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message 20551: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 89 comments Marianne wrote: "So this arvo after coming home from shopping, thought I'd quickly water the plants before writing my review. Of course, got a little side tracked looking on GR, but no drama, hubby's cooking tonigh..."

But is it nice pumpkin soup? :)


message 20552: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
Marianne wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne did you really say oh @%#*&@#! ? ;))"

Julie, if I wrote what I really said, Brenda would delete it anyway, LOL. We have to keep it clean!"


Haha! You know me well;)


message 20553: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9987 comments Sally906 wrote: "Marianne wrote: "So this arvo after coming home from shopping, thought I'd quickly water the plants before writing my review. Of course, got a little side tracked looking on GR, but no drama, hubby

But is it nice pumpkin soup? :) ..."


Well, of course it is! I made it on Monday in the slow cooker. It was meant for tomorrow night. Now he will have to come up with something for then, seeing as I came to the rescue tonight.


message 20554: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
I guess he'll pay better attention tomorrow night;)


message 20555: by [deleted user] (new)

Ashley wrote: "Maybe he's a parody/front for someone else?

This interview doesn't add much hope that he's well:

https://authorsinterviews.wordpress.c...

So..."


"Mental illness is not funny." Philip K. Dick


message 20556: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9987 comments Yes, it was cauliflower soup he had made that he ruined....


message 20557: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9868 comments Oh dear Marianne, he'll have to try better next time to live that one down!


message 20558: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9987 comments well, he was very grateful that I had something in reserve. When I had bought the pumpkin and was making the soup he was whinging that he hates pumpkin, "pig food" was the exact term, I believe, but he said tonight that he had to admit is was very nice. Which is lucky, because there's more in the freezer, for us and for my Mum.


message 20559: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
Marianne wrote: "well, he was very grateful that I had something in reserve. When I had bought the pumpkin and was making the soup he was whinging that he hates pumpkin, "pig food" was the exact term, I believe, b..."

LOL! I would visit and eat his share Marianne! My most favourite soup is pumpkin;)


message 20560: by Ashley (new)

Ashley Capes | 226 comments Melissa wrote: "You make a good point Ashley - some of his statements and actions do tend to indicate a mental health issue. In which case, I hope he does himself a favour and gets the help he needs.

Agreed! Hopefully he can


message 20561: by Ashley (new)

Ashley Capes | 226 comments G. wrote: ""Mental illness is not funny." Philip K. Dick"

Spot on, Greg


message 20562: by Ashley (new)

Ashley Capes | 226 comments Brenda wrote: "And the majority of authors appreciate an honest review anyway:)"

Yes! It's just so valuable to see where things are going right & wrong :)


message 20563: by [deleted user] (new)

Ashley wrote: "G. wrote: ""Mental illness is not funny." Philip K. Dick"

Spot on, Greg"


He certainly seems mad.


message 20564: by [deleted user] (new)

G. wrote: "Ashley wrote: "G. wrote: ""Mental illness is not funny." Philip K. Dick"

Spot on, Greg"

He certainly seems mad."


I am generally crazy.


message 20565: by B the BookAddict (new)

B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) Sally906 wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "Just read the archive on what basically could be headlined as Author Gone Feral. Oh boy! Dylan had better come up with a new legal name for himself quick smart, if he eve...

I agree about people saying they are only giving him one star because of his attitude - that's not cricket IMHO - if you read the book and don't like it, fair enough - but to give it a one out of spite is wrong."


Thanks, Sally.


message 20566: by B the BookAddict (new)

B the BookAddict (bthebookaddict) He definitely thinks that the world must/has to share is beliefs. Or else... Sounds like he's trying to sell a new religion/belief system or something. He's very self opinionated. I think he actually needs to go out into the real world and spend some time, not just in the rarified world of acting and his make-believe world of his characters. Get a job, pay some rent, struggle, be like real people!


message 20567: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
We've woken to absolutely atrocious weather this morning! Cold, wet and totally miserable :( Anyone would think it's winter or something :/


message 20568: by Jülie ☼♄  (new)

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6581 comments Brenda wrote: "We've woken to absolutely atrocious weather this morning! Cold, wet and totally miserable :( Anyone would think it's winter or something :/"

Lol...didn't we pick the best day for our swap meet last week?! :)


message 20569: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6949 comments Not raining here, so was able to get out for a walk. Grey and overcast but not overly cold on the South coast.
Either that or I am just not feeling it.


message 20570: by Carolyn (last edited Jun 09, 2015 04:47PM) (new)

Carolyn | 9868 comments Brenda wrote: "We've woken to absolutely atrocious weather this morning! Cold, wet and totally miserable :( Anyone would think it's winter or something :/"

Very wet and dreary in Sydney - my first day back at work after a lovely 4 day weekend away! Guess we were lucky to have such nice weather for the long weekend. Now back to reality....


message 20571: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "We've woken to absolutely atrocious weather this morning! Cold, wet and totally miserable :( Anyone would think it's winter or something :/"

Lol...didn't we pick the best day for ou..."


We certainly did! Glad it's not today!


message 20572: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "We've woken to absolutely atrocious weather this morning! Cold, wet and totally miserable :( Anyone would think it's winter or something :/"

My first day back at works after a lovel..."


The weather was glorious yes Carolyn. Have a nice (?) day back at work :/ At least you'll be inside, in the warmth of the air conditioning :)


message 20573: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
Dale wrote: "Not raining here, so was able to get out for a walk. Grey and overcast but not overly cold on the South coast.
Either that or I am just not feeling it."


Nice you got your walk in Dale..hope you don't cop this horrid weather!


message 20574: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6949 comments Thanks. Me too.


message 20575: by Kathryn (new)

Kathryn | 3569 comments How's your slow cooker going, Brenda? I just put a beef curry in mine and wondered whether you were enjoying yours. The last time I remember you mentioning it I thought you sounded a little undecided...


message 20576: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
Kathryn wrote: "How's your slow cooker going, Brenda? I just put a beef curry in mine and wondered whether you were enjoying yours. The last time I remember you mentioning it I thought you sounded a little undec..."

Still on the sidelines Kathryn..going to keep trying. My problem is a fussy husband! Did porcupine balls last and they were yummy, though next time I'll add more soup towards the end :)

All recipes gratefully accepted ;)


message 20577: by Kathryn (new)

Kathryn | 3569 comments Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "How's your slow cooker going, Brenda? I just put a beef curry in mine and wondered whether you were enjoying yours. The last time I remember you mentioning it I thought you sounde..."

I'll pop my beef curry recipe into the recipes thread in case you like curry - it's dead easy!


message 20578: by Jülie ☼♄  (new)

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6581 comments Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "How's your slow cooker going, Brenda? I just put a beef curry in mine and wondered whether you were enjoying yours. The last time I remember you mentioning it I thought you sounde..."

How many porcupines did you need for that Brenda!? :{


message 20579: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "How's your slow cooker going, Brenda? I just put a beef curry in mine and wondered whether you were enjoying yours. The last time I remember you mentioning it I tho..."

Ooh Jools...I can't type for laughing so much!!! Tears everywhere! Hubby said we need a lot cos they're only little;) LOL

Thanks for the laughter;)


message 20580: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "How's your slow cooker going, Brenda? I just put a beef curry in mine and wondered whether you were enjoying yours. The last time I remember you mentioning it I tho..."

Yes please that'd be great! Actually no...do you want to make a thread for slow cooking recipes? That way we wouldn't lose them amongst the yummy sweet recipes;)


message 20581: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Jun 09, 2015 05:32PM) (new)

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6581 comments Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "How's your slow cooker going, Brenda? I just put a beef curry in mine and wondered whether you were enjoying yours. The last time I remember you men..."

I'll never look at one the same way again! Poor little things....tricky business though!
...I'd be fussy too!!


message 20582: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
LOLOL!!!!! Stop it!


message 20583: by Kathryn (new)

Kathryn | 3569 comments Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "How's your slow cooker going, Brenda? I just put a beef curry in mine and wondered whether you were enjoying yours. The last time I remember you men..."

Oops - think I'd typed it in before you typed this, Brenda! But that's a good idea. Will make one now.

And that's very funny about the porcupines, Julie!!


message 20584: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
Thanks Kathryn - yes you did, but that's OK...great to keep a record for all of us. Plus the experts can post their favourites:)


message 20585: by Kathryn (new)

Kathryn | 3569 comments Brenda wrote: "Thanks Kathryn - yes you did, but that's OK...great to keep a record for all of us. Plus the experts can post their favourites:)"

I've created a slow cooker recipe thread here


message 20586: by Jülie ☼♄  (last edited Jun 09, 2015 06:00PM) (new)

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6581 comments Experts?? I want to see your Porcupine recipe Brenda...for real! I reckon that would deserve a Michelin Star for technique alone ;)
(I know about these things...I watch Masterchef!!)


message 20587: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
LOL! I converted it from a casserole recipe I do often Jools. But I have to tinker with it - the "meatballs" were a little dry so that's why I think I have to save some soup to add near the end:)


message 20588: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Thanks Kathryn - yes you did, but that's OK...great to keep a record for all of us. Plus the experts can post their favourites:)"

I've created a slow cooker recipe thread here"


Thanks Kathryn, will check it out:)


message 20589: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
Wow do you have a link for us Michael?


message 20590: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
OK good:) It should be!


message 20591: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
It's locked for me Michael - looks like I have to sign up. It looks like it's about football - can you enlighten us?


message 20592: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
I got the correct page Michael, but there's a padlock over the top of each page - the page is shaded so you can't read it. To unlock the pages to read it, I have to sign in...


message 20593: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9987 comments if you click once on "letters" on the banner across the bottom 18-19, you can see the page but it's too small to read. Are you one of the pictures at the top of p19 , Michael?


message 20594: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9987 comments far right Michael? So your lips don't look anything like your avatar!!! I'm sooo disappointed!


message 20595: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
His picture is second from the right Marianne, but I can't read it because of it being faded out...


message 20596: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (last edited Jun 09, 2015 10:06PM) (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
I have zoomed in and it just blurs it! Well congratulations Michael - famous is right!


message 20597: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9987 comments OK then: 2nd from the right Michael? So your lips don't look anything like your avatar!!! I'm sooo disappointed!


message 20598: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80171 comments Mod
lol!!!


message 20599: by Jülie ☼♄  (new)

Jülie ☼♄  (jlie) | 6581 comments Nice pic Michael...even without the hundreds and thousands! ;)


message 20600: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9987 comments says someone else who doesn't look at all like their avatar


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