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Fresh Croissants - A New Start
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Would it be impolite to suggest that the thread title be modified to correctly spell Croissants?
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Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I'm actually sick in bed so my brain is not at 100 percent.
Sorry to hear you're sick. Get well soon, and drink lots of fluids (good for whatever ails you.)
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Thanks Everyman. I've been pushing fluids. A case of too much stress, not enough sleep, and air travel. Toughest part is my head is so congested I can't read. A fate worse than death :)
I hope you feel better soon so you can read. There is nothing worst than nit being able to read.
Deborah wrote: "Pip, you made an excellent suggestion. I have deleted the entire thread. No animosity allowed. I'm going to repeat that. NO ANIMOSITY ALLOWED. Civility must reign"Sorry, everyone. It was just a suggestion. I didn't realise how powerful my suggestive powers were....
Deborah wrote: ".Toughest part is my head is so congested I can't read. A fate worse than death :) "If I could, I'd fly over and read to you. Look after yourself x
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Sorry, everyone...."
No apologies needed Pip. A fresh start seemed like a good idea to me. It was my decision. ;)
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Deborah wrote: "I may not be able to read, so I'm catching up on my DVR shows"What's DVR?
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I know it's my soapbox, but when I'm too sick to read I find that I'm even more grateful for audiobooks. You could get the Librivox Northanger Abbey and listen while you mend. The reader is Elizabeth Klett and she's quite wonderful.
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What's DVR?"
Digital video recorder. Basically recorded TV shows. I'm now all caught up with Wolf Hall.
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France's, we have gone from spring weather into summer weather overnight. My flower garden appears to be growing inches a day.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I'm actually tucked into bed, and haven't been out of my nightwear today. Sleeping when I can. So I'm drifting in and out a lot.
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Deborah wrote: "Madge has asked me tell you that unfortunately she does not have time for Fresh Croissants at the moment as she has enrolled on a Coursera course on Magic in Medieval Times from which she hopes to ..."Fab!! I'm doing that course too. We just need a third witch, and we're flying!! Broomstick, anyone?
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I would love to. It sounds like such fun. I'm still stuck in bed with a only partially functioning brain. Hubby is away for an extended time so I'm fending for myself. :(. Maybe next time.
I'm in. Looks really interesting. I doubt I'll be able to do much more than follow the lectures but I'll give it a shot. *cackles*
An American humorist looks at the British election:Favorite quote:
The U.K. is a having a problem with what British broadsheet newspapers call “Broken Promises, Disappointed Voters.�
To which an American replies, “Duh.�
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Pip, it looks like you've got your third. You should share your learning with us. It seems fascinating.
Deborah wrote: "Pip, it looks like you've got your third."Hmmm. Anybody for Macbeth? [g]
Everyman wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Pip, it looks like you've got your third."Hmmm. Anybody for Macbeth? [g]"
:-) Were actually going to be reading Lancelot: The Knight of the Cart by Chrétien de Troyes, but not til week 5.
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A hard topic. I don't post it particularly for discussion, more for awareness, regardless of how anyone assesses the statistics, in case you didn't see the article:
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A very tough subject, and very sad
I don't know if this is the right place to ask this, but is there another goodreads group like this, but for 1910-1999? I find that I rarely read books written from 1900-1980 and I'd love to find somewhere to discover and discuss them.
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Melissa, I really don't know. Perhaps a search of the site would give you that info.
Melissa wrote: "I don't know if this is the right place to ask this, but is there another goodreads group like this, but for 1910-1999? I find that I rarely read books written from 1900-1980 and I'd love to find s..."I did a search of groups using 20th century and I came up with some interesting groups:
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I may join some myself!
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Thanks Karen for helping.
I just saw the 6th and last episode of Wolf Hall, and I was surprised it ended with Boleyn's death. I thought it would have ended with Cromwell's death, since it's his story. Are they making a Part II?
Rochelle wrote: "I just saw the 6th and last episode of Wolf Hall, and I was surprised it ended with Boleyn's death. I thought it would have ended with Cromwell's death, since it's his story. Are they making a Par..."Hilary Mantel is (I believe) currently still writing the third book of the trilogy, so presumably that will end with Cromwell's death. The TV series covered the first two books (Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies) and I imagine that they will make the third book into a new series when it comes out. I can't wait :)
Last night we saw the first (for us) newborn fawn of the season, staggering around trying to figure out its legs while its mother browsed about three feet from our front porch. They are cuteness defined! We have three other seemingly pregnant mothers who visit us regularly, so we're hoping for more fawns as the month progresses.
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They are truly beautiful. Last week I came home to a gorgeous red fox in my driveway
Rochelle wrote: "I just saw the 6th and last episode of Wolf Hall, and I was surprised it ended with Boleyn's death. I thought it would have ended with Cromwell's death, since it's his story. Are they making a Par..."No more spoilers! I have it on DVR and haven't watched it yet.
As for your question, I've read that it is up in the air whether or not to have a Season 2.
When it aired in Britain, people complained that it was too slow, and ratings went down after the second show.
Such a shame...what a beautiful series, and Mark Rylance is magnificent in the role.
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I watched it this morning. It's been great. I'm hoping for second season too
Lynnm wrote: "No more spoilers! I have it on DVR and haven't watched it yet."You didn't know that Boleyn lost her head over Henry? Or that Cromwell died at the end of his life? ;-)
First Hilary has to finish her book, so don't hold your breath. And sometimes films are released directly to DVD if they would lose money in the usual venues.
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Obviously, Rochelle, I know the story of Anne Boleyn. However, I didn't know if her ending would be included in this series or not. I thought it might be because the series was moving in that direction, but I would rather find out myself when I'm watching...
Lynnm wrote: "Obviously, Rochelle, I know the story of Anne Boleyn. However, I didn't know if her ending would be included in this series or not. I thought it might be because the series was moving in that dire..."I'm sorry; I didn't know. ::Hides head and weird hat in shame::
Deborah and Everyman--Do you have online albums where you can post the wildlife photos? posting here is a PITA
I actually wasn't mad...I just didn't want any more spoilers. :-)I shouldn't wait to watch it, but it is so good, that I save it for last of all the Sunday night shows that I DVR...Mad Men, Veep, and Mr. Selfridge.
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Do you have online albums where you can post the wildlife photos? posting here is a PITA"
Rochelle I only post my photos to my Facebook account
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I shouldn't wait to watch it, but it is so good, that I save it for last of all the Sunday night shows that I DVR...Mad Men, Veep,..."
I saved for last too Lynn
Deborah wrote: "Rochelle wrote: "Deborah and Everyman--Do you have online albums where you can post the wildlife photos? posting here is a PITA"
Rochelle I only post my photos to my Facebook account"
Can non-members see them?
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