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Rita *wants a quick quotes quill* Skeeter wrote: "Faye wrote: "Rita *wants a quick quotes quill* Skeeter wrote: "Faye wrote: "Is anyone reading or going to read "Go Set A Watchman"? What is everyone thinking? I have not made up my mind yet."I'm ..."
Ooh maybe I should read it, I think I will otherwise I will be wondering. Cheers
Can I just direct people to the special chat area we have for Go Set a Watchman - just to get it out of the general chat area :)https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Rita *wants a quick quotes quill* Skeeter wrote: "Am I the only one who has gone to the review thread and is merrily giving the like button a work out, only to realise that I must have liked them all earlier and I'm now clicking 'unlike'??! :-|..."
Lol...there have been a lot of those going on Rita, you are definatey not the only one! I was liked and unliked four times this morning by the same person! ;))
Rita *wants a quick quotes quill* Skeeter wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Rita *wants a quick quotes quill* Skeeter wrote: "Am I the only one who has gone to the review thread and is merrily giving the like button a work out, only to realise that I must h..."No it wasn't you Rita, it was actually someone I didn't recognise. ;)
Rita *wants a quick quotes quill* Skeeter wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Rita *wants a quick quotes quill* Skeeter wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Rita *wants a quick quotes quill* Skeeter wrote: "Am I the only one who has gone to the review thread and is merril..."Not likely! :))
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I've just arrived home from a fabulous few hours with a group of around 40 comprising of authors, publishers, librarian, newspaper reporter, film maker, academics and reviewers :) Was such a great night..mixing with like-minded people :)
Brenda wrote: "I've just had a laugh over the previous comments..thanks guys!!I've just arrived home from a fabulous few hours with a group of around 40 comprising of authors, publishers, librarian, newspaper r..."
Glad to see you are keeping up with the goings on in the book world Brenda, any pics?
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Brenda wrote: "No pics tonight Jools..sorry! I did take my camera but it didn't come out of my bag:)"Sounds like you were way too busy then Brenda.
Brenda wrote: "I've just had a laugh over the previous comments..thanks guys!!I've just arrived home from a fabulous few hours with a group of around 40 comprising of authors, publishers, librarian, newspaper r..."
Sounds like a great night Brenda!
Keep this gallivanting and hobnobbing Brenda we'll have to start looking at the society pages to see what your up to - the reporters are already turning up for you! LOLWhich authors did you get to meet - please DO name drop!!!
Brenda wrote: "I've just had a laugh over the previous comments..thanks guys!!I've just arrived home from a fabulous few hours with a group of around 40 comprising of authors, publishers, librarian, newspaper r..."
Sounds like an amazing night. Do tell more.
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Which authors did you get ..."
LOL! Thanks everyone! I had a ball:D OK I'll try to remember them all Sally!
Jaye Ford, Wendy James, Christine Stinson, S.E. Gilchrist, Kerrie Paterson, Sandy James, Erin Moira O'Hara and many others...
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Sounds like you were way too busy then Brenda."
Too busy talking:D
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I've just arrived home from a fabulous few hours with a group of around 40 comprising of authors, publishers, librari..."
We actually had an academic from Newcastle Uni - a very brilliant man - Dr Phillip McIntyre - who filled us in on his research into creativity and cultural production in the Hunter Region. A lot of it went over my head (lol) but he and his wife were there and joined in with chatting and dinner. If you're interested in him and his achievements check: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/...
It was a delightful evening and one I can't wait to repeat at the next one:) Probably around October sometime:)
Only 9.9c here atm but feels like 7c and it has just started raining what feels like ice needles! Brrrrrrrrrr!! ⊙▂⊙ ☔
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Brrr!!! When I woke at 7am it was 4c with a "feels like" 3c Jools!!! Definitely winter!
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Brenda wrote: "**happy dance** Just had our new stove and new dishwasher delivered!! Woohoo! Installation is tomorrow!! So excited!!"YaaaaaaaY!!! That is good news Brenda :D what kind of stove did you get? .... Eat your heart out MasterChef, here comes Brenda!
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YaaaaaaaY!!! That is good news Brenda :D what kind of stove di..."
LOL! It's a Westinghouse Jools. https://www.westinghouse.com.au/ovens...
So excited - my stove has been out of action for SO long!!
Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "**happy dance** Just had our new stove and new dishwasher delivered!! Woohoo! Installation is tomorrow!! So excited!!"YaaaaaaaY!!! That is good news Brenda :D what ..."
Very nice Brenda! I like the look of that baking dish arrangement ;)
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Thanks! I wish it came filled (like the picture shows!) lol...can't wait to check it out when it's installed:)
Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "**happy dance** Just had our new stove and new dishwasher delivered!! Woohoo! Installation is tomorrow!! So excited!!"YaaaaaaaY!!! That is good news Brenda :D what ..."
How have you been coping, Brenda?! It's always good to be able to make your own food rather than reheating supermarket frozen meals or takeaways (well, I think so, anyway - others may disagree!), but it seems especially nice to have something bubbling away on the stove or in the oven on these chilly evenings!
Have you decided what your first meal will be?
Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Only 9.9c here atm but feels like 7c and it has just started raining what feels like ice needles! Brrrrrrrrrr!! ⊙▂⊙ ☔"Brrr!!! When I woke at 7am it was 4c with a "feels like" 3c J..."
From my office (8th floor in a building on top of a big hill) I can see a huge band of black cloud heading towards Sydney from the north. The sky is really dark so there is going to be a lot of rain!
(Just having my coffee break - back to work now!)
Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Only 9.9c here atm but feels like 7c and it has just started raining what feels like ice needles! Brrrrrrrrrr!! ⊙▂⊙ ☔"Brrr!!! When I woke at 7am it was 4c with a "f..."
Its Frrrrrreezing Carolyn! Hope you wore your woollies and got the brolly etc?
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I've been able to use (most) of the stovetop hotplates and the griller. But the oven is shot! I use the frypan for cooking roasts etc though. No I wouldn't use those other meals you mentioned! Stovetop stuff is good!
And no, I haven't;)
Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "**happy dance** Just had our new stove and new dishwasher delivered!! Woohoo! Installation is tomorrow!! So excited!!"YaaaaaaaY!!! Th..."
You're going to have to step up to the "plate" now Brenda ;)
I made scones when I got my new oven....so it wouldn't get dirty! ;))...they were pretty good too!
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Only 9.9c here atm but feels like 7c and it has just started raining what feels like ice needles! Brrrrrrrrrr!! ⊙▂⊙ ☔"Brrr!!! When I woke at 7am it ..."
Didn't bring my raincoat or heavy duty brolly today so will have to manage with the mini fold up brolly I keep in my bag. Was too distracted by the chaos being caused by my DH heading off to catch his flight to HK this morning to even think of checking the forecast!
Ooooh thunder and lightning have just started!
Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "**happy dance** Just had our new stove and new dishwasher delivered!! Woohoo! Installation is tomorrow!! So excited!!"YaaaaaaaY!!! Th..."
Looks great! Roast dinner at your place this weekend Brenda?
Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Only 9.9c here atm but feels like 7c and it ...Ooooh thunder and lightning have just started! "
Has just started here too...scared the tripe out of my little dog! :(
Carolyn wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Interesting choice; However, I felt they should have kept it Australian. http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/..."I'm su..."
I think Isla Fisher could do a good Rosie ;)
Has anyone been watching the 'Banished' series on Tele? Gee it's good! Brilliant filming of local National Park and Warringah areas, and fabulous acting all round.
Brenda wrote: "Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "No pics tonight Jools..sorry! I did take my camera but it didn't come out of my bag:)"Sounds like you were way too busy then Brenda."
Too busy talking:D"
You said that Brenda. I didn't. LOL But I suspected as much. Good for you.
Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "**happy dance** Just had our new stove and new dishwasher delivered!! Woohoo! Installation is tomorrow!! So excited!!"YaaaaaaaY!!! That is good news Brenda :D what ..."
No wonder you are excited.Enjoy!
So today I happened upon an article about his really neat library that straddles the USA and Canada (Vermont and Quebec). It is a Library/Opera house border http://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/a-tal...
[I thought it was neat lol]
[I thought it was neat lol]
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Sounds like you were way too busy then Brenda."
Too busy talking:..."
Haha!! Cheeky Dale;) But it was true...
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Down io SW Vic coast, we have 7.6C, weather bureau says feels like 3C but I'm as warm as toast. Then again, I haven't been outside yet...
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Has anyone been watching the 'Banished' series on Tele? Gee it's good! Brilliant filming of local National Park and Warringah areas, and fabulous acting all round."No. What station and what is about?
Been pouring all night. Looks a bit clearer now but as to how cold, I haven't got a clue. I am inside with the heating and won't be going out until I absolutely have to.
Dale wrote: "Been pouring all night. Looks a bit clearer now but as to how cold, I haven't got a clue. I am inside with the heating and won't be going out until I absolutely have to."***good idea***
we were meant to get some vortex...it never really happened.lots of rain on certain days which has brought the ants in the house...yuck!
Laura wrote: "we were meant to get some vortex...it never really happened.lots of rain on certain days which has brought the ants in the house...yuck!"
Yuck indeed Laura.
Sharon wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Has anyone been watching the 'Banished' series on Tele? Gee it's good! Brilliant filming of local National Park and Warringah areas, and fabulous acting all round."No. What statio..."
Check here Sharon: https://www.foxtel.com.au/got/whats-o...
Banished is a British drama television serial created by Jimmy McGovern. The seven-part serial first aired on 5 March 2015 on BBC Two and was inspired by events in the eighteenth century when Britain established a penal colony in Australia.
There has been some controversy about it because of its lack of indigenous characters...in fact none that I can see. That aside, the acting and the cinematography is brilliant.
It is supposed to be a television drama rather than something that acurately reflects history.
We have had a bad week this last week. My granddaughter contracted hand foot and mouth on Sunday. She had it quite bad. My son lost his job on Tuesday then his wife had a miscarriage yesterday. It was actually his 30th birthday yesterday my DIL had a lovely weekend away planned in the mountains. The weather also put a stop to that. They will pick themselves back up but life really sucks sometimes. Family lunch tomorrow with all my children and their partners.
Veronica wrote: "We have had a bad week this last week. My granddaughter contracted hand foot and mouth on Sunday. She had it quite bad. My son lost his job on Tuesday then his wife had a miscarriage yesterday. It ..."Oh Veronica! Sending **Huge Virtual Hugs** life really does suck sometimes. You have tomorrow to share the love and it will be just what the doctor ordered with you all together. <3
Veronica wrote: "We have had a bad week this last week. My granddaughter contracted hand foot and mouth on Sunday. She had it quite bad. My son lost his job on Tuesday then his wife had a miscarriage yesterday. It ..."
Sorry to hear that Veronica. My condolences about the miscarriage :(
Sorry to hear that Veronica. My condolences about the miscarriage :(
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