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That's weird Marianne! Wonder if they'll bring it back...
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24C at 6am here, yesterday it was 32C; 25 is about my limit. Mid summer, I started thinking "I'm moving to Tassi..."
No humidity here now! The temp is considerably cooler than Caloundra.
Forgot to mention - we arrived back at our unit in Caloundra on Thursday afternoon and were greeted by a butcher bird sitting on our balcony rail. For about 10 minutes he serenaded hubby while he whistled back to it...it was absolutely beautiful; a pity I couldn't have videoed it!
Marianne wrote: "I saw on ABC news that they are filming The Light Between Oceans in Tasmania at Stanley. Will be interesting to see what Hollywood does with this one."Perfect location Marianne, I will look forward to watching that movie, I loved the book! It has all the qualities of a good movie..lets hope they do it justice.
Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I had a lovely coffee this morning with Brenda and her husband as they broke their journey for half an hour near where I live on their road trip back ..."Might be best to come in winter, Brenda! It might be a bit chilly for swimming, but winter in this part of the world is generally quite nice - as long as you miss the westerly winds (normally August...).
We seem to be starting out at a pleasant temperature today, but we're forecast 33 degrees.
Marianne wrote: "I saw on ABC news that they are filming The Light Between Oceans in Tasmania at Stanley. Will be interesting to see what Hollywood does with this one."Looks like a really nice little town, Marianne. From what I've seen of early pictures of SW WA it's also quite reminiscent of how that looked back then (my hubby's family are all from around there so I have visited a lot of the local museums and heritage buildings). Do you know if there's a lighthouse at or near Stanley or will they have to film somewhere else for that?
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Our first visit was August two years ago...definitely July or August next time:)
Carolyn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I saw on ABC news that they are filming The Light Between Oceans in Tasmania at Stanley. Will be interesting to see what Hollywood does with this one."Looks like ..."
well, the lighthouse in the book was on a remote island so I guess they need to find that location. In Stanley they were removing all traces of modern living: street signs etc. the business people were all very positive about it
Leonie wrote: "We seem to be starting out at a pleasant temperature today, but we're forecast 33 degrees."I got out of bed fairly early for me and I've been reading ever since...We've had lovely weather but happy to say it's not 33C but only 28C and there is this lovely sea breeze coming into the house so it feels cooler.
However, as I look out I can see this haze..I'm hoping it's nothing to do with a fire :/
Marianne wrote: "I used to post my reviews on Book Depository, but they have "temporarily" removed this function..... I went to post a review and just couldn't find the tab where I usually go to do this so I asked...."That's interesting Marianne. I've also posted a few reviews there in the past, although not for a few months. I tried clicking on books I've reviewed (eg The Collected Works of A. J. Fikry) and only my review comes up but no others (and I know there were others).
I tried clicking on a few popular books I haven't reviewed but I'm sure others have (eg Gone Girl) and you no longer see any customer reviews linked to the books but you might get a 'review quote' box. Seems like they're being selective about what they want us to see?
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I saw on ABC news that they are filming The Light Between Oceans in Tasmania at Stanley. Will be interesting to see what Hollywood does with this one."Perfect loc..."
We can but hope!
Yes, if I click on books I know I have reviewed, the reviews are still there. I can log in and see all my reviews, but can't put up any new ones. Perhaps they are economising on storage space or something....
Marianne wrote: "Yes, if I click on books I know I have reviewed, the reviews are still there. I can log in and see all my reviews, but can't put up any new ones. Perhaps they are economising on storage space or so..."Could be Marianne, but I think they may also have changed the way they use reviews. If you look at Gone Girl for example the "review quotes" are all from magazines and newspapers. No blogs or customer quotes or customer ratings.
Marianne wrote: "I saw on ABC news that they are filming The Light Between Oceans in Tasmania at Stanley. Will be interesting to see what Hollywood does with this one."We were at the nut about 5 years ago. Was disappointed because the chairlift was closed. Have some wonderful photos taken around it though - at the convict ruins.
Marianne wrote: "Yes, if I click on books I know I have reviewed, the reviews are still there. I can log in and see all my reviews, but can't put up any new ones. Perhaps they are economising on storage space or so..."I haven't put reviews on book depository. I can see others reviews on there on the few books I had a look at.
It's actually pretty cool Tassie is getting used a bit more for filming than it usually has...So, this will be good for the economy :)
I was watching Saturday Disney this morning on channel 7 - well when I say watching - the TV was on and I was in the room doing other things. But
There was an Aussie author on and I didn't catch her name but she writes for older children a series about a 9 year old in a boarding school.
Ring any bells with anyone?
Not Penny Matthews or Katrina Nannestad?
Carolyn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Yes, if I click on books I know I have reviewed, the reviews are still there. I can log in and see all my reviews, but can't put up any new ones. Perhaps they are economising on st..."But Carolyn, there are so many editions of Gone Girl and each one, when you click on it, has reviews by different customers. One of the editions I noticed has a review by Shelly Cusbert (Our own Shellyrae, I'm pretty sure), and I did notice one with no customer reviews, just magazine quotes, as you say.
who knows?
Marianne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Yes, if I click on books I know I have reviewed, the reviews are still there. I can log in and see all my reviews, but can't put up any new ones. Perhaps they are e..."Aaah Marianne, you are so right! You're further sleuthing has revealed that there is nothing sinister afoot at BD. My mistake looking at a recent release! I'm glad all is well and hopefully they will bring back the option of adding a customer review or the new books won't have any.
Sally906 wrote: "I was watching Saturday Disney this morning on channel 7 - well when I say watching - the TV was on and I was in the room doing other things. But
There was an Aussie author on and I didn't catc..."
Maybe M.A. McRae of the Pennwinnard stories, the latest Lionel's Wedding #4 was released in Sept. this year. They are all about young boys in a home.
Brenda wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Goodreads have just contacted me to say that the account that rated three of my titles at 2 stars has been removed.Thanks, everyone, for helping. :)"
Yay! That is awesome Margar..."
Thanks, Brenda :)
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Found her people. It was Jacqueline Harvey and the first book in the series was Alice-Miranda at School which is now safely in my eReader :)
Taken a list of the other suggestions though
OH! When I googled your question she turned up but I overlooked the part of the characters and just read about the author instead..lolI have seen her books around though.
Phrynne wrote: "Just came back from seeing the new movie Interstellar. It was pretty good but not fantastic. The trailers for the Hunger Games and The Hobbit both looked good."Not sold on the Mockingjay trailer, and I've long since given up on The Hobbit. Looking forward to seeing Interstellar, though its not a priority at the moment. As far as movies go I can't wait for Foxcatcher and Inherent Vice early next year.
4:40am Sunday morning, still awake working on an assignment. #unilyfe
and I just got up to walk on my treadmill & read. Jess, I flagged that Indonesian post, there are a few of them, all spam.
Brenda, I take it you got rid of that spam I flagged?
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Yes Marianne - two new threads here in this group I deleted and contacted GR support about the profile and group he'd formed. Thanks for the heads up:)
Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Brenda, I take it you got rid of that spam I flagged?"Yes Marianne - two new threads here in this group I deleted and contacted GR support about the profile and group he'd formed..."
Hubby says these are computer generated thingys, but what I can't figure out is how they think they would get any business from posting in an Australian group for what they are advertising. Just bizarre.
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Blegh, the more popular a place becomes the more spam it can get :| They don't care where they spam as long as it's an easy place to do it.When did the feature start though? Was it right on the 1st of Oct?
I'm at the airport and I love looking at their top 40 list. Didn't buy anything but Molly Meldrum's autobiography looks good, I listened to a radio interview last week, and his stories were interesting.
Suzanne wrote: "I'm at the airport and I love looking at their top 40 list. Didn't buy anything but Molly Meldrum's autobiography looks good, I listened to a radio interview last week, and his stories were interes..."I was thinking of buying that for my hubby for Christmas. He doesn't read a lot but seems to enjoy biographies.
Suzanne wrote: "I'm at the airport and I love looking at their top 40 list. Didn't buy anything but Molly Meldrum's autobiography looks good, I listened to a radio interview last week, and his stories were interes..."I think it would be a really interesting read. He's had quite a colourful life and met some amazing people as well as his near death accident. We're selling quite a few copies at work. Where are you off to/coming back from Suzanne?
Had an echidna wander into the backyard. So cute :)Dogs are locked inside (much to their disgust) hoping he will wander back out again. But at the moment he seems quite happy where he is :0
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When did the feature start though? Was it right on the 1..."
No, about 3rd-5th - that's why we're wondering if it goes longer than a month...
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Enjoy your flying to or from Suzanne;)
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Dogs are locked inside (much to their disgust) hoping he will wander back out again. But at the moment he seems quite happy where he is :0"
How exciting Zoey! Did you get any photos?
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Hi stranger;P
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When did the feature start though? Was it right on the 1..."
Do you remember when we took over moderating AR, there was around 1000 members? With our membership up to 3743 now, that's a fabulous growth!
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Yes it was - June 2012:)
Yeaaap! I remember when this group was much smaller than it is today. My how it has grown. I think I've been apart of this group as long as my accounts been on GR (minus a leave at one stage).Just been on a lovely drive to a winery :)
Wow - you guys have been here for some time. It must be difficult to see things change - especially when it seems to be away from the original thrusts that was the impetus for the groups original inception. I only hope that my contributions are reasonably consistent and worthy of participation. :]
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Nah, new members can bring in new life to the group! Never know who will stay for ages, who will just pop in from time to time or whatever may happen...It's always interesting! :)
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Oh, I didn't check to see how the o would look for a degree sign LOL,
15C, obviously