Aussie Readers discussion

Oooh exciting:D

Brenda wrote: "Oooh exciting:D"

We'll see ;) I like it so far, but it needs a heck of a lot of polishing! (And probably restructuring, reorganising, and plot fixing...)

Leonie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oooh exciting:D"

We'll see ;) I like it so far, but it needs a heck of a lot of polishing! (And probably restructuring, reorganising, and plot fixing...)"

Oh lucky you Leonie! Have a great time...and good luck with the new book :)

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oooh exciting:D"

We'll see ;) I like it so far, but it needs a heck of a lot of polishing! (And probably restructuring, reorganising, and plot fixing...)"

Oh lucky y..."

Thanks, Julie!

Brenda wrote: "We've all been there at one time or other Laureen:)

I think it helps to be a glass half full girl :)"

Oh, damn, I like a full glass.

Laureen wrote: "You guys blow me away with all that activity! All I dream about is lying around sleeping, reading; then reading, sleeping. Why can't I do that? Home pressures, a mother in a nursing home, family to..."

Nah,...Take it from someone who gets too much time on her hands...The first week or two can be bliss but after that it's just not fun anymore. I don't know if that's down to age but I love doing/engaging rather than WHAT I wanna do.

Laureen wrote: "Brenda wrote: "We've all been there at one time or other Laureen:)

I think it helps to be a glass half full girl :)"

Oh, damn, I like a full glass."

As long as you're the half full girl, not the half empty girl!

Brenda wrote: "Laureen wrote: "Brenda wrote: "We've all been there at one time or other Laureen:)

I think it helps to be a glass half full girl :)"

Oh, damn, I like a full glass."

As long as you're the half fu..."

OK, that makes sense!! I'll be the half full or half empty girl - I can always get a half fill if I run out. Lol.

Leonie wrote: "I was back at work again today, but only for this week - then I have four weeks off, two of which will be spent in Japan! Can't wait!

I'm loading my kindle with books, and am looking forward to di..."
Japan is so pretty - I have a friend who is a limousine driver in Tokyo he often takes passagers out of the city and takes photos when he is in the country

Leonie wrote: "I was back at work again today, but only for this week - then I have four weeks off, two of which will be spent in Japan! Can't wait!

I'm loading my kindle with books, and am looking forward to di..."

Enjoy, Leonie!!

Laureen wrote: "Brenda wrote: "We've all been there at one time or other Laureen:)

I think it helps to be a glass half full girl :)"

Oh, damn, I like a full glass."

LOL, what I was going to say too!

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I did some colouring in my Sherlock: The Mind Palace: A Coloring Book Adventure colouring book :D
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That's really good Melissa! Great fun isn't it? :)
Did you liste..."

Of course I did :) I listened to Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

Laura wrote: "Laureen wrote: "You guys blow me away with all that activity! All I dream about is lying around sleeping, reading; then reading, sleeping. Why can't I do that? Home pressures, a mother in a nursing..

Nah,...Take it from someone who gets too much time on her hands...The first week or two can be bliss but after that it's just not fun anymore. I don't know if that's down to age but I love doing/engaging rather than WHAT I wanna do. "

I feel like that sometimes, too. I think the problem is having someone to do lots of things with. All of my friends still work.

Leonie wrote: "I was back at work again today, but only for this week - then I have four weeks off, two of which will be spent in Japan! Can't wait!

I'm loading my kindle with books, and am looking forward to di..."
Have fun Leonie.

DH and I went and saw Star Wars last night. Very enjoyable. More like the first three that came out years ago. Interesting to see age range at cinema from teenagers to oldies like us. Not the sort of movie to go to with a headache though as I did. Never mind, still enjoyed it.

Dale wrote: "DH and I went and saw Star Wars last night. Very enjoyable. More like the first three that came out years ago. Interesting to see age range at cinema from teenagers to oldies like us. Not the sort ..."

I still haven't seen it! I saw the the very first one and was intrigued but never really got into it. Should I still worth seeing The Force Awakens?

Maggie wrote: "Dale wrote: "DH and I went and saw Star Wars last night. Very enjoyable. More like the first three that came out years ago. Interesting to see age range at cinema from teenagers to oldies like us. ..."

I'm the same as you. Saw the first one years ago and then no more until this one. Its very similar - lots of the same actors:) Chewie is the best:)

Phrynne wrote: "Maggie wrote: "Dale wrote: "DH and I went and saw Star Wars last night. Very enjoyable. More like the first three that came out years ago. Interesting to see age range at cinema from teenagers to o..."

Ahh a good nostalgia film, might have to check it out :) thanks for the tip Phrynne!

Dale wrote: "Leonie wrote: "I was back at work again today, but only for this week - then I have four weeks off, two of which will be spent in Japan! Can't wait!

I'm loading my kindle with books, and am lookin..."

Thanks, Dale :)

I just tipped 140 ml out of our rain gauge after 57 yesterday afternoon. We have minor flooding in our yard with the gardens and paths under water. Our back patio has water right across to the back step. But the surrounding areas are badly flooding. We have to look forward to another 24-48 hours of this unrelenting rain yet... it's a worry. The amount of accidents, both minor and severe are shocking. One road death this afternoon of a 20 year old in which we witnessed fire, ambulance and a multitude of police vehicles rushing to the scene!

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/363...

Brenda wrote: "I just tipped 140 ml out of our rain gauge after 57 yesterday afternoon. We have minor flooding in our yard with the gardens and paths under water. Our back patio has water right across to the back..."

Our yard is in a similar state to yours. I have spent several hours today in the preschool moving furniture and lifting carpets just in case we get a repeat of what happened last time! If it rains as hard tonight as they say it might then we will probably flood again:(

Oh dear, you poor thing:( It's never ending! I hope your preschool is alright as well as your house etc...

I think you have it worse than us though. As long as it doesn't get worse tonight. Fingers crossed.

I have everything crossed Phrynne! But it's just not stopping. The drain out the front sounds like a waterfall!

Not much sleep tonight I think:(

No I doubt it... I keep checking everything to see there's no water getting in where it shouldn't! Take care:)

Oh dear - hope there isn't flooding into your homes, Brenda and Phrynne (and anyone else down that way), or your school, Phrynne.

And be careful driving in all that rain - it's been a wet day in Brisbane today as well and this morning my car spun around as I entered a roundabout leaving me facing the opposite direction! Thankfully there weren't any cars nearby, nor was I going very fast - think my brakes just locked and it all happened so fast that I didn't have time to take my foot off the brake... But very easy for something like that to happen - if not to you, to someone else on the road near you...

Oh Kathryn that's so scary! And so easy to happen. Glad you were alright and it wasn't a much worse result!

Brenda wrote: "Oh Kathryn that's so scary! And so easy to happen. Glad you were alright and it wasn't a much worse result!"

Yes, and it was a little scary at the time as well! But nothing to complain about, considering what could have been at a busier time of day.

Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh Kathryn that's so scary! And so easy to happen. Glad you were alright and it wasn't a much worse result!"

Yes, and it was a little scary at the time as well! But nothing to compl..."

Your heart would have been thumping when you finally stopped!

Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh Kathryn that's so scary! And so easy to happen. Glad you were alright and it wasn't a much worse result!"

Yes, and it was a little scary at the time as well! But ..."

Yes, it was thumping quite a bit!!

Michael wrote: "I wish we could get some rain here in Adelaide. We have had really hot followed but slightly lower then hot and now in a pattern of low 30's till the Weekend. Saturday we have 34 forcast then 38 fo..."

Thanks Michael...that's the frustrating part - drought in some parts of the country, floods in others and fire in others as well. So crazy!

Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh Kathryn that's so scary! And so easy to happen. Glad you were alright and it wasn't a much worse result!"

Yes, and it was a little scary at the tim..."

I can imagine!

Have fun:)

Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "I wish we could get some rain here in Adelaide. We have had really hot followed but slightly lower then hot and now in a pattern of low 30's till the Weekend. Saturday we have 34 fo..."

It is definitely crazy! I don't know which is worse - they're all heart-breaking, one way or another...

Totally agree Kathryn!

Kathryn wrote: "Oh dear - hope there isn't flooding into your homes, Brenda and Phrynne (and anyone else down that way), or your school, Phrynne.

And be careful driving in all that rain - it's been a wet day in ..."

That would have been frightening Kathryn. Thank God no one was nearby as it could have been a lot worse. Glad you are okay. There was a horrible accident here in Cowes on the highway earlier today. We were detoured through but it didn't look good. It was on the news but I missed it but I think there may have been a fatality. You can't help thinking " by the Grace of God"... we were about 5 minutes away and would have passed right through there. I haven't been watching the news....too depressing but happened to see it tonight and realised how bad the flooding is in Newcastle. Then I saw the news about the murder/suicide of those poor children. Just awful. I know now why I usually avoid the news. I may not know what's going on but at least I'm blissful in my ignorance. Stay safe everyone. It definitely is crazy.

Elaine wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Oh dear - hope there isn't flooding into your homes, Brenda and Phrynne (and anyone else down that way), or your school, Phrynne.

And be careful driving in all that rain - it's be..."

Thanks, Elaine. And it is true that there are lots of awful things on the news. I don't often watch the news on TV myself - I prefer to pick up snippets of the major things here on GR (thanks to everyone who keeps me semi-informed!) or on the radio or from ads on TV or catching glimpses of headlines in the papers.

Glad you weren't caught up in the accident you saw. Hope you're enjoying the time away!

Yes I guess there is something to be said about social media....whilst it can blow things out of proportion and sometimes create chaos and panic it is also quite informative. It's where I usually hear about things too or on the radio when I'm in the car....if I'm paying attention that is!!! Holiday is okay Kathryn. Just a very peak time here....anywhere I guess....so lots of cars, people, crowds and queues which this only child doesn't appreciate!!!! We've had to try and duck out at off peak times to try and get a meal or groceries. But it is lovely waking up to a view of the water every morning. Does lift the spirit.

Kathryn wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Oh dear - hope there isn't flooding into your homes, Brenda and Phrynne (and anyone else down that way), or your school, Phrynne.

And be careful driving in all that..."

Ditto to all that has been said Kathryn. Thank goodness it wasn't worse and you didn't have a heart attach.

On a happier note, I have been loving the rain Qld is getting. It is just that continuous soaking rain; precisely what inland Qld needs. I hope it is widespread and the farmers have some relief but I hear it is looking good. Maybe some missed out, but there seems to be a large area that received good rain.

Storms bring brief rain but this soaking rain is just the best. I really am going to have to get a Gardner when this is over. My yard is already looking too wild. Everything grows so fast when you get a couple of days of continuous soaking rain.

Michael, I feel for you but your turn will come I am sure. I hope when it does, it comes in the form we are getting at the moment. Much better rain than flood rain.

:) ciao

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I just tipped 140 ml out of our rain gauge after 57 yesterday afternoon. We have minor flooding in our yard with the gardens and paths under water. Our back patio has water right acr..."
Not good news re pre-school or accidents from Phrynne and Brenda. We have had a lot of rain but all still on the outside. No leaks. Very thankful for a secure house.

Kathryn wrote: "Oh dear - hope there isn't flooding into your homes, Brenda and Phrynne (and anyone else down that way), or your school, Phrynne.

And be careful driving in all that rain - it's been a wet day in ..."

They have ben saying on the radio roads are very slippery. Must have given you a fright, Kathryn but glad it wasn't worse.

Elaine wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Oh dear - hope there isn't flooding into your homes, Brenda and Phrynne (and anyone else down that way), or your school, Phrynne.

And be careful driving in all that rain - it's be..."

That's why I don't watch the news too, Elaine. Just get snippets from online headlines or from radio if in the car

Hope your preschool is alright this morning Phrynne....lots of roads closed here with the authorities asking people not to go out unless it's essential.

I just emptied another 106ml out of the rain gauge and that's from only 12 hours rain. So over 300ml or 12 inches in the old scale! Now the wind is coming up - soggy bases around trees with the wind isn't a good combination.

Take care out there everyone!

Brenda wrote: "Hope your preschool is alright this morning Phrynne....lots of roads closed here with the authorities asking people not to go out unless it's essential.

I just emptied another 106ml out of the ra..."

I think nature has it wrong this year - WE'RE suppose to be getting the monsoonal rain and high winds - not you lot!!!

Give it back!!!

Rang mum this morning - she goes into conniptions whenever the words 'east coast low' comes up She is not in a flood prone area - although the back road to Belmont is cut off, but that happens when there is drizzle as the swamp so close to the road!! Her only cause for concern is that her driveway slopes down into her garage and water pours down the driveway and fills her garage. She has the towels down ready at the doorway between garage and her kitchen.

Glad everything is relatively ok for her Sally - I was thinking of her this morning, and hoping she was alright. I've just discovered the beginnings of several minor leaks in the garage - towels are stuffed around everywhere so hoping it won't get worse. Also forgot to turn on the electricity for our hot water last night (we have solar) so no hot water today:(

Stay safe guys ... still pretty heavy here, but hopefully will die down a bit this afternoon

Sharon wrote: "Stay safe guys ... still pretty heavy here, but hopefully will die down a bit this afternoon"

Fingers crossed Sharon - I don't know how much more the area can take...

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Stay safe guys ... still pretty heavy here, but hopefully will die down a bit this afternoon"

Fingers crossed Sharon - I don't know how much more the area can take..."

Yeah it's not good. Heap of people here couldn't get to work this morning in Newcastle. Mum also was supposed to have chemo at the Marta but can't go.

There are roads closed everywhere and it's best to stay home if at all possible. Sorry your Mum isn't able to have her treatment; hopefully in a couple of days.