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[Faye]

Carolyn wrote: "Faye wrote: "Hi Everyone, I am currently reading "Last Woman Hanged" by Caroline Overington the true story of Louisa Collins. She was the last woman in NSW hanged. Has anyone on Goodreads read or ..."

Will be happy to write a review for this one, will also be interested to see what you think when you read it.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Dale wrote: "People in our house, not mentioning any names can't be trusted with presents under a tree that early."

Lol Dale, my little dog used to be the worst offender! We would find her buried up to her shoulder blades in a Christmas bag looking for goodies... We could never wrap any treats or chocolates and leave under the tree :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sharon wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Sharon wrote: "I'm sure you were :) I think the big green one under the table has my name on it ;)"

Lol...a few books there eh Sharon? Go on shake a couple of them...I'll keep an e..."

Oops sorry Sharon for leading you astray :(... I just get so carried away with all the pressies and so on ;)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "I can always get the Naughty Corner going again with me as your host Sharon. :D"

No thanks Michael!"

(Pheeew!!)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "I can always get the Naughty Corner going again with me as your host Sharon. :D"

No thanks Michael!"

(Pheeew!!)"

LOL!

[Sharon]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Sharon wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Sharon wrote: "I'm sure you were :) I think the big green one under the table has my name on it ;)"

Lol...a few books there eh Sharon? Go on shake a couple of them....."

LOL. I know what you mean, Julie. There are just so many tempting pressies under that tree. I'm sure there must be a book or two under there somewhere :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh there are Sharon;)

[Sharon]

:)

[Sally906]

Phrynne wrote: "Xmas shopping is okay but trying to buy food is dreadful! Is everyone stocking up against a siege or something? I'm pretty sure the supermarket only closes for one day."

I know. They had all the checkouts open at woollies this morning - and all were loaded - I can't remember the last time that happened. Still two more weeks!!

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "This is what I spent yesterday and some of today doing:)





Tree up, presents wrapped! Only a couple of things to get now and I'm done!!"

Looks good - love the pressies :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Sally:) So much better than hiding them until Christmas Eve;)

[Sally906]

Finished my Christmas present shopping this morning then did a quick grocery shop and was stunned by the heaped shopping Trolly's - I am usually in and out by 10am but every check out was full!!

Didn't get home until 11:30 only to find out Wayne had agreed to mind the grandchildren this afternoon while their mum and dad did their Christmas shopping.

Spent 2 hours sitting on the floor with little cyclone Lily (16 months) as she inserted shapes into a plastic ball (yes Tupperware) and cheer every time she did one right. 2 HOURS!! My cheers were not as ethusiastic after half and hour!!! Her big brother spent the afternoon watching a honeyeater build a nest outside our bedroom window in a potted bamboo we only bought this morning - we popped it there ready to plant this afternoon and an hour later the nest was half made - so bamboo will not be planted until the birds have finished with it!!

My body is certainly not designed to sit on the floor anymore :) feet up reading was the medication when the kids left.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

They certainly do tire us out don't they :) I've found the same..aches, creaks and groans! Good old Tupperware ball to the rescue :)

[★ Jess]

Havent done any Christmas shopping either, I've been way too busy with uni. One more exam on the 16th & I'll be done for the year. Then I can focus on buying some presents.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

My christmas shopping consisted of going to Big-W and buying a new vacuum cleaner. I love only having one person to buy stuff for.

[B the BookAddict]

Faye wrote: "Hi Everyone, I am currently reading "Last Woman Hanged" by Caroline Overington the true story of Louisa Collins. She was the last woman in NSW hanged. Has anyone on Goodreads read or reading it. I..."

Faye, I'm debating whether to read it or not.

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "Thanks Dale:) When my kids were small I didn't do it either:)"

It wasn't always the kids in our house that were the problem. But the grown up kid.

[Dale]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Dale wrote: "People in our house, not mentioning any names can't be trusted with presents under a tree that early."

Lol Dale, my little dog used to be the worst offender! We would find her buried ..."

Interestingly Julie, our dog has never touched presents. Of course, due to certain fingering people, ours don't go under the tree till Christmas Eve - late Christmas Eve, so she or anyone else doesn't have a lot of time for investigating.

[Carolyn]

Love your Christmas tree Brenda! Hoping to get ours up today and finish putting up the Christmas lights as well as wrap pressies for mailing and write cards. My in-laws arrive on Thursday so we're a bit behind schedule - lots of chores still to do to get the house ready!

[Faye]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Faye wrote: "Hi Everyone, I am currently reading "Last Woman Hanged" by Caroline Overington the true story of Louisa Collins. She was the last woman in NSW hanged. Has anyone on Goodreads read or ..."

I would definitely read it, as yet not too gruesome but I am up to the actual hanging now, so will let you know.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Love your Christmas tree Brenda! Hoping to get ours up today and finish putting up the Christmas lights as well as wrap pressies for mailing and write cards. My in-laws arrive on Thursday so we're ..."

Thanks Carolyn:) Good luck with yours and all your chores! You'll get it done - try not to stress too much...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jess wrote: "Havent done any Christmas shopping either, I've been way too busy with uni. One more exam on the 16th & I'll be done for the year. Then I can focus on buying some presents."

Good luck with your final exam Jess!

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Love your Christmas tree Brenda! Hoping to get ours up today and finish putting up the Christmas lights as well as wrap pressies for mailing and write cards. My in-laws arrive on Th..."

Thanks Brenda! I'm one of those people who needs a bit of stress to get things done. I am looking forward to Christmas, just a lot to do to get there, as always!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Love your Christmas tree Brenda! Hoping to get ours up today and finish putting up the Christmas lights as well as wrap pressies for mailing and write cards. My in-la..."

You sound a bit like me then Carolyn, but I won't start to stress until a couple of days before;)

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Love your Christmas tree Brenda! Hoping to get ours up today and finish putting up the Christmas lights as well as wrap pressies for mailing and write..."

I think this is the few days before for me Brenda so I'm stressing right on schedule! Six in-laws arriving on Thursday, my son's 21st on Saturday and then getting everyone packed and up to Terrigal on Sunday. After that I can relax and enjoy Christmas :)

Are you having a big Christmas at your place or going somewhere else this year?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're right there Carolyn! Right on time...just think - this time next week you'll be heading to Terrigal. That will be wonderful. Such a lovely place:)

All my family is coming here for Boxing Day - we always have 2 Christmas days. It's a big one Boxing day this year with a quiet one on the actual day:) Just 3 of us...

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "You're right there Carolyn! Right on time...just think - this time next week you'll be heading to Terrigal. That will be wonderful. Such a lovely place:)

All my family is coming here for Boxing D..."

Sounds perfect Brenda. A nice quiet, relaxing day and then a big noisy one to cap it off. Both should be fun!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL! That's about right Carolyn:) How did you know;)

[K]

So I had the best night last night. I had a group of my closest friends from work come to my place for a Christmas party and it was a resounding success. Everyone enjoyed chatting with each other, I got to show off my animals and home to my friends, my husband didn't stress (lol) and best of all they LOVED my cooking! I was especially proud when they said my very first triffle that I've ever made was restaurant quality! I'm so happy, because I don't have many parties or visitors and I know I've got the best bunch of friends I have ever had in my life (with the exception of my friend who passed away in 2009). And as a bonus I finally got cuddles with my friend's new baby girl, Envy! :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sounds lovely Kiera! Well done on the trifle:) Glad everyone had a lovely time - a relaxing day today for you then;)

[K]

Brenda wrote: "Sounds lovely Kiera! Well done on the trifle:) Glad everyone had a lovely time - a relaxing day today for you then;)"

Relaxing morning, but this arvo we have to get stuck in to cleaning some more for our inspection this week. Grumble grumble.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Erk! Good luck with that:/

[Carolyn]

Kiera wrote: "So I had the best night last night. I had a group of my closest friends from work come to my place for a Christmas party and it was a resounding success. Everyone enjoyed chatting with each other, ..."

Sounds great Kiera! Always a lot of effort cleaning and cooking for a big party but so much fun when it all works out. Your trifle sounds yummy (must make one for Chrissy lunch!)

[Dale]

Glad it all went well Kiera.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "You're right there Carolyn! Right on time...just think - this time next week you'll be heading to Terrigal. That will be wonderful. Such a lovely place:)

All my family is coming here for Boxing D..."

I shall be in Terrigal next weekend Carolyn! We come back on Sunday. I will wave to you as we pass on the F3.

[Carolyn]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "You're right there Carolyn! Right on time...just think - this time next week you'll be heading to Terrigal. That will be wonderful. Such a lovely place:)

All my family is coming he..."

We probably will pass if you're coming back in the afternoon. Look out for a white Cruze and a silver Yaris!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "You're right there Carolyn! Right on time...just think - this time next week you'll be heading to Terrigal. That will be wonderful. Such a lovely place:)

All my fam..."

Mine's a red Holden Grange. It will be very funny if we actually do spot each other:)

[Carolyn]

Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "You're right there Carolyn! Right on time...just think - this time next week you'll be heading to Terrigal. That will be wonderful. Such a lovely plac..."

It would be funny - one of those weird coincidences since we don't know what each other looks like!

[Sharon]

@ Carolyn and Phrynne....a selfie of each other? Or at least the cars...mind though, not while driving :D

[B the BookAddict]

Kiera wrote: "So I had the best night last night. I had a group of my closest friends from work come to my place for a Christmas party and it was a resounding success. Everyone enjoyed chatting with each other, ..."

Congrats on your evening. I'm heading over for some trifle:)

[B the BookAddict]

Brenda, are we having a virtual Christmas here? Kiera can make trifle for us:) I don't cook so I'll do the dishes afterwards:D

[Marianne]

the virtual dishes: at least you won't get dishpan hands, even if there are lots of cake plates and glasses..... ;)

[K]

Yeah, I'll make triffle again! Lol. And Bruccetta and mozzarella sticks. :)

[K]

All are welcome to eat my triffle! Hahaha

[K]

And marinated chicken. Everyone loved my cooking! I'm so stoked! :D

[Sharon]

You You guys seen the news??? Terrorist have taken hostages in Sydney, Martin Place

[Kathryn]

Sharon wrote: "You You guys seen the news??? Terrorist have taken hostages in Sydney, Martin Place"

That is crazy!! But it doesn't sound like they're certain whether it's terrorist related or not...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Is everyone from Sydney OK? The CBD is shut down, the Lindt cafe in Martin place has 13 hostages and the tactical police are all around... http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/lindt-choco...

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Was just talking about that with a couple mates who work in Sydney. Everything is sort of chaotic apparently.

[Carolyn]

It sounds like it's just one lone guy and not an organisation, but still very scary and dangerous for the hostages. I hope it resolves well.

I don't know if any of our Sydney members work in Martin Place. It will be even more chaotic later on today when city workers try to get home as there are road closures and buses are not being allowed through the city centre and trains are disrupted.