Aussie Readers discussion

Brenda wrote: "I just printed out our cruise tickets! Woohoo! Makes it closer - 44 days before we board!"
Not long now Brenda! The time will go really quickly. You've got a new grandbaby due before that as well to see and cuddle.

No Carolyn, he's due just afterwards:) We'll arrive home 12th or 13th (depending if we fly or drive - I haven't decided yet!) and he's due on 24th April. I've told her under no circumstances is she to have him before we get home! lol

And with the printing of these tickets, it's made it really close. We booked over a year ago!

Thanks Michael:) But not too quickly - still got things to do!!! lol

LOL!

Ooh, exciting, Brenda! Where are you going? (I've been away from Goodreads for a while and haven't kept up with the news.) I just went on my first cruise (to New Caledonia) in January. It was very relaxing.

Marina wrote: "Ooh, exciting, Brenda! Where are you going? (I've been away from Goodreads for a while and haven't kept up with the news.) I just went on my first cruise (to New Caledonia) in January. It was very ..."

It is exciting Marina...this is our 4th cruise. We are leaving from Brisbane and sailing up the coast - Hamilton Island, Cairns, Port Douglas then scenic cruising around/past Willis Island and back to Brisbane. 7 nights:)

It certainly is relaxing...glad you enjoyed yours too:)

Sounds lovely, Brenda. Hope the weather cooperates!

Brenda wrote: "No Carolyn, he's due just afterwards:) We'll arrive home 12th or 13th (depending if we fly or drive - I haven't decided yet!) and he's due on 24th April. I've told her under no circumstances is she..."


Well planned Brenda, especially since you booked a year ago ! Sounds like it should be a lovely cruise. Perfect time of year for it :)

Marina wrote: "Sounds lovely, Brenda. Hope the weather cooperates!"

That's the one thing in the back of our minds - cyclones! We booked as late as we could because of the cyclone season!

Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "No Carolyn, he's due just afterwards:) We'll arrive home 12th or 13th (depending if we fly or drive - I haven't decided yet!) and he's due on 24th April. I've told her under no circu..."

I hope so Carolyn! Fate maybe;) I hope bub co-operates too!

Brenda wrote: "I just printed out our cruise tickets! Woohoo! Makes it closer - 44 days before we board!"

Beat you by 11 days :)

We got our tickets on Friday - am almost beside myself with excitement and terror (hate flying)

Brenda wrote: "No Carolyn, he's due just afterwards:) We'll arrive home 12th or 13th (depending if we fly or drive - I haven't decided yet!) and he's due on 24th April. I've told her under no circumstances is she..."

LOL - babies have their own agenda's but I'm sure he/she will do as Nana says :)

Especially if you promise chocolate :)

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I just printed out our cruise tickets! Woohoo! Makes it closer - 44 days before we board!"

Beat you by 11 days :)

We got our tickets on Friday - am almost beside myself with excite..."

Woohoo! Not long for you Sally:) I agree with long flights - short ones don't bother me (Newcastle/Brisbane) but your long, all night ones - no thanks!

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "No Carolyn, he's due just afterwards:) We'll arrive home 12th or 13th (depending if we fly or drive - I haven't decided yet!) and he's due on 24th April. I've told her under no circu..."

LOL!!! Haha...as long as I don't promise chocolate and wine Sally;)

Not wine - but I have little kid size chocolates - called friends. As a special treat they can choose one.

They don't always behave though so not assured of getting it.

Little miss 2 pulled the dogs tail and made him yelp. I roused on her and say her on the lounge with a book.

She gives a big sigh - put her hand on her chin and said Lily sad no chocolate today - LOL! And no it didn't work - no chocolate for the bad little girl!

Hahahaha! Kids are so cute! That's so gorgeous:) Lily sounds adorable:) Though I think our brand new bub might be a little young for your chocolates!

Sally - Hahaha..That gave me a good laugh.

Brenda - Ohh how exciting..Crossing off the calendar every day until you leave? haha

Oh...It's meant to be 29C tomorrow..eeekk...Warm and Kindies just don't mix by 2pm they are all tired..We're lucky since we only go to 2:30pm unlike the rest of the school goes to 2:50pm not much of a difference but it is with little ones.

Successful clothe shopping trip...I usually hate it unless ordering online but nearly everything I found fitted perfectly..Yay!

Sounds good Laura...relieves the stress when you don't have to search. I hate shopping too unless that happens:) Hope it's not too bad for you - in the 30s again here:( Over this weather! No, that'll make it come too quickly I think;)

Have fun on your cruise Brenda. I did a Caribbean cruise a few years back and had a blast (except for a case of sunstroke one day).

Will do Melissa thanks! So sorry about the sunstroke...not nice!

I've just finished booking flights to and from Brisbane and accommodation in Brisbane for the night before our cruise:)

is the kindle going along with you?

Oh my word yes! I couldn't be without that!!!!! lol

Brenda fingers crossed for you that all goes to plan and that you have a wonderful time on your cruise and are back with time to spare to welcome the new bub. I'm sure it will all work out perfectly. I've never been on a cruise but having heard from both you and Kathryn how wonderful they are, I may have to reconsider. Although my travel preference is by car as I don't do too well with flying either. I am planning to drive to Adelaide next month with my Mum...maybe I should reconsider that and fly!!! Lol. :D

Brenda wrote: "Oh my word yes! I couldn't be without that!!!!! lol"

Just be careful not to drop it overboard Brenda! That would be disastrous - Brenda with no books to read! LOL!

Elaine wrote: "Brenda fingers crossed for you that all goes to plan and that you have a wonderful time on your cruise and are back with time to spare to welcome the new bub. I'm sure it will all work out perfectl..."

We always drive (as you know) Elaine, and we would have this time except for the new arrival. So we figured we should "hurry" back, just in case! And the difference between a 12 hour drive (and overnight accom) against a one hour flight is a no brainer really. I still would prefer to drive though!

It's 17 hours for us from here to Adelaide, and we've done that a number of times:)

Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh my word yes! I couldn't be without that!!!!! lol"

Just be careful not to drop it overboard Brenda! That would be disastrous - Brenda with no books to read! LOL!"

Shhh! Carolyn - sacrilege my girl!!!! lol

Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh my word yes! I couldn't be without that!!!!! lol"

Just be careful not to drop it overboard Brenda! That would be disastrous - Brenda with no books to read! LOL!"

LOL, Carolyn that would be an awful situation. It would be sad days indeed.

And can you imagine what her poor husband would have to put up with?

No. Your ship will have a library. You would find something to read:)

31C forecast today and already it's a lovely warm morning. The bay looks really inviting so Mo and I will go for a walk about 10am, after I finish on GR, that is:)

Phrynne wrote: "No. Your ship will have a library. You would find something to read:)"

oh, but would it be something that a prolific reader like Brenda hasn't yet read????

Phrynne wrote: "No. Your ship will have a library. You would find something to read:)"

A cruise ship with a library? I fear that we would never see Brenda again :p

Phrynne wrote: "No. Your ship will have a library. You would find something to read:)"

She will probably read them all before they get back to shore :)

I hope you have a wonderful trip Brenda, you'll probably see lots of dolphins, some turtles and even a whale or two! It's a spectacular coastline.

Melissa wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "No. Your ship will have a library. You would find something to read:)"

A cruise ship with a library? I fear that we would never see Brenda again :p"

All the ships have a library Melissa - but there are precious few books in there I've found! And not a lot I'd be interested in...

Thanks guys! It'll be fabulous - we are looking forward to it:) And I hope you haven't jinxed me you lot! I have no intention of letting my kindle go! lol

Take the Kindle in a nice big safe so it'll be all secure n such! hahaa

Not necessary - it'll be in my handbag:)

Take a couple of paperbacks for extra security then you can be sure the kindle will be fine :)

LOL! See what I'm up to with challenges etc Carolyn:) I usually do have one or two paperbacks I want to read as well...

I always take a couple of paperbacks in case the worst thing happens and my Kindle dies!!!

Yes that's true...that would be awful for the amount I read away on a holiday!

I saw in the news that Kim Gamble, the wonderful illustrator of the Tashi books has died at 63. My kids both loved those books especially the quirky illustrations of Tashi and all the magical creatures he met.

That's sad Carolyn...very young:(

Michael wrote: "You nearly had that happen once Phrynne, so I would say that is a good idea. :)"

My Kindle is now very old, a senior citizen in fact:(

As is mine... I hope it doesn't die any time soon though. What are your thoughts on a new one Phrynne?

I fully intend to get one..... as soon as this one dies! No point doing it any sooner as the current one does everything I need.

Have you thought about what sort though? There are so many different ones to choose from now...

Just the basic model. I don't want a back lit screen and I don't use it for anything other than reading books.

Hmm..I wondered about a back lit screen next time, and touch screen as well...