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[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Such a year for Asian airlines in particular.

[K]

It is a sad day for us in our household. Last night, my husband and I had to say goodbye to our little budgie, Lifou who passed away. I tried very hard to save him, but it seemed that it was just his time. When you put him to bed, he would peek out from under the towel as though to say, "I am not tired." he'd also turn upside down on command, dance and would come when called- and then try to bite us! Lol. and he hated the sound of fast running water. whenever we ran water for washing up etc he would go off his nut. We will miss his cheekiness very much. We only had him 3 years, but in that short time he has made a proper stamp on our hearts. RIP Little mate!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

So sorry to hear that Kiera, they are such smart little creatures with real personalities and I know how they get into your heart. He has a new set of wings now...RIP little Lifou.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It is sad to lose a little budgie mate - they have their own personalities. We've lost a few over the years and our current one is over 13 years old...he's a cheeky boy!

[K]

Brenda wrote: "It is sad to lose a little budgie mate - they have their own personalities. We've lost a few over the years and our current one is over 13 years old...he's a cheeky boy!"

My boy only lived for 3 1/2 years and his buddy whom we got at the same time only lived a few months when we got them. I don't seem to have luck with birds. All of mine die really young. What do I do wrong? :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Maybe you could speak to a bird vet Kiera? They're very sensitive with what they eat so perhaps you're "spoiling" them with something that's not right for them? Just an idea...

[K]

Brenda wrote: "Maybe you could speak to a bird vet Kiera? They're very sensitive with what they eat so perhaps you're "spoiling" them with something that's not right for them? Just an idea..."

Yes, a good one. Thank you!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kiera wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Maybe you could speak to a bird vet Kiera? They're very sensitive with what they eat so perhaps you're "spoiling" them with something that's not right for them? Just an idea..."

Yes..."

Hope you can get some help...we have an excellent one here so I'm sure there'd be bird vets in your area:)

[Sharon]

Kiera wrote: "It is a sad day for us in our household. Last night, my husband and I had to say goodbye to our little budgie, Lifou who passed away. I tried very hard to save him, but it seemed that it was just h..."

Sorry to hear about your loss, Kiera. Losing a loved pet is never easy. Thinking of you. RIP Lifou.

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "It is sad to lose a little budgie mate - they have their own personalities. We've lost a few over the years and our current one is over 13 years old...he's a cheeky boy!"

Wow over 13. That's a good age, Brenda :)

[K]

Thank you Sharon. I was just in the kitchen making lunch and it was very strange not to hear his chatter. :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "It is sad to lose a little budgie mate - they have their own personalities. We've lost a few over the years and our current one is over 13 years old...he's a cheeky boy!"

Wow over 1..."

Yes, everyone says they don't usually live that long!

[B the BookAddict]

4.15am, having my first coffee, cat on my lap:)

I've just finished my coffee outside like normal. Had a terrible fright. I saw a 3ft fat dwarf standing on the garden path. It took me a few seconds to realize this was actually my garbage bin, sitting out (where I'd wheeled it yesterday) on the path so I wouldn't forget to put it out tonight!

[Marianne]

LOL Bette, you are funny!!

[B the BookAddict]

@Marianne I'm sure lots of people would say 'stupid' instead of funny:D

[Marianne]

Only those people who haven't done something equally silly. I know I have!

[Marianne]

When we had a pharmacy in Campbelltown many years ago, we had a display that included a life-sized poster of a man. I can't recall how many times I walked up to serve him before I would realise, again.....

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

B the BookAddict wrote: "4.15am, having my first coffee, cat on my lap:)

I've just finished my coffee outside like normal. Had a terrible fright. I saw a 3ft fat dwarf standing on the garden path. It took me a few se..."

Lol Bette, which one of the three dwarves...the Yellow, Red or Green? ;)

[Marina]

Lol at Marianne and Bette's dwarf! Years ago when we still had our previous dog, who was not a terribly brave soul, we bought a large camellia in a pot, about 6 ft tall and bushy. We didn't have time to plant it that afternoon so we stuck it in the corner of the back yard. That night when we took the dog outside he had hysterics, barking his head off at the scary intruder lurking in the corner.

[K]

Hahaha, that's so funny Marina! When my bullmastiff was a pup, she discovered her reflection in one of the bedroom windows and she went crazy growling and barking at this strange dog in her yard. It went on for a few months. It was a crack up! She is also not such a brave girl. Lol.

[Marina]

Funny, Kiera! Now I come to think of it, I don't think I've ever owned a brave dog. Maybe their reputation as mankind's protectors is a trifle exaggerated!

[Leonie]

I'm being totally distracted by our two cats, who are attempting to stalk a cheeky mouse running along our patio. They are inside, and the mouse is outside. It's very cheeky, because it keeps coming back and looking at them.

There's been one banged cat head, and much intent staring.

I'm actually attempting to work through the paperback edits of Resistance. Cats are way too distracting.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

B the BookAddict wrote: "4.15am, having my first coffee, cat on my lap:)

I've just finished my coffee outside like normal. Had a terrible fright. I saw a 3ft fat dwarf standing on the garden path. It took me a few se..."

See what happens when you rise so early!!! LOL More sleep needed for you Bette;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "When we had a pharmacy in Campbelltown many years ago, we had a display that included a life-sized poster of a man. I can't recall how many times I walked up to serve him before I would realise, ag..."

Hahaha!! Now I've done that, only as a customer!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "I'm being totally distracted by our two cats, who are attempting to stalk a cheeky mouse running along our patio. They are inside, and the mouse is outside. It's very cheeky, because it keeps comin..."

I think all of our animal friends are distracting Leonie, but mostly in a nice way:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Oh Brenda you look like your ol' self again...only...have you lost a few petals over the holidays? ;)

[Marianne]

I checked with hubby, I think it was a life-size dummy wearing various Thermoskin supports, so life-like enough to mistake out of the corner of the eye....

[Dale]

Marina wrote: "Lol at Marianne and Bette's dwarf! Years ago when we still had our previous dog, who was not a terribly brave soul, we bought a large camellia in a pot, about 6 ft tall and bushy. We didn't have ti..."

Had a laugh Marina. Ours will bark at anything that moves,including a plastic bag being blown by the wind that got dropped on the front lawn by the garbage man. No-one would get near our place without her letting us know. She guards well.

[Dale]

I'm quite excited. Just been notified I won a Goodreads giveaway. A Book Lover's Calendar and Journal That will be fun. Will have to wait a few weeks for it to arrive in Australia.

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "I checked with hubby, I think it was a life-size dummy wearing various Thermoskin supports, so life-like enough to mistake out of the corner of the eye...."

Umm... Did you often have men wearing only Thermoskins come into the Pharmacy Marianne?

[Sally906]

B the BookAddict wrote: "4.15am, having my first coffee, cat on my lap:)

I've just finished my coffee outside like normal. Had a terrible fright. I saw a 3ft fat dwarf standing on the garden path. It took me a few se..."

LOL - love it :)

[Carolyn]

Leonie wrote: "I'm being totally distracted by our two cats, who are attempting to stalk a cheeky mouse running along our patio. They are inside, and the mouse is outside. It's very cheeky, because it keeps comin..."

Sounds like a mouse with a death wish!
My cats always want to sit ON the keyboard when I'm trying to work at home.

[Sally906]

I have just finished doing up my book reading stats for 2014 to post on my blog - in summary:

I read 158 books in 2014 - over 11 different genres - my most read genres were mystery & romance- 79 were Aussie Authors and 84 were new for me authors. My average 'score' was B (4 stars) - 74 books to be precise.

My 5 star reads were:

1. Deserving Deathby Katherine Howell
2. The Last Shotby Michael Adams
3. Frontier Incursion by Leonie Rogers
4. Mister Owita's Guide to Gardening: How I Learned the Unexpected Joy of a Green Thumb and an Open Heart by Carol Wall
5. Red Wolf by Jennifer Dance
6. Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os
7. Admission by Barry Jonsberg
8. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
9. Outback Ghost by Rachael Johns
10. Unforgivable by Sharon Robards
11. Borderlands by Skye Melki-Wegner
12. Almost Deadby Kaz Delaney
13. The Girl in the Yellow Vest by Loretta Hill
14. Deception by Barry Jonsberg
15. Someone Like You by Victoria Purman
16. Whisper Of Jasmine by Deanna Raybourne
17. Dead, Actually by Kaz Delaney
18. The Kitchen Daughter by Jael McHenry
19. Outback Blaze by Rachael Johns
20. Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen
21. Night Broken by Patricia Briggs
22. Good Tidings by Terri Reid
23. The Puzzle Ring by Kate Forsyth
24. Twin Curse by Rinelle Grey
25. Timeless by Gail Carriger
26. Deeper Water by Jessie Cole
27. Frontier Resistance by Leonie Rogers
28. Forbidden Fruit: A Nell Forrest Mystery 3 by Ilsa Evans
29. The One by Kiera Cass
30. O Little Town by Don Reid
31. After Darkness by Christine Piper

[Marina]

Carolyn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I checked with hubby, I think it was a life-size dummy wearing various Thermoskin supports, so life-like enough to mistake out of the corner of the eye...."

Umm... Did you often have men wearing only Thermoskins come into the Pharmacy Marianne?"

A good pharmacist must be ready for anything, Carolyn!

[Dale]

Certainly lots of good ones there, Sally.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Oh Brenda you look like your ol' self again...only...have you lost a few petals over the holidays? ;)"

Hahaha!! A few petals missing; not watered enough;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "I checked with hubby, I think it was a life-size dummy wearing various Thermoskin supports, so life-like enough to mistake out of the corner of the eye...."

They are life like a lot of dummys;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "I'm quite excited. Just been notified I won a Goodreads giveaway. A Book Lover's Calendar and Journal That will be fun. Will have to wait a few weeks for it to arrive in Australia."

Congratulations Dale!

[Carolyn]

Sally906 wrote: "I have just finished doing up my book reading stats for 2014 to post on my blog - in summary:

I read 158 books in 2014 - over 11 different genres - my most read genres were mystery & romance- 79 w..."

Sounds like you had a great reading year Sally! Will be hard to top that in 2015 :)

[Leonie]

Marina wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I checked with hubby, I think it was a life-size dummy wearing various Thermoskin supports, so life-like enough to mistake out of the corner of the eye...."

Umm......"

And I can absolutely say that although I've never had a patient dressed only in thermoskins come into our practice, that we get the odd person who walks in and immediately removes way too much clothing. (Even before we've asked "So what brings you in here today?")

Oh the joys of being a physio... :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sounds like fun Leonie O_o!!!

[Leonie]

Brenda wrote: "Sounds like fun Leonie O_o!!!"

In my first year out from uni, I learnt that not everyone wears underwear. Much 'casual' towel draping!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sounds like fun Leonie O_o!!!"

In my first year out from uni, I learnt that not everyone wears underwear. Much 'casual' towel draping!"

Oh dear, that wouldn't be a good look!!

[Kathryn]

Leonie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sounds like fun Leonie O_o!!!"

In my first year out from uni, I learnt that not everyone wears underwear. Much 'casual' towel draping!"

I can imagine not wearing underwear if you are wearing a particular lovely dress where underwear would show or create a line that you don't want (although I've certainly never worn anything like that myself, and can't see anything like that entering my wardrobe in the foreseeable future!!), but I can't imagine no underwear just in day-to-day getting around??? And especially if you're going to the physio who might be getting you to do all sorts of things where underwear could be beneficial!!

Lucky you, Leonie!

[Marina]

Leonie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sounds like fun Leonie O_o!!!"

In my first year out from uni, I learnt that not everyone wears underwear. Much 'casual' towel draping!"

The mind boggles!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "I have just finished doing up my book reading stats for 2014 to post on my blog - in summary:

I read 158 books in 2014 - over 11 different genres - my most read genres were mystery & romance- 79 w..."

An excellent list of books Sally! Some really enjoyable reads for you this year:)

[Marianne]

Carolyn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I checked with hubby, I think it was a life-size dummy wearing various Thermoskin supports, so life-like enough to mistake out of the corner of the eye...."

Umm... Did you often h..."

LOL!! Well, the Thermoskins did include shoulder and hip ones so he was well-covered. Looked like he had blue shorts on...

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I checked with hubby, I think it was a life-size dummy wearing various Thermoskin supports, so life-like enough to mistake out of the corner of the eye...."

Umm......"

Well at least he was well covered unlike some of Leonie's patients!
I can't imagine going to a Dr or Physio without my BEST underwear on let alone none! Must be my Presbyterian upbringing :)

[Marianne]

Carolyn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I checked with hubby, I think it was a life-size dummy wearing various Thermoskin supports, so life-like enough to mistake out of the corner of the..."

Yes, didn't our mothers always say, in case you're in an accident, although chances are that you might be incontinent if it was a bad enough accident, so so much for clean underwear then!

[Kathryn]

Marianne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "I checked with hubby, I think it was a life-size dummy wearing various Thermoskin supports, so life-like enough to mistake out of t..."

Also, if it's a bad enough accident, the last thing the doctors are doing is reflecting on how nice your underwear is - they're probably most interested in cutting it off!