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[Marianne]

@ Vicki, Julie, Dale, Carolyn, thanks for your good wishes and good advice. We will certainly be raising those points with the dealership where I not only had it serviced for 10 years but originally bought the car.
I guess I have been a little too trusting, thinking that they know this car and would be able to diagnose the problem. Also, having no mechanical knowledge makes it hard to dispute much of what they say.
Certainly won't be buying a car there again!
It's a pity that my relationship with my little yellow car has to end on such a sour note: It had been a good and faithful servant until the last few months.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Aww Marianne, she's gorgeous!!! Such a delightful little car:) Good luck with a newbie!

[Vicki]

It's a wonderful car, Marianne. You certainly wouldn't be easily missed on the road. Have fun shopping for your new set of wheels. :)

[Kathryn]

Marianne wrote: "@ Vicki, Julie, Dale, Carolyn, thanks for your good wishes and good advice. We will certainly be raising those points with the dealership where I not only had it serviced for 10 years but originall..."

That's cute, Marianne!! Hope you don't find it too hard to say goodbye to your baby! Although it may be easier if said baby has been giving you grief for a while!!

[Carolyn]

Very cute car Marianne! Can see why you love her and will be sad to let her go.

[Carolyn]

Has anyone had any experience of laser eye surgery?

I've worn glasses for short sightedness since I was a teenager and when I started getting long sighted a few years ago had to get multifocals for reading and sewing.

Lately I've been getting headaches working at the computer so I saw the optometrist yesterday and he said I need a separate pair of multifocals just for computer work and reading as they can longer get the depth of vision I need for distance and close work onto a single pair of glasses. Another option is to think about laser surgery, although I'm not keen about letting anyone near my eyes with a laser.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "Has anyone had any experience of laser eye surgery?

I've worn glasses for short sightedness since I was a teenager and when I started getting long sighted a few years ago had to get multifocals f..."

I know what you mean about letting them get that close to your eyes :{
I know of someone who had laser surgery done and says it was fantastic...no more glasses at all...but its not permanent and only lasts about ten years. Certainly worth investigating though.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Has anyone had any experience of laser eye surgery?

I've worn glasses for short sightedness since I was a teenager and when I started getting long sighted a few years ago had to get multifocals f..."

Good luck with your eyes; your decision and the headaches... not fun Carolyn!

[Carolyn]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Has anyone had any experience of laser eye surgery?

I've worn glasses for short sightedness since I was a teenager and when I started getting long sighted a few years ago had to g..."

Yeah, that's what my hubby thinks. Might see how I get on with the two sets of glasses and find out more about the pros and cons of laser surgery.

Thanks Brenda - At least reading doesn't give me headaches :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Has anyone had any experience of laser eye surgery?

I've worn glasses for short sightedness since I was a teenager and when I started getting long sighted a few ye..."

Lol...if it affected your reading you'd be booked in by now eh? ;D

[Carolyn]

:D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Has anyone had any experience of laser eye surgery?

I've worn glasses for short sightedness since I was a teenager and when I started getting long sighted a few ye..."

Thank goodness for that! I have glaucoma (recently diagnosed) and have to use drops for the rest of my life. BUT it doesn't affect the reading either! YAY!!

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Has anyone had any experience of laser eye surgery?

I've worn glasses for short sightedness since I was a teenager and when I started getting long ..."

That's no good Brenda. Hopefully you've caught it early as treatment will help to slow it down.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The specialist is happy with the way the drops have it under control now, thank goodness. It's in both eyes and Dad had it, so I guess it's hereditary:(

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "The specialist is happy with the way the drops have it under control now, thank goodness. It's in both eyes and Dad had it, so I guess it's hereditary:("

Precious things these eyes especially for us readers. I have never had laser surgery but my husband last year had surgery to repair a hole in his macular. Sounded scary to me but he came through it well and now only needs glasses for reading. Continual headaches are no fun so hope you end up making the right decision Carolyn.
Drops Brenda doesn't sound too bad a solution for you.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No it doesn't Dale:) I can put up with that!

[Carolyn]

That does sound scary Dale. Glad to hear the surgery helped your hubby's problem.

[Marianne]

a former neighbour of ours had laser surgery on her eyes, she said it was wonderful.

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Has anyone had any experience of laser eye surgery?

I've worn glasses for short sightedness since I was a teenager and when I started getting long ..."

Lucky to get it caught - I have been tested since my 20s - my grandmother was totally blind and it runs in families so we've all been checked - my two girl cousins both have it (neither of the boys though)but so far so good for me.

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "The specialist is happy with the way the drops have it under control now, thank goodness. It's in both eyes and Dad had it, so I guess it's hereditary:("

Aah should have read all the posts - yes it is hereditary - so your children should be getting checked too

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "The specialist is happy with the way the drops have it under control now, thank goodness. It's in both eyes and Dad had it, so I guess it's hereditary:("

Aah should have read all th..."

I know my daughter has been - don't think my son has though...must mention it to him - thanks Sally:)

[B the BookAddict]

Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Has anyone had any experience of laser eye surgery?

I've worn glasses for short sightedness since I was a teenager and when I started getting long ..."

I'm allergic to the drops so I take a Diamox tablet each night. Glaucoma is scary, it sneaks up on you like a shadow. I've already lost a portion of my field of vision.

Carolyn wrote: "Has anyone had any experience of laser eye surgery?

I've worn glasses for short sightedness since I was a teenager and when I started getting long sighted a few years ago had to get multifocals f..."

I have laser eye surgery every three months or so for Open Angle Glaucoma (inherited, thanks Dad!). It doesn't hurt although the sound always gives me a start. Afterwards, I feel a pressure in my eye and the eye 'runs' for a few weeks (which is tiresome with make-up). I'd love to have sight-corrective laser surgery so I didn't have to stick glasses on my face every time I wanted to read/see something up close, sigh.

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "The specialist is happy with the way the drops have it under control now, thank goodness. It's in both eyes and Dad had it, so I guess it's hereditary:("

Aah should

I know my daughter has been - don't think my son has though...must mention it to him - thanks Sally:) ..."

I'm pretty sure this is part of a standard eye test, and certainly if he goes to an optometrist and says Mum has glaucoma, they will test him.

[Carolyn]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Has anyone had any experience of laser eye surgery?

I've worn glasses for short sightedness since I was a teenager and when I starte..."

That must be awful for you Bette, having to have the procedure every three months. I hope it's helping to keep the problem under control.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "The specialist is happy with the way the drops have it under control now, thank goodness. It's in both eyes and Dad had it, so I guess it's hereditary..."

I think so too, but I'll mention it to him:)

[Veronica ⭐️]

School is back yay! Have had no internet for last 3 days. When everyone is home all day our internet is capped very quickly. Now just another month and my other two will return to uni.
Missed over 200 posts. You guys have been busy.

[Dale]

Good to have you back Veronica.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Veronica wrote: "School is back yay! Have had no internet for last 3 days. When everyone is home all day our internet is capped very quickly. Now just another month and my other two will return to uni.
Missed over..."

How frustrating for you Veronica! Glad it was only 3 days....

[Carolyn]

Veronica wrote: "School is back yay! Have had no internet for last 3 days. When everyone is home all day our internet is capped very quickly. Now just another month and my other two will return to uni.
Missed over..."

I sympathise Veronica! That used to happen to us when our two boys were home during school holidays. Used to drive me nuts that we couldn't use the internet for the last week of every month. In the end we had to change to unlimited downloads and now they have holiday jobs during their Uni breaks so that limits their internet time :)

[Katie]

Has anyone seen journalist Rebecca Shaw's article on Colleen McCullough's obituary in The Australian? Absolutely terrible!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes it's been all over Twitter, Facebook as well as the news! A shockingly derogatory obit which should never have got past the editor!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No, I'll get it for you Michael - hang on!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

"Colleen McCullough, Australia's best-selling author, was a charmer," the obituary began. "Plain of feature, and certainly overweight, she was, nevertheless, a woman of wit and warmth. In one interview, she said: "I've never been into clothes or figure and the interesting thing is I never had any trouble attracting men."

http://news.yahoo.com/australian-pape...

[Katie]

Thanks, Brenda, I tried to attach the website but it didn't work. I can't believe it got through the editorial process either! What year is it again? You'd think it was published 70 years ago! I hope whoever let it through is held to account.

[Dale]

I hadn't seen it and it is just awful. How about just lauding her for what she did without any negative comments.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Katie wrote: "Thanks, Brenda, I tried to attach the website but it didn't work. I can't believe it got through the editorial process either! What year is it again? You'd think it was published 70 years ago! I ho..."

They would just about have to be Katie, with the amount of backlash that's been all over social media and media! Simon & Schuster's Obituary was so much better -

RIP Colleen McCullough: We had the enormous pleasure of publishing Colleen’s books in North America and our CEO and President Carolyn Reidy paid special tribute with these words:
"Colleen McCullough was a born storyteller of limitless versatility. Since bursting on the scene with her unforgettable novel The Thorn Birds, Colleen has captivated millions with stories that can take us anywhere from Ancient Rome to Australia of bygone years to mysteries from America’s recent past, all told with her characteristic historical accuracy and attention to detail, and more importantly, her wisdom and perception about the ways of the human heart and mind. It has been a privilege to publish her, and a joy to know her these many years. "

[Vicki]

I hadn't read it either. My jaw hit the floor just reading the opening paragraph. Inexcusable.

http://m.theaustralian.com.au/arts/th...

[Katie]

Brenda wrote: "Katie wrote: "Thanks, Brenda, I tried to attach the website but it didn't work. I can't believe it got through the editorial process either! What year is it again? You'd think it was published 70 y..."

Now that is far more fitting. It is reassuring that people have spoken against that poor representation of Colleen McCollough's achievements and that others have published more fitting obituaries.

[Katie]

Michael wrote: "Here is another interesting read

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisf....

I love what the Washingt..."

That is great! So funny!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I enjoyed Neil Gaiman's mini obit on himself.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

The article speaks volumes more about ..... ...... and his small mindednesss than it does about anything else, and automatically disqualifies their opinions from serious consideration.
His article does leave me wondering how he would write up his own qualities and qualifications, or how he would like to be remembered.

[Dale]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "The article speaks volumes more about the author of the article and their small mindednesss than it does about anything else, and automatically disqualifies her opinions from serious consideration.
Her article do..."

I think you are right Julie, it says more about the article writer than Colleen McCullough.Glad others published more fitting obits. Shame it had to be Australia that posted the negative one.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Dale wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "The article speaks volumes more about ..... ..... and their small mindednesss than it does about anything else, and automatically disqualifies their opinions from serious consideration..."

Shame indeed Dale! These people are presenting us on the world stage, ...... ...... is an embarrassment.

I did a search here on Colleen McCullough and got loads of positive references....I did the same search on ...... ..... and got NOTHING!

That is all I need to know.
Vale Colleen McCullough RIP.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Amal Clooney dealt with this kind of rubbish nicely when an idiot asked her what designer she was wearing. She named the maker of the legal robes she had on over her dress.

[Ryan]

Amal deserves what she gets for marrying a bimbo actor.

[Katie]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "The article speaks volumes more about Rebecca Shaw and her small mindednesss than it does about anything else, and automatically disqualifies her opinions from serious consideration.
Her article do..."

I thought Rebecca Shaw wrote the article slamming the obituary, am I wrong?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ryan wrote: "Amal deserves what she gets for marrying a bimbo actor."

Not nice Ryan!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Amal Clooney dealt with this kind of rubbish nicely when an idiot asked her what designer she was wearing. She named the maker of the legal robes she had on over her dress."

Clever:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Dale wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "The article speaks volumes more about Rebecca Shaw and her small mindednesss than it does about anything else, and automatically disqualifies her opinions from serious ..."

Everyone had good things to say about this wonderful author - all except this silly narrow minded person who should have known better!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Katie wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "The article speaks volumes more about ..... ..... and their small mindednesss than it does about anything else, and automatically disqualifies their opinions from serious consideration..."

If not, then who wrote it? I will remove the name until its clear.