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[Leonie]

Brenda wrote: "You're right Leonie - what's the blue up in the sky though...such an unusual colour!!!!"

I know - I'd almost forgotten what blue looked like!

[Carolyn]

Phrynne wrote: "Is anyone else watching Poldark on the ABC on Sunday nights? They have chosen the perfect actors for Ross and Demelza and the Cornish scenery is beautiful."

I've been watching it. Haven't read the books (or seen the previous version) but am enjoying this one. Love Ross!

[Faye]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Make hay girls! It isn't going to last forever!! I've got my washing hung out and am now looking at everything else I might just wash anyway...just because the sun is out ;). ...the dog, the budgie..."

The rain is in Melbourne well and truly it is pouring here on the South Coast.

[Dale]

Skies are blue and all is fine on the South Coast of NSW. Dolphins were having a lovely time playing in the bay near where we live when DH and I went for a walk this morning.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Make hay girls! It isn't going to last forever!! I've got my washing hung out and am now looking at everything else I might just wash anyway...just because the sun is out ;). ...the dog, the budgie..."

LOL! The poor budgie!! Look out little one;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "You're right Leonie - what's the blue up in the sky though...such an unusual colour!!!!"

I know - I'd almost forgotten what blue looked like!"

And at the moment, there's not a cloud!!

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Dale wrote: "Skies are blue and all is fine on the South Coast of NSW. Dolphins were having a lovely time playing in the bay near where we live when DH and I went for a walk this morning."

That sounds so beautiful :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Is anyone else watching Poldark on the ABC on Sunday nights? They have chosen the perfect actors for Ross and Demelza and the Cornish scenery is beautiful."

I've been watching it...."

I remember reading the Poldark series a million years ago...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Skies are blue and all is fine on the South Coast of NSW. Dolphins were having a lovely time playing in the bay near where we live when DH and I went for a walk this morning."

Sounds lovely Dale:)

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "Dale wrote: "Skies are blue and all is fine on the South Coast of NSW. Dolphins were having a lovely time playing in the bay near where we live when DH and I went for a walk this morning."

Sounds ..."

It is Melissa and Brenda. I feel so blessed living where we do.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

We certainly have the best country in the world to live in Dale:)

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Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Dale wrote: "Skies are blue and all is fine on the South Coast of NSW. Dolphins were having a lovely time playing in the bay near where we live when DH and I went for a walk this mor..."

I love going down to the waterfront here and looking out for ocean life. Occasionally, we will be treated by seeing a pod of Orca Whales (stunning creatures)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

They sure are Melissa! I've seen whales but only ever Orca whales on TV - never in the wild! What an experience!

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "They sure are Melissa! I've seen whales but only ever Orca whales on TV - never in the wild! What an experience!"

We see whales here too at certain times of the year.
Agree best country in the world, Brenda. I couldn't imagine living anywhere else.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "They sure are Melissa! I've seen whales but only ever Orca whales on TV - never in the wild! What an experience!"

We see whales here too at certain times of the year.
Agree best cou..."

Me either!

[Juliette]

Crikey! Coooeeeee....to you too! Bright clear blue skies this morning in Brizvegas.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

It's 25 degrees already in Sydney and things are starting to dry. At last.

[Leonie]

Phrynne wrote: "It's 25 degrees already in Sydney and things are starting to dry. At last."

It's not quite that warm here, yet, but the wind can be described as 'balmy' and the sound of multiple mowers and whippersnippers is heavy in the air. It's almost like a spring day.

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Absolutely pouring down in fits and bursts down here. My cat was very unhappy, woke me up at about 4am with her crying. As soon as I lifted the quilt she shot down and started clawing my legs and shivering.

Uncomfortable nights sleep for me.

[Faye]

Rain is pouring down here, high winds crazy! My dog is totally hating this wind, she is tucked in the bean bag hoping I won't notice and put her out (not that I would).

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

I feel terrible for outside dogs in this weather :(

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Yeah dogs are idiots :P my cat likes it when it's drizzling, sits right under a leaky part of the gutter so that water drips on her head. Not this much rain though.

[Juliette]

Phrynne wrote: "It's 25 degrees already in Sydney and things are starting to dry. At last."

sensational.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Liam wrote: "Absolutely pouring down in fits and bursts down here. My cat was very unhappy, woke me up at about 4am with her crying. As soon as I lifted the quilt she shot down and started clawing my legs and s..."

LOL! Not for your cat though;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The wind is picking up here - few clouds flitting across the sky but the wind is getting strong:(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I was just at an author talk by Beth McRae for her new release (debut) of Outback Midwife She was so very interesting..the questions and answers went on for ages! I'll be picking that one up; probably from the library if the queue isn't too long!

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Brenda wrote: "I was just at an author talk by Beth McRae for her new release (debut) of Outback Midwife She was so very interesting..the que..."

Thank you for introducing this book - I have an Australian friend going into midwifery and I promptly recommended this to her.

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Brenda wrote: "Liam wrote: "Absolutely pouring down in fits and bursts down here. My cat was very unhappy, woke me up at about 4am with her crying. As soon as I lifted the quilt she shot down and started clawing ..."

Lol, but you know cats Brenda - they aren't happy until you're unhappy :p

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I was just at an author talk by Beth McRae for her new release (debut) of Outback Midwife She was so very inter..."

Oh that's great Melissa:) I hope she gets a lot out of it! It was so very interesting listening to her talk...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Liam wrote: "Absolutely pouring down in fits and bursts down here. My cat was very unhappy, woke me up at about 4am with her crying. As soon as I lifted the quilt she shot down and s..."

LOL!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Just got back from a Dymock's Literary lunch where the guest was James Patterson. He was very funny and told some good stories. I have had champagne, salmon and a delicious cheesecake and now have to go back to work for an hour!!!

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Mmm cheesecake...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Just got back from a Dymock's Literary lunch where the guest was James Patterson. He was very funny and told some good stories. I have had champagne, salmon and a delicious cheesecake..."

Lucky you! He was on the Today show this morning and I said to hubby that you'd be lucky getting close to him...

[[deleted user]]

Liam wrote: "Mmm cheesecake..."

My thoughts precisely

[Dale]

Melissa wrote: "Liam wrote: "Mmm cheesecake..."

My thoughts precisely"

Ditto!

[Sally906]

Liam wrote: "Absolutely pouring down in fits and bursts down here. My cat was very unhappy, woke me up at about 4am with her crying. As soon as I lifted the quilt she shot down and started clawing my legs and s..."

What a good pet owner you are :)

[Marianne]

Phrynne wrote: "Just got back from a Dymock's Literary lunch where the guest was James Patterson. He was very funny and told some good stories. I have had champagne, salmon and a delicious cheesecake..."

But did anyone ask him why he farms out all his work? I have been so disappointed with some of his recent work, there was no way I was paying money to see him!
Bubbly, salmon and cheesecake: that would have been the highlight for me, although I don't envy you having to go back to work!

[Marianne]

My Pea with Ham soup is all done and tucked into the freezer (except for tomorrow night's meal) 13 serves!

[Marianne]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Good Morning all!!
Helloooooooo, cooeeee! No early birds or late birds?
Very quiet in here this morning...hope everyone's ok and just reading?!"

Oh see, when I walk on my treadmill, I check out the forum on breaks. But the treadmill is BROKEN :( so I am walking outside, far from my computer, still reading but not posting here....

[Sally906]

Marianne wrote: "My Pea with Ham soup is all done and tucked into the freezer (except for tomorrow night's meal) 13 serves!"

I bought a huge ham hock on Saturday - it is in the frezzer for when it gets a bit cooler here in Darwin. The last few nights the temps have dipped just under 20 and the humidity has dropped - I think the dry may just be on the way.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Marianne wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Just got back from a Dymock's Literary lunch where the guest was James Patterson. He was very funny and told some good stories. I have had champagne, salmon and a deli..."

No, no one asked him that. I guess those of us who were there were fans:) He talked a lot about his children's books. Getting children to read is very dear to him.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Just got back from a Dymock's Literary lunch where the guest was James Patterson. He was very funny and told some good stories. I have had champagne, ..."

And the $100,000 he has donated (of his own money) to Australian bookshops is pretty special too. All to try to entice children to read...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good morning one and all :) Another fine day..a crisp and cool morning, just the way autumn should be :)

I'm going to be making a batch of home made tomato sauce today..my family will be thrilled!

Have a great day everyone :)

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Good morning one and all :) Another fine day..a crisp and cool morning, just the way autumn should be :)

I'm going to be making a batch of home made tomato sauce today..my family will be thrilled..."

Oh yum! hope it turns out well!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Good morning one and all :) Another fine day..a crisp and cool morning, just the way autumn should be :)

I'm going to be making a batch of home made tomato sauce today..my family w..."

I'll post a pic of the end results Carolyn :)

[Juliette]

Brenda, your home made tomato sauce would go well on my homemade sausage rolls!

[Suz]

Phrynne wrote: "Just got back from a Dymock's Literary lunch where the guest was James Patterson. He was very funny and told some good stories. I have had champagne, salmon and a delicious cheesecake..."

That's great you went Phrynne, I saw it but have never read any of his books! Glad you enjoyed, shame you had to go back to work ;(

[Suz]

Juliette wrote: "Brenda, your home made tomato sauce would go well on my homemade sausage rolls!"

That sounds so yumm.. I love homemade sausage rolls.. I wonder if Brenda will share her recipe!!!!!!!

[Suz]

I was lucky to win The Chocolate Promise care of Aussie Reader and blogger, Shelleyrae at Book'd Out, and Allen and Unwin! I've been busily sharing around my copy of The Tea Chest, so it's nice to receive this one! Haven't won many books so it's always very exciting!! Thanks Shelleyrae :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Juliette wrote: "Brenda, your home made tomato sauce would go well on my homemade sausage rolls!"

LOL! That it would Juliette! Yummo!!! It's all under way right now; starting to bubble!