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supergran71

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  1. My favourite song at the moment is "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables and sung by Alfie Boe. I also like John Rutter music which we sing in the choir I go too. People may remember he composed one of the pieces sung by the choir at the wedding of Prince William and Katherine.
  2. The last film I saw was Les Miserables - fantastic film, I cried nearly all the way through and the songs were in my head for weeks afterwards
  3. How did you manage to get free glasses? I only get my eyes tested free, but have to buy my glasses.
  4. Alfie Boe CD "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables
  5. I don't know if this counts in this section, but did anyone watch Dancing on the Edge on BBC2 which concluded last week. It was about the rise of jazz music in the 30s but also had themes of racial prejudice running through it and its consequences. I found it rivetting and really enjoyed the music and themes running through the acting.
  6. Thanks everyone for your welcome. One of the reasons for my return is I lead a book group and thought this site would be a good way of finding books suitable for my group.
  7. Thanks for your help Chesil, I remember your name .
  8. I have read Blackberry Wine, Five Quarters of an Orange and Lollipop Shoes. I haven't read Chocolat but saw the film so was able to follow Lollipop Shoes ok. I think my favourite is Five Quarters of an Orange.
  9. I agree about P&P and I also watch the DVD regularly and reread the book frequently. I would also nominate "Gone With the Wind" for the power and passion of the lovestory and the history of the American Civil War.
  10. Hello all long time since I visited this site and how it has changed. To be honest I am a bit lost. I had to change my password with your help but I need to change it to something I will remember can you help? Hope there are some people here who remember me, it will be good to get back to discussing books again.
  11. Thanks you so much everyone. Yes I had a lovely day, lots of cards and presents and taken to lunch at a posh hotel by my everloving other half.

  12. We are well thanks. Been very busy in the garden and doing some spring cleaning.

  13. I see congratulations are due for your wedding anniversary, so Happy Anniversary to you both. Are you going out? if so have fun

  14. What a great name you have given yourself lol

  15. I have read quite a lot of Lee Child books and try to keep up with them as he writes them. They are excellent stories, well written and pacey, so you are on the edge of your seat sometimes. I recommend Esther.
  16. It is an unusually warm night in August, but I'm shivering badly as I stand on the substantial gray stone terrace outside my apartment. 1st to Die - James Patterson
  17. :5birthday:Hope you have a good day

  18. He comes into my garden most mornings and struts his stuff. If the robin gets anywhere near him he chases him off. Funny to watch

  19. I have just typed out my list of every single book I have that I haven't yet read. 45 of them!!!! I didn't think there were that many (holds head in hand). That means I can't buy any more books for ages!!!!
  20. You could open a Word document as a book journal, that is what I have done.
  21. A famous opening line.... "Last night I Dreamt I went to Manderley again" - Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
  22. I never watched the programme, but when I heard the winner, well words fail me. How can anyone think that song will win? It hasn't got a prayer. And will someone please tell me why these girl singers these days, always sing as if they have a stomach ache?? Eurovision is dominated by east European countries these days and yes it is political. The only song I have ever liked by ALw is "Memory" from Cats. It was the only show of his that I liked as well. All his songs sound the same to me. I think he just rehashes the same tunes all the time.
  23. Lamb shanks, with mashed sweet potato, sprouts, carrots, cauli and cabbage
  24. Oh yes you don't like chocolate do you lol? What a brave mum you are!!

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