Madeleine

I agree, it does seem a bit strange.

I'm not keen on them myself, but a lot of people like Lee Child's books.

Diamonds are forever - Shirley Bassey

I think I might have seen one once, can't remember where, bit it moved so fast it was difficult to see what it was! Think I've seen a few squished ones too, sadly.

Oh yes Tom Bombadil! I actually found Lucy herself quite a pain in Dracula!

I have Andrew in the office sweepstake so fingers crossed. Who's your favourite?

Yes that's what Zoe said last night.

Girls on Film - Duran Duran

Hi and welcome.

No they don't do they? What's with the dominoes on "Book Thief"? Maybe the publishers think it has some symbolism. And the Mockingbird cover is almost illegible, as for Gatsby, yikes!

I think Will is being a bit childish (unless there are other reasons he doesn't want to mention) - he must have known what the judges can be like before he chose to take part. And his partner should have come in for criticism for the choreography, rather than him, as he's not a bad dancer. I'm sure he's had worse criticism about him in the past, from his Pop Idol days. Wonder what will happen with the dance off this week? I've started watching Take Two, tonight's should be interesting!

The four Swans by Winston Graham.

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Hi and welcome, do you have any favourite books or authors?

I've only read the first two and they're fabulous, with just the right mix of happy and sad - the hilarity of a dodo hunt in the 2nd book, contrasted with the demise of one of the characters which was very touching.

Yesterday developed into heavy showers, but today was lovely and sunny, so I planted some more bulbs. It's definitely getting colder at night though, think I will need to get my blanket and/or winter duvet out soon!

Hopefully all fixed now, although I'll be paranoid for a while every time I hear water dripping! Took advantage of the unexpected day off and planted some spring bulbs.

Our toilet has been leaking all night and we have a chip pan to catch the water! Started at 11.30 last night and we had no idea where it was coming from as it still leaked after we turned the water off. Now waiting for our plumber to get a part and hope that fixes it, haven't had much sleep.

Bad Boys by Wham!

I thought Louise's dress last week was gorgeous, and I enjoyed her routine this week. Judge Rinder made quite a lot of mistakes, he could be in the dance off I think. I agree about Naga's long hair last week, it looked awful. And I thought they would never get that harness undone this week, which made for a very bad start to the routine. Will is good but it wasn't much of a salsa was it, he could do well as long as he continues to improve. I love Danny, he is so good - the minute he starts I just think "yes", the waltz was fabulous and it's one of my favourite songs too. And this week - how does he do that shaping? He could be one of the professionals. Keep it up! Ed - ah bless, you can't blame him for trying and good for him for having a go, he looks like he's enjoying himself. Lesley is better than I expected too, although she does seem to struggle as bit with Anton being a lot taller than her. Claudia was much better this week, although they both look so young! Tameka is great fun and a real character. I enjoyed Greg's routine, much better than last week and very emotional, love that song as well. Laura was also good and looked stunning. Anastasia was OK but a bit heavy, loved her dress though. Can't remember much about Daisy's routine though! Edited to say what did people think of the dance off? There was no way either of them should have been there, and everyone on the show thought do too, judging by their expressions. Think the judges made the right decision though, albeit a very difficult one.

Knot

It's lovely and sunny today, so I've just planted the first of my spring bulbs, hope the squirrels won't dig them up!

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Brown Sugar - Rolling Stones

As Laura says, glad they go over everything that's happened before, as it's about a year since I read the last one, although I can vaguely remember what happened. I may start watching the movie of the first book soon.