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Saw that interview as well. Really enjoyed it. I would love to see the stage adaption with the puppets. The puppets remind me of the ones in Lion King.
B the BookAddict wrote: "Yesterday, the ABC screened an interview by Michael Parkinson with Michael Morpurgo, the author of War Horse and lots of other great books.I didn't know much about the..."
Have read the book and we did it with some kids at school, I loved it and they loved it too. Yes both the book and the movie will make you cry. I did.
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I will admit that I have only just come across this, and at only one place (so far) but no, I'm not kidding you:)
RitaSkeeter wrote: "Julie (so wish we could tag like FB), you know your lovely copy of Peter Pan you're getting? Did you know they are releasing a copy of The Jungle Book in the same style al..."I know Rita and also Alice in Wonderland!! Had I known I would have held out for this one.. my fave :/ ...will have to put it on my Christmas wish list.
I am going to pick up my preordered copy of Peter Pan tomorrow :)
RitaSkeeter wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "RitaSkeeter wrote: "Julie (so wish we could tag like FB), you know your lovely copy of Peter Pan you're getting? Did you know they are releasing a copy of [book:The Jun..."Ok will let you know tomorrow and I'll see if they have any others ;)
Suzanne wrote: "Sally906 wrote ...Just popping on to say I am still alive! Daughters wedding is tomorrow and hubby and I and the family friend who is staying with us have decided to stay home tonight and gird our loins ready for t..."Wow big day tomorrow Sally, please post a pic or two. Good luck!
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Duly posted a couple of very bad pics taken with phone :)
The wedding went off without a hitch - a good time had by all - there were a few children and they were ALL beautifully behaved - Miss Lily helped herself to a cup cake and the display tumbled down a bit on one side - but we soon fixed it and none fell on the ground.
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I'm trying to find a book where I don't know the books name and I barely know the cover...Except a woman with lipstick on it..This isn't going so well....hmm..I wonder why!? Lol@Sally - Oops to the cupcakes..lol
I had a little get together with a book-loving friend and replenished her travelling library:This is a lady whom I met when we still had a Lifeline Bookshop at Unanderra and she used to volunteer on the day I visit Mum, so we always chatted books.
I get to chat about all the books I have loved and pass them on to read to someone who will appreciate them too: she gets to borrow a bunch of books that I recommend. Win-win!
Sally906 wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Sally906 wrote ...Just popping on to say I am still alive! Daughters wedding is tomorrow and hubby and I and the family friend who is staying with us have decided to stay home tonig..."That's great that you had a lovely day Sally. Sounds like cupcake disaster was avoided and Miss Lily enjoyed herself too! Once all the visitors have gone home and the excitement has settled down you'll deserve to put your feet up for some quiet time with a good book :)
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This is a lady whom I met when we still had a Lifeline Bookshop at Unanderra and she used to volunteer ..."
Sounds delightful Marianne! So nice to talk about a favourite subject:)
Marianne wrote: "I had a little get together with a book-loving friend and replenished her travelling library:This is a lady whom I met when we still had a Lifeline Bookshop at Unanderra and she used to volunteer ..."
Good to have a catch up with friends like that Marianne!
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That's the book I threw against the wall. What a terrible ending! Don't worry though. The next book is brilliant and makes up for everything:)
It's a good book that can have that effect isn't it?! ;)
Ashleigh wrote: "I have a few pages to go. But WHY? Haven't they been through enough? My poor heart"Oh dear!!! Hope you have the next book ready??...oh, or is that THE last book in this series? (I only watched the series so not sure)
Ashleigh wrote: "I have book eight to start when I finish seven."Oh that's good, you'd better get straight into it by the sound of things ;)
Sally906 wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Sally906 wrote ...Just popping on to say I am still alive! Daughters wedding is tomorrow and hubby and I and the family friend who is staying with us have decided to stay home tonig..."Glad it all went well, Sally.
Marianne wrote: "I had a little get together with a book-loving friend and replenished her travelling library:This is a lady whom I met when we still had a Lifeline Bookshop at Unanderra and she used to volunteer ..."
Sounds a fun time Marianne.
yesterday we had snow again n some schools were again closed same with some roads..so not like here!
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Wow Laura! Unreal...while we had brilliant sunshine and warmth the whole time we were away:)
Phrynne wrote: "Ashleigh wrote: "Okay, I REFUSE to believe what I just read towards the end of book seven of Outlander. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN"That's the book I threw against the wall. What a terrible ending! Don't wo..."
Yep, I think we all had a similar reaction to the ending of that one. I kept flicking through the last few pages of the book thinking WHAT!?!?!! ther has to be more. At least you dont have to wait until the next one comes out Ashleigh, I think there was something like 5 years between the publishing of book 7 & 8. A long time to find oput what happens :)
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That's the book I threw against the wall. What a terrible ..."
Exactly Zoey. I had to wait all that time too. I thought she had really lost it in book 7 because she waffled on for hundreds of pages and then just stopped! Book 8 redeemed her though in spades:)
GUESS WAT PEEPS!!! I just got my red P's whoop whoop!!!
Congratulations Kristen!! It's a very liberating experience isn't it? You drive safely now ok? :)
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Congratulations! Take care on the roads:)
Kristen wrote: "GUESS WAT PEEPS!!! I just got my red P's whoop whoop!!!"Congrats Kristen. Drive safely and keep alert. There are some strange decisions made by people on the roads. Had an accident happen two cars in front of us yesterday because the person wasn't paying attention but assumed what was going on. Sorry, must be the mother into us all coming out with the cautions. LOL
Marianne wrote: "packing.....not enjoying it!"
Can understand that Marianne, but the end result will hopefully be worth it. Have a great time. I've forgotten where you are off to.
Marianne wrote: "packing.....not enjoying it!"
Did you make a list to check twice? :)
Ooh it's getting very close now Marianne..probably time we wished you a very safe and happy journey, and loads and loads of fun!
Don't forget to post pics from time to time and pop in to wave at us :D
Take good care and enjoy...Bon Voyage (☆^ー^☆)
Marianne wrote: "packing.....not enjoying it!"
Ah - but the packing to go is at least more fun and full of anticipation than the re-packing to come home!
How are you feeling now, Marianne?
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not enjoying it!"
Have fun!!!
I have a little spreadsheet that I print every time. It's just deciding which clothes etc. I always need more shoes than DH. But at least this time I don't need bike gear, so no heavy boots, jacket, leather pants, helmet etc. (more room for the odd book on the way home...) And Business Class so a generous luggage allowance.
Dale, we're off to UK, a friend's place then train to London, then train to Paris, train to Milan, then Vincent Rally at Lake Garda (not Giardia, as I keep saying, LOL!!)
I am still coughing but definitely not as bad as last Weds.
Marianne wrote: "I have a little spreadsheet that I print every time. It's just deciding which clothes etc. I always need more shoes than DH. But at least this time I don't need bike gear, so no heavy boots, jacket..."Oooooh Marianne - I am so excited for you :) Sounds like a wonderful trip. If you're packing then your departure must be imminent! Wishing you a safe trip and stress free holiday.
Tuesday, early. We were going to leave at 7am but then DH said, let's go a bit early and enjoy the business class lounge for a while....I have made good progress with the packing, but now I am at the stage where (not having tried to fit any of it in the suitcase yet) I am starting to add an extra one of these and maybe another one of those, so I thought it was time to "step away from the packing" before anyone gets hurt, and do some ironing. I particularly dislike ironing, AND I have run out of 'Allo 'Allo DVDs to watch while doing it (the war finally ended), but there's still tomorrow after I see the ophthalmologist, and Friday and Saturday and Sunday.....
Marianne wrote: "I have a little spreadsheet that I print every time. It's just deciding which clothes etc. I always need more shoes than DH. But at least this time I don't need bike gear, so no heavy boots st this time I don't need bike gear, so no heavy boots, jacket..."Trip sounds great but ironing? Not on Marianne.
Marianne wrote: "Tuesday, early. We were going to leave at 7am but then DH said, let's go a bit early and enjoy the business class lounge for a while....I have made good progress with the packing, but now I am at ..."
Yea we do that :)
Our trip to Europe is in 31 weeks and 2 days ( Counting? Who me? Never!) I have been buying lightweight winter clothes now in the end of season sales - because I suspect that buying warm weather clothes in March won't be easy! I do like your idea of a spreadsheet though!
Dale Wrote: Trip sounds great but ironing? Not on Marianne. Oh, Dale, literally mountains of it, and we need to take some of it with us.....I have been REALLY slack. And I'm not ironing when we get there because THEN I am ON HOLIDAYS!!!
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Oh, Dale, literally mountains of it, and we need to take some of it with us.....I have been REALLY slack. And I'm not ironing when we g..."
But they get all creased after the length of time in the suitcase!
ya gotta know how to fold....and I have to FIND these clothes in the ironing pile, so I might as well get them done
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and I have to FIND these clothes in the ironing pile, so I might as well get them done"
LOL!
@Rita - Today was the opposite and like your day felt like Spring had sprung! But ppl still mentioned about being cold n I wasn't at all..lol Don't think i feel the cold as bad as others somehow!
Marianne - Oh i hate ironing....rather pod peas n peel spuds all day than iron lol
Haha thanks all!! And I'll b sure to drive safe and continue b alert :) haha don't worry bout the mother side coming out...I'm used to it :) and I find it cute :)
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Haha that's tots fine with me!! I already have adopted grandmothers... y not add adopted mothers to the list as well!! :D
Kristen wrote: "Haha that's tots fine with me!! I already have adopted grandmothers... y not add adopted mothers to the list as well!! :D"Lol...Cyber Mothers! ;D
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Kristen wrote: "Haha that's tots fine with me!! I already have adopted grandmothers... y not add adopted mothers to the list as well!! :D"Lol...Cyber Mothers! ;D"
I like that Julie.
Just back from seeing the ophthalmologist. All good. She doesn't need to see me any more (unless I have a problem).And I went to J&B Hi Fi and got a little connector that joins my tablet to my camera or a thumb drive. So I will be able to put some photos on Photobucket while we are away and share them with y'all!
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I didn't know much about the author but he was a fantastic interviewee; how lucky were the kids who were taught by him. I haven't read the book or seen the movie because I'm afraid it will make me cry. But I do feel confident to recommend to my sister that my 11yr old niece might like to read some of his novels.