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Phrynne wrote: "I missed my birthday on that trip a few years ago. I wondered if that made me a year younger???Safe trip Marianne:)"
Depends, Phrynne. Did you feel a year younger? Somehow I think not.....
Safe trip Marianne, see you in a few weeks ;)
Marianne West to East is definitely more hard going. Why not take more time and do USA then complete a round trip of the globe on your way home. We will all write you a note excusing you from work:)
LOL thanks very much Bette, will you also pay my fare? I have plenty of Long Servkce Leave available, but I don't want to miss Friday's literary lunch or the get together end October....and I miss my bed and my shower.
Hope you're feeling better, Bette, and don't have the measles :(Am just winding down after wrapping up the Scone Literary Long Weekend. It was great. Graeme Simsion, Anne Buist, Samantha Turnbull, Kaz Delaney, Phillip Adams, Patrice Newell and more. A Soiree, workshops and for the first time we ran some concurrent sessions!
Have many Goodreads emails to catch up on.
And am just watching 'Cats Uncovered' on SBS, and watching our two dogs watching the television avidly...
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Am just winding down after wrapping up the Scone Literary Long Weekend. It was great. Graeme Simsion, [author:Anne..."
So glad it went well once again Leonie! I bet it feels great to just sit and relax now though;)
Phrynne wrote: "Thanks Leonie. I have never watched it before so I just turned it on and aren't those kittens just too sweet! It's nearly two years since my cat died and I think I am ready for another one :)"It's fascinating, isn't it?
Brenda wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Hope you're feeling better, Bette, and don't have the measles :(Am just winding down after wrapping up the Scone Literary Long Weekend. It was great. [author:Graeme Simsion|1895943..."
Oh yes! My brain is fried :)
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Had some drama this morning in the shopping centre where I work. Some idiots and potentially very dangerous thieves rammed through one of the entrances and continued driving through the centre on a rampage destroying shops, furniture, ramming into an ATM and finally smashing a jewellers and getting away with quite a bit of jewellery. It happened early this morning and it's amazing no one was hurt as there were already workers there in the bakeries and chicken shop. Brenda you can probably imagine how they would have gone from one end of the centre to the other having been there. It was very frightening and confronting. It's scary to think people are so desperate and brazen. I'm sure drugs would have been a factor. I can't believe our quiet little shopping centre has been targeted yet again. This being by far the worst and most violent.
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I saw your photos on FB Elaine and was blown away! I could recognise every photo as a place I'd been, walked or shopped. What I can't understand is that alarms weren't shrieking and police weren't swarming! Had you arrived for your shift when it happened?
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Saw that on TV this morning. It looked totally unbelievable!
Leonie wrote: "And am just watching 'Cats Uncovered' on SBS, and watching our two dogs watching the television avidly..."Our cat was sitting there watching the TV intently although he made sure he kept a good distance.
It happened about 5.30/6 in the morning Brenda but when I arrived at about 8.45 to open the shop it was all the way you saw it in the photographs and on the news, Phrynne. We weren't allowed to open until about 11am and they were not allowing anyone into the centre as it was a crime scene and the forensic police were still going through it all and interviewing witnesses. It was a really eerie feeling in the centre. Even though I didn't witness any of it I felt quite violated. Can't even imagine what it would be like to actually be a victim of a crime or to have been there at the time it was happening. I'm sure those people that were there would have been terrified. I agree Leonie it is awful.
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I'm glad you weren't there at the time Elaine. Terrifying for anyone nearby. I hope they get the perpetrators!
Phrynne wrote: "Thanks Leonie. I have never watched it before so I just turned it on and aren't those kittens just too sweet! It's nearly two years since my cat died and I think I am ready for another one :)"Sounds like it's definitely time for a new furball. We have always had cats. Our present one, 3 years old, Is a little terror. He pretends to snuggle up then bites you on the leg. I won't go near him.
Elaine wrote: "Had some drama this morning in the shopping centre where I work. Some idiots and potentially very dangerous thieves rammed through one of the entrances and continued driving through the centre on a..."Oh Elaine - that's awful!! Great to hear that nobody was hurt, although I guess some of the staff may be rather traumatised by it. Hope the police can find the people responsible and that they learn the lesson that this isn't acceptable from it. Although, as you say, when drugs are involved...I don't think they're thinking clearly - not that that is an excuse.
Kathryn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Had some drama this morning in the shopping centre where I work. Some idiots and potentially very dangerous thieves rammed through one of the entrances and continued driving through ..."Thanks Kathryn and yes it's awful to think that it's happened so close to home and in my work place. We really have felt safe here where we are and didn't really think this type of thing happens in our little community but it just goes to show that this crime spree and one that more than likely is fuelled by drugs can take place anywhere.
Veronica wrote: "Leonie wrote: "And am just watching 'Cats Uncovered' on SBS, and watching our two dogs watching the television avidly..."Our cat was sitting there watching the TV intently although he made sure h..."
And now the dog equivalent is on. Our shepherd thinks it's fascinating. Her really enjoyed the kittens in the cat one.
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Phrynne wrote: "Did you like the bit where the lady was pretending to cry and all the dogs tried to comfort her? Loved it:)"That was hilarious! The staffy was ridiculously cute.
At Heathrow, Terminal 3, NOT in the Qantas Club Lounge because there isn't one, and our club card does not entitle us to any of the lounges that are here. So a sandwich and a bottle of water with the rest of the world as we wait a few hours to board. Luckily we have free Wi-Fi, and can charge our devices free if we need to.
Good morning Marianne (well it is here anyway ;) hope you don't have to wait around too long for your flight.
Elaine wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Had some drama this morning in the shopping centre where I work. Some idiots and potentially very dangerous thieves rammed through one of the entrances and continued ..."Awful to hear about, worse to experience no doubt. Just glad no-one was hurt.
Melissa wrote: "RitaSkeeter wrote: "Melissa wrote: "OK, so it is only a few days of Canadian Thanksgiving. I wonder, is thanksgiving a thing in Australia?"I love black friday shopping (online not in person; in person it is an anxious person's worst nightmare).
Alas, our loonie is doing poorly also."
Melissa, CBT, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, is a fantastic way to help combat and overcome Anxiety; often prescribed drugs like Diazepam and Zanax can lead to severe dependence, a problem in itself.
It is Mental Help Week in AU from 4th Oct to 10th Oct. Lots of events and guidelines for people suffering mental health and their families. beyondblue.com is a great online mental health community; https://www.beyondblue.org.au/?&u....
Anxiety is often hand in hand with stress, and can lead to Agoraphobia and also severe Depression.
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Good morning Marianne (well it is here anyway ;) hope you don't have to wait around too long for your flight."Thanks, Jools. Now in Dubai waiting to board. Premium Economy is not good for sleeping!
Now experiencing a very short Tuesday, about 8 hours worth, I think, before we hit Wednesday somewhere over the Indian Ocean.
Plan is to try to stay awake when we get home, LOL
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Safe travels Marianne! Lucky you're near the beach to take the edge of your jet lag. Not that I've ever had it but sounds good to me ;))
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Missing most of Tuesday is a good idea Marianne! Hot and nasty today but a cool change expected overnight so you should arrive back to cooler weather. Have a good flight!
Hi everyone, I still use my GR app for boring things but don't come on too much, have not a lot of reading time at all, and if I try for GR time as well, little people around here suffer, so I need self discipline to prioritise..!
its 33 degrees here to hot to soon air con on all day
Suzanne wrote: "Hi everyone, I still use my GR app for boring things but don't come on too much, have not a lot of reading time at all, and if I try for GR time as well, little people around here suffer, so I need..."We understand Suzanne. The kids come first. They grow up so quickly you will have all the time in the world then. :)
I don't think I'm going to enjoy the next couple months - I have issues with heat and don't handle it well. Found out my real estate would like to remove the air con, but I put my foot down that they can't remove a service that was here when I first leased. Feel sorry for the next tennant though - imagine being the only unit out of 52 with no air con.
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Brenda wrote: "I wouldn't survive without air con Mikana! Plus the summers are getting hotter - last year was horrendous and this year will be worse:("I'm with you Brenda. Love the air con.
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Wandered down to beach for a bit of sun & a quiet read. You'd think I'd have learnt growing up with tempermental Melb.weather. Mad dash to the car as conditions changed.
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Is it cold in Melbourne now Vivian?
It was 45C under my back porch at 1pm today!! Way toooo $%€¥ hot already! Granted that is facing the sun, but still.... ヽ(´ー`)ﾉ
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Leonie wrote: "And am just watching 'Cats Uncovered' on SBS, and watching our two dogs watching the television avidly..."We don't watch the cat one (although we like cats - we just busy doing something else) but we do watch the dog one - had to chuckle at those labs all grabbing the chicken and failing their test :)
Veronica wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Hi everyone, I still use my GR app for boring things but don't come on too much, have not a lot of reading time at all, and if I try for GR time as well, little people around here s..."Thanks Veronica, I feel like I bolted, but I get too sidetracked and could stay all day here.. lol
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It's a beautiful day here, but quite cool.
I am packing, packing, packing.....one case done 15kg. Another, with all my books, almost 20kg. Still two more cases to pack plus the carry-on bags. Plenty of room and weight, could have bought more books!!!
When I get home, I will stack them up and take a piccy to put on the recently purchased thread. Plus there's a pile that have come in the mail in my absence, LOL.