Aussie Readers discussion

@Marianne I hear you. I adhere to the preservation of mind, body and soul but not enough that I feel I want a fitbit. I might find out that I'm actually lazy!

Marianne wrote: "Dale, I didn't get it for that, that just came with it and the first time I looked at the sleep part, I was amazed at just how accurate it was. I thought, yes, that's when ..."

I went to a talk recently on health and technology and the presenters asked the audience if they used a fit bit, smart phone or one of the fitness apps for tracking excessive and diet (around 60% used something). Then they asked how many would allow their health fund to access their data if it meant they got a discount on their fees. More than half said they'd be Ok with that. It's an interesting thought that we're putting all this data about ourselves on the web.

It's interesting. I have a fitbit, not one of the heart rate ones, but one that measures steps, stairs, calories etc.

It provided me with my yearly statistics recently, and compared them to the average Australian (and world) activity levels of those I assume who are also wearing fitbits.

I recommend going on holiday if you want to bump your walking stats up!

And speaking of holidays, here are a few snaps if anyone would like to take a look :)

http://s751.photobucket.com/user/Cycl...

Let me know if the link above doesn't work. The normal way isn't working for me...

Leonie wrote: "Let me know if the link above doesn't work. The normal way isn't working for me..."

Great pictures Leonie and yes its working as a slideshow..

Oh good! Thanks, Ace.

Wonderful photos Leonie! I love the snowy scenes.

Carolyn wrote: "Wonderful photos Leonie! I love the snowy scenes."

It was amazingly beautiful. I'm planning on enlarging and printing the very snowy one with all the trees. I think it needs wall space :)

Lovely pics Leonie. Very jealous over here! I have never been to Japan.

Phrynne wrote: "Lovely pics Leonie. Very jealous over here! I have never been to Japan."

Definitely a place to put on your list! Lovely people, fascinating history and scenery, great food, and efficient railways.

Interestingly it's a cash economy - everything runs on cash and not EFTPOS or credit. You need to have yen with you at all times. Major hotels take credit cards, but your average little shop requires cash.

Great photos Leonie! Thanks for sharing:)

Leonie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Wonderful photos Leonie! I love the snowy scenes."

It was amazingly beautiful. I'm planning on enlarging and printing the very snowy one with all the trees. I think it needs wall s..."

I think that one is gorgeous. It would look amazing as a big print - very atmospheric!

Carolyn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Wonderful photos Leonie! I love the snowy scenes."

It was amazingly beautiful. I'm planning on enlarging and printing the very snowy one with all the trees. I think ..."

It's my 'Narnia' picture :) Although I do have one with a lamppost, it's just not quite as nice as that one.

Some awesomes photos there Leonie!! Makes me want to go even more..haha..Thanks for sharing these with us :)

Leonie wrote: "And speaking of holidays, here are a few snaps if anyone would like to take a look :)

http://s751.photobucket.com/user/Cycl..."

beautiful!

Lovely pics Leonie I especially liked the one with the lights at night and the snow ones. Probably as close as I will ever come to Japan so thanks for the insights.

Glad you've enjoyed them, everyone. Japan is just beautiful. We hope to go back one day.

Leonie wrote: "And speaking of holidays, here are a few snaps if anyone would like to take a look :)

http://s751.photobucket.com/user/Cycl..."

Some great shots there Leonie - the slides worked fine

Leonie wrote: "Glad you've enjoyed them, everyone. Japan is just beautiful. We hope to go back one day."

I went to a conference in Kyoto many years ago and was lucky enough to have a few days extra leave to sightsee afterwards. It's a lovely city with all the shrines and temples, wooden houses and little restaurants. It was summer and we caught one of the religious festivals which was spectacular. I would love to go back sometime and see more of the country.

Carolyn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Glad you've enjoyed them, everyone. Japan is just beautiful. We hope to go back one day."

I went to a conference in Kyoto many years ago and was lucky enough to have a few days extr..."

We only had three nights in Kyoto, and we could have spent much longer there. It was fascinating.

Sounds like a holiday you wouldn't mind repeating Leonie!

Brenda wrote: "Sounds like a holiday you wouldn't mind repeating Leonie!"

Brenda wrote: "Sounds like a holiday you wouldn't mind repeating Leonie!"

I'd be back there in a moment if I didn't have to work!

So it has taken me a shockingly long time to realize that the actor playing Will Traynor in "Me Before You" was Finnick Odair in the Hunger games.

This has been my epiphany of the night, lol.

Melissa wrote: "So it has taken me a shockingly long time to realize that the actor playing Will Traynor in "Me Before You" was Finnick Odair in the Hunger games.

This has been my epiphany of the night, lol."

It always takes me a while to figure out where I've seen an actor before. It drives me mad sometimes :)

Ooh yes, me too, I sit there saying to DH "she was in something else" and it might take five minutes, but it might take 3 hours....eventually, though, one of us will say "it was so and so in such and such"

Marianne wrote: "Ooh yes, me too, I sit there saying to DH "she was in something else" and it might take five minutes, but it might take 3 hours....eventually, though, one of us will say "it was so and so in such a..."

It happens in our house too.

I love IMDb for that, because I do it all the time a well! So now I look up the movie/series I'm watching on IMDb, look at the cast and find the actor/actress I'm trying to place, look up their filmography and then find which of them are ones I've seen. Sometimes I'm surprised because there are movies that I've seen but I didn't even realise that the particular actor/actress was in!

Kathryn wrote: "I love IMDb for that, because I do it all the time a well! So now I look up the movie/series I'm watching on IMDb, look at the cast and find the actor/actress I'm trying to place, look up their fil..."

Have done that one too Kathryn, though I have no idea what IMDb is. I use Google.

Kathryn wrote: "I love IMDb for that, because I do it all the time a well! So now I look up the movie/series I'm watching on IMDb, look at the cast and find the actor/actress I'm trying to place, look up their fil..."

Yes, IMDB is excellent for this...Then it also helps to get you hooked onto other shows too...OR possibly ones to avoid..lol

Dale wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I love IMDb for that, because I do it all the time a well! So now I look up the movie/series I'm watching on IMDb, look at the cast and find the actor/actress I'm trying to place, l..."

IMDB= International Movie Data Base see http://www.imdb.com/

Nowadays, I have only that cat and dog to ask and they're hopeless, but then again, even my DH was pretty useless about who was in what before and as well as.

Actually, my Dad was the best with this, even with modern movies and tv, that man had a memory like an iron fist.

My DH and I are always googling actors while watching tv as we can never remember what we saw them in. I wish we could do it for people you run into in the street or shopping centre who you know you know and might even have had conversations with but can't remember their name. Usually when I work out where I know them from (kid's friend's parent, a local shop, soccer club) I can work out who they are but seeing them out of context always throws me!

Yes, you need a hidden earplug with someone to say, that's so & so's sister, or the man from the fruit shop, or whatever. So you just smile and chat and hope something in the conversation will give you a clue.

On my walks I have people ask me how DH is and to give him their regards, and I walk away thinking, yes, I would if I only knew who you were.

Marianne wrote: "Dale wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I love IMDb for that, because I do it all the time a well! So now I look up the movie/series I'm watching on IMDb, look at the cast and find the actor/actress I'm tryin..."

Thanks Maranne.

You guys are so funny. A worse problem happens when you need to introduce said person to someone - and you can't remember their name, lol:)

B the BookAddict wrote: "You guys are so funny. A worse problem happens when you need to introduce said person to someone - and you can't remember their name, lol:)"

Oh that happened to hubby and I - we've were around the shops and he's bumped into someone and starts chatting. I stand there smiling politely and when the conversation is over I asked why he didn't introduce me. He had forgotten the persons name so didn't want to introduce us as the other person would know. So now after a minute or so I'll join in saying isn't he rude not introducing me - I am Sally...you are....? They'll supply the name and then hubby knows who it is too!! He does the same when I bump into someone :)

If I'm by myself then I'm doomed and just hope the name, and where I know them from, comes to me :)

Sally906 wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "You guys are so funny. A worse problem happens when you need to introduce said person to someone - and you can't remember their name, lol:)"

Oh that happened to hubby and ..."

Oh yeah, that's a good strategy, will have to remember that!

I went to see Carol today, the film adapted from the book The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith which I read some years ago.
I must say I was a tad disappointed as it differed greatly from the original story. The acting was great, no problems there but it lacked a lot of the substance that the book told and left it kind of wanting imo. I am glad I saw it, but would definitely recommend the book first.

Julie - I think i will see movie first then read the book so i possibly won't be as disappointed by the movie itself.

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Oh tomorrow i work...but interestingly mostly without kids...Will be a breezy day i think...but who knows!

Michael wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "I went to see Carol today, the film adapted from the book The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith which I read some years ago.
I must s..."

Have a great time Michael, wish I could be there too :)

Never had a bee sting until tonight on my foot...oh god the pain it brings! :(

Yes it really hurts. I hope it is on the top of your foot and not underneath!!!

I wish it was on top...It's underfoot which makes it doubly bad :/ Between my big toe n the toe next to it.

Have a great time Michael :) Photos please!

And Laura I feel your pain! The same thing happened to me many years ago..between my thong and my foot! Very painful :( Ice often helps...

Ouch Brenda :( Yes, foot is sitting on an icebox and an icebag on top..It does help...just hoping the night isn't too bad..might wrap the foot up in ice before sleeping.

Michael wrote: "Will do Brenda. Not long now and I will be hopping on a plane. Just booked the taxi so it's all systems go. :)"

You're very organized..good for you :)

Laura wrote: "Ouch Brenda :( Yes, foot is sitting on an icebox and an icebag on top..It does help...just hoping the night isn't too bad..might wrap the foot up in ice before sleeping."

Good luck..I hope you can sleep alright!

Laura wrote: "Ouch Brenda :( Yes, foot is sitting on an icebox and an icebag on top..It does help...just hoping the night isn't too bad..might wrap the foot up in ice before sleeping."

Ouch!

Laura wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I love IMDb for that, because I do it all the time a well! So now I look up the movie/series I'm watching on IMDb, look at the cast and find the actor/actress I'm trying to place, l..."

IMBD is my second fave app, first being GR of course!