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Suzanne wrote: "I hope I don't turn any one off of what they're doing.. My family is up to day 10 of the vomiting virus. Last child off to school this morning after 5 weeks of spread out holidays - three kids thre..."I hope that bug doesn't come over this way. Though it's inevitable really. Those things travel around so quickly.
I believe the vomiting bug is wandering around our town. We've had quite a lot of cancellations at our physio practice as a result. (We always appreciate people who don't bring tummy bugs into see us.)Hope the kids are feeling better soon, Suzanne.
Suzanne wrote: "I hope I don't turn any one off of what they're doing.. My family is up to day 10 of the vomiting virus. Last child off to school this morning after 5 weeks of spread out holidays - three kids thre..."Suzanne, I hope everyone's feeling better soon.
Yesterday morning, we got down to a chilly 0C and had a heavy frost - most unusual to have frost this close to the ocean. This morning, BOM says it's 5C here and feels like 1.6C, brrrr!
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Hope things are improving now Suzanne! What an awful few weeks you've had!
Brenda wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "I hope I don't turn any one off of what they're doing.. My family is up to day 10 of the vomiting virus. Last child off to school this morning after 5 weeks of spread out holidays -..."Yes thinking of you Suzanne. Hope it improves.
Thinking of you too Brenda after the death of little budge. Pets do become such a part of the family.
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Thanks Dale:) We buried him yesterday and I've been rearranging the furniture this morning so the gap where he was isn't so noticeable! But it'll take us awhile to stop doing the little things that have been done with him for a lot of years!
First day of normal for a while. Things are good now, thanks all! New routine in a way for you Brenda. Pets do become family, like the others mentioned. Hope everyone else is doing pretty well at the moment :)
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That's great Suzanne! You would be breathing a huge sigh of relief!
Yep. But it didn't really reeeeally stop me from reading tooo much ;)
One fun thing I've just started with a girlfriend is our own little book club. She lives on the Central coast so we'll text each other. She first suggested Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, which I had, then she borrowed a book from her library, which again I had on my shelf. Lola's Secret. I've never been in a book club, nor participated in a buddy read so I'm looking forward to it! And if I get too far ahead, I've got lots of nf books to read in between.
Suzanne wrote: "First day of normal for a while. Things are good now, thanks all! New routine in a way for you Brenda. Pets do become family, like the others mentioned. Hope everyone else is doing pretty well at t..."Glad things are back to normal and have fun with your book club.
Suzanne wrote: "One fun thing I've just started with a girlfriend is our own little book club. She lives on the Central coast so we'll text each other. She first suggested [book:Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pac..."That's a great idea, buddy reading, that's why I have never joined a book club because I don't like being told what to read, sometimes I am not in the mood for a particular book. I also would feel stressed if I did not read a book in time.
One of my librarians gave me a phone number for a local book club but I didn't follow through for those reasons.. Often I don't have a lot of reading time, then that time will be wasted reading something I don't want to read! We have similar tastes and available reading time so it should be good.
Suzanne wrote: "One fun thing I've just started with a girlfriend is our own little book club. She lives on the Central coast so we'll text each other. She first suggested [book:Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pac..."
That sounds like fun Suzanne :)
That sounds like fun Suzanne :)
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Brenda wrote: "Just doing last minute packing and so on to be ready to leave for our next holiday tomorrow morning:) We've got a week in Surfers Paradise, a week in Coff's Harbour and a final week in Port Macquar..."Have a great time Brenda.
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Ashleigh wrote: "Me too, Faye. I once tried to set one up with friends in the proviso we all agreed on what we read. It failed because one person vetoed nearly every option"There is a book group here in Darwin - that is not taking on new people - that pick a subject each month. So the theme/subject might be say WWII. So all the members go away and read a book that is connected to WWII - be it non-fiction, romance, mystery whatever. Then at their next meeting they discuss how their books meet the criteria. I would love to join that rather than be forced to read a particular book
Brenda wrote: "Just doing last minute packing and so on to be ready to leave for our next holiday tomorrow morning:) We've got a week in Surfers Paradise, a week in Coff's Harbour and a final week in Port Macquar..."Have a great holiday Brenda! Don't forget to post some photos to make the rest of us jealous :)
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Happy holidays Brenda!! Have you got something to read? ;pYou take care, enjoy yourselves, oh...and stay away from dogs!! ;)
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Brenda wrote: "Just doing last minute packing and so on to be ready to leave for our next holiday tomorrow morning:) We've got a week in Surfers Paradise, a week in Coff's Harbour and a final week in Port Macquar..."Sounds wonderful! Although I think the weeks in Coffs and Port Macquarie will be nicer (although possibly a little colder!) than Surfers - they'll probably be quieter, anyway!
Drive safely!
Sally906 wrote: "Ashleigh wrote: "Me too, Faye. I once tried to set one up with friends in the proviso we all agreed on what we read. It failed because one person vetoed nearly every option"There is a book group ..."
great format Sally! Are you in the group? Must be popular if they're saying no to Newcomers.
Brenda wrote: "Alex Hammond just "liked" my review of The Unbroken Line :D"I love hearing stores like this. Good job :) AND happy holidays Brenda, tell us your funny stories along the way. I'd forgotten about your adventures, but I guess it's been a while. Any AR meetings? Enjoy!
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How many books altogether do you think you'll read/take? Do you take any hard copy?
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Only one hard copy (an ARC from Text) and my kindle Suzanne. I have organised 18 kindle ones as well...we will see!
Sounds great Brenda. I was curious :)) I think it would be fun choosing.
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Actually there are 5 more that I'd forgotten...challenge books! So it'd be a fair assumption that I won't get them all read!
Suzanne wrote: "One of my librarians gave me a phone number for a local book club but I didn't follow through for those reasons.. Often I don't have a lot of reading time, then that time will be wasted reading som..."Interestingly, one reason I joined a book club was to be forced to read outside my comfort zone. I joined one at my local library and whilst I have not enjoyed all the books chosen, I've also read some gems I may not have touched otherwise. I really enjoy the round table discussion; sometimes everyone dislikes a book (and most don't finish it) at other times we all love the book for different reasons, or there is a split between "Loved it" and "Oh, dear". To each their own.
Karen wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "One of my librarians gave me a phone number for a local book club but I didn't follow through for those reasons.. Often I don't have a lot of reading time, then that time will be wa..."This is a good point Karen, GR has gotten me into a lot I wouldn't have tried either. My stumbling block is a toddler that I can't even take to story time at the library, so I don't get a chance to participate in a group setting. But I'd like to when he's at school. But but then I will be back at work. One day, who knows!
Brenda wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Sounds great Brenda. I was curious :)) I think it would be fun choosing."Actually there are 5 more that I'd forgotten...challenge books! So it'd be a fair assumption that I won't ..."
But you can try! That's the fun. No pressure lol ;)
This Week's Two Free Audiobooks: Available to download free July 23 – July 29
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Not sure if the ^^ above ^^ should be here but I didnt think I should put them in the free kindle section?There are only a few more weeks left in this free weekly downloads before it ends for another year.
☼♄Jülie wrote: "This Week's Free Audiobooks: http://www.audiobooksync.com/?utm_sou...Available to download free July 23 – July 29
MARCH March by [author:Geraldine..."
I reckon they can go in the free kindle thread.
They're an alternative medium of book and they're free!
I've updated the thread title to include audio :)
Sally906 wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "This Week's Free Audiobooks: http://www.audiobooksync.com/?utm_sou...Available to download free July 23 – July 29
MARCH March by [..."
Thanks Sally, I'll move it over :)
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There are only a few more weeks left in this free weekly downloads before it ends for anot..."
Perfect in the free kindle thread...
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Available to download free July 23 – July 29
MARCH March by [..."
Perfect title change Sally:)
How is your travelling going Brenda? Having a good time wish we were there? ;)
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Arrived in Grafton about an hour and a half ago - it was a wet, miserable day, but we had a fabulous trip. Lots of road works, lots of highway patrol cars;)
We head for Surfers Paradise in the morning:)
Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "How is your travelling going Brenda? Having a good time wish we were there? ;)"Arrived in Grafton about an hour and a half ago - it was a wet, miserable day, but we had a fabulous..."
Good that you are safely tucked in for the night now...safe and happy travelling for tomorrow :)
My sister in law use to live in Grafton. Had a dairy farm there. Best thing about driving on wet days is arriving at the hotel and snuggling in for the night.
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Lots of dairy farms around here Sally...heaps of cattle in the paddocks on the way:)
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Thanks Juliette. Hoping things will start looking better soon