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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I couldn't live in an earthquake prone area...how frightening. We went through one some years back now and it was terrifying!

[Kathryn]

After getting up before the crack of dawn for a dawn service yesterday, I went to bed very early last night and was then up ultra-early again this morning! On a Sunday! But at least I can snuggle down again with a book, listening to the gusty wind outside, but nice and warm inside!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "After getting up before the crack of dawn for a dawn service yesterday, I went to bed very early last night and was then up ultra-early again this morning! On a Sunday! But at least I can snuggle d..."

Don't you hate that Kathryn! Enjoy your cosy snuggle ;)

[Marianne]

had a fair bit of rain last night, and this morning. I don't trust the weather enough to go for a walk outside.... might get my book wet!

[Dzintra aka Ingrid]

Same with the weather here...and I was going to go fora walk too!

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "I couldn't live in an earthquake prone area...how frightening. We went through one some years back now and it was terrifying!"

We get tremors here all the time - we are close to Indonesia and if there is a quake in the Banda Sea we often feel it here if we're paying attention

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I couldn't live in an earthquake prone area...how frightening. We went through one some years back now and it was terrifying!"

We get tremors here all the time - we are close to Ind..."

Another reason for me not to live in Darwin Sally!!! LOL!

[Sally906]

Yep if the Cyclones don't get you the earth will :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Yep if the Cyclones don't get you the earth will :)"

Oooh dear!!! Maybe not even a holiday then.....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Apart from a lot of rain over the last few days and it being a bit cold it has not been to bad here in Adelaide. Can't wait for tomorrow when i can finally go back to work after five days away rest..."

Take care Michael, and enjoy your first shift back:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Will do Brenda, looking forward to it as the novelty of being at home has well and truly worn of. :)"

Won't be long and the novelty of work will have also worn off Michael!! lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Yes after one shift that will happen Brenda. :D"

LOL!

[Juliette]

Feeling so sorry for my Sherpa and guide in beautiful Kathmandu, 7.8 Earthquake.

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Juliette wrote: "Feeling so sorry for my Sherpa and guide in beautiful Kathmandu, 7.8 Earthquake."

I heard about that today - it is tragic :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Juliette wrote: "Feeling so sorry for my Sherpa and guide in beautiful Kathmandu, 7.8 Earthquake."

A terrible tragedy Juliette...so very sad!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "Another day with no phone connection- landline or mobile, or Internet. Brought my laptop to grandmother's to check on some uni stuff...this better be resolved soon, otherwise I can't submit my next..."

They will make allowances for all the repercussions of the storm Ashleigh. You would only have to request an extension because of extenuating circumstances and it would be approved. Don't worry!

[Juliette]

Thanks Melissa & Brenda.
Ashleigh, cant quite see where your are. Hopefully not in an earthquake zone? My Sherpa in Kathmandu posted yesterday that he ran from a shaking building when earthquake hit. Haven't heard from him since. My guide (from Everest trek that I'm writing a book on) has not posted. Hoping all okay.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Juliette wrote: "Brenda, cant quite see where your are. Hopefully not in an earthquake zone? My Sherpa in Kathmandu posted yesterday that he ran from a building when earthquake hit. Haven't heard from him since. My..."

Juliette, I'm in Newcastle, Australia. I hope they are able to find survivors over there - the images are horrific...

[Juliette]

Brenda wrote: "Juliette wrote: "Brenda, cant quite see where your are. Hopefully not in an earthquake zone? My Sherpa in Kathmandu posted yesterday that he ran from a building when earthquake hit. Haven't heard f..."
..oh. Newcastle, you had your own 'quake some years back.

[Juliette]

Ashleigh wrote: "No, Juliette, not in an earthquake zone, have emailed the tutor but will have to go to a library to check"
..good.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Juliette wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Juliette wrote: "Brenda, cant quite see where your are. Hopefully not in an earthquake zone? My Sherpa in Kathmandu posted yesterday that he ran from a building when earthquake hit. ..."

Yes we did - we weren't here for that major one thank goodness, but we did have one some years back which was quite bad...

[Juliette]

Brenda wrote: "Juliette wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Juliette wrote: "Brenda, cant quite see where your are. Hopefully not in an earthquake zone? My Sherpa in Kathmandu posted yesterday that he ran from a building when..."
Wow x

[Ryan]

Juliette wrote: "My Sherpa in Kathmandu"

How did you come to own a Sherpa, Juliette? And do you get much use out of it in Kathmandu?

[Leonie]

I grew up in the hills outside Perth, so I'm also familiar with earthquakes. I can still remember the Meckering one, and we were a fair way away from that epicentre. My thoughts and prayers are with the Nepalese people. It looks appalling.

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I still remember the one a few years ago that caused havoc on your neighbours in Christchurch NZ.

My prayers are with Nepal - the Death toll and injured toll is disastrously high :(

[Juliette]

Ryan wrote: "Juliette wrote: "My Sherpa in Kathmandu"

How did you come to own a Sherpa, Juliette? And do you get much use out of it in Kathmandu?"
Ryan, they were my Sherpa and guide a few seasons ago when I trekked Everest. Hopefully they are safe.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "I won't need that extension, it looks like. Our internet and phones just came back on. Hope everyone else affected gets power back soon."

That's good news Ashleigh:)

[David]

It's been pouring with rain here in Paris all day, but last week I was over in Lancashire, England where the weather was absolutely glorious. Clear blue skies, sunshine, heat. Wonderful!

[Marianne]

LOL !!! Another one of those bizarre reading coincidences:
in the last approx 40 pages of Leap, just finished, there's a mention of The Velvet Room.
Now reading Storm Front and 23 pages in, yep, The Velvet Room!

[Juliette]

My guide made it to Namche Bazaar this morning. He said devastation everywhere. (He was my Everest guide. I'm writing a book on the trek.) He's to fly off the mountain from Lukla (one of the most dangerous airports in the world)to Kathmandu. Geez. Poor Nepal sure got slammed.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Juliette wrote: "My guide made it to Namche Bazaar this morning. He said devastation everywhere. (He was my Everest guide. I'm writing a book on the trek.) He's to fly off the mountain from Lukla (one of the most d..."

Glad he's alright Juliette and that you've heard from him.

[Sally906]

Ashleigh wrote: "Thanks Brenda and Michael, hope the next east Coast low doesn't do any more damage...apparently one is predicted for later in the week...Mother Nature needs some chocolate"

Oh doesn't she!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Check out this video - the home owner is our Newcastle Herald cartoonist, and he lives in my suburb! His garage is his workshop and luckily he wasn't inside at the time of this incident at the height of the storm!

https://www.facebook.com/peter.lewis....

[Leonie]

Brenda wrote: "Check out this video - the home owner is our Newcastle Herald cartoonist, and he lives in my suburb! His garage is his workshop and luckily he wasn't inside at the time of this incident at the heig..."

Poor bloke! Nice commentary though... ;)

[Suz]

Hey I have a question for anyone, I'm trying to cut drastically down my TBR and sometimes when I hover the mouse over the title (from my TBR list) the description of the book comes up and I can quickly decide whether to delete or not. But then sometimes the description doesn't come up?? Not important at all, but does save time. Or is it just me, he he?!

[Marianne]

Up early this morning, Suzanne!
Hello to any Early Birds about.
I have to get on my treadmill now and TRead before work....

[Juliette]

Brenda wrote: "Juliette wrote: "My guide made it to Namche Bazaar this morning. He said devastation everywhere. (He was my Everest guide. I'm writing a book on the trek.) He's to fly off the mountain from Lukla (..." Thanks Brenda

[Juliette]

Had a date with Ricky Martin last night. We laughed, sang and boy we danced. Ricky said BE HAPPY. I said OK!!

[Leonie]

Morning Marianne!

And Juliette, lol! And it's good to hear that your guide is safe.

[B the BookAddict]

On this day in 1770, Captain Cook landed at and named Botany Bay!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

**Don't forget**

SYNC returns May 7, 2015!
Their summer program gives away 2 FREE audiobook downloads each week, May 7th– August 13th.

Check out the complete list, including DODGER by Terry Prachett and its pair partner, Charles Dickens's GREAT EXPECTATIONS.

http://www.audiobooksync.com/2015-syn...
Be ready to listen by downloading the OverDrive app in advance of the program.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Very excited about the above as Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein is one of the free audiobooks being given away. Last year I got the 1st book Code Name Verity from Sync and thought it was a brilliant narration of the book! These are all free!! :)

[Sally906]

B the BookAddict wrote: "On this day in 1770, Captain Cook landed at and named Botany Bay!"

People are inclined to forget this bit of history - the arrival of the first settlers is what we focus on.

I wonder what Cook would think if he sailed in today?

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "Up early this morning, Suzanne!
Hello to any Early Birds about.
I have to get on my treadmill now and TRead before work...."

My little person wanted weetbix.... ;) You're good to keep up the daily exercise Marianne, good on you!! Makes for a good start to the day doesn't it?

[Carolyn]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "**Don't forget**

SYNC returns May 7, 2015!
Their summer program gives away 2 FREE audiobook downloads each week, May 7th– August 13th.

Check out the complete list, including DODGER by Terry Prach..."

Thanks for the reminder Jools :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Woohoo, just discovered I've earned a Top Reviewer badge from NetGalley!
:[]

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "**Don't

Check out the complete list, including DODGE..."

You can also get them to email you each week to remind you to download...I do...because they are not there for long so you can miss out. ;)

[Suz]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Woohoo, just discovered I've earned a Top Reviewer badge from NetGalley!
:[]"

Good stuff Julie!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Woohoo, just discovered I've earned a Top Reviewer badge from NetGalley!
:[]"

I have one of those too Jools...didn't know until you mentioned yours so congratulations and thanks!!!

[Suz]

And you too Brenda!