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Just a place to chat, share what is going on in life, random conversation and book talk. It all goes here. :)

I'll start us off with a cute note.

This is probably my new favorite picture of Ruby! Soooooooooooooooo cute.

This is the same new sweater as above but full body. Ruby is always asking me why I put her through all this. lol.

Plus it's Halloween so get ready for Rubee's costume! But first her Halloween sweater. It's glow in the dark but I can't figure out how to make that show. Oh and the 'hand' changes color. Again not sure how to make that show....

And finally. Drum roll please. *drum roll sounds* ............................................................................................................................................................................



Maybe I introduce RuBEE. *laughs hysterically at own lame pun* 😂🤦‍♀️😁��

She is so cute! I love all the outfits you get her!

Jamie wrote: "She is so cute! I love all the outfits you get her!"

lol. Thanks! One of the many benefits of a small dog. You can put them in almost anything and it's cute! ^_^

Super adorable, Book! I hope the recovery is going well!

It's not great. She still limps a lot. I'll be taking her back to the vet if it's still not good by tomorrow night. The cold is definitely not helping.

Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "It's not great. She still limps a lot. I'll be taking her back to the vet if it's still not good by tomorrow night. The cold is definitely not helping."

Sorry it's been a couple weeks. Really busy....
Any improvement?

How is everyone doing? We've all been so quiet lately. Sorry I have been absent a lot. My job is already going crazy for the holidays. It's going to be a tough next 6 weeks for me but I will still do my best to chat and do scores, etc.

I am reading Supernova right now and loving it! But it is going slow for me with lack of time. We had a death in the family last month and now another family member recovering from a major surgery. So my free time goes there mostly.

Otherwise been playing a lot of CTR with the hubby as a casual de-stress and We watched a lot of Halloween baking competition shows and are still trying to finish one (I wasn't ready for Halloween to be over!). Debating on the Disney+ deal. Especially for old cartoons and older movies. Anyone else trying it out?

Also, what does everyone think of December's challenge?

Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "It's not great. She still limps a lot. I'll be taking her back to the vet if it's still not good by tomorrow night. The cold is definitely not helping."

Sorry it's been a ..."

Definite improvement but she is still limited. I'm hoping when we leave end of December and are in a warmer climate it will fully heal. She doesn't seem to be in pain at least but it seems to ache when jarred or when it's really cold.

Jamie wrote: "How is everyone doing? We've all been so quiet lately. Sorry I have been absent a lot. My job is already going crazy for the holidays. It's going to be a tough next 6 weeks for me but I will still ..."

I've been struggling to keep up with all my challenges. Just not enough time!

My reading has been okay though. I'm on my 5th(?) book now.

I'm so sorry for your loss! I hope the person in recovery is doing well.

I'm currently watching the Crown. I've been watching a lot of TV lately...

I have been hearing about the Disney+. What is it?

Jamie wrote: "Also, what does everyone think of December's challenge?"

It looks good but I don't think I can participate. I'm leaving December 29th. We still have a lot of cleaning to do and I need to really start getting Ruby ready to travel. December is going to be crazy busy. 😭

Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "It's not great. She still limps a lot. I'll be taking her back to the vet if it's still not good by tomorrow night. The cold is definitely not helping."

Sorr..."

Poor girl... :( Wonder what is causing the lasting affliction.

Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "How is everyone doing? We've all been so quiet lately. Sorry I have been absent a lot. My job is already going crazy for the holidays. It's going to be a tough next 6 weeks for me but..."

I always watch more tv in winter it seems.
Disney+ is apparently like Hulu/Netflix but has Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and some Fox movies on it. One site had a list of what they have and/or are suppose to add over the next year that looked decent but some people online are saying it's not accurate. Disney isn't letting you see the options until after you sign up. And they are having glitches and crashes (joy of being a new thing online) and with my limited time I don't want to try it just yet but might in January depending what I hear about it. But always most interesting in people I know who try things so hence I ask here lol.

Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Also, what does everyone think of December's challenge?"

It looks good but I don't think I can participate. I'm leaving December 29th. We still have a lot of cleaning to do and I nee..."

You still can. Just post what you can. No pressure. Or still join Nov with those you read this month. :) We are super lax here. Or try to be. How long will you be traveling for?

Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "It's not great. She still limps a lot. I'll be taking her back to the vet if it's still not good by tomorrow night. The cold is defin..."

It's apparently something her breed can have. I think she just got unlucky. I'm really hoping it's the weather as I want her to be a happy go lucky puppy and she is somewhat limited. She kind of acts like an older lady not the young/baby she is. 😢

If it's still not better when we get back I'll take her back to the vet. I don't know if they will be able to do anything though. It might just be something she will live with for the rest of her life.

Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "How is everyone doing? We've all been so quiet lately. Sorry I have been absent a lot. My job is already going crazy for the holidays. It's going to be a toug..."

I'm curious about what would be available to me as a Canadian. I'm not opposed to trying it but usually, we get the short end of the stick here in the north.

Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Also, what does everyone think of December's challenge?"

It looks good but I don't think I can participate. I'm leaving December 29th. We still have a lot of..."

I'll try to post my books then. I don't even remember the last book I posted. O.o

I go away for the winter so I'll be gone from Dec 29th to about the first week of April. I'm not 100% sure the date we are coming back.

Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Also, what does everyone think of December's challenge?"

It looks good but I don't think I can participate. I'm leaving December 29th. We still..."

Nothing for the Nov challenge yet has been posted by you lol

Where do you go for so long? You guys are lucky to travel like that for so long. Wow!

Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Also, what does everyone think of December's challenge?"

It looks good but I don't think I can participate. I'm leavin..."

I forgot about the November Challenge! I was still doing the Member VS Mods. 🤦‍♀��

This year we are going back to Spain. Same place as last year.

I both love it and hate it. I realize it's a fantastic opportunity but it does have many drawback for me in particular. 🤷🏻‍♀��

Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Also, what does everyone think of December's challenge?"

It looks good but I don't think I can participa..."

Hopefully having Ruby with you will help some.

Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Also, what does everyone think of December's challenge?"

It looks good but I do..."

If definitely will! She will help tremendously. :)

I hope you will be able to relax and enjoy more then. I always wanted to travel for a long (even a couple weeks counts for me) trip out of the country. But can't afford to get away from work that long in addition to the travel costs. When I first turned 18 I really wanted to to a 3-6 month backbacking trip through Germany, Europe, Italy. Greece, etc. Literally just start up north and work my way toward Africa.

Me too!

See I never have. The idea of travelling like that is really scary to me. Plus sadly I have very little interest in culture and history. :(

Things have been crazy at work and we had some unexpected house guests. I've also been knitting more than reading lately, mostly because I'm so overloaded by the end of the work day that I just can't process any new information. Each year the end of the year gets busier and busier and it's really not awesome.

Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Me too!

See I never have. The idea of travelling like that is really scary to me. Plus sadly I have very little interest in culture and history. :("

Ahh see I'd love the culture and history. Especially the castles! :)

Sans wrote: "Things have been crazy at work and we had some unexpected house guests. I've also been knitting more than reading lately, mostly because I'm so overloaded by the end of the work day that I just can..."

Oh my! Take it easy. It is that time of year and easy to get overwhelmed. Take some time to relax however is best for you. I tend to do more 'adult coloring' and crafting myself to de-stress. Then I pull myself together in January.

Sans wrote: "Things have been crazy at work and we had some unexpected house guests. I've also been knitting more than reading lately, mostly because I'm so overloaded by the end of the work day that I just can..."

I feel this so much. I'm trying to schedule some "down time" where I spend 3-4 hours on a Saturday just reading, or watching something...but inevitably I end up crafting or shopping or planning something or running errands or doing chores. And after Thanksgiving, every day, including weekends, is booked with mandatory job, family, and wintertime stuff.
That said, I hope that both of us have a bit of relaxing time at some point before the end of the year!

That's what I like about Canadian Thanksgiving. It gives us all of November without a major holiday. ^-^