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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's a glorious day here! Beautiful sunshine - not a cloud in the sky...the breeze is a little fresh that's all;)

[Dale]

Ashleigh wrote: "Oh we have sun too. It's just that sudden cold shock. Inside and outside are about the same for me."

Sun here too but cold now it's getting later. The house is smelling great with a sweet beef curry in the slow cooker adapted from a recipe from my favourite slow cooker book

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yum Dale!!

[Margaret]

I just stepped outside and it feels like winter.

[Margaret]

B the BookAddict wrote: "@Margaret And what about heating? Hope it gets fixed soon.

Also, a good path that will not crack because of roots etc is the red stuff they still do/used to make tennis courts from. I can't rem..."

Thanks, Bette! I'll take a look now!

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "Yum Dale!!"

Yes, looking forward to it, Brenda.

[Regina]

Did you know that it is actually legal for first cousins to marry? I always thought it wasn't. Then last night I was doing some family history research and I discovered some ancestors of mine in the 1930's who were first cousins and married.

That led to more reading, and yeah, it's legal. Learn something new everyday.

[David]

Regina wrote: "Did you know that it is actually legal for first cousins to marry? I always thought it wasn't. Then last night I was doing some family history research and I discovered some ancestors of mine in th..."

Yeah I did know that, Regina. But although I love my cousins dearly I can't think of any of them I'd want to marry!

[Marianne]

When I was 8 or 9 I wanted to marry my cousin, but I grew out of it....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "When I was 8 or 9 I wanted to marry my cousin, but I grew out of it...."

LOL!!! As you do Marianne;)

[Sally906]

Regina wrote: "Did you know that it is actually legal for first cousins to marry? I always thought it wasn't. Then last night I was doing some family history research and I discovered some ancestors of mine in th..."

I did know that as my parents were 1st cousins.

They didn't meet until they were in their 20s. I on the other hand always knew my boy cousins and the thought of marrying one of them is quite horrifying :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL! I thought it was only a "done thing" back in the "old days!"

[Sally906]

LOL :)

They were married in the Church so all very above board. Royal families across Europe have been doing it for centuries :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes I know they have;) ....

[Regina]

Sally906 wrote: "Regina wrote: "Did you know that it is actually legal for first cousins to marry? I always thought it wasn't. Then last night I was doing some family history research and I discovered some ancestor..."

I can understand that, and could see how falling in love would be possible, wanting to get married etc.

Plus also where people don't realise they are related until after they are in a relationship.

The royals etc that have done it for centuries.

I think though what I wouldn't be able to get my head around is cousins who grew up together, as growing up my cousins were like extended siblings. I guess that is why I just assumed it was illegal. But I guess there could be cousins that grew up together that still fall in love and get married. We all have different realities.

[Carolyn]

It's probably good that most of us don't fancy marrying our cousins because it does increase the chance of any children inheriting genetic diseases. If both cousins carry one defective copy of a gene that doesn't cause a problem on it's own but can lead to serious diseases in children who then inherit two copies. That's why some of the European Royal families had some weird diseases!

[Marianne]

When my cousin and his family first came to Australia from Holland, and I met him for the first time, he was exactly a year older than me (well, obviously still is), tall, blonde, attractive.... we announced to the family we were going to get married when we grew up and were quite dismayed to be told that cousins weren't allowed to marry. Perhaps our parents just wanted to get that idea out of our heads....

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Happy May long weekend (if it is a long weekend for you also in Australia) - If it isn't, happy weekend nevertheless :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "Happy May long weekend (if it is a long weekend for you also in Australia) - If it isn't, happy weekend nevertheless :)"

Our May day is 1st May Melissa:) No long weekend here, but thanks! And enjoy yours:)

[Marianne]

happy to report my treadmill was fixed today. I can get back to TReading.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "happy to report my treadmill was fixed today. I can get back to TReading."

Yay! Marianne:) Excellent...

[Dale]

Good it's now fixed Marianne.

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "happy to report my treadmill was fixed today. I can get back to TReading."

Did you end up having to replace the belt Marianne or was it something else? Just interested because my cheapie is 5y old now although I only use it for 2h per week so it's not getting much wear and tear!

[Suz]

Do you listen to audio books while you walk Marianne? Glad it's fixed, it's not getting any warmer.

[Marina]

Marianne wrote: "happy to report my treadmill was fixed today. I can get back to TReading."

Ha! "TReading". Love it!

[Marianne]

@ Carolyn it was the motor belt which drives the walking belt. Last time it was a new motor, this time was relatively cheap!

@ Suzanne strictly real books, settled onto my Bookseat see http://www.thebookseat.com.au

@ Marina that clever wording compliments of Vicki Tyley.

[Marianne]

And Carolyn, mine gets a LOT of use! x7 what you do, probably

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "@ Carolyn it was the motor belt which drives the walking belt. Last time it was a new motor, this time was relatively cheap!

@ Suzanne strictly real books, settled onto my Bookseat see http://www...."

Thanks Marianne:) I just ordered one for my hubby! (added .au to your link)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

The Book Whisperer...TReading

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Love it Jools!!! Perfect Marianne;)

[Sally906]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "The Book Whisperer...TReading

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Love it Jools - you're the picture queen :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "The Book Whisperer...TReading

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Love it Jools - you're the picture queen :)"

lol...I only just worked it out Sally, had to switch to my laptop ;)

[Marianne]

Love it, Julie!!
Yes, I obviously put on a bit of weight while the treadmill was broken, looking rather large there.....

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "@ Carolyn it was the motor belt which drives the walking belt. Last time it was a new motor, this time was relatively cheap!

@ Suzanne strictly real books, settled onto my Booksea
Thanks Marianne:) I just ordered one for my hubby!..."

They are very good, I have 2, 1 on the treadmill, 1 upstairs on the table

[Marianne]

and Bette has one too.

[Marianne]

LOL GR recommendations!!
Just got this:
Because you read One Day, Goodreads recommends
Gut gegen Nordwind (Gut gegen Nordwind, #1)
by Daniel Glattauer
3.9 of 5 stars 3.90 avg rating — 8,920 ratings — published 2006
Gibt es in einer vom Alltag besetzten Wirklichkeit einen besser geschützten Raum für gelebte Sehnsüchte als den virtuellen? Bei Leo Leike landen…more

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "LOL GR recommendations!!
Just got this:
Because you read One Day, Goodreads recommends
Gut gegen Nordwind (Gut gegen Nordwind, #1)
by Daniel Glattauer
3.9 of 5 stars 3.90 avg rating — 8,920 rati..."

LOL!!! They're most appropriate those recommendations!!

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "And Carolyn, mine gets a LOT of use! x7 what you do, probably"

I prefer to go out for a walk on the weekend so the treadmill only gets used under sufferance during the week. I can't read when I'm on it so get bored after 20-30 min but I have asked for wireless headphones for my B'day so should be able to listen to audio books in future!

[Carolyn]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "The Book Whisperer...TReading

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Very cute Jools!

[Suz]

So much has gone on here today. Funny GR recs, Marianne and Bette's book holder, tReading. Love it!!

I had a weird day, was meant to visit a girlfriend on the Central coast today but Indy (3) was vomiting after rolling around in my bed from 3.30-5am, so after 3 hrs sleep he rested all day and I read on and off. Eerily quiet! It was going to be a fun day out and overnight stay while the rest of the family were motorbike riding in the Blue Mountains. We will do it another time..

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Suzanne wrote: "So much has gone on here today. Funny GR recs, Marianne and Bette's book holder, tReading. Love it!!

I had a weird day, was meant to visit a girlfriend on the Central coast today but Indy (3) was..."

That's bad luck Suzanne:( I hope Indy is alright now though? Do you know what the problem was? At least you got some good reading time in!

[Sally906]

It's horrible when little ones are sick. Hope he picks up quick

[Suz]

No one else was unwell.. Not too sure. It wasn't continuous all day so hopefully a quick bug? He hasn't been sick much at all and I'd just been talking about that very fact. Thanks Brenda and Rita. Just listening to him now making noises in his sleep. They're precious! Liked my reading time though and made a good dent.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Hopefully it was just a little bug and nothing too serious Suzanne... little ones often get sick for no apparent reason it seems..

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Hopefully it was just a little bug and nothing too serious Suzanne... little ones often get sick for no apparent reason it seems.."

They are still building up their immunity so they get sick more easily than grown ups.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes I think you're right Phrynne...I know our granddaughters always seem to have the sniffles or something similar...

[Carolyn]

I hope Indy wakes up feeling better today Suzanne. Hopefully just one of those little bugs they all pick up at that age.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

How is your little fellow today Suzanne?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "Just saw an ad on telly for a mini-series based on The Secret River. Looks good!"

That would be awesome Rita! Loved that book:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "Brenda wrote: "RitaSkeeter wrote: "Just saw an ad on telly for a mini-series based on The Secret River. Looks good!"

That would be awesome Rita! Loved that book:)"

I've been meaning..."

LOL! I know what you mean!