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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

BTW you'll only need nine..you're the 10th;)

[Neko]

Ahhh...day off...i slept into 11:30am!!! Oops.
Took myself off to the hairdresser's and got asked if i have the clippers used...i said "yes" but thing was...last time that happened the woman cut my hair so short i was horrified. I like to change my style from time to time so i thought I'd try again...This time different person and she offered different lengths. *phew*

[Andrea]

Oh no, I feel terrible for the ninth person left out :-( Might have to draw strawers...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Andrea wrote: "Oh no, I feel terrible for the ninth person left out :-( Might have to draw strawers..."

No, give them to the others Andrea..I don't mind :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Ahhh...day off...i slept into 11:30am!!! Oops.
Took myself off to the hairdresser's and got asked if i have the clippers used...i said "yes" but thing was...last time that happened the woman cut my..."

Glad you enjoyed your day off Laura :)

[Marianne]

Andrea wrote: "Can I chat about the fact that I'm as excited as a kid at Christmas? I get to meet some lovely readers Saturday lunch, I'm travelling from Melbourne to Sydney to meet you all and I can't wait!!!! W..."

Andrea, I think we are all excited about meeting each other. I was dreaming about it last night!Just 3 more sleeps.....

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Phrynne wrote: "Just back from a Dymock's lunch where the speaker was Mark Tedeschi. He talked about his new book Kidnapped. It sounded very interesting even to me (and I don't lik..."

That sounds interesting Phrynne, I have added it to my tbr. I devoured Eugenia...fascinating, and also very sad. I imagine he (Mark Tedeschi) would have been a very compelling speaker, would like to have seen him. I remember the story about the Graeme Thorn kidnapping, back then those sort of things rarely happened here and so when something did happen it really did get people scared.

[Carolyn]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "Mikana wrote: "Okay for a laugh I'll share my day - I locked myself out of home, and tried to let myself in through the bathroom window, which turned out to be too small for my ample bosom, and I t..."

OMG Rita! That sounds like a nightmare!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Andrea wrote: "Can I chat about the fact that I'm as excited as a kid at Christmas? I get to meet some lovely readers Saturday lunch, I'm travelling from Melbourne to Sydney to meet you all and I can't wait!!!! W..."

With bells on Andrea!! :D Have you checked out our lists in case you want any books? ;) getting excited now!

[Marianne]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Just back from a Dymock's lunch where the speaker was Mark Tedeschi. He talked about his new book Kidnapped. It sounded very interesting even to me ..."

I read a piece in Good Weekend about this book

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Just back from a Dymock's lunch where the speaker was Mark Tedeschi. He talked about his new book Kidnapped. It sounded very interesting even to me ..."

He did speak well. Apparently Graeme Thorn was our one and only child kidnapping in Australia and it scared people very badly.

[Mikana]

I've been making the most of the fact my local library no longer charges for inter-library loans, and have been hitting their shelves hard. Good news is I've read over 20 books this year from my to read list, sadly my to-read list has grown rather than shrank.

I've also been lucky to win 2 books from the giveaway section (finding 1 of them was the cause of me walking back in and leaving with the key's next to the book) so I have some actual reading to do, I've been getting into audiobooks whilst doing the adult colouring of late.

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Just back from a Dymock's lunch where the speaker was Mark Tedeschi. He talked about his new book Kidnapped. It sounded very interes..."

I saw that too Marianne. It did sound like a interesting case - the fact that the boy was targeted would definitely have scared parents.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

He was targeted because his father had just won the lottery big time and in those days they printed the name and ADDRESS of the winner in the newspapers.

[Veronica ⭐️]

I haven't been around the chat thread lately and everyone has been very busy. I do have a quick read each night but very busy atm trying to catch up on reading and trying to teach my daughter to drive after I've worked all day.
I worked out if we do three hours per week every week she can get her licence in six months. Now to find an extra three hours to drive aimlessly around the streets. I must say she is enjoying it though :)

[B the BookAddict]

@Rita hahahahahahahahahaha:D Thanks for my laugh to start the day:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Veronica wrote: "I haven't been around the chat thread lately and everyone has been very busy. I do have a quick read each night but very busy atm trying to catch up on reading and trying to teach my daughter to dr..."

It's a chore isn't it...but worthwhile in the end:) Good luck with it all!

[Suz]

Phrynne wrote: "Just back from a Dymock's lunch where the speaker was Mark Tedeschi. He talked about his new book Kidnapped. It sounded very interesting even to me (and I don't lik..."

Jools just recommended this one to me Phrynne.. I will have a good look. Those lunches are pretty good, aren't they?!

[Suz]

Veronica wrote: "I haven't been around the chat thread lately and everyone has been very busy. I do have a quick read each night but very busy atm trying to catch up on reading and trying to teach my daughter to dr..."

This is a parenting aspect I'm not overly excited by, Veronica. If they play lots of sport I'm thinking this is a good way to build up the hours!

[Suz]

I had to tell this little story from today, took son to the doctor for a sore eye, has quite a bad sty.. So I go into the room and the Doc is probably more interested in catching up with me as I hadn't seen her for a while, and then I spot a pile of books on her trolley, she sees me notice and tries to give them to me. I pulled out my phone and showed her the pics of Indy sitting on my pile of books. I don't need more! She doesn't know how I have time to read, but I don't watch tv so it's doable, isn't it?! Then she thought I was tough trying to send 11 year old back to school with an eye patch.. I thought he should go back to school! Moral of the story, I said no to books (and I don't easily say yes to a day off) lol :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha!!! You shouldn't have said NO Suzanne;) You haven't got enough books in your collection - have you??!!

PS - hope your son's eye is OK soon...they're very sore:)

[Stef]

You hit the nail on the head Suzanne. People also wonder how I have time to read...simultaneously they wonder why I have no idea what was on TV recently. You have time for one or the other and we chose the more fun one ;)

[B the BookAddict]

Finally got my copy of The Lake House by Kate Morton, after waiting since Friday, 23rd. I had to go in and ask for it. It was on the shelves and they hadn't rung me. No, I did not spit the dummy, was polite like I was taught to be but will be using Booktopia from now on. The bookshop just lost themselves about $150 per month!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You should have (politely) let them know that Bette. If you go to Booko.com.au then on to Booktopia for your book, you will get free delivery too :)

[B the BookAddict]

I did mention, politely, that all my friends bought it via Booktopia and already had their copy. The bookshop girls will probably sneakily spit in my book if ever I buy one from them again, lol:)

[Veronica ⭐️]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Finally got my copy of The Lake House by Kate Morton, after waiting since Friday, 23rd. I had to go in and ask for it. It was on the shelves and they hadn't rung me...."

That's terrible service Bette. Did they even apologise?

[B the BookAddict]

@Veronica Absolutely no apology, just a bland look. Wanted to say 'kiddo, I have SO much money to I could spend here but I wont be now!"

@Rita I have used Booktopia before but I'm a instant gratification person, so like to have the book now. Well, this recent little episode has cured me of that, lol!

[B the BookAddict]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "Yeah can relate to that. Best thing about having a kindle is no wait for my books!"

If I had a kindle, I would have spent all my 'old age' money by now. That's partly the reason I won't get one. Just too easy to spend and I have no willpower with books:)

[Dale]

B the BookAddict wrote: "@Veronica Absolutely no apology, just a bland look. Wanted to say 'kiddo, I have SO much money to I could spend here but I wont be now!"

@Rita I have used Booktopia before but I'm a instant gratif..."

Good service in many shops seems to have gone out the window. Hope you enjoy your book now you have it.

[[deleted user]]

I am back again. It has been a rough week; however, the medication seems to be kicking in and I am regaining my non anxious self (knock on wood).

The book community (and this group) have been a fabulous surce of comfort and supposrt during this difficult time. Many Thanks :) xx

[Mikana]

Well I'm bruised and fell battered but I'm alive and okay. Everyone loves the image of me hanging from the bathroom window by my knee. I understand the relief booktopia can be - I've just recently placed my first order, and the books I got where delivered quickly. They were half the price of what I've seen of shelves :) But most of my purchases are with amazon for my ereader, although I now have a Kindle Fire, i can use the apps to "borrow" a ebook or audiobook from the library :)

[Suz]

Very well said, Michael! Agree completely!!

[[deleted user]]

Michael wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I am back again. It has been a rough week; however, the medication seems to be kicking in and I am regaining my non anxious self (knock on wood).

The book community (and this group..."

Thanks Michael, everyone is so fabulous in this group.

[Dale]

Suzanne wrote: "Very well said, Michael! Agree completely!!"

Ditto from me.

[Dale]

Mikana wrote: "Well I'm bruised and fell battered but I'm alive and okay. Everyone loves the image of me hanging from the bathroom window by my knee. I understand the relief booktopia can be - I've just recently ..."

Glad you weren't hurt worse with your exploits Mikana. Hope it all heals quickly.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "I am back again. It has been a rough week; however, the medication seems to be kicking in and I am regaining my non anxious self (knock on wood).

The book community (and this group) have been a fa..."

Glad you're back and the medication appears to be working Melissa:) You're in our thoughts and we send you virtual hugs! Take care...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mikana wrote: "Well I'm bruised and fell battered but I'm alive and okay. Everyone loves the image of me hanging from the bathroom window by my knee. I understand the relief booktopia can be - I've just recently ..."

Feel better soon:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The 35th floor apartment here in Sydney is pretty spectacular...the views are of lots more high buildings;) But there's a teeny bit of water showing if you look hard!!

[Neko]

i came here to say something n forgot it....argh! I hate when that happens *closes browser* hmph!!

[Carolyn]

Melissa wrote: "I am back again. It has been a rough week; however, the medication seems to be kicking in and I am regaining my non anxious self (knock on wood).

The book community (and this group) have been a fa..."

Nice to see you back Melissa and feeling a bit better :)

[B the BookAddict]

Dale wrote: "Mikana wrote: "Well I'm bruised and fell battered but I'm alive and okay. Everyone loves the image of me hanging from the bathroom window by my knee. I understand the relief booktopia can be - I've..."

Mikana, you poor thing. Although it did create laughter here, I did forget there'd be a pain element to the episode.

[B the BookAddict]

Laura wrote: "i came here to say something n forgot it....argh! I hate when that happens *closes browser* hmph!!"

Oh Laura, lol. I'm losing words, left right and centre and yesterday I lost the word for that thingy, you know, a 'water heater'. Had to ring my sister at teatime to find out the word was 'hot water service'.

[B the BookAddict]

@Melissa You'll always find someone to talk to here. *Edited Sometimes, the trick to getting rid of anxiety is to avoid thinking about being anxious, keep busy and keep your mind busy at all time.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Here's the first photo of our get together today - more will follow!




From left (around the table) Julie, Carolyn, Phrynne, me, Suzanne, Dale, Marianne, Veronica, Margaret, Andrea...

We had a wonderful time - and were serenaded by the lovely Jasmine and her boss (and Uncle) Simon :) Beautiful voices...we felt very special!

[Carolyn]

Boy, you're fast Brenda!

Just got back home after a wonderful lunch with the AR ladies. A lot of book swapping, chat and great company :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Didn't have far to go Carolyn;) It hasn't taken you long to get home either!!! It was a brilliant day!

[Ace]

Fantastic shot ladies, I'm hoping there will be a get-together one time when I'm in Aus, but for now the pictures and stories will do me. Thanks for sharing..

[Veronica ⭐️]

Had a wonderful day. Met some lovely ladies and came home with a bag full of great books :)

[Sally906]

Nice picture - you all look wonderful and is so nice to put faces to names :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Oh I'm dragging the chain a bit! I posted this in the wrong thread. Just sitting down to a nice cuppa ;) had a great time...wish everyone could've been there, lovely gr friends!
Btw...Phrynne and Veronica look nothing like their profile pics! ..just sayin' ;)