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['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

You got me there Carl :)

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Wondered if any folks had used the Great Courses resources?

http://www.thegreatcourses.co.uk/
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/

They look very interesting and in the UK have a sale on at present. I note a number of the lecturers are names I know from books I have read or seen.

[Tionne]

I liked the one on Western Civ. that i borrowed from my library. They all seem very interesting but of late I have had no time to sit and listen.

[Dj]

The one on WWII was somewhat annoying. The author wasn't a very good speaker. The kind of Professor you would want to send to a speech class to get them to stop making vocalizations during their pauses.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Thanks Tionne and Dj - I wouldn't be choosing WWII so that may be a blessing!

[Manray9]

Geevee wrote: "Wondered if any folks had used the Great Courses resources?

http://www.thegreatcourses.co.uk/
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/

They look very interesting and in the UK have a sale on at present...."

I have completed several, most recently "Victorian Britain" by Patrick Allitt.

[Dj]

The one on Greek Myths was wonderful. Very well done.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Thanks all - feedback from people here sets me up well. Next stop is which one of the many courses to choose.

[Dj]

So this is most definetly not a WWII topic. In fact it has more to do with the image I use for my persona.

www.digifastproductions.com

That is the site that hosts my online comic. Please take a look and feel free to make any comments you like in regards to the comic. (I already know that the site needs some more work. LOL) By the by, I write it, someone else does the artwork.

[Charles]

To bring it into WW2...has anyone tried the Commando comics app?

[happy]

Lilo wrote: "We have one here in our little town of about 15,000 inhabitants. It has been here for several years, in a newly developed but empty area with nothing but connecting streets that nobody uses. I thin..."

It seems like all the new developements are getting them in Utah. They have put in several in the county where I live.

[Lilo]

happy wrote: "Lilo wrote: "We have one here in our little town of about 15,000 inhabitants. It has been here for several years, in a newly developed but empty area with nothing but connecting streets that nobody..."

Maybe Utah has too much money. :-)

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I'm down on the East coast of Australia for a few days relaxing on the beach, walking, enjoying some nice cafes and reading so I may not be all that active on the group page. I'll be back in October but I will drop in and try and keep an eye on things each day.

[Manray9]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "I'm down on the East coast of Australia for a few days relaxing on the beach, walking, enjoying some nice cafes and reading so I may not be all that active on the group page. I'll be back in Octobe..."

Sounds like fun. Wish I was there.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Would be a long trip for you Manray9 but I am sure you would enjoy it, the breakers are calling me from the beach so I'm going to take my book and wander down to a beach cafe for a coffee, read and to enjoy the view.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Enjoy mate..is this another internal Australian economic trade delegation to review quality and stock in the book industry?

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Quite correct Geevee, it's a secret industry review of the East coast retail book industry and the status of local sales :)

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Enjoy yourself Rick. Just spent a month on the left coast here and enjoyed the beach time.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Took the wife shopping at a local village arts & crafts area, enjoyed a nice slice of carrot cake and a coffee and read for a while. Wind has really picked up so I think they are going to have problems with some bush fires further up the coast, north of Sydney. Haven't purchased any books yet.

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'Aussie Rick' wrote: "I'm down on the East coast of Australia for a few days relaxing on the beach, walking, enjoying some nice cafes and reading so I may not be all that active on the group page. I'll be back in Octobe..."

Ahhh..That sounds awesome Rick!

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Quite correct Geevee, it's a secret industry review of the East coast retail book industry and the status of local sales :)"

Is that secret as in secret from Mrs AR??

[Lilo]

Oh, what a live! I haven't been to a beach in years. I must be doing something wrong.

Enjoy yourself, Rick!

[Dj]

Lilo wrote: "Oh, what a live! I haven't been to a beach in years. I must be doing something wrong.

Enjoy yourself, Rick!"

I posted some pictures in the Photo Album from my last beach trip. I don't think I have tossed up any real pictures of the beach, since I was mostly taking pictures of WWII sites.

[Lilo]

Dj wrote: "Lilo wrote: "Oh, what a live! I haven't been to a beach in years. I must be doing something wrong.

Enjoy yourself, Rick!"

I posted some pictures in the Photo Album from my last beach trip. I don'..."<

Where is this Photo Album?

[Lilo]

Oh dear! Did I really write "... what a live!"? Shame on me. It should, of course, read "...what a life!"

I am not kidding. This is not an excuse, but I developed some kind of dyslexia during the last 10 years. (Never had a trace of it before.) When I don't proofread my writing, I sometimes find the weirdest spellings. Now this is a mistake that is quite common, but I have done worse.

[Bob]

Oh, Lilo, your Mis-spellings could be that auto correct or whatever they call it. It is driving me nuts. I need to find out how to turn it off. Not ure how.

[Dj]

Lilo wrote: "Dj wrote: "Lilo wrote: "Oh, what a live! I haven't been to a beach in years. I must be doing something wrong.

Enjoy yourself, Rick!"

I posted some pictures in the Photo Album from my last beach t..."


At the top of the page on the right hand side where it says the different places in the group you can go to, one of the options is photos. That is where I put the pictures. At the moment it is mostly Fort Stevens. I have a few more of the Blimp Hanger/Air Museum in Tillamook that I haven't posted. The shame of those pictures is that in a year and a half or so it won't be a museum any longer.

[Lilo]

Thank you, Dj. This wasn't too difficult to find. Will look at the pix tomorrow. It is 5.05 a.m. now. Ain't I a night owl?

[Tionne]

Laurel, if you are still interested in going on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the govt shutdown will allow traffic on the parkway, but the attractions and accommodations that are run by the park service will be closed. :-( This is the time when they make most if their money. Such a shame.

[Laurel]

Tionne wrote: "Laurel, if you are still interested in going on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the govt shutdown will allow traffic on the parkway, but the attractions and accommodations that are run by the park service ..."

Thank you for thinking of me! Our trip along the Parkway will be next year or beyond. We are planning on visiting Williamsburg in Dec., then on to Florida. That will be it for 2013.

Also want to thank you for your friend request, I'm sure that we will have lots to talk about.

[Tionne]

Laurel wrote: "Tionne wrote: "Laurel, if you are still interested in going on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the govt shutdown will allow traffic on the parkway, but the attractions and accommodations that are run by th..."

Williamsburg is lovely. I'm sure you will enjoy it!

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

I second on Williamsburg :)

[Laurel]

Geevee wrote: "I second on Williamsburg :)"

Really looking forward to it. Will be there the first week of Dec., then on to Florida!

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Just watch out for those darned revolutionaries ;)

[Laurel]

Geevee wrote: "Just watch out for those darned revolutionaries ;)"

Yep...since I am from United Empire Loyalist stock and Her Majesty's picture is on my pastel-coloured money, they may be after me. Thanks for the warning!

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

LOL Laurel :)

[Lilo]

Please, everybody, go to "AIR, LAND, & SEA ... Holocaust" discussion thread and read my last posts.

I am really upset.

[Manray9]

This is a website rec, but since it is not strictly about WW II, I posted it here. It may be a little American-centric for our international group, but there are interesting links to articles, a few book reviews, and some maps. It is updated daily. Check it out.

http://www.realclearhistory.com

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Nice link Manray9, I'm sure a few members will enjoy checking it out!

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Great link thanks Manray9.

[Manray9]

Today's NY Times contained the following review of Max Hastings' "Catastrophe 1914" by Hew Strachan. It reads as if Hastings' book may be of interest to members of our group -- even though it's WW I. When Strachan writes "Tuchman is supplanted," he got my attention.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/18/boo...

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

A high bar to reach - Sir Max is a very good author and Ms Tuchman's book was a fine piece of work.

I would also recommend by David Stevenson

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I've read Max Hastings' Catastrophe 1914 and it was a great read! Thanks for posting the link to the NYT review Manray9.

by Max Hastings

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Manray9 wrote: " When Strachan writes "Tuchman is supplanted," he got my attention...."

Having just finished , Keegan's book will go on the TBR. Tuchman deserved the high praise, will be interested to compare with Keegan.

[Dj]

As far as Tuchman goes, Guns left me a little flat.
However I really loved:



and have dipped into



The Stilwell book is interesting enough that I know that one day I will finish it. LOL

[happy]

Manray9 wrote: "Today's NY Times contained the following review of Max Hastings' "Catastrophe 1914" by Hew Strachan. It reads as if Hastings' book may be of interest to members of our group -- even though it's WW..."

I'm currently reading Catastrophe 1914 - so far it is up to Sir Max's high standards. He does give Tuchman some praise in the the forward.

[Ian]

Part way through the Hastings book. Up to the retreat from Mons. So far so excellent. I think this will probably be brst of the plethora of WWI books being published this year. Highly recommended. Ian

[Manray9]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "I've read Max Hastings' Catastrophe 1914 and it was a great read! Thanks for posting the link to the NYT review Manray9.

by Max Hastings"

AR: Just watched a story on CNN about wildfires sweeping Australia (New South Wales). Hope all's well with you.

[Colin]

Manray9 wrote: "Today's NY Times contained the following review of Max Hastings' "Catastrophe 1914" by Hew Strachan. It reads as if Hastings' book may be of interest to members of our group -- even though it's WW..."

Prof Strachan is the best, and I worked for him at Glasgow before he went to Oxford. Good man.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

All good were I am so far Manray9, the bushfires are further north although the city is covered in a smoke haze. As long as we don't suffer another day like this one:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_Can...

Pictures of that day:

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=ca...