A Good Thriller discussion

Christy, since you've been so honest and brave you've inspired me to join in on this thread!

Here's ten random this and that's -

1. I've lived in four different countries and I've enjoyed them all - (the UK, the USA, Norway and France)
2. My youngest daughter wanted to learn to roller blade so I took her to a class. It turned out they did an adult beginners so I joined up too. (She was eight years old then and became proficient in a few weeks. It took me around 2 years but now I can roller with the best of them!)
3. My favourite indulgence is chocolate and more chocolate
4. One of my favourite hobbies is gardening
5. Though my family are not at all traditional, they once tried to set up an arranged marriage for me - I was furious, and so acted utterly horrible to the guy and I am sure he totally loathed me - it went no-where
6. I'm an early riser
7. I'm very proud of my younger and my older sister - doctor and police officer respectively
8. I often bawl my eyes out at an emotional film, even if the rest of the auditorium is unmoved
9. Ditto for TV films that I'm watching with the family (my children used to find this embarrassing and weird and now they just hand me tissues and say things like 'oh Mum!' like they're totally exasperated)
10. We have three cats plus an old, stray one which comes to eat with ours

I am the same with number 8 !!

Great sisters and jobs !

Thanks, Ann! #5 is especially brave (like going to confession!). I hope he's forgiven you...Love #10. Cat lovers are the best! We have 5 plus a stray that we rescued after feeding outdoors for a year. We have him in a room in the basement and are trying to socialize him so we can find him a good home...

Hello Jean, I'm sure he has - I don't think he was in to the whole thing either. Yup! Cat lovers of the world unite!

Jean- I'm sure your stray is a total love - just don't show his photo to my children or they'll want him too...

Ann wrote: "Christy, since you've been so honest and brave you've inspired me to join in on this thread!

Here's ten random this and that's -

1. I've lived in four different countries and I've enjoyed them al..."
I am so glad that I inspired you (wow, thank you really) your list is fun to read....and you will find out it is the best! I was in too much pain to join in and answer some of their concerns for me yesterday (different thread), but I know these are the type of people, that except you at your worst. I have a trained service dog---very well trained, but you would be surprised to know he was a recue dog in his previous life! You never know what you will get when you take in an animal that didn't seem loved enough for some people to keep and cherish.....in my case they messed up big time! (Of course I couldn't do the training myself, though!) the love and gratitude they give is unbreakable .
And as far as movies go--I usually fall asleep in the theater--causing me to wake up in certain chance and have the strangest reactions. Snoozing away during Finding Nemo (Who wouldn't with four young children all quiet for an hour) I woke up during the part when Bruno the whale's face--smiling with all his pointy teeth showing--was filling the whole scream and let out the loudest most terrified scream of my life, just let 'er rip (I've always been terrified of sharks) and mortified my children. The whole auditorium was laughing -at/with me- for the rest of the movie, and even in the parking lot after, .....I think a few tears are just fine!

I'm just totally random. Period.

Chava wrote: "Here are mine:

1) I used to be blonde, but I've dyed my hair so often that I don't know what my natural hair colour is at the moment.

2) I feel very uncomfortable when close to guinea pigs

3) I ..."

On #1 this is me also. I do not ever think I could find my actual hair color under all the dye ever again. Love your list.

I have been wanting to do this for awhile; Just finding the time to do a longer post is not easy for me.

1. I have 5 children. 3 boys, 2 girls.

2. I have lived in Oregon, Washington, Montana, Florida and Missouri.

3. I love classic rock. (Especially 80's)

4. I love making handmade items from cards to wall art.

5. I love bright colors.

6. I love chickens and used to have a small farm with them. Now I live in town and miss having them a lot. Speaking of Farms, I also am a big fan and supporter of "Farm Aid."

7. A wrote a book when I was 7 and dreamed of being an author, but never have really settled on that after I got older. Rather read than write I guess.

8. I have a nice electric guitar but only bought it to hang on my wall. No one plays it.

9. I never have enough time. I do not get how some of my family do not seem to have this problem and are never bothered by the need to get things done and off a list.

10. One of my hobbies is not just reading thriller/ mystery /crime fiction but also being somewhat an armchair detective for unsolved crime cases. My heart is biggest for missing people cases, though in this genre.

I love the water too.

Well, I guess I will add 10 facts about myself on here:

1. My favorite color is blue.

2. I love watching football - fave college team is the Florida Gators as you can tell by my icon - also love watching NFL football too.

3. I have lived in Florida all my life (born and raised in Tampa), but moved away from the city 30 years ago to the country.

4. I love to read mystery, horror, true crime, and anything else that strikes my fancy.

5. I also love to play video games and have been doing that since i was 10 years old - my parents couldn't afford to have a washing machine when I was that age, so we would go to the laundromat and they had pinball games there to play - I think they cost a quarter.

6. I use to ride horses (western) from the age of 11 to early 20's, but I was in a car accident when I was 25 and haven't been able to ride since (unless I want to be in pain - so I avoid it)

7. I love to make all kinds of crafts - I have made a lot of holiday wreaths and floral decorations for my family (and some things for myself - lol)

8. I love to watch movies - mostly action and horror, but I love the Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit movies and love all the Harry Potter movies ( I own all the dvds of the Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit and the Harry Potter franchise)

9. I love surfing around on here on Goodreads as there is a lot more interesting things to do on here - I use to just get on here once in awhile, but the last couple of months I have been on here more than facebook and I have made more friends on GR in the last couple of months than I have since I have been a member which I joined in 2011.

10. Lastly I have a major sweet tooth and I love anything sweet (especially chocolate).

Well that gives you a peek into my 10 random facts.

I loved The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter movies (and books) too!

Jean wrote: "I loved The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter movies (and books) too!"


I can watch the movies of both franchises over and over and never get tired of watching them! I am happy to see that you enjoy them too :)

Thanks Ladies, it's so nice to get to know our members.

Dhruvee, they are never "just your pets", they are your family, I love my four cats.

Welcome to the group

Marie, I also have a sweet tooth, but a diabetic, they do not go well together.

Sean wrote: "Thanks Ladies, it's so nice to get to know our members.

Dhruvee, they are never "just your pets", they are your family, I love my four cats.

Welcome to the group

Marie, I also have a sweet tooth..."

I understand as my mother is also diabetic and she has to be careful of what she eats. She does eat the sugar free sweets moderately - are you able to eat those?

I prefer being naughty sometimes.

Have to exercise a lot !

Sean wrote: "I prefer being naughty sometimes.

Have to exercise a lot !"

Lol! My mom is naughty sometimes too! :)

Dhruvee wrote: "Here are 10 random facts about me!

1) I hate literally all kinds of creepy crawlies, which means even in the summer the windows of my bedroom and car (with no AC) are usually kept shut!

2) I ha..."

I can totally relate to your #6 & 7. Every Friday is Pizza and movie night at my house. And for me its McDonalds Quarter Pounder meal.

Ten Random Facts:
1: I love ice cream.
2: I love October. You can get everything flavor with pumpkin. Love Pumkin beer. Pumkin ice cream. Pumkin Oreo's.....
3. I have a Dachshund named Buddy.
4. Until Aug of last year I also had a golden retriever. We got them at the same time. Buddy is a month older than Darla. They thought the were twins. No idea there was a size difference. We had to put her to sleep 8/2015. Brain tumor. They were both 7. Still a huge void. I love Goldens.
5: I hate talking on the phone but love talking to people and even large groups.
6. I hate my life. I have so many medical limitations I need my husband to be my caregiver. I keep trying to overcome but can't get there.
7: I love adult coloring. I can't do it though because there are too many other things I have to get done.
8: Reading is my escape unless I'm too uncomfortable.
9: I hate sad and romance books. Sad- why would I want to I intentionally bring myself down.
10: I can't drive. I can. I'm licensed. Medical issues again. Dark chocolate would be good now.

Marie wrote: "Well, I guess I will add 10 facts about myself on here:

1. My favorite color is blue.

2. I love watching football - fave college team is the Florida Gators as you can tell by my icon - also love ..."

With you on the sweet tooth. We snow bird in Kissimmee starting Januay. We're doing Sebastian. Best surfing on east coast.

Ann wrote: "Christy, since you've been so honest and brave you've inspired me to join in on this thread!

Here's ten random this and that's -

1. I've lived in four different countries and I've enjoyed them al..."
Where in the US? Arranged marriage-OMG and good for you.

Magnus wrote: "Okay, here we go
1. this acutally reminds me of an icebreaker game I used to play when I taught English here in Spain. It was called 'Lie detector'. I'd write four sentences about myself; two sente..."

I could not servive without TV! Why no TV? I also get bummed at end of summer.

1. I'm married and have a grown up son.
2. I am one of the few Dems in an extremely red county in VA, but I work on all elections and we are still purple.
3. I have very fun job working part time in training with the FBI and other agencies. A good part of my time is spent in Hogan's Alley.
4. For about ten years I worked mostly as a UC., mostly in narcotics. So I go bat-&&&& crazy when an author says cops could screw their targets or do dope with them.
5. But on the other hand, I did end up marrying my UC when I was a case agent.
6. I desperately miss living in the deep south even though I am originally from KCMO.
7. We moved out of my dream house two days before Katrina. We lived north of NOLA, in an area that was hit really hard. (although our house was mostly fine and we sold it immediately) I still mourn New Orleans.
8. Some of my favorite movies are Love, Actually, Enchanted April, Some Like it Hot, Now You See Me.
9. I can really rock a hat, whether it's for the Derby or church or just out and about.
10. I am a member of the Cult of the Greyhound;~) Most of my friends, travel and social life revolve around greyhound adoption.

1. I love math! I know right!? Nerdy!

2. I have to sleep with a fan on

3. I adopted my cousin when she was 3 after her mom died and she has Cystic Fibrosis

4. I am heavily covered with tattoos

5. Driving to work is my favorite time because I can crank up my music and sing and it's the only time I'm ever alone!

6. I am completely addicted to planner/agendas. I just spent $300 on a leather planner from Belgium :))

7. I'm really clumsy, that's why I have a broken foot right now. I fall, a lot! If there is a crack on the sidewalk, I'm always the one that trips over it. I'm that girl!

8. I met Keanu Reeves when I was 17.

9. I love George Michael, may he Rest In Peace. I always said that he was the only man that could ever truly make me happy! My husband just laughs at me.

10. I'm absolutely terrified of ventriloquist dolls, dolls, marionette puppets, all those creepy things. I cry, real tears!

Welcome Nicole,

Nice to meet you

Enjoyed those facts, Nicole!

10 facts about me
1.i was born in scotland and now live in Carlisle(the great border city)
2.I lost my husband to cancer 13 years ago!I still feel the loss profoundly,he was my best friend and soul mate.
3.I started reading Enid blyton:the famous five at the age of 5,my mother would yell at me to put the book down and go outside for fresh air and exercise.
4.I am addicted to crossword puzzles very good for the brain
5.I am passionate about tennis and never miss Wimbledon
6.I am retired and now I can get up when I like and do what I want
7.I was a nurse and loved my job
8.I have a wonderful circle of friends and love getting together with them
9.I am passionate about animals especially wild life!I hate cruelty to animals and I bawl my eyes out in movies that contain animals!I cried when the wolf was killed in dances with wolves.
10.tv now:I love strictly come dancing and good dramas.

Thank you, Eileen. It's lovely to meet you. :)

1. I find it difficult to sleep at night if I haven't learned at least one new thing during the day. Hope I will be able to keep learning until the day I die.
2. I am totally a dog person which is a good thing since my son is allergic to cats.
3. The first book I remember reading is a Nancy Drew book although I am sure there were little ones before that. I used to ride to the library every other day so often that my dad bought me a set of baskets for the back of my bike - best present I every received.
4. I don't like watching the movie before I read the book if there are both. I find the books more enjoyable.
5. I always thought I read fairly quickly until I joined these groups on goodreads. :-)
6. I dislike weightlifting but do it so I can play volleyball.
7. I have played in the senior nationals games and the Huntsman senior games - (yes I am old enough) and would recommend it for anyone who is the right age and capable of traveling at all. In both sets of games the people are so nice and so friendly it is a joy to be there even though I rarely win.
8. I made the doctor's office measure me three times when I shrank an inch after finally appreciating my height for volleyball. Took me over 50 years to be glad I was tall and then I was shrinking. They were not pleased but I really didn't care at the time. LOL
9. When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Math teacher until I couldn't pass calculus.
10. I love historical documentaries but have yet to read a nonfiction historical book that has brought the past to life for me. I am still looking...

Sandy wrote: "1. I find it difficult to sleep at night if I haven't learned at least one new thing during the day. Hope I will be able to keep learning until the day I die.
2. I am totally a dog person which is ..."

Sandy here are some NF (historical?) books I loved Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption or Sea Biscuit by the same author, The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America or really anything by that author, my second fav Isaac's Storm The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Dog lover and Nancy Drew lover from way back

Eileen wrote: "10 facts about me
1.i was born in scotland and now live in Carlisle(the great border city)
2.I lost my husband to cancer 13 years ago!I still feel the loss profoundly,he was my best friend and soul..."

Eileen, you and Sean can compare notes on tennis and Strictly Come Dancing :)

Perri wrote: "Sandy wrote: "1. I find it difficult to sleep at night if I haven't learned at least one new thing during the day. Hope I will be able to keep learning until the day I die.
2. I am totally a dog pe..."

Thanks so much - added to be TBR - think I will start with the one about the Chicago World's Fair.

Perri..... LOL

I was just reading and made a note of 3 things Eileen and I have in common.. actually four.

My mum name was Eileen, who died last summer.

I am a mad, mad tennis fan and player and former coach.

as you know a strictly fan too.

And love wildlife and hate cruelty to any animal !

H'mmm- Ok - I'll give this a shot

1. My birthday - December 31st , 1959- I was born 1 minute before the new year- the last baby to be born at that hospital- (Oceanside, NY

2. I am 3rd generation flight attendant - My TOTAL time with the airlines was 30 years- the last 23 was flying.

3. Between the ages of 15-17 I got to see Elvis Presley-at the Las Vegas Hilton- back in the good old days there was a dinner show and midnight show- and a few times Elvis would even put on a 3rd show. I saw him a total of 13 times.- 6 white jumpsuits, 2 black jumpsuits, 3 blue jumpsuits and 2 red jumpsuits.

4. I am an over the top Tennis Fan- For 10 years I got VIP seats for the Australian Open in Melbourne- for the full 2 weeks ! I also saw the 1991 French Open semi-finals and finals- 1993 Wimbledon semi finals and finals- I've been to the US Open numerous times- but never had the 'connections' to see any semi-finals or finals-

5. Other than Elvis- one of the most AMAZING talents is Frank-as in Sinatra- I got to see him, also in Las Vegas- 10 times. 8 out of those 10 times I was with my mother-the best memories that I have of her, with me and Frank-Priceless!

6. I was married briefly for 2 years - to an amazing man. He was killed at the young age of 35. We never had the opportunity to have children- and I never remarried after his death-

7. I have been to 6 of the 7 continents- I never got to Antarctica, oh well !

8. My days of airports, and airplanes are OVER!! Nothing to do with what is going on in today's world- I have been traveling since I was an baby (mom was airlines) I have ZERO desire to see an airport- and to get in a plane and go anywhere! If anyone wants to see me - I have 2 guest bedrooms - other than that - Just not going to do it. I now do an amazing amount of reading - inside or outside by my pool-!!

9. I love wine and grey goose martini's .

10. I am so very lucky that my 3 cats and 2 dogs allow me to live with them. They are very special that way !!

Maureen wrote: "H'mmm- Ok - I'll give this a shot

1. My birthday - December 31st , 1959- I was born 1 minute before the new year- the last baby to be born at that hospital- (Oceanside, NY

2. I am 3rd generation..."

I'm astonished at your travel history! Don't blame you for wanting to stay put. Did you have some favorite places?

Perri- H'mmm that is a hard one, I guess it is like asking someone who is your favorite child or grandchild or your favorite cat or dog!!

..... every place that I went to always carried some interest to me. Traveling abroad I got to see some many wonderful cities- just by being work related and then having a 2 day layover in that city. I can say going to Africa for the safari- riding a camel and seeing the great pyramids , going to Israel, and seeing the northern lights were things that I never would have experienced if I hadn't been an airline employee. For going to these places , traveling in the comfort of first class, first class hotels and rates - I doubt I'd would have been able to afford any of those things!

Nevada, California, Alaska, Montana, Utah, Texas, Arizona, Wyoming, Hawaii are just a few of the US states that I would love to visit for vacation time. (All of my airline career life I lived in Long Island, NY)

Many millions of miles on this body of mine.... now , when I hop in my car- I barely do 5 miles in a round trip- my bike I ride maybe 4 miles a day- around my neighborhood - and during the warm weather maybe 30-40 feet from my chair to my backyard pool AND I LOVE IT....

Sandy wrote: "1. I find it difficult to sleep at night if I haven't learned at least one new thing during the day. Hope I will be able to keep learning until the day I die.
2. I am totally a dog person which is ..."

I have yet to like a movie made from a book!they change so much in the movie after all it is based on the book and the movie is always disappointing

Maureen, if you ever did the SLC-RNO trip, take a look at High Desert Reflections, a short story on Amazon Kindle. You may find it of interest.
All the best,
Kevin

Ohh thanks Kevin- I'll take a look !

Maureen wrote: "1. I'm married and have a grown up son.
2. I am one of the few Dems in an extremely red county in VA, but I work on all elections and we are still purple.
3. I have very fun job working part time i..."

Nice list, Maureen! Nice to meet you and sorry I didn't see this until now!

Nicole wrote: "1. I love math! I know right!? Nerdy!
2. I have to sleep with a fan on
3. I adopted my cousin when she was 3 after her mom died and she has Cystic Fibrosis
4. I am heavily covered with tattoos..."

Welcome, Nicole! Hope your foot heals quickly!

Eileen wrote: "10 facts about me
1.i was born in scotland and now live in Carlisle(the great border city)
2.I lost my husband to cancer 13 years ago!I still feel the loss profoundly,he was my best friend and soul..."

Very sorry about your husband, Eileen. Nice to get to know you better from this list!

Sandy wrote: "1. I find it difficult to sleep at night if I haven't learned at least one new thing during the day. Hope I will be able to keep learning until the day I die.
2. I am totally a dog person which is ..."

Haha, Sandy! Goodreads has changed us all!

Maureen wrote: "H'mmm- Ok - I'll give this a shot

1. My birthday - December 31st , 1959- I was born 1 minute before the new year- the last baby to be born at that hospital- (Oceanside, NY

2. I am 3rd generation..."

Love your list, Moe! So sorry about your husband. He must have been a wonderful man.

Oh my goodness, Maureen! You've had such an interesting travel life. I am very sorry for the loss of your dear husband. That struck a huge chord for me. I am happy your animals let you live with them too! I'm sure they're very grateful for their nice home! Aren't we lucky they let us live with them. They run the house here hahah

Hi Everyone,
Have really been enjoying reading everyone's facts about themselves so thought I'd give it a go. Here goes;

1. I am a keen surfer although having a 'encounter' with a shark deterred me for a while, I'm back in the water.

2. I live at the foot of a mountain but am only 30min from the beach. (I live in Melbourne Australia)

3. I love to paint. Favorite artist is Slava Ilyayav.

4. I've volunteered for the Special Olympics.

5. Cant decide which is my favourite place, its a 3 way tie between Galway, Ireland, Costa Rica (Jaco & Arenal) & Dalat, Vietnam.

6. I have a Golden Retriever named Castiel. He is the worst retriever ever (has not once fetched a ball or stick) but is the cutest, most loving dog so that's ok with me.

7. I love adrenaline sports and have broken many bones trying them out. Most recently I broke my toe Canyoning.

8. I have a large family. I am the oldest grandchild of 24 on my mums side. Second youngest of 16 on my dads side. Christmas is hectic!

9. I've recently started Yoga and loving it.

10. My ideal job would be casting agent or wine & cheese taster.

I love to read and share positive thoughts rather than to be captured by negative thoughts...

I may as well jump onto the bandwagon.

10 Random Facts About Me

1. When I eat pancakes, I prefer to skip the syrup.
2. When I was in the 6th grade, there were 5 Kims one of my classes. Three of us had last names that started with the same letter.
3. I don't have a favorite color but I love shades of purple, and red...and blue...and...yellow...and...
4. I generally cut the frosting/icing off of a cake before eating it.
5. When I was a teenager I helped to write the Standard Operating Procedure Manual for the department where I worked. I never got credit for it and didn't realize I was doing someone's job for them.
6. I have really sensitive skin and don't wear much jewelry.
7. I am an introvert. I have to have regular time away from people to recharge.
8. I love hot tea. One of my favorites is a cinnamon black tea. I've cut back on my caffeine and I miss it.
9. I used to write poetry and stories for fun. I haven't written in a long time, like tea and theatre, I miss writing.
10. When I was in the 9th grade my English teacher would always call me by the wrong name. She loved my work, loved my writing, but just couldn't remember my proper name. I would sometimes be missing grades because she would record different things under the wrong name. The name she did use for me, oddly enough, was consistent. After graduating high school I went back to see her. She was so excited to see me, but of course, she called my by the name she had always remembered rather than the name that was mine.

Perri wrote: "Maureen wrote: "H'mmm- Ok - I'll give this a shot

1. My birthday - December 31st , 1959- I was born 1 minute before the new year- the last baby to be born at that hospital- (Oceanside, NY

2. I a..."
Ooh!another tennis fan!i love tennis with a passion!

Brenda wrote: "Eileen wrote: "10 facts about me
1.i was born in scotland and now live in Carlisle(the great border city)
2.I lost my husband to cancer 13 years ago!I still feel the loss profoundly,he was my best ..."

Thank you Brenda.you are extremely kind!