyn, and that's the only time I use the app. Ironically, I am using my phone to reply at the moment as it's the nearest piece of technology and I'm too lazy to get up and get another!!
Veronica wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Thanks Brenda and Veronica! Mish, Veronica and Shelleyrae won too I just noticed ;) 25 copies were given out, that seems like a lot!"I like reading YA and thought my daughter woul..."
That's excellent Veronica!!
Midnights_Darling wrote: "Does any of the Aussie's here wish Halloween was celebrated in Australia the way it is in American?"Sorry but No! I'm a big meany and my children were never allowed to participate. They certainly did not need more lollies.
@Veronicayeah It's just not about the lollies, It's also about the dressing up! What kid wouldn't want to dress up as one of there favourite characters?
Midnights_Darling wrote: "Does any of the Aussie's here wish Halloween was celebrated in Australia the way it is in American?"Not in the slightest tbh.
Midnights_Darling wrote: "Does any of the Aussie's here wish Halloween was celebrated in Australia the way it is in American?"No way!
Midnights_Darling wrote: "Does any of the Aussie's here wish Halloween was celebrated in Australia the way it is in American?"Agree with everyone else so far, definitely not!
Kathryn wrote: "Midnights_Darling wrote: "Does any of the Aussie's here wish Halloween was celebrated in Australia the way it is in American?"Agree with everyone else so far, definitely not!"
...and me! Our kids dont miss out on anything here and there is enough spending and preparations going on at this time of the year in readiness for Christmas. They can play dress ups anytime :)
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never had to deal with HECS, lucky us!!! I do feel a big debt of gratitude to the system that gave me a free education, so I've worked and paid taxes for almost 40 years. We are likely to be self-funded retirees when we do retire. But I am looking forward to the cheap rail travel on a Seniors card!