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"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...."
Dawn wrote: "You wouldn't want to take a road trip and put up my lights too, would you??":D
Lisa wrote: ""It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....""On the drive home from the Symphony tonight there were a lot of houses with the Christmas lights a glowing :)
In my (not)so humble opinion Christmas starts Thanksgiving night after to Turkey in put away and the pumpkin pie is consumed :)
We start ours with a viewing of one the many versions of A Christmas Carol - Geo C. Scott's is probably my favorite though Alstair Simm's is not bad either.
And that's a fair call, Happy. Let face it it's not even December yet. I think if you are going to do the house lights then the earliest should be the the 1st. But thanksgiving is a good place to start. :)
Tommy Booooooooooooowe!!! Get in there :D A point a minute!
:( Still a point a minute..... jus a shame that Aussie got 20 of them too 20/20 H/T cracking test match.
Waving right back at ya buddy. See one finger, then two.....hahahaI missed it but I do love a good game of rugby
Morning. Had an excellent day yesterday. The quarterly book fair at the local library. Got some interesting looking gems.A Turbulent Priest
Too Much of Water
Murder Will Out: Detective in Fiction from Poe to the Present
In Extremis
Keep me busy for a while. :)
Margaret wrote: "Morning. Had an excellent day yesterday. The quarterly book fair at the local library. Got some interesting looking gems.A Turbulent Priest
Too Much of Water
[boo..."
A nice little crime-fest there; A Turbulent Priest sounds good.
Deborah wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Morning. Had an excellent day yesterday. The quarterly book fair at the local library. Got some interesting looking gems.A Turbulent Priest
[book:Too Much of Wa..."
Last time I came home loaded with historical fiction, this time there were a lot of crime books.
Every quarter is a new book adventure. :D
It was odd. I probably would have passed over those two books you mentioned, if it hadn't been for the fact I am currently reading a Sherlock Holmes pastiche by the author and really enjoying his writing style.
It is funny how you get these trends in book fairs isnt it? I try to go to the lifeline book fair in Brissie when I can, the last time I went I came back loaded with fiction, but the time before that it was all non-fiction. That was where I got
Gretchen wrote: "Mr. Gretchen is anti-outdoor lights. Little does he know, the Christmas tree is going up next Thursday while he's standing in line with all those other crazies waiting for the season of corporate g..."I'm with Mr Gretchen. We hang a strong of winking solar lights in our BBQ area to make that feel Christmassy for outside eating, but I hate having the house or yard lit up.
I've read some of Tony Perrottet's books.He's an excellent writer.
Carlos wrote: "Hi! My name is Carlos and I am a book Thief, (one time). I remember being with friends in High School in the roof of the library watching them get stoned (I have never tried myself, but there's sti..."Well done carlos. Good confession. I am wodnering though, if you are going to take a Wambaugh, why didn't you take The Choirboys instead?
Terri wrote: "Gretchen wrote: "Mr. Gretchen is anti-outdoor lights. Little does he know, the Christmas tree is going up next Thursday while he's standing in line with all those other crazies waiting for the seas..."One of these years the little blonde people are going to bat their big blue eyes at him and he's going to cave.
Darcy wrote: "This walking out of shops without paying for stuff is also how I got my first 45 record, and a 40oz bottle of vodka (about a decade apart). Makes me sound like a klepto, but the vodka was 27 years ago and I haven't done it since...."
HAHA! You do sound like a klepto! :D
I knicked a belt in a dress store when I was a kid. My Mum saw it when I got home and made me take it back to the store and apologise.
That curbed that adventure into shoplifting.
A few years later I stole some lip gloss to prove to peers that I could shoplift. I felt so guilty I don't think I ever lifted anything again after that.
Gretchen wrote: "One of these years the little blonde people are going to bat their big blue eyes at him and he's going to cave. ..."Ah yes, I can see that will happen. many father's find their daughters wishes and whims to be their only weakness. :)
Andy wrote: ":( Still a point a minute..... jus a shame that Aussie got 20 of them too 20/20 H/T cracking test match."I did watch the Ireland/Aussie Rugby game the other night. What a @%$#%&$# awesome game of footy!!! Shame we got that dodgy try off that forward pass, but I am happy that things evened out in the end.
Margaret wrote: "I've read some of Tony Perrottet's books.He's an excellent writer."
I had never heard of him before, but 66AD was great so I hope to read more of is sometime.
On the Christmas lights... I have to say the only time I bother is if my godson is staying for Christmas, as that is not happening this year I sulked, and donated my Christmas tree and decorations to my workplace.
Two things I love, books and baking. Elizabeth's school is having a bake sale to raise money for the school library. Four dozen cookies and two pans of bars later, I think I've done my part. I plan on doing even more to help later this week when Elizabeth wants to buy out half the book fair.
Terri wrote: "Carlos wrote: "Hi! My name is Carlos and I am a book Thief, (one time). I remember being with friends in High School in the roof of the library watching them get stoned (I have never tried myself, ..."I remember the movie Terri, good one, but this book was in the top shelf and It was reachable from the window, not my choice.
Chris has just bought our first Christmas lights ever!!! I don't know what's happened to him, too much sun maybe.
Terri wrote: "Andy wrote: ":( Still a point a minute..... jus a shame that Aussie got 20 of them too 20/20 H/T cracking test match."I did watch the Ireland/Aussie Rugby game the other night. What a @%$#%&$# a..."
You forgot to mention not only was it a "clear" forward pass that only the replay official missed but was also SHORt of the line when touched down :) so yes much fingernail biting in last 10mins as the Irish D was severly tested but resolute. Clean sweep this autumn for the Emerald Isle & looking forward to watching them next year in the RWC... YES managed to win some tickets via ballot, Ireland Vs Canada at millenium stadium & at my local(ish) ground going to see Georgia VS Namibia, also snaffled a QF Ticket for the winner of Ireland's grp - jus need to bt France is all :)
Andy wrote: "Terri wrote: "Andy wrote: ":( Still a point a minute..... jus a shame that Aussie got 20 of them too 20/20 H/T cracking test match."I did watch the Ireland/Aussie Rugby game the other night. Wha..."
I didn't understand any of that..... :)
Kimber wrote: "Andy wrote: "Terri wrote: "Andy wrote: ":( Still a point a minute..... jus a shame that Aussie got 20 of them too 20/20 H/T cracking test match."I did watch the Ireland/Aussie Rugby game the oth..."
You're not alone, Kimber :p
What a long week! For those of you in the States you'll appreciate this. I was in Buffalo this past Monday -Thursday. 8-9 FEET of snow. Set the game up Wed. but the football team equipment bus was snowed in on a freeway somewhere. Game cancelled. All major routes and the airport closed. Took secondary roads to go to Rochester 40 miles away. Took 2 hours. Caught a flight to Philadelphia and then home to Scottsdale but made it home for 14 hours and then off to Wyoming for a game Saturday. Home yesterday and leave again Thanksgiving Day. Been a long season and I miss GR! Oh yeah, am reading
but of course this is the wrong thread to share that bit of info.
Wow!!!Laramie in November, vacation spot it aint :)
Stay safe!
Good to hear you made it home for a little bit of time!Two of my teams won and two lost this week! You are not possibly hitting two all South teams over the holiday weekend are you? What is wrong with the Saints!
You have a good Thanksgiving and safe travels, my friend!
Rob Ryan is what's wrong with the Saints. His brother will be available soon. If ownership is smart they will replace one Ryan twin for another.
Hope Saints aren't going back to the "aint's"! No Southern trips for me. Boise over Thanksgiving.
Bobby wrote: "Oh yeah, am reading Revival by Stephen King but of course this is the wrong thread to share that bit of info. ..."OOh! Share your thoughts when done. That's on top of my TBR.
Andy wrote: "You forgot to mention not only was it a "clear" forward pass that only the replay official missed but was also SHORt of the line when touched down :)..."Ah well, can't agree with you on the line. He does only have to touch it after all and i think he was close enough to have done that and got benefit of the doubt.
But the forward pass! That was an atrocious call. Can't understand what the third umpire was thinking! May have been looking at the wrong try footage. :)
This is most definitely random and not book related. On my iPad just now, a new little box has come on the screen. When you tap it it opens to the five different areas on the iPad. I don't know where it came from. Does any know how to get rid of it!!!! I has infiltrated my line of sight and I don't like it. :(
Lisa, you probably activated the "Assistive Touch " by accident.To turn it off, open [Settings] app. Scroll down to 'General', after you klick it, scroll down and klick 'Accessibility'. Scroll down again until you find 'INTERACTION', below it there is a choice that says *AssistiveTouch*, make sure it says 'Off'.
Oh thank the gods for Lia!It's gone! The little critter was even there on my book pages. Thanks so much Lia, I've no idea how I did that. Great stuff :))
Well! I lost my place in Random Thoughts. We need that other Ryan asap in Who DAT.Turkey Lurkey Day tomorrow. Tom and I are cooking. We put together a pecan pie. Put it in the oven and set the timer for one hour. How much time passed before I noticed the timer was not working I do not know! So he went out to buy a new timer leaving me with a pie that was either half baked or burned. Round two will be over the roll. And so go the days of our lives.
Linda wrote: "Well! I lost my place in Random Thoughts. We need that other Ryan asap in Who DAT.Turkey Lurkey Day tomorrow. Tom and I are cooking. We put together a pecan pie. Put it in the oven and set th..."
On the bright side, at least the Saints still have a chance to make the playoffs. That's more than I can say about the Vikings at this point.
Lisa wrote: "Oh thank the gods for Lia!It's gone! The little critter was even there on my book pages. Thanks so much Lia, I've no idea how I did that. Great stuff :))"
Glad I was able to help. :)
Just FYI, that *AssistiveTouch* is your virtual home button. It functions just like the physical home button. You can use it to call Siri, mute/unmute, volume up/down, screenshot, and some other commands.
Here's another survey for us: http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/read...I got: Your literary love match is Inspector John Rebus from Knots and Crosses
Long-term admirers of John Rebus may be forgiven for thinking no-one could unlock his Scottish hardman’s heart. They’re wrong; you can. Your decisive no-nonsense approach to life and human relations will suit John down to the ground. With his army background he’ll appreciate your direct communication and even forgive the over-bearing side of your personality.
Rebus can’t rest until he gets the job done, a mind-set you’ll recognise in yourself. His social aloofness will balance perfectly against your more outgoing side. It won’t be long before the regulars at his beloved Oxford Bar will notice that John’s become less married to his work, and... well, you get the rest.
This should be interesting....
Your literary love match is Fitzwilliam Darcy from Pride and PrejudiceFitzwilliam Darcy is a very desirable partner for many but his heart belongs to one. Not Elizabeth Bennett; you. Your inspirational, outgoing presence is exactly what Darcy needs to draw him out of his ultra-reserved comfort zone and into the warmth of love’s light.
Where you are outgoing and decisive, Darcy is more thoughtful and reflective. Yet his unswerving loyalty will offer you the solid base from which you can achieve your many ambitions. Your mutual dislike of unnecessary silliness and love of straight-talking will mean no guessing games – music to Darcy’s ears.
Lois Lane!!! Makes me Superman....cool!!Off to Boise in the morn. Happy Thanksgiving to the stateside friends. One more week of the football season (college) and then the Bowl games and playoffs and then..... DONE for a while.
I got Rhett Butler!!!But I wanted Mr. Darcy :( Waaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!
Bobby wrote: "Lois Lane!!! Makes me Superman....cool!!Off to Boise in the morn. Happy Thanksgiving to the stateside friends. One more week of the football season (college) and then the Bowl games and playoffs ..."
:D
Stay safe Bobby!! And Happy Thanksgiving to you.
Bobby Have a safe trip and Happy Thanksgiving to you too
Good lord I got Sirius Black :Sirius may have never known a loving home of his own, but your love could yet build your own home together. With your profound depths of empathy, patience and creativity you can cure the shadows that Azkaban left in his eyes. Sirius’ engaging, risk-tasking and charismatic persona will help to combat your shyness.Harry knows all about Sirius’ impulsive and sometimes reckless nature but you are the one who can help him to overcome his recklessness. If you believe in yourself, the magic you can bring to this world will be excitement enough – even for Sirius.
Allie you are funny :))))
Awesome, for once we are all getting different answers!
Thanks Lia that's really helpful. It would be ok if it didn't show on my ebooks as well. No matter, fixed now, though. Thanks again.Oh dear lucky it wasn't the turkey I suppose, Linda. Good luck.
In fact all those celebrating have a great Thanksgiving, and stay safe in your travels.
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The lights went up today, but won't be turned on until the Friday after Thanksgiving.