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Suzanne wrote: "Hi friends, I have had an anxious 24 hours, Cody (11) was on the way to Dubbo Zoo for an overnight excursion and his bus was involved in an accident. The driver of a car drove into the bus, and was..."

Oh, Suzanne! I hope your son is doing alright. That is a tragic thing for a child to go through. Sending positive thoughts to you and your family.

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Carolyn wrote: "I went into KMart last week and all the Christmas trees were up and the shelves stocked with Christmas lights and other goodies! Ugh!! They're just turning us all into the grinch by starting so ear..."

Do you guys have Costco in Australia. Costco turns Christmas in August, lol. I wish I was kidding.

[B the BookAddict]

@Suzanne Glad to hear that Cody was not injured, what a horrid thing for him to have to go thru. It does sounds as if you and your husband have done a fantastic job in raising him, kudos to you all.

[B the BookAddict]

@Melissa I'd be killing Santa by November:)

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B the BookAddict wrote: "@Melissa I'd be killing Santa by November:)"

They have Halloween ready to go in mid-June.

I think I need to get Costco a Calendar for Christmas, lol. That being said, I am a big fan of the holiday. Chances are I will watch The Polar Express way too many times for my own good :D

[Dale]

After my review of The Trivia Man, I had a lovely email from Deborah O'Brien, the author. So nice when that happens.

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Dale wrote: "After my review ofThe Trivia Man, I had a lovely email from Deborah O'Brien, the author. So nice when that happens."

Congrats, Dale; I love getting messages from the Author. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I went into KMart last week and all the Christmas trees were up and the shelves stocked with Christmas lights and other goodies! Ugh!! They're just turning us all into the grinch by..."

Some parts of AU Melissa...at least not anywhere near where I am thankfully:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "@Melissa I'd be killing Santa by November:)"

They have Halloween ready to go in mid-June.

I think I need to get Costco a Calendar for Christmas, lol. That being said, I a..."

Love The Polar Express:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "After my review of The Trivia Man, I had a lovely email from Deborah O'Brien, the author. So nice when that happens."

Congrats Dale:) That's fantastic.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I had a lovely email from Jana Zinser, author of The Children's Train: Escape on the Kindertransport as well. She's only seen my review on NetGalley so far:)

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Brenda wrote: "Melissa wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "@Melissa I'd be killing Santa by November:)"

They have Halloween ready to go in mid-June.

I think I need to get Costco a Calendar for Christmas, lol. That..."

One of my favourite Christmas movies/Children's books, Brenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Same Melissa! So much fun:)

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "Dale wrote: "After my review of The Trivia Man, I had a lovely email from Deborah O'Brien, the author. So nice when that happens."

Congrats Dale:) That's fantastic."

Thanks Melissa and Brenda. Congrats on yours too Brenda. Makes you feel you must've done something right. In writing the review to get a lovely response. That you and the author are on the same wave length.

[Sally906]

Suzanne wrote: "Hi friends, I have had an anxious 24 hours, Cody (11) was on the way to Dubbo Zoo for an overnight excursion and his bus was involved in an accident. The driver of a car drove into the bus, and was..."

Wow - every parent's nightmare. So glad everyone on the bus ok - how sad for the car driver and his family.

You must be so proud that your son's first instinct was to help others. I am sure he'll be ok - and schools are pretty well trained up on this (I hope there is someone there for the teachers) - but you won't relax until he is home and you give him a big hug.

[Vivian]

Suzanne wrote: "Hi friends, I have had an anxious 24 hours, Cody (11) was on the way to Dubbo Zoo for an overnight excursion and his bus was involved in an accident. The driver of a car drove into the bus, and was..."

Hi Suzanne, just had to add my best wishes to you & your family. What a terrible ordeal for one so young.And a little hero by the sound of it. I'm sure you're both proud & grateful he was unharmed.

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "We're on holidays again :D Nelson Bay for 3 days, then Diamond Beach for a week...only a 10 day holiday this time. But it should be fun! Though where we are currently staying is a bit (read very) d..."

I wish I had seen this earlier. You still here in Nelson bay?

[Sharon]

Suzanne wrote: "Hi friends, I have had an anxious 24 hours, Cody (11) was on the way to Dubbo Zoo for an overnight excursion and his bus was involved in an accident. The driver of a car drove into the bus, and was..."

Oh, dear. Saw it on the news. Thankfully, what could have been all the more tragic is not so for more people. When you see your son again, the moment will be more precious than ever.

[Suz]

Brenda wrote: "For anyone who is interested in helping out a fellow member, Jodez, with her uni assignment, it's a 30 second survey here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/......"

Good idea to put the link up Brenda, I did it the other day.

[Suz]

B the BookAddict wrote: "@Suzanne Glad to hear that Cody was not injured, what a horrid thing for him to have to go thru. It does sounds as if you and your husband have done a fantastic job in raising him, kudos to you all."

Thanks B (and all) the principal rang again, and passed on more messages of positivity regarding him, so I think we've got a good kid!

[Suz]

Sally906 wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Hi friends, I have had an anxious 24 hours, Cody (11) was on the way to Dubbo Zoo for an overnight excursion and his bus was involved in an accident. The driver of a car drove into ..."

Thanks Sally, I don't know how many teachers we have here on AR, but we've got a great school system here in Aus.. I really like our school, and its teachers, it's the school that everyone tries to get into out of area, and it's a 4 minute walk!

[Vivian]

Suzanne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "For anyone who is interested in helping out a fellow member, Jodez, with her uni assignment, it's a 30 second survey here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/......"

Done

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "We're on holidays again :D Nelson Bay for 3 days, then Diamond Beach for a week...only a 10 day holiday this time. But it should be fun! Though where we are currently staying is a bi..."

No sorry Sharon... I didn't think to email you - not there that long. We will definitely catch up one day!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

We are at Diamond Beach now - absolutely glorious weather, great place we're staying! We're looking forward to a lovely relaxing week!

[Neko]

Have a lovely time Brenda :)

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My Kmart didn't have xmas music on..Also couldn't really see xmas stuff but i wasn't looking....But some cheap novels there!! I didn't walk out empty handed lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Laura:) And no, no Christmas music in KMart:D And I did Laura.....so difficult, but I was determined! lol

[Mikana]

So it seems I stuffed up and the audible upgrades I had purchased from my collection where in America - problem being I'm in Australia. I had to find the purchases first (which took me awhile as I didn't know what happened) then organise refunds (which was easier than any other company I've been through) BUT I can not just buy the Australian equal, as in most cases the Aussie version is dearer, plus my refund will take a few days to come through.

Disappointing beginning, but I'm still looking forward to playing with my Kindle Fire for my b'day next month...which I'm pretty sure is the brown paper delivery I had come today.

[Carolyn]

Laura wrote: "Have a lovely time Brenda :)

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My Kmart didn't have xmas music on..Also couldn't really see xmas stuff but i wasn't looking....But some cheap novels there!! I didn't walk out empty handed lol"

Our Kmart moved the book section (from next to the check outs) to the very back corner. You have to go looking for it now (past all the Xmax stuff!) so many less incidental (accidental?) book buying by me at least!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!!! Lots more chocolates and lollies near the checkouts though! :/

[Neko]

Is that good or bad, Carolyn? Haha Our books got moved too when the "rejazzed" the store about 3 months ago. It's close to the video games which is sometimes bad for me..lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes our local store has done that too Laura - right beside the DVD section, at the back of the store and next to Layby (which is so far to walk to now!!) lol

[B the BookAddict]

Mikana wrote: "So it seems I stuffed up and the audible upgrades I had purchased from my collection where in America - problem being I'm in Australia. I had to find the purchases first (which took me awhile as I ..."

Mikana, are you referring to Amazon or Audible? Amazon is pretty tricky, I have found, if you want something from the US site and you have a AU membership.

I have a swedish GR friend who uses Audible exclusively and she loves it but says there's not enough released on it.

It's good to hear about all the different sites and how they measure up.

[B the BookAddict]

My only gripe with stores like Kmart and Target having their books next to dvds etc is that it's often noisy. I like to concentrate when book-buying and I can't in those stores:(

Okay, I'm admitting I often come out with a good dvd series tucked under my arm as well.

[Marianne]

Suzanne wrote: "Hi friends, I have had an anxious 24 hours, Cody (11) was on the way to Dubbo Zoo for an overnight excursion and his bus was involved in an accident. The driver of a car drove into the bus, and was..."

Oh, Suzanne, glad to hear your Cody is OK. A bit late in offering my positive thoughts, haven't been checking the site during my first three days at work (aargh) but I can see you have lots of support here, what a lovely group Aussie Readers are!

[Neko]

@B - Lol! Years ago i used to collect dvd boxed series but when i found i watched it once it felt like a huge waste of money so i cured myself of that...Books on the other hand is different all together...lol

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "LOL!!! Lots more chocolates and lollies near the checkouts though! :/"

Buying books at the checkout was like buying lollies and chocolates for me!

Laura - I think it's good and bad - I miss out on lots of bargains but I bring home less books when I do the weekly shopping so my DH is happy! The KMart at our local shopping centre is the only place you can buy books since the A&R closed.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And KMart quite often have really good books reduced quite dramatically! (I gave in this morning!)

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Hi friends, I have had an anxious 24 hours, Cody (11) was on the way to Dubbo Zoo for an overnight excursion and his bus was involved in an accident. The driver of a car drove into ..."

Marianne, I'm so bad at getting on here so I had to smile when you said you were late. I'm always late with seeing things. Thanks so much for your message, yes just love this group of people here on AR :))))))

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

What's not to love Suz?? ;)

[Suz]

I'm going to be cheeky here and type something that the kids would, but it really fits in. Ikr! I know, right!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!!!

[Katie]

Just got back from the Sydney Book Expo today, the Tim Lea seminar about social media was good and well worth the trip. Did anyone else go?

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "We're on holidays again :D Nelson Bay for 3 days, then Diamond Beach for a week...only a 10 day holiday this time. But it should be fun! Though where we are currently ..."

Yes, I so hope so. I live at Nelson Bay very close to the police station. I wish I had of saw the other post earlier.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenda wrote: "We're on holidays again :D Nelson Bay for 3 days, then Diamond Beach for a week...only a 10 day holiday this time. But it should be fun! Though where we..."

Never mind Sharon...I'm sure we'll be back some time:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Just got back from the city were there was a fashion parade in the Rundle Mall. Perfect day for it with the glorious sunshine and having the weekend off is a bonus. I hope you are all having lovely..."

So glad you're having glorious weather in Adelaide too Michael. It's been amazing here too...just the right temperature:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Just back from seeing The Martian. What a good movie! I thought it was as good as the book, in different ways of course, but still as good.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's good to hear Phrynne...I have still to read the book yet.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Hi All from hot and sunny Saigon! :D we (reluctantly) left beautiful Hoi An Danang this morning and arrived (after 2.5 hours delay!) in 34C Saigon for a 3 day stay, then on to Cambodia for another 3 day stay.
We have wifi here and I can receive emails but I can't send them, so all my emails will have to wait until I return home.
Having a great time so far, and have been very lucky with the weather and our plans coinciding nicely. Some very heavy rain on a couple of nights just added more variety to our experience. We were also lucky enough to be in Hoi An for the Summer Festival (a 3 day holiday for them) with beautiful night markets and stunning lanterns on display everywhere....sooooo pretty, and such a beautiful atmosphere, the people are so lovely, so calm and so happy. It's a very spiritual experience...Highly recommended 10★s :D

*No pics yet as I need my computer for that.

[B the BookAddict]

Laura wrote: "@B - Lol! Years ago i used to collect dvd boxed series but when i found i watched it once it felt like a huge waste of money so i cured myself of that...Books on the other hand is different all tog..."

I'm trying to pick only really good series like BBC ones etc but must admit sometimes I err. I often re-watch series, I don't have iView or pay tv and normal tv is rubbish.

[B the BookAddict]

Katie wrote: "Just got back from the Sydney Book Expo today, the Tim Lea seminar about social media was good and well worth the trip. Did anyone else go?"

Was it worth it, Katie? Personally, I think we really need to take a good hard look at what's happening with social media. It seems it can be quite destructive.