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Welcome back Marianne! :) Well, put it this way you had a great holiday and i think that's the main part! With the weather getting warmer you can set out for walks to get rid of that weight with determination :)--
Laptop keyboard is truly dead! :/ It was one of the spill proof ones as well SO I guess I proved them wrong..urgh! :s
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Laura wrote: " .Laptop keyboard is truly dead! :/ It was one of the spill proof ones as well SO I guess I proved them wrong..urgh! :s "Try and sell it Laura and then you can buy a new one.
Ah, no this laptop is brand new...It's my PC that needs an upgrade (which can still wait). Might have to look into the warranty n see if there is anything.
oh i left off while the keyboard is dead the tablet part still functions without issue. So I'm currently just using it like that. A replacement of the keyboard i saw for $300ish but that's if i was looking at the correct model.
Today I was wearing a nice new pair of long pants. The summery black and white ones you see everywhere. They are very comfortable and I was out and about all day. I just said to my daughter I like these pants but they don't have any pockets. She looked at me and said " that's because they are pyjamas mum". I was mortified, I think I need someone to dress me in the mornings. :/
Laura wrote: "oh i left off while the keyboard is dead the tablet part still functions without issue. So I'm currently just using it like that. A replacement of the keyboard i saw for $300ish but that's if i was..."That's good then. You can still use it and you only need to buy half a laptop. :)
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Hahaha!!! Sorry Veronica! I see so many young girls out and about (and sometimes not so young) and can't believe it when I see they are in pyjama bottoms!!!
Went to the Magda Szubanski Literary Lunch at the Wentworth today, despite my jetlag, I didn't fall asleep (although I almost did during the questions, and certainly did a few times in the train on the way home: luckily my companions would not have let me sleep through my station!)It was very good.
Here she is chatting with the lady from The Guardian
and here I am getting my book signed
Veronica - Lol!! But when you bought them wouldn't they have been in the PJ area?I dunno the pants you're talking about though..However it makes me wonder what i saw yesterday were PJ pants due to what you described...lol
It's always a thrill to have an author like your review, but when they like your review and you have only marked their book "to read", haven't read the book or rated it, it's really quite meaningless, isn't it!I quite often see authors liking a string of reviews of their book and none of the reviews actually have any ratings or text to them. What's the point of that?
Happened to me today.....
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I agree, it's totally pointless! But I guess they're saying they like that you are going to read it!!!
I wondered if it was to generate internet activity, ie mentions of their book.....I was really chuffed to get an email from an Aussie author asking me to review her new book because she liked the quality and depth of my reviews of her previous books.
Next on my TBR, but I still need to add it to GR.
Veronica wrote: "Today I was wearing a nice new pair of long pants. The summery black and white ones you see everywhere. They are very comfortable and I was out and about all day. I just said to my daughter I like ..."Lolol..Roflmao Veronica!! You've made my day! :D It reminds me of a time years ago when I went in to work, and while I was walking through the carpark I thought "gee I feel particularly comfortable today" and skipped into work not realizing until it was pointed out to me that..I still had my slippers on! I worked the full shift like that before I fessed up to the boss...we were required to wear safety shoes on the job! No wonder I felf comfy...those safety shoes were a dreaded horror to wear. ;)
Laura wrote: " Lol!! But when you bought them wouldn't they have been in the PJ area? "They probably were Laura but they were hanging in my wardrobe with the tag still on. I then went back to look at the tag I'd pulled off and sure enough it said pyjamas.
Lol Julie glad I'm not the only one.
Marianne wrote: "Went to the Magda Szubanski Literary Lunch at the Wentworth today, didn't fall asleep (although I almost did during the questions, and certainly did a few times in the train on the..."I like Magda I should have gone to that. I was just hanging around in my pyjamas all day today.
Veronica wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Went to the Magda Szubanski Literary Lunch at the Wentworth today, didn't fall asleep (although I almost did during the questions, and certainly did a few times in..."Lol :)
I love the stories about clothing mishaps ladies!
Marianne wrote: "I wondered if it was to generate internet activity, ie mentions of their book.....I was really chuffed to get an email from an Aussie author asking me to review her new book because she liked the..."
Yes Marianne, this makes sense, you should be proud of your reviews.
Marianne wrote: "Went to the Magda Szubanski Literary Lunch at the Wentworth today, didn't fall asleep (although I almost did during the questions, and certainly did a few times in the train on the..."Well done you Marianne! :)
Veronica wrote: "Today I was wearing a nice new pair of long pants. The summery black and white ones you see everywhere. They are very comfortable and I was out and about all day. I just said to my daughter I like ..." I bought a set of pjs online - a black top with a trim and a pair of "zebra like" patterned long pants- my daughter thought it was new trousers and top :) ( I was at home at the time she saw them)
Well folks, only three more sleeps and DH and I will be flying out for two weeks' holiday in beautiful Vietnam. My sister and her DH are also coming with us to ensure that a good time is had by all :))So....
Deluxe Doggie Hotel booked... check ✓
Budgie sitter organized .... check ✓
Fish feeder ... check ✓
Kindle/books ... check ✓
House minder .... check ✓
Garden waterer ... check ✓
Tickets collected ... check ✓
Bags liberated from closet ... check ✓
Clothing strewn all over spare bed in readiness .... check ✓
Sundry bathroom items strewn about vanity in readiness ... check ✓
Shoes .... Hmmmmm!
.....Almost ready ヽ(*⌒∇⌒*)ﾉ ✈
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Well folks, only three more sleeps and DH and I will be flying out for two weeks' holiday in beautiful Vietnam. My sister and her DH are also coming with us to ensure that a good time is had by all..."Money/credit cards......
umbrella?
Have fun Jools! Look forward to interesting tales when you return.
Veronica wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Went to the Magda Szubanski Literary Lunch at the Wentworth today, didn't fall asleep (although I almost did during the questions, and certainly did a few times in..."Yes, you should have, it sounds like they are nice pyjamas ;)
Veronica wrote: "Today I was wearing a nice new pair of long pants. The summery black and white ones you see everywhere. They are very comfortable and I was out and about all day. I just said to my daughter I like ..."Oh Veronica, I totally understand that! I have a favourite pair of light summer pants which I love but my sister calls my pjs. I'm so self-conscious about them now that I'll only where them around the house. :(
Marianne wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Well folks, only three more sleeps and DH and I will be flying out for two weeks' holiday in beautiful Vietnam. My sister and her DH are also coming with us to ensure that a good ti..."Oh yes...money/cards....check ✓
Various electronic devices...check ✓
Camera...check ✓
Umbrella...nahhhh!
;D
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Phrynne wrote: "Passports?"Oops! Thanks Phrynne, theyr'e with the tickets ;D
Passports/Visa's ... check ✓
Garish holiday wear...check ✓
All purpose/all occasion pj's...check ✓ (Thanks Veronica;)
Brenda wrote: "Sounds like you're pretty much organized Jools! Have a wonderful time, take lots of photos and we'll see you soon :)"Will do, thanks Brenda :)
Have a great trip, Julie.
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Moses (dog) and I got charged at the park yesterday by a big, unleashed dog who was not looking like he wanted to be friends. Poor Mo nearly wet himself and I wasn't far behind! The owner was chatting to a group of people and not watching what her dog was doing. Was quite scary; we might avoid the park for a couple of weeks.
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Passports?"Oops! Thanks Phrynne, theyr'e with the tickets ;D
Passports/Visa's ... check ✓
Garish holiday wear...check ✓
All purpose/all occasion pj's...check ✓ (Thanks Veronica;)"
Don't forget the comfy slippers Jools ;)
Have a fabulous time and don't forget to post some photos when you get back!
Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Passports?"Passports/Visa's ... check ✓
Garish holiday wear...check ✓
All purpose/all occasion pj's...check ✓
Don't forget the comfy slippers Jools ;)
Have a fabulous time and don't forget to post some photos when you get back!
(T..."
Oh yes, comfy slippers to go with all occasion pj's! I will be dressed to kill! ;)
Thanks Carolyn, should have loads of photo's....DH just cleared the camera memory of all of my last holiday pics of aerial shots of various cloud formations through the plane window over various international time zones....lol, there were rather a lot of them hehee :) as he pointed out, it's hard to tell the difference between international clouds and local ones! He might have a point there :/
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Oh dear Bette, that sounds horrible! So scary..did the owner apologize? I bet your heart rate took a long time to slow again! I wish they would keep their dogs on the leash like they're supposed to!!
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Passports/Visa's ... check ✓
Garish holiday wear...check ✓
All purpose/all occasion pj's...check ✓
Don't forget the comfy slippers Jool..."
Haha always impressive when you take them though ;););) I'm like that with sunsets;)
☼♄Jülie wrote: .....as he pointed out, it's hard to tell the difference between international clouds and local ones! He might have a point there :/ LOL
but it's something to do when you are bored on the plane...
And the delete button is always there
B the BookAddict wrote: "Moses (dog) and I got charged at the park yesterday by a big, unleashed dog who was not looking like he wanted to be friends. Poor Mo nearly wet himself and I wasn't far behind! The owner was chatt..."That happened to me when I took my then two year old to the park. He was still strapped in his stroller when a big German Shepard charged straight at him. I scared it off with a lot of screaming and arm waving and we high-tailed it out of the park. Took my son about 10y to get over phobia of big dogs.Very scary Bette, I know how you feel, images of your pup being attacked flashing before your eyes!
Work is absolutely dead :| People must be out enjoying the (ugh) weather.
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Everyone must be either sleeping, soaking up the sun or reading!!!
I will admit to a nap.... which I haven't done since I got home.But also, my current read is sucking me right in: Mercy Street
and I'm trying to write 2 reviews, and get the washing in...
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B the BookAddict wrote: "Oh Veronica, I totally understand that! I have a favourite pair of light summer pants which I love but my sister calls my pjs. I'm so self-conscious about them now that I'll only where them around the house. :( "Sisters and daughters, they will always tell it like it is :)
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Passports?"Oops! Thanks Phrynne, theyr'e with the tickets ;D
Passports/Visa's ... check ✓
Garish holiday wear...check ✓
All purpose/all occasion pj's...check ✓ (Thanks Veronica;)"
LOL!
Brenda wrote: "It's very quiet in here! The dead of your work Liam is rubbing off here;) Everyone must be either sleeping, soaking up the sun or reading!!!"
Reading between household chores and helping my DH put together his new BBQ :)
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Well folks, only three more sleeps and DH and I will be flying out for two weeks' holiday in beautiful Vietnam. My sister and her DH are also coming with us to ensure that a good time is had by all..."Oooohhh how exciting! Have an awesome trip!! :D
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Got thwarted in 2013 when the floods hit Europe and our holiday cancelled - so hoping my dreams come through this time around :)