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[Sally906]

Woo Hoo - My Nephew has made it into theSydney Conservatorium of Music - first place offer.

We are SO proud of him

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Congrats Brenda though hardly surprising to those who know you here."

Many thanks Dale:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Just as well here Jools! Did you see on the news the other night the young hoon in his car in Sydney doing burn-outs and he lost control, the rear of his car spun out and hit a lady ..."

Oh Sharon, that is terrible! How sad:( So sorry to hear...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Woo Hoo - My Nephew has made it into theSydney Conservatorium of Music - first place offer.

We are SO proud of him"

How awesome Sally! But you expected it anyway didn't you;) Congratulate him from all your Aussie Readers friends:)

[Dale]

And deservedly so, Sally. Huge congrats to your nephew.

[Dale]

That's awful Sharon.

[Carolyn]

Sally906 wrote: "Woo Hoo - My Nephew has made it into theSydney Conservatorium of Music - first place offer.

We are SO proud of him"

Oooh! Very well done by your nephew. He must be so chuffed!

[Sharon]

Sally906 wrote: "Woo Hoo - My Nephew has made it into theSydney Conservatorium of Music - first place offer.

We are SO proud of him"

Woo Hoo, indeed. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well that was disappointing! All ready to go out for lunch and meet another couple - car won't start:( Sounds like starter motor to my uneducated ears;) We don't have NRMA as it's a youngish car (that might have to change) so rang our mechanic.....later, too busy now!!

Oh well, more time for reading;)

[Regina]

Brenda wrote: "Well that was disappointing! All ready to go out for lunch and meet another couple - car won't start:( Sounds like starter motor to my uneducated ears;) We don't have NRMA as it's a youngish car (t..."

That is disappointing. But you have discovered the silver lining!

[Regina]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Just as well here Jools! Did you see on the news the other night the young hoon in his car in Sydney doing burn-outs and he lost control, the rear of his car spun out and hit a lady ..."

That is dreadful Sharon :(

[Regina]

Sally906 wrote: "Woo Hoo - My Nephew has made it into theSydney Conservatorium of Music - first place offer.

We are SO proud of him"

Excellent news Sally.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "Woo Hoo - My Nephew has made it into theSydney Conservatorium of Music - first place offer.

We are SO proud of him"

Understandably Very Proud aunty!! :D

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Well that was disappointing! All ready to go out for lunch and meet another couple - car won't start:( Sounds like starter motor to my uneducated ears;) We don't have NRMA as it's a youngish car (t..."

Kind of wish that could happen to me. We have to drive right to the other side of Sydney this evening for a work type event, just canapés and wine, and then drive back again. Two hours in the car just to show up and be polite. Much rather read my book at home:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Regina wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well that was disappointing! All ready to go out for lunch and meet another couple - car won't start:( Sounds like starter motor to my uneducated ears;) We don't have NRMA as it's a ..."

Yes I have - and we're still waiting:(

[Sarah]

I hate car trouble. It's one of the most inconvenient and frustrating things!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well that was disappointing! All ready to go out for lunch and meet another couple - car won't start:( Sounds like starter motor to my uneducated ears;) We don't have NRMA as it's a ..."

Well you can always pretend Phrynne;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sarah wrote: "I hate car trouble. It's one of the most inconvenient and frustrating things!"

I said to my husband (if it's battery) why don't they have a warning in cars when your battery is getting low? Look at your phone, your iPad etc...why can't they do that with cars;)

[Sarah]

Whenever we get the first freezing temps I cross my fingers. Whenever my battery goes, it's ALWAYS around the new year. I made it through this year.

Apparently they used to have those as a gauge (according to my mom) but they rudely got rid of it because they like to leave us stranded...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sounds about right Sarah!!

[Sarah]

Oh, man... I need to get my tires rotated! I should not have gotten on this thread :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sarah wrote: "Oh, man... I need to get my tires rotated! I should not have gotten on this thread :("

LOL!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just received this email from the AWW organisers: (in part)

2014 Crime and Mystery Challenge Wrap Up

Most prolific reviewer(s)

We all pale into insignificance when compared to Brenda who posts her reviews at Good Reads. Brenda reviewed 37 titles just for this genre during the 2014 challenge! The only person who came even vaguely close (if you use a fairly loose definition of the word close) is my fellow challenge co-host Shelleyrae who reviewed 14 books at Book'd Out which she classified as crime/mystery/thriller for last year's challenge.

Woohoo!!

[Vicki]

We certainly do all pale into insignificance when compared to you, Brenda. :) Congratulations!

[Margaret]

Brenda wrote: "Just received this email from the AWW organisers: (in part)

2014 Crime and Mystery Challenge Wrap Up

Most prolific reviewer(s)

We all pale into insignificance when compared to Brenda who posts h..."

Congratulations, Brenda :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Well Done Brenda!! ✨ Congratulations!! ✨

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks guys! I'm pretty chuffed:)

[Dale]

She is just a machine lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Just received this email from the AWW organisers: (in part)

2014 Crime and Mystery Challenge Wrap Up

Most prolific reviewer(s)

We all pale into insignificance when compared to Brenda who posts h..."

Wow Brenda! Blitzed that genre and almost Romance as well! :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Carolyn:) I'm curious about the final result...

[Ian]

Brenda wrote: "Thanks Carolyn:) I'm curious about the final result..."

My goodness! That truly is exceptional, Brenda.

Hearty congratulations!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Ian:)

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Just received this email from the AWW organisers: (in part)

2014 Crime and Mystery Challenge Wrap Up

Most prolific reviewer(s)

We all pale into insignificance when compared to Brenda who posts h..."

Congratulations Brenda!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Sharon:)

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Just received this email from the AWW organisers: (in part)

2014 Crime and Mystery Challenge Wrap Up

Most prolific reviewer(s)

We all pale into insignificance when compared to Brenda who posts h..."

That's awesome Brenda and no surprise. Congrats!!! :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Elaine :)

I appreciate everyone's comments..

[Marianne]

Well done Brenda!

[Marianne]

Just back from Canberra and need to share my day (a sad one) with my GoodReads AR friends:
After visiting my sister in Canberra Wednesday, got a call from my brother-in-law early this morning to say the end was near, so drove down with my other sister.
We thought as first she was going to hang on, but at 1.48pm she passed on with all of us around her.
A relief for her and her husband, who has been the best carer she could ever have had since she was diagnosed with terminal bile duct cancer almost 2 years ago. She was just 65.
I won't be an Early Bird tomorrow.....
Thanks for listening.
Good night.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh Marianne I'm so sorry..**hugs**

Take care of yourself..

[Sharon]

Sorry to hear about your loss Marianne. Terribly sad and such a young age Thinking of you. Take care xx

[B the BookAddict]

Yesterday, my b-i-l turned up with a brand new wheelbarrow for me, yay! After he put it together, the first thing I did was plop myself into it and demand to be wheeled around the garden. Isn't that what everyone does?

[B the BookAddict]

@Marianne My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Thinking of you and yours Marianne and sending more **Hugs**

[Marianne]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Yesterday, my b-i-l turned up with a brand new wheelbarrow for me, yay! After he put it together, the first thing I did was plop myself into it and demand to be wheeled around the garden. Isn't t..."

I think we should see a photo of that....

[Marianne]

@ Brenda, Sharon, Bette & Julie, thanks for your kind words & thoughts

[Dale]

Didn't see this till this morning as wasn't on Goodreads last night,. Thoughts and prayers with you and the family Marianne. Good that you got to be with her and let her know she was loved.

[Sally906]

Marianne wrote: "Just back from Canberra and need to share my day (a sad one) with my GoodReads AR friends:
After visiting my sister in Canberra Wednesday, got a call from my brother-in-law early this morning to sa..."

Oh I am SO sorry to hear your sad news my condolences to you and your family.

{{{HUGS}}}

[Carolyn]

Sorry to hear your sad news Marianne. So good for your sister and brother in law that you all got to be with her at the end. Condolences and hugs to you all.

[Suz]

Oh Marianne I am so very sorry. I hope you will find comfort together as a family. I send you lots of love and a hug