Aussie Readers discussion

Hi Sydney friends, I'm after some library/author/literary events to attend for an assessment for TAFE over the next many weeks. The event doesn't necessarily need to be at a library, as the Sydney Writers Festival is also acceptable. If you know of/hear of any events could you please let me know? Anywhere in Sydney would be great!

Jane Eales author of Secrets, Spies and Spotted Dogs is at Dural library on Tuesday 16th Feb.

I was thinking of you, Veronica! Was gong to write to you. Thanks heaps :))

Suz, check out the State Library Sydney they are always doing stuff. You can sign up for their newsletter to get the headsup on everything they are doing ;)

http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au

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."

Hope that foot is starting to feel better now, Laura. I have done that one too many years ago and it is painful.

Brenda, our mum used to use a 'blue bag' on bee stings which really soothed the pain. link: https://victoriancollections.net.au/i...

Now my secret is out why I have the whitest whites among my family and friends!

I remember blue bags Bette. I don't think you can get them anymore or can you - is that you're secret?. I wonder what the active ingredient is?

We used to often get bee stings on our feet from walking barefoot in the garden, especially when the Jacaranda dropped it's flowers on the lawn as the bees loved that.

Carolyn, my secret is out! Here is one of the versions you can still get, link: http://www.amazon.com/Reckitts-Blue-L...

B the BookAddict wrote: "Brenda, our mum used to use a 'blue bag' on bee stings which really soothed the pain. link: https://victoriancollections.net.au/i...

Now my secret is out why I have the w..."

My cousins had white blonde hair when they were little and my Aunty used to rinse their hair with water and blue bags.

Kindle question
I know this sounds funny coming from me but it is fir DH. My husband has a kindle which has been sitting ignored on his desk for months. As a result battery has gone flat. When he tried to put it on and recharge the battery nothing happened. Any suggestions anyone?

Dale wrote: "Kindle question
I know this sounds funny coming from me but it is fir DH. My husband has a kindle which has been sitting ignored on his desk for months. As a result battery has gone flat. When he t..."

Press down and hold the power button for about ten seconds Dale and then retry. It might take awhile to recharge if it went totally flat, but...in my experience, they don't usually go flat when not being used. I think the power on/off should work.
Do you charge it through the computer via the usb? I find that does it pretty quickly.

@Dale, make sure he is using the right charging cable, some others may fit but don't work. I used to always confuse my camera lead with the kindle lead :/

Okay, thanks. He will check that out, Julie.

☼♄Jülie wrote: "@Dale, make sure he is using the right charging cable, some others may fit but don't work. I used to always confuse my camera lead with the kindle lead :/"
Unfortunately it wasn't as simple as wrong lead, Julie. He will try your other suggestion tomorrow. Running out of time today as other things need to happen. Thanks for you suggestions. I have no idea how he usually charges it. I keep right away from the kindle.

When mine went to sleep and wouldn't wake up I plugged it into the computer and that fixed it.

Phrynne wrote: "When mine went to sleep and wouldn't wake up I plugged it into the computer and that fixed it."

Well if anyone can help it's 'the kindle rescuer'.

Good luck Dale :(

Good luck Dale's hubby ;) Just stopped in Coffs for lunch :) Kempsey tonight, home tomorrow...

Phrynne wrote: "When mine went to sleep and wouldn't wake up I plugged it into the computer and that fixed it."

Will get DH to try that tomorrow, thanks kindle rescuer Phrynne.
Safe trip Brenda.

B the BookAddict wrote: "Carolyn, my secret is out! Here is one of the versions you can still get, link: http://www.amazon.com/Reckitts-Blue-L..."

That's amazing Bette! Had no idea you could still get them!

My mum used to put 'blue bags' on bluebottle stings. I don't remember whether or not it worked...

Ours used to flush one 'blue bag' down the ouside loo once in a while to stop the tree roots from cracking the (old terra cotta style) pipes in search of water.

Goodness! If it worked on tree roots I don't think I would want it on my hair:)

LOL!!!

Turns out I had an itchy foot in the morning but nothing more than that...So, I hope I'm not allergic to stings as I've been told sometimes you don't react first sting but second one can be worse.

I used Apple Cider Vinegar on it...I had the stinger removed very quickly and planted my foot in ice for hours afterwards....I'm very thankful I just had to put up with a numb foot at one point and nothing more..lol

If the stinger actually went deeper in perhaps it would of been a different story.

YAY! 3 day weekend :D

Good to hear Laura:)

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Suz, check out the State Library Sydney they are always doing stuff. You can sign up for their newsletter to get the headsup on everything they are doing ;)

http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au"

Thanks Jules! I'll do just that :))

Suzanne, I am pretty sure Alexander McCall Smith will be at the Sydney Writer's Festival in March. see http://www.swf.org.au/component/optio...

Marianne wrote: "Suzanne, I am pretty sure Alexander McCall Smith will be at the Sydney Writer's Festival in March. see http://www.swf.org.au/component/optio......"

He is a lovely speaker. Very entertaining.

are you going, Phrynne?

No I won't be going. Too much trouble after a day at work:)

Veronica, really, gosh! I had my hair tied to rags at night to keep the curl, and I thought that was weird, as well as really comfortable.

do you mean really UNcomfortable, Bette?

Phrynne wrote: "No I won't be going. Too much trouble after a day at work:)"

I would need to take a day (or afternoon off) as there's no way I'd get there in time after work, plus I'd be so tired I'd fall asleep, and what a waste that would be! Maybe Richard Fidler will interview him and I can listen to a podcast.....

yeah, lol, meant 'uncomfortable'. I hated them!

B the BookAddict wrote: "Veronica, really, gosh! I had my hair tied to rags at night to keep the curl, and I thought that was weird, as well as really comfortable."

Yes Bette, we had that too. It did make lovely ringlets though.

Phrynne wrote: "When mine went to sleep and wouldn't wake up I plugged it into the computer and that fixed it."

Julie and Phrynne, You are gems. Thanks Kindle rescuers. DH got his kindle back last night following your suggestions. It was 2am. I was sleeping, so not sure exactly what worked or if it needed both. But big thanks to you both for your help. Greatly appreciated.

we have a wonderful knowledge base here at Aussie Readers!

Marianne wrote: "we have a wonderful knowledge base here at Aussie Readers!"

We do indeed Marianne.

I did a little online research last night Dale and apparently it is a trait of some Kindle's that they will nod off to sleep/coma if left unattended for any length of time, but easy enough to reawaken ;)

☼♄Jülie wrote: "I did a little online research last night Dale and apparently it is a trait of some Kindle's that they will nod off to sleep/coma if left unattended for any length of time, but easy enough to reawa..."

Thanks Julie. My guess is he won't leave it so long idle next time.

Coma is a good description. I really thought mine had died when it happened to me :)

LOL! As Marianne said, there always seems to be someone in here who has the knowledge to help/fix something! So great your DH's kindle is now working again Dale:)

And yes, we're home again after just over 2 weeks away! So nice to have instant and reliable internet! lol

Welcome home Brenda.

Thanks Dale:) Very tired! Will sleep well tonight (I hope!)

Brenda wrote: "Thanks Dale:) Very tired! Will sleep well tonight (I hope!)"

That 'own bed' sleep. Just the best thing.

Welcome back from your travels Brenda!

You're right Leonie! And thanks Carolyn :)

Hope you have a good nights rest Brenda:) it's always good to get home.

Went to see Deadpool at the cinema this evening. It was really funny. Laugh out loud funny. The whole audience enjoyed it and clapped at the end. I came out with a big grin on my face.