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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I couldn't read it at all - showed my son and he couldn't either!!! No I didn't Mish - it was when I was very new at it, so didn't really know what to do! Thanks:)

[Carolyn]

Mish wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "It was archived two days ago. I actually wasn't expecting to hear because it was weeks ago that I asked for it so I'm not too bothered about missing out. But now it will sit in my n..."

Thanks for that Mish. If I don't hear back tomorrow I'll send in the feedback. Apart from a book I missed out on by one day because I didn't see the email straight away, I haven't had any other problems.

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "I couldn't read it at all - showed my son and he couldn't either!!! No I didn't Mish - it was when I was very new at it, so didn't really know what to do! Thanks:)"

Oh that a shame...must've been a really bad copy.

Happy that there's a few of us using Netgalley now, to give each other tips and advice :)

[Mish]

Carolyn wrote: "Mish wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "It was archived two days ago. I actually wasn't expecting to hear because it was weeks ago that I asked for it so I'm not too bothered about missing out. But now it wil..."

You're welcome Carolyn :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I couldn't read it at all - showed my son and he couldn't either!!! No I didn't Mish - it was when I was very new at it, so didn't really know what to do! Thanks:)"

Oh that a shame...."

Yes it's helpful to get advice from other users...I emailed Shelleyrae a few times when I first started:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

We arrived in our resort accommodation in Kyneton yesterday for a week's stay - what a beautiful place! In the middle of the bush, we are in an individual villa - they are dotted throughout the bush; totally separate from each other and just like a little house. Gorgeous! But oh gosh, so very cold this morning! 7c overnight and the wind chill factor would be lower! We didn't pack clothing for this sort of temperature :/ But we will manage as the place is fabulous!

Will do some tourist sightseeing - Bendigo, Castlemaine and various others. Plus as we drove here yesterday and passed the sign to Hanging Rock, I said to hubby that we might have a "Picnic at Hanging Rock" while we were here - never to be seen again;) Haha!!

[Dale]

Do come back to us from Hanging Rock Brenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL! I couldn't resist Dale!!! Even hubby laughed;)

[Marianne]

Cue eerie music.....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!!! There's an information centre there with lots of history about the Rock - you can even climb it! "Learn all about the school girls who went missing; never to be seen again"!!! I'm confused though, as I thought it was a fictional story???

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "LOL!!! There's an information centre there with lots of history about the Rock - you can even climb it! "Learn all about the school girls who went missing; never to be seen again"!!! I'm confused t..."

I had a vague recollection it was based on real events but not a hundred percent sure on that.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Dale...I guess I'll find out when we go there:)

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "Thanks Dale...I guess I'll find out when we go there:)"

Then you can tell us all, Brenda. I thought it was only one girl disappeared but I might be remembering wrong or making it up as authors are do.LOL

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

The book blurb says it is up to the reader to decide if it is fact or fiction. My guess would be fiction:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Maybe this holds the answer The Secret of Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay.

Brenda this would have been amazing reading material to coincide with your visit :) Only 58 pages, though I couldn't find it on Amazon for kindle :(

[Elaine]

Well she hasn't disappeared yet. I was pleasantly surprised at work this afternoon to see Brenda and Richard walking by. You guys are doing some serious k's this holiday. Not that I'm complaining it was lovely to see you again even if it was only briefly. Bonus extra visits for me. Yay!!!

[Veronica ⭐️]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Maybe this holds the answer The Secret of Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay.

Brenda this would have been amazing reading material to coincide with your visit :) Only 58 pa..."

That has me intrigued now and I really want it. As it's the final chapter I suppose I need Picnic at Hanging Rock also.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! That has started you all chatting! We didn't go to Hanging Rock today - possibly Monday. We went back into Melbourne (that's why we saw Elaine!) to our grandson's basketball grand final. We only watched one as the other had his at 8.30 this morning. But the nine year old and his team won their first grand final after a fabulous game. The team they played hadn't lost for the season! So proud of him. To top it off the younger one won his that morning too, and was best on the court! So two grand finals, and two wins! Excitement plus!

Off to Daylesford tomorrow to some markets...looking forward to that:) And wondering if I'll bump into Sandi Wallace who lives there!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Maybe this holds the answer The Secret of Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay.

Brenda this would have been amazing reading material to coincide with your visit :) Only 58 pa..."

Thanks Jools - I've heard this little 58 page "finale" is terrible. When I read Picnic at Hanging Rock either last year or the year before, I was going to get this one too, but the discussion from people who had read it said don't, it'll spoil the whole book for you... so I haven't bothered:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!! One of the kids in their team's Mum is a past player for Australia - Michelle something...

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Haha! That has started you all chatting! We didn't go to Hanging Rock today - possibly Monday. We went back into Melbourne (that's why we saw Elaine!) to our grandson's basketball grand final. We o..."

Dalesford is a lovely place, Brenda. Not many book stalls at the market when I was there about 6 months ago, but there are a couple in Daylesford it's self. Have fun :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Haha! That has started you all chatting! We didn't go to Hanging Rock today - possibly Monday. We went back into Melbourne (that's why we saw Elaine!) to our grandson's basketball gr..."

Thanks Sharon:) I don't mind about the book stalls - I really don't need (many) any more;) But I'm sure we will!

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Haha! That has started you all chatting! We didn't go to Hanging Rock today - possibly Monday. We went back into Melbourne (that's why we saw Elaine!) to our grandson'..."

Brenda there's a gorgeous little bookshop and cafe near Lake Daylesford. Bookbarn@ Daylesford. It's been there for years. Not sure if the boathouse cafe has reopened. It wasn't open when we were there in November last year. Have a lovely time.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Elaine - I'll see if we can find it, and of course, check it out:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! And I doubt it'll stop me now Michael;)

[Leonie]

Kathryn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Liam wrote: "Legs are killing me from quads and core workout. I squatted down to put some books on a low shelf at work and fell over. :("

I've just started the slow process of getti..."

Yes, we've skied on and off for about fifteen years. I'm not a great skier, but I have a lot of fun. We're off to Japan (Hakuba) in January, and possibly Perisher in July/August.

Had a little mishap about seven years ago with my ACL in Hotham. It was just fine in Canada last year though. The rest of my family is very good at skiing and snowboarding.

Where are you off to?

[Kathryn]

Leonie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Liam wrote: "Legs are killing me from quads and core workout. I squatted down to put some books on a low shelf at work and fell over. :("

I've just started the slow ..."

I'm off to Wanaka in July. That means I'll have been in New Zealand twice within 6 months, since I was there in Jan!

And was the "mishap" with your ACL related to anything specific that you did or didn't do? Or was it just through overdoing thing? Ideally, I'd like to come home injury free(!) so if you have any tips for avoiding something that caused an injury, I'd love to hear it, Leonie!

[Leonie]

Kathryn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Liam wrote: "Legs are killing me from quads and core workout. I squatted down to put some books on a low shelf at work and fell over. :("

I've just st..."

I'd had a couple of partial ACL tears some years previously, Kathryn, and had actually discussed reconstruction with a surgeon about six months prior the Hotham moment :) He laughed when I saw him on my return home.

All you can do is work on your quads, gluts, and your agility, prior to skiing, and try and pace yourself. Lessons are always good too - they make sure you at least have technique.

[Sally906]

Glad to see you have arrived safely Brenda - Wayne and I went to Hanging Rock a couple of decades ago. I am lead to believe the story is false which was a bit sad, but early in the morning with a chill in the air it was quite eerie and very believable :)

You must try and get there I'm sure you and Richard won't disappear :)

[Sally906]

Kathryn - I was skiing in Queenstown last year (ice skating too). I decided that as I am well padded I would just bounce if I toppled off my skis

I stayed on the beginner slopes as I didn't want to risk injury. We did tubing too (which I felt was more dangerous as no control).

I recommend Epsom salts in your bath at night (make sure your room has a bath) and deep heat!!

Other that star climbing will strengthen the right muscles :)

[K]

Hey all! I haven't been around much lately, as I have broken my marriage off with my husband after he hit me a couple of weeks ago. I've never been so scared! I hightailed it all of two hours away to my parents' house and as a result all of my reading challenges have gone a bit by the wayside. I have been lucky to have an amazing group of friends and family around me for support, which I am eternally grateful for and I have been throwing myself into cleaning out the whole house of stuff that I have hoarded over the years. It is a bit of a nice distraction. I am not sure if I will get back on track with my reading challenges, but I will sure try to! I hope you folks are all well. I read about someone going skiing. I hope you have fun! I never got to ski whilst I lived in Zurich, however I did do some ice skating (badly), sledging and tubing. FUN, FUN, FUN!

[Kathryn]

Kiera wrote: "Hey all! I haven't been around much lately, as I have broken my marriage off with my husband after he hit me a couple of weeks ago. I've never been so scared! I hightailed it all of two hours away ..."

Kiera, sorry to hear that you are having such a tough time, but good to know that you have a good support network. Also that you are able to throw yourself into some productive work that serves to help distract you. It's Leonie and I who are going skiing (different times and different places) - I'm looking forward to it, just hoping I don't come back injured :-)

And thanks for the advice, Leonie and Sally. I am working on strengthening my legs. I don't think agility will be a big issue - like Sally, it is unlikely I will be going on anything other than beginner slopes, and it's probably also unlikely that I will be doing anything other than snowplowing!! I am planning on at least a couple of lessons, but I didn't progress very far with a whole week of lessons the last time so I'm not sure how helpful a 2 or 3 lessons will be this time, but hopefully better than nothing!

[Dale]

Kiera wrote: "Hey all! I haven't been around much lately, as I have broken my marriage off with my husband after he hit me a couple of weeks ago. I've never been so scared! I hightailed it all of two hours away ..."

Sad to hear that Kiera. Good that you have people go support you.

[Sharon]

Kiera wrote: "Hey all! I haven't been around much lately, as I have broken my marriage off with my husband after he hit me a couple of weeks ago. I've never been so scared! I hightailed it all of two hours away ..."

That is sad, and you are very brave acknowledging the problems. Hang on tight to those friends and family.

[Carolyn]

Sorry to hear that Kiera. No one should put up with domestic violence and I think you're very brave to walk away. Good that you have people who love you to turn to.

Don't worry about your reading challenges. You'll get back to it eventually. What you need now is some comfort reading, books that are easy to read and make you feel good. Take care :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Totally agree with the ladies here Kiera, stay brave and true to your convictions.
It is a sure sign of weakness when a so called "man" hits a woman, because real men don't hit women...please remember that.

[Alice]

First condolences. Hitting anyone's appalling particularly someone weaker than you. But plenty of "masculine men" hit women that only weak ones do is a myth. Some of these men are the type to get into bar fights and assault guys close to their own strength/ size. Their just violent, horrible and prone-to-rage and lack empathy like all aggressors their not "less male."

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Alice wrote: "First condolences. Hitting anyone's appalling particularly someone weaker than you. But plenty of "masculine men" hit women that only weak ones do is a myth. Some of these men are the type to get ..."

When I say weak Alice I don't mean physically weak, I mean weak in mind and spirit...as in gutless #%&@!!! To my mind they are less male in that they could never be considered Gentlemen.

[K]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. I think I am going to be alright. I am very intelligent and I want to be more independent, which is already quite easy. But its only been two weeks. Hopefully there are no hitches down the road. I have never lived by myself before. I was at my parents house until I was 22, from the age of 22-23 I was a live-in nanny in Zurich for my cousin, went back to the parents' place for a couple of years (2006-2009) and then I moved straight in with my hubby in 2010. I hope I can do this! Gulp! As long as I can keep my doggies, I'll be okay, I think.

[K]

Alice wrote: "First condolences. Hitting anyone's appalling particularly someone weaker than you. But plenty of "masculine men" hit women that only weak ones do is a myth. Some of these men are the type to get ..."

See, my hubby is not at all masculine, but he is very aggressive in the way he speaks not just to me, but to anyone (He is always right kind of attitude). He very much has anger issues and parents who never disciplined him and told him that acting that way is not acceptable. His mum just always says, "Oh, just leave him. He'll be alright soon." So he has never had to deal with any sort of consequences to his actions, which has only added to the, "I'm right, you're wrong" attitude he has. He is a social outcast- his brothers don't even do anything with him unless there is a family get-together. He's just totally messed up in the head and he always has an excuse. He can never just say sorry when he upsets me. It's always, "I'm sorry, but I'm stressed. I'm sorry, but you shouldn't have done this. I'm sorry, but- I'm sorry, but-" He just does not understand one little thing about owning up to your mistakes and actions. I am already glad to be rid of him. I can breathe in my own house, I can do things my way without being harassed about it. I feel completely liberated!

[K]

And yet, he STILL thinks that we can sort things out and be back together in a few months. Nothing terrifies me more. I want to swear, but I can't on here.

[Mish]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Alice wrote: "First condolences. Hitting anyone's appalling particularly someone weaker than you. But plenty of "masculine men" hit women that only weak ones do is a myth. Some of these men are th..."

Hi Julie, I think you meant say Alice not me ;)

[K]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Totally agree with the ladies here Kiera, stay brave and true to your convictions.
It is a sure sign of weakness when a so called "man" hits a woman, because real men don't hit women...please remem..."

This is the first time he ever hit me, but it will most definitely be the last. I wonder if there are non-controlling men, because a good chunk of the women in my family have certainly ended up with men like that. Strange, since the women in my family are generally pretty tough. Two of them left eventually, but the others have stayed. I just don't know if there are many decent men around. I know there are some, but they are usually taken for a reason. lol.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Mish wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Alice wrote: "First condolences. Hitting anyone's appalling particularly someone weaker than you. But plenty of "masculine men" hit women that only weak ones do is a myth. Some of ..."

Sorry Mish ...all fixed :/ ...had just read one of your posts and must've neglected to change gears, my apologies. :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Maybe this holds the answer The Secret of Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay.

Brenda this would have been amazing reading material to coincide with your vis..."

Hmmm, well I might just leave that one off the list for now...I Googled it and there seems to be some lively discussion about the actually ending of the book and the validity of that 'extra' chapter. Another cliff hanger...so to speak ;)

[Dale]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Totally agree with the ladies here Kiera, stay brave and true to your convictions.
It is a sure sign of weakness when a so called "man" hits a woman, because real men don't hit women...please remem..."

So agree with that Julie.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Glad to see you have arrived safely Brenda - Wayne and I went to Hanging Rock a couple of decades ago. I am lead to believe the story is false which was a bit sad, but early in the morning with a c..."

Tomorrow we are going Sally:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kiera wrote: "Hey all! I haven't been around much lately, as I have broken my marriage off with my husband after he hit me a couple of weeks ago. I've never been so scared! I hightailed it all of two hours away ..."

So sorry to hear Kiera, but the best place for you to be is AWAY from him! The support from friends and family is so important and you sound like you have that:) All the best and don't go back to him as even though they say they will, the majority of them don't change...take care **hugs**

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

We had a lovely morning at Daylesford - the markets are at the Railway Station so they had tours in a little old train (we didn't go!). Then through Hepburn Springs and back to Kyneton where we had lunch and back here:)

And we have both just voted in the NSW State election! First time we've done it online and it was remarkably easy! I'm relieved now it's done as we had until the 28th and I wasn't sure if the internet connection would be up to it!!

[K]

Brenda wrote: "Kiera wrote: "Hey all! I haven't been around much lately, as I have broken my marriage off with my husband after he hit me a couple of weeks ago. I've never been so scared! I hightailed it all of t..."
Thanks very much, Brenda. I'll get there eventually. Lol. And no, definitely NOT taking him back!