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  1. Purple Poppy
    to my boyfriend who already thinks I'm a little weird and very...
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    ...a rather large, tethered eagle. Great I thought, for mountain rescue, but how...
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    I used to listen to him a lot. To my shame, I didn't realise he was still around, (sorry Clement...just hadn't heard you mentioned lately). I'll have to get a copy as I think I'd enjoy it. He was always very sharp, and dry! Thanks for recommending it
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    my pager as the mountain rescue team bleeped for me. But when I got to my car ...
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    You are very welcome :)

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    ...it landed in one piece, but...
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    Ooooh..er! That sounds good Lexie! Fancy that!
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    Yes! I would recommend it to folk of our generation who grew up listening to Johnnie. I came away from the book feeling a lot of admiration for a man who had his fair share of troubles. I thought it might be a bit lightweight, but it was brutally honest about his mistakes and feelings. I enjoyed it and was left with much respect for this icon.
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    What minds you have...lol. Ok I'll start another one. I was making an ommelette when the doorbell rang and jumping I...
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    The Pamela Stephenson one is on my list of biographies to get. I've read quite a few, but would have to hunt then out for details if folk are interested. John Betjeman, Cilla Black, Johnnie Walker(DJ), Georgia O'Keefe, and several others which I can't remember lol.
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    I'd be up for this, but I'll have to go away and think about it...sorry. I haven't done much fiction reading lately, except Pickwick papers, and you said not mainstream...hmmm can I choose one I've talked about before?
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    ...make me feel better, my mother, who was with me, interrrupted the doctor and said...
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    Hi Trish! Happy New year! Hope you are well. Thanks for popping by :)

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    I've always admired Richard Branson. I will definitely look out for this one. Sounds interesting.
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    I am about to start reading Pickwick Papers. I belong to a group on Ravelry.com, called Knit like the Dickens, which is for fans of Dickens. We are having a readalong, starting in January which will be Pickwick Papers, and this will be accompanied by a Kal (knitalong) which will be based on something to do with the novel, or something Dickensian. I think I might knit one of Alan Dart's Dickensian Mice We will take the reading slowly, its too long to read in a month. However, it will be made more fun and possibly easier for me by my Christmas pressie. Santa bought me a Sony E-reader, which many of you know I've been wanting for a few years! Finally got it, and it's brilliant! Digressing! Sorry. Will report back on Pickwick, when I finally finish it
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    I have a wonderful book, called Dicken's London. It has great photographs of London taken at the time Dickens was alive. Peter Ackroyd has written the text Dickens, or about Dickens, this book is a must to put everything into context
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    Hi folks. Just want to wish you all MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! I'll see you all in 2009! :)

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    Hiya F&C! Yes, I'm fine, thanks. Just busy with other things. Wish there were 48 hours in a day, then I could do everything I want :) Hope you are well too? I am completely out of date with all the news...so I hope you and yours are ok. Thanks for popping by,

    hugs, Susie.

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    Any Dickens is worth a read, but my favourite is Bleak House. It is a brilliant read, for all the reasons cited above, and...the drama with Diana Rigg is worth a night in to watch. The book is long though, so may be one for you later Michelle. You usually get David Copperfield or Great expectations given to you at school. I think my first one was a Tale of Two Cities, which I remember enjoying, but can't remember now. It's on my list to read again, sooner rather than later. I'd go with that one Michelle.
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    Hiya Muggles! I'm fine. Busy...just about to start NaNo, and a knitting challenge....30,000stitches in a month, and making about 75 christmas cards...what do I get myself into!! What about you? I hope you are well and minding those backyard bears of yours!!

    Hugs, Susie. xx

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    Hi Michelle and Laura.

    I'm fine thanks, just a bit tired. Just getting ready for NanoWriMo. I hope all is well with you?

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    Hi Michelle.

    Just dropping by, thought I'd say Hello :)

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    Hi Inver,

    Just passing through. Thought I'd drop in and say hello :)

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    Hiya Trish! Nice to hear from you. I haven't been on here very often recently. Just so busy :) How the 'newish' job going? I hope you are keeping well and keeping out of mischief lol

    Hugs, Susie.

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    Hi Kell and Jane. Sorry Jane. haven't replied to your email yet. Will do shortly. No, I am 'resting ' a bit from books, for a while. Busy with other things. Still pop on and read odd posts but haven't posted much. I'll be around again...you can't get rid of me that easily.

    Glad you are ok Kell. Haven't heard from Amy, but expect her back, so hope to see you both soon!

    Look after Tadpole!

    Will be in touch Jane

    Hugs to you both,

    Susie.xx

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