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Suzanne wrote: "100 posts since I've last been here? Sickness all round in my household, combined with me hosting my mums 70th (I held off with the virus - the horrible one I'm not going to say what it was! - only..."Sorry to hear you have not been well Suzanne. Hope improvement is quick.
Regina wrote: "Oh Suzanne, I hope you feel better soon. Being unwell stinks, but it is even worse in the school holidays :(I haven't been around much of late as not only school holidays, but our house went on ..."
Good that you got the house sale and are on the move. Hope all goes smoothly, Regina.
Thanks for all your well wishes guys, the reading prescription I like the most! Managed 10 mins in the bath by the way. Doesn't take much to put the smile back on! Rather windy here.. What's it like up your way Brenda, I'm headed that way in a couple of days. As long as husband/babysitter doesn't get it.. I'm trying to be positive!!!
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Blowing a gale, freezing icy wind and bitterly cold Suzanne! Snowing at the Barrington Tops too! Other than that, it's lovely;)
A shame you can't put it off Suzanne as "they" have said it'll ease then get worse than it is now in a few days!!! Might join Sally in Darwin I think :/
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Knitting is a good thing to do while watching TV or movies so I should look out all my old scraps of wool..."..."A friend recently knitted me a sho..."
Oooo I like all of those. I've never been on Etsy but I probably don't need another website to distract me.
Suzanne wrote: "100 posts since I've last been here? Sickness all round in my household, combined with me hosting my mums 70th (I held off with the virus - the horrible one I'm not going to say what it was! - only..."Oh you poor thing Suzanne. Why do these viruses always pick the wrong times to strike? At least the kids will be heading back to school this week. Look after yourself and get better soon!
Regina wrote: "Oh Suzanne, I hope you feel better soon. Being unwell stinks, but it is even worse in the school holidays :(I haven't been around much of late as not only school holidays, but our house went on ..."
That's a huge move Regina. No wonder you don't have time for reading (or GR)! Good luck with it all!
Hope you're on the way to recovery Suzanne and the kids were able to get back to school.Hand, foot and mouth is going around Sydney and my granddaughter has just come out with it. worried now as my DIL is pregnant. It will be good to get winter over as we have had so many illnesses and colds
Veronica wrote: "I've never been on Etsy but I probably don't need another website to distract me..."So...is this a bad time to mention www.ravelry.com for more pattern ideas to drool over...? You have to sign up to look around, but it's free - and so are many of the patterns...
Suzanne wrote: "100 posts since I've last been here? Sickness all round in my household, combined with me hosting my mums 70th (I held off with the virus - the horrible one I'm not going to say what it was! - only..."Sorry to hear you haven't been well, Suzanne. That sort of thing really takes it out of you - hope you are feeling your normal self soon :-)
Kathryn wrote: "Veronica wrote: "I've never been on Etsy but I probably don't need another website to distract me..."So...is this a bad time to mention www.ravelry.com for more pattern ideas to drool over...? Y..."
Oh yes I love ravelry. I haven't looked at it in ages. Thanks for the reminder :)
Interesting choice; However, I felt they should have kept it Australian. http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/...
Brenda wrote: "Might join Sally in Darwin..."Brrrrrr - is a shivery 16 degrees this morning!!! I actually rifled through the back of my draws an pulled out my moth-eaten cardigan to put on.
It is not even going to get to 30 today!! They are talking a max of 28!!!
Hot chocolate tonight I think - to warm us up!
oh, come on Sally906, I'd be greatful for 16 degrees
Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Might join Sally in Darwin..."It is not even going to get to 30 today!! They are talking a max of 28!!! .."
OMG Sally only 28 !!! LOL Stop teasing.
I find it fascinating that 16 is considered "chilly" in Australia. Over here that is a nice day where we could wear capris.
Happy news. Just received notification I was a First Reads Winner of The Lake Houseby Kate Morton. Looking forward to that arriving.
Melissa wrote: "I find it fascinating that 16 is considered "chilly" in Australia. Over here that is a nice day where we could wear capris."Lol, where Sally lives 16c is nice! In Sydney atm it is 13.5c but with the wind chill factor it feels like 8.6c. The winds are blowing from the snow and are decidedly nippy...unless you find a nice sheltered corner in the sun, then its beautiful! ;)
Melissa wrote: "I find it fascinating that 16 is considered "chilly" in Australia. Over here that is a nice day where we could wear capris."I live in the tropics Melissa - were the daily temperatures are always over 30 and the humidity is in the high 90% for 6 months of the year - we yearn for cold!!!
Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Might join Sally in Darwin..."Brrrrrr - is a shivery 16 degrees this morning!!! I actually rifled through the back of my draws an pulled out my moth-eaten cardigan to put on.
It..."
Geeeeez Sally, you'll be seeing snow soon! :))
Sally906 wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I find it fascinating that 16 is considered "chilly" in Australia. Over here that is a nice day where we could wear capris."I live in the tropics Melissa - were the daily tempera..."
I would too. Wouldn't be able to live where you do Sally with that heat and humidity.
So you've all been discussing weather and knitting while I've been so busy I could hardly make it on here. We've had some severe frosts with temperatures of minus four in the mornings and thick ice on the ground. We've been lighting the fire in the mornings some days and keeping it going all day. The reason Ive been gone so long is getting my WIP finished and off to the assessor in time. It had to be in by the 11th July.
As soon as it was gone I immediately had to do something with wool and for some reason it was pom-poms.I have a little pom-pom maker tool and wanted to use it.
My bloke is an Englishman - (a pom)so I decided to turn him into a "pom-pom pom." He wears black or dark coloured beanies (very dull) so I've been busily putting bright red pom-poms on them. Today I bought some pink wool for a pom-pom for my pink and purple striped beanie
This morning I took my 91 yr old mother for a blast around the nearby roads of the little town she lives in (Te Awamutu) and up and down the main street in the wheelchair. I wrap her up super-warm and away we go. She loves it and flirts with all the blokes she meets. We whip in and around all the wheelchair friendly shops and stop for a coffee at a cafe. She just loves getting outside and seeing everyone's gardens and feeling the wind on her face. Great exercise for me too.
Veronica wrote: "Hope you're on the way to recovery Suzanne and the kids were able to get back to school.Hand, foot and mouth is going around Sydney and my granddaughter has just come out with it. worried now as m..."
I remember seeing that notice on the door at preschool. I had to pick one of the kids up this morning. He's in bed asleep. It's taking quite some time to make the rounds :(
Kathryn wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "100 posts since I've last been here? Sickness all round in my household, combined with me hosting my mums 70th (I held off with the virus - the horrible one I'm not going to say wha..."Thanks Kathryn (and everyone) it's still going.. Fingers crossed not too long now.
Tui wrote: "My bloke is an Englishman - (a pom)so I decided to turn him into a "pom-pom pom." He wears black or dark coloured beanies (very dull) so I've been busily putting bright red pom-poms on them..."That's funny, Tui! Did you warn him about what you were doing? At least you didn't put the pink pom-pom on his!
Sally906 wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I find it fascinating that 16 is considered "chilly" in Australia. Over here that is a nice day where we could wear capris."
I live in the tropics Melissa - were the daily tempera..."
I would be melting into the sidewalk if I lived where you did Sally.
I live in the tropics Melissa - were the daily tempera..."
I would be melting into the sidewalk if I lived where you did Sally.
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That's sad Melissa...very young at 66 years of age. Barbara Park author of the Junie B. Jones Series has passed away from ovarian cancer.
Thanks for letting us know Melissa...
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Brrrrrr - is a shivery 16 degrees this morning!!! I actually rifled through the back of my draws an pulled out my moth-eaten cardigan to put on.
It..."
LOL! 16c isn't even our maximum here Sally...be grateful for 28c during the day! That's HOT for here;)
Rita *wants a quick quotes quill* Skeeter wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Interesting choice; However, I felt they should have kept it Australian. http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/..."
I don'..."
I agree Rita - I would've hoped they would use Australian cast as well as an Australian setting. That being said, I will probably see it anyway - with a disapproving look of course :p
I don'..."
I agree Rita - I would've hoped they would use Australian cast as well as an Australian setting. That being said, I will probably see it anyway - with a disapproving look of course :p
Tui wrote: "So you've all been discussing weather and knitting while I've been so busy I could hardly make it on here. We've had some severe frosts with temperatures of minus four in the mornings and thick ice..."
Tui, you made me chuckle with the Pom-Pom Pom :D
Tui, you made me chuckle with the Pom-Pom Pom :D
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Brrrrrr - is a shivery 16 degrees this morning!!! I actually rifled through the back of my draws an pulled out my moth-eaten cardig..."
LOL! Now that would be one for the record books Jools!
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Ah nice! I bet he loves the thought of pom poms to brighten his clothing Tui! You should tell him the pink is also for him - see what his reaction is;)
BTW Congrats on getting your WIP out of your hands:)
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But to get Jennifer Lawrence is quite a coup. She will do the part justice. I wonder who the male lead will turn out to be.
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She sounds wonderful your Mum! Great that you both enjoy that, even in the cold! She's certainly living life to the fullest:)
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That's sad Melissa...very young at 66 years of age. [author..."
As would most of us who don't like the humidity and heat that Sally experiences almost daily! I have enough of that where I am, and it's nothing like her neck of the woods!
Phrynne wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Rita *wants a quick quotes quill* Skeeter wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Interesting choice; However, I felt they should have kept it Australian. http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jul..."
If they are going American I vote Jim Parsons from the Big Bang Theory lol
If they are going American I vote Jim Parsons from the Big Bang Theory lol
Melissa wrote: "Interesting choice; However, I felt they should have kept it Australian. http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/..."I'm sure Jennifer Lawrence will do a great job but she doesn't come close to my picture of Rosie! Disappointing, but got to stay open minded I suppose, at least until I see the film :)
Melissa wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Rita *wants a quick quotes quill* Skeeter wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Interesting choice; However, I felt they should have kept it Australian. http://www.theguardian.c..."Perfect Melissa!
Tui wrote: "This morning I took my 91 yr old mother for a blast around the nearby roads of the little town she lives in (Te Awamutu) and up and down the main street in the wheelchair. I wrap her up super-warm ..."Now I have a picture in my head of you whizzing your Mum around the streets in her wheelchair with her sporting a snazzy beany complete with brightly coloured Pom Pom! Lol! I hope you've made her one too :D
Carolyn wrote: "Tui wrote: "This morning I took my 91 yr old mother for a blast around the nearby roads of the little town she lives in (Te Awamutu) and up and down the main street in the wheelchair. I wrap her up..."
LOL :D
LOL :D
Melissa wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Rita *wants a quick quotes quill* Skeeter wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Interesting choice; However, I felt..If they are going American I vote Jim Parsons from the Big Bang Theory lol."
I second that Melissa, I think he fits the profile exactly and all the while I was reading it I was picturing him.
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Rita *wants a quick quotes quill* Skeeter wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Interesting choice; However, I felt..
If they are going American I vote Jim Par..."
I also pictured him while reading the novel Julie. Parsons already has the characteristics of Don, nailed.
If they are going American I vote Jim Par..."
I also pictured him while reading the novel Julie. Parsons already has the characteristics of Don, nailed.
I am on the Mornington Peninsula and it is currently 9 degrees at the moment.
Brenda wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Sad news today http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/19/art..."That's sad Melissa...very young at 66 years of age. [author..."
Sorry guys, this happened on 15/11/2013. The key clue is in the date of the nytimes article.
Is anyone reading or going to read "Go Set A Watchman"? What is everyone thinking? I have not made up my mind yet.
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