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Sharon wrote: "Can you not get it on line and have it delivered?"I think so, you could the last time I visited which was 6 years ago! But that doesn't come with the option of the tasting of as many wines as you want!
I have to go shopping soon and it is so cold here today and my house is warm and cosy. I have managed to resist any more camping.
Darkangel I haven't done any writing for ages. Demands from family are so high this time of year and friends all want to meet up which is great but I will look forward to be able to get back to it.
Darkangel I haven't done any writing for ages. Demands from family are so high this time of year and friends all want to meet up which is great but I will look forward to be able to get back to it.
I certainly need to get back in the swing of things. Writing seems a distant memory to me at the moment. Maybe I can get some inspiration over the christmas period.
Tarian wrote: "Sarah wrote: "You can draw, I can't well I used to do portraits from photos but landscapes I am rubbish at. Don't be silly, I won't judge you for telling your story, have you added the based on a ..."we'll get together before that I'm sure! I haven't been to the South of France nor the mountains I have seen the Alps covered in snow from the aeroplane as it descended into Zurich aiport! I have to go out to now I will send email later. Night all
Sharon wrote: "I certainly need to get back in the swing of things. Writing seems a distant memory to me at the moment. Maybe I can get some inspiration over the christmas period."We will all get down to it after Christmas I'm sure!
Have a good evening Sarah.
I had better get to shops have a good rest of the day Darkangel.
I had better get to shops have a good rest of the day Darkangel.
The anthology is available in amazon spain now, so maybe it's in france as well.
You have a good evening too. I think it is a Bailey's and present wrapping night for me.
Sharon wrote: "Absolutely, Have a good evening."Thanks you too! Sparkly tops in Noz today red, blue and white halter necks I bought a red one for Jo or Aurore depends on Jo, I can photograph it if you like it I can pop back in tomorrow sometime and fetch one or two and send them over perfect Christmas top with a pair of floaty black trousers or a floaty long black skirt!
Eva wrote: "The anthology is available in amazon spain now, so maybe it's in france as well."Okay I'll take a look tomorrow, been skip diving in Noz and I'm tired now! also shopping in Lidl crab claws for the new year starter and chocolates for all and sundry Lidl's chocolates are nice. Chocolate Santa's, pralines, after eight for Alain!
Just walked dog in the icy rain.
Tarian wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Tarian wrote: "Loved what you said Sarah. I have just got a new front room all by stealth with no money I have had a brand new capet laid in front room, stairs and landing, my nearly ..."Oh where are you in bristol? I live there:)
Tarian wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Morning, Already the day from hell for me. Got in to work at 9.45. Train broke down twice and to top it all the carriage I was in (typical) came away from the main train. Thankf..."
Yeah good scary story:(
Tarian wrote: "Loved what you said Sarah. I have just got a new front room all by stealth with no money I have had a brand new capet laid in front room, stairs and landing, my nearly new sofa that cost £50 a one ..."Yay for discount stuff:)
I just downloaded your book, now this is not my usual genre but happy to give it a look over as willing to support a fellow author. I don't review on Amazon but I review here. Just because it is not something I would normally look at doesn't mean I won't like it and give it a fair assessment. I shared it on my facebook page and pinterest too.
I got the tree up but the lights I had to put on it are dead so I have to buy 3 new strands for it before we can finish it.
Hi Alexandra, It was my very first book I think I have moved on since then but I would like to see it gain some health as it was the first born. As I pointed out earlier today, I plan to seperate myself from my early novels and start afresh under my real name, now I know the direction that i truly want to go in. I suppose they were books i had to write now i am writing in the genre I really enjoy. So please don't judge me too much on those early efforts. Thanks for your interest though, it is really appreciated.
I live in Hartcliffe. Where abouts do you live?
I live in Hartcliffe. Where abouts do you live?
Thomas weisman wrote: "Hey Everyone! I made a Gaming youtube Channel and I'm super low on Subscribers and Video Views! If you could check out my channel and maybe drop a sub, I would be the happiest Dude ever! :D Just do..."Okay I looked, sorry games are not my scene, and they are a bit too violent for my 10 year old.
Writing I'll happily take a look at though Thomas but good luck with your endeavour.
Alexandra wrote: "Tarian wrote: "Loved what you said Sarah. I have just got a new front room all by stealth with no money I have had a brand new capet laid in front room, stairs and landing, my nearly new sofa that ..."Yep me too, I find some real bargains in our Noz at times, I got a super winter coat for my son in law Atlas for men its Canadian, really heavy, windproof and waterproof and warm and I paid just under 13 Euros which is about £11! Should keep the Normandy snow, fog, rain and ice at bay this winter. I also picked up the sparkly top which was 3,95 a silky gold scarf for jazzing up a black coat for 1.50 for my boyfriends mother and a cactus (flowering not spikey)she stopped the hate campaign a couple of years ago. Well I took her baby from the nest, albeit that he was 43 at the time, but these French mothers are possessive to say the least and I was ENGLISH! Which for some reason is a crime in itself!
I'm going to buy her some perfume too to wear when she goes out dancing on Sunday afternoons on the razzle at 81 years old!
Trisha wrote: "I got the tree up but the lights I had to put on it are dead so I have to buy 3 new strands for it before we can finish it."It pays to buy new lights as oppose to spending hours finding the duff bulb, safer too!
Morning SharonThank goodness it's Friday!I can have a lie in tomorrow providing Alain doesn't wake me up with his blooming alarm at 7 to go hunting at 9!
I have an easy lunch today soup, raclette, and a frozen dessert I found the other day when I was scouring the freezer for a chicken and all I could find was pheasant, Guinea fowl and wild girolle mushrooms, 12 bags of them! They sell for about 15 Euros a kilo mine came direct from the woods! Trouble is they take up a lot of room!
When I looked on Amazon for the waffle machine I found a couple of raclette machines so people do use them in England! It makes for an easy winter supper party all you need are jacket potatoes or potato waffles a tray of cooked meats, ham, garlic sausage, salami, Pancetta, anything along those lines, tomatoes, eggs, mushrooms, gherkins, tiger prawns if you want. The idea is that you cook your meat on the grill on top and melt your cheese slices (emmental ready prepared raclette cheese) in the special pans then you cut open your spud pour melted cheese over it and eat it with whatever meat and veg you have grilled!
Morning, It is horrible and wet here today but icy cold. At least I wasn't stranded on a train this morning. The tops sound lovely, would like to see a pic please if you can.
Sharon wrote: "Morning, It is horrible and wet here today but icy cold. At least I wasn't stranded on a train this morning. The tops sound lovely, would like to see a pic please if you can."
Okay will do that now, It is mixed here today at the moment we have blue sky and sunshine but an hour ago it was grey wet and windy, not too cold though which is good for the cement! It doesn't set well in very cold weather.
I changed my mind over lunch, and I have Rabbit in Cider cooking in the oven, I am going to do egg mayonnaise with a piemontaise salad and ham and jambon cru and tomato for starter. And I cheated with dessert I found an opera chocolate/coffee gateaux in the freezer that needed eating, so potatoes are peeled ready to cook, veg is ready the table is clean and ready to set I just have to mop the floor where the dogs have been in and out and hoover another ton of dog hairs up and I'm ready.
I may just have a sarnie for lunch today. We will see what I fancy when it comes around.
Morning folks! I've noticed something very interesting and anooying at the same time. I've told a few people on my facebook page about the anthology and some of my so called friends haven't said anything. It happened the same when I lost 3 stone with slimming word, when you better yourself they stop talking to you instead of rejoycing with you, weird!
It just shows you that they are jealous of your achievements. Don't let it get to you. You have done something to be proud off, and well done with teh 3 stone. I wish I could do it.
It was hard work, got too used to eating toffee donuts when I was pregnant. I went from a size 16-18 back to a size 12. My husband thinks i look like an egypsian princess even though I'm spanish. I was sweet though
Maybe I should join SLimming World because weightwatchers did nothing for me.
Sharon wrote: "I may just have a sarnie for lunch today. We will see what I fancy when it comes around."Photos should be in your in box now!
Eva wrote: "Morning folks! I've noticed something very interesting and anooying at the same time. I've told a few people on my facebook page about the anthology and some of my so called friends haven't said an..."
Hi everyone, I had the same Eva. They were all interested in my first book but since then they completely ignored the others. I am not surprised due to the nature of my first book. I also think those closest to you find it hard to relate to that facet of your personality.I have accepted that and don't talk much about my writing with them only with other writers.
People are fragile creatures and i think jealousy does play a part. Throughout, my life I have had people act like they are jealous of me but if they had walked in my shoes they wouldn't have swapped their lives for mine anything.
I believe it is a road to trouble and heart ache to compare yourself to others. We are all so different if people look deep enough. All success should be cellerbrated. I am proud of your achievments even though i haven't got the book yet, I know the effort put in. Also loosing 3 stone, you should be really proud achievments like that are very important because of the chain affect, it means your whole family will benefit from the example of your strength and improve quality of life.
I must get back to writing soon or i am going to bore you all. Keep positive Eva, ignore doubters, we are all rejoycing.
Hi everyone, I had the same Eva. They were all interested in my first book but since then they completely ignored the others. I am not surprised due to the nature of my first book. I also think those closest to you find it hard to relate to that facet of your personality.I have accepted that and don't talk much about my writing with them only with other writers.
People are fragile creatures and i think jealousy does play a part. Throughout, my life I have had people act like they are jealous of me but if they had walked in my shoes they wouldn't have swapped their lives for mine anything.
I believe it is a road to trouble and heart ache to compare yourself to others. We are all so different if people look deep enough. All success should be cellerbrated. I am proud of your achievments even though i haven't got the book yet, I know the effort put in. Also loosing 3 stone, you should be really proud achievments like that are very important because of the chain affect, it means your whole family will benefit from the example of your strength and improve quality of life.
I must get back to writing soon or i am going to bore you all. Keep positive Eva, ignore doubters, we are all rejoycing.
Sharon wrote: "It just shows you that they are jealous of your achievements. Don't let it get to you. You have done something to be proud off, and well done with teh 3 stone. I wish I could do it."Yes Eva take no notice of them they are just green with envy and well done with Slimming World it worked for me when I did it but when I started eating normally it all went back on again plus some! Such is life I suppose which is why I said sod it if people don't like what they see they aren't obliged to look!
I am going out with the girls today. We are going for a walk, it is still sunny here. I shall brag about my new front room and wont care what anyone thinks (they are used to me being a little mad).
I am still in my dressing gown and they will be over soon, I had better get a move on. Friday night is red wine night too. Eldest son might pop over and see new front room, so i think i have a good weekend in store.
Sarah, you haven't messaged me your email. have you read my 'look inside and been put off?' I will understand if you have. Anyway, alls good, i know we are all very busy. NEVER TAKE ME TOO SERIOUSLY, i have a tough skin.
Have a lovely day everyone. i will drop in later.
I am still in my dressing gown and they will be over soon, I had better get a move on. Friday night is red wine night too. Eldest son might pop over and see new front room, so i think i have a good weekend in store.
Sarah, you haven't messaged me your email. have you read my 'look inside and been put off?' I will understand if you have. Anyway, alls good, i know we are all very busy. NEVER TAKE ME TOO SERIOUSLY, i have a tough skin.
Have a lovely day everyone. i will drop in later.
Tarian wrote: "Eva wrote: "Morning folks! I've noticed something very interesting and anooying at the same time. I've told a few people on my facebook page about the anthology and some of my so called friends hav..."Well said Tarian, I tend not to talk to so called friends about my books now, I get the feeling they laugh at me behind my back, another sign of jealousy. If they have any comments to make they can do so to my face or not at all.
I am proud of me, Alain is proud of me my daughters are proud of me and my baby sister too not so baby now she's 40 in January!
Tarian wrote: "I am going out with the girls today. We are going for a walk, it is still sunny here. I shall brag about my new front room and wont care what anyone thinks (they are used to me being a little mad)...."No sorry I forgot, I downloaded the book ready to read and hopefully this weekend I will be able persuade my computer to download my kindle onto my tablet.
Enjoy your walk and don't forget to ask for a good bottle of wine tonight, Blossom Hill red I bought a nice one from Lidl yesterday a Cimarosa South african pinotage- it is gorgeous reminded me of the blossom hill red - a snip at 2.11 E! Have a look in your lidl and if they have it buy it the chardonnay and the rose too!
Sharon wrote: "Maybe I am biased - lol"At least I have one fan, sorry make that three I forgot Claire and Jo Alain too but only because he knows how much work went into writing it because he can't read English!
That is cheap. I will have to pop to Lidl.
My page has gone upside down, i must have pressed the wrong thing. The comment box is at the top. I am proud of you all so add me to your fan lists. I know how hard this crazy business is.
Partner, loves his food and is a little big, I think cuddly. I worry about his health but i deal with it by getting him active with things he enjoys, so at least he is fit and big. it is health thats important and being too thin is probably worst. At least if we are on a boat and capsize we wont die of hyperthermia.
Thanks Sarah, no worries. That coat sounds like such a bargain. I love bargains. I bought the girls two bags off 'Woucher', thought they were a real bargain but haven't heard a thing.
I shall try that wine. i do like my red wine.
Partner, loves his food and is a little big, I think cuddly. I worry about his health but i deal with it by getting him active with things he enjoys, so at least he is fit and big. it is health thats important and being too thin is probably worst. At least if we are on a boat and capsize we wont die of hyperthermia.
Thanks Sarah, no worries. That coat sounds like such a bargain. I love bargains. I bought the girls two bags off 'Woucher', thought they were a real bargain but haven't heard a thing.
I shall try that wine. i do like my red wine.
Can anyone join in this discussion Is this the chat of struggling writers or am I in the wrong place?
Tarian wrote: "Hi Alexandra, It was my very first book I think I have moved on since then but I would like to see it gain some health as it was the first born. As I pointed out earlier today, I plan to seperate m..."St Annes Park:)
Don't worry people write in a number of genres it takes a lot for me to think I would never read another book by an author especially in a diffferent genre.
As I said it isn't really my usual thing but happy to take a look. Since joining GR I have started reading a wider field:)
First books are often not the best anyway, but yes keep writing! Writing is great:)
I tend not to judge people on past lives, sometime people do things which can't be helped or with reasons others simply don't understand. Unless people are rude, unkind or simply wilfully idiotic I tend to live and let live.
You should be proud to have published a book, ok it might not be to everyone's taste but nor is mine, or indeed any book. If they don't like it they don't like it, their loss. They certainly shouldn't shouldn't judge you on it.
I agree though, people do get jealous or don't understand. That says a lot about them, real friends will support you even IF they don't understand or agree. My partner doesn't really read my books, that is fine he supports me in other ways and we like different things.
I would rather someone read my book and be honest than pretend they liked it if they didn't.
Oh and well done Eva! I admire anyone who has the willpower to diet and lose weight. I certainly don't and I am rather over fond of cake:)
That makes 2 of us Alexandra, especially if it has chocolate on it ;o)
Sharon wrote: "That is cheap. I will have to pop to Lidl."It may be £3 something in England but it is well worth it all three are good, you'll be drinking them next year and be able to take advantage of taking your weight in wine back to England with you ready for Christmas! After Christmas we will sort out dates when Alain isn't working that way he will be able to spend time with us too!
Tarian wrote: "My page has gone upside down, i must have pressed the wrong thing. The comment box is at the top. I am proud of you all so add me to your fan lists. I know how hard this crazy business is.Partner..."
Yes me too, I am going to pour myself a glass and relax now that everyone has gone. The rabbit in cider went down a treat, even the shop bought dessert too!
Sophie would have loved to eat with us today, I did roast potatoes, and there is some left but they don't reheat well so tyhe dog will get them or the chickens.
I had a triple Cheese Sarnie, and have to admit I feel like going to sleep now.
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I haven't said it's true and I used a pen name to protect people. I dressed it up in a story because i found it too hard to write as me, so I created Rosie. If you message me your email I will send it to you and I know everyone is busy at the moment so I won have any expectations.
My partner and i drove down to the south of France a couple of times we took the toll roads there but went for the cheaper option on the way back and found ourselves climbing higher and higher up into the alps in the dark. The whole journey was agony.When I am rich I will buy a you guys a plane ticket but then we will probably be too old.