JudyB
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So do I - the steep bit at the beginning makes my stomach lurch everytime I watched it - wouldn't mind a go on that slide myself
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My mum gave it to me to read when I was 16 - I thought it was brilliant and always remembered it. I read it again about 20 years later as part of a course, and it renewed my interest in his writing.
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Searching for books in the local Library is there a method?
JudyB replied to Colin Jacobs's topic in General Book Discussions
As I work in a library I can enjoy having a constant and random selection brought to the counter all day long - bliss. For our readers we find that our Top Notch table (selected books usually 10 of each complete with blurb), our new books shelf and the returned books shelf offer people a good random choice if they've nothing immediately in mind. -
I really enjoyed reading your review of one of my favourite classic writers. I'm currently working my way through the Rougon-Macquart series of which there are 20 and Germinal is no.13. As you say in your review it's quite shocking reading at times and this is typical of Zola's other novels. For that reason it's going to take me years to get through the series but one thing that stands out in his writing is his use of imagery and scene setting. I find in each one there is a scene which stays with you afterwards. Really glad you enjoyed Zola - hope you'll get the chance to read some more.
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Ooo we've got some of that - it's lovely isn't it! favourite flavours include anything nutty or fruity. I was lucky enough to try a trifle flavoured ice cream and that was gorgeous.
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Discommoded - my boss used it twice about a colleague and I had no idea what she was telling me. Later on I goggled it and found it meant inconvenienced. I checked out 'discombobulated' while I was at it as I was a word I kept hearing and again had no idea about.
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I'm hooked already - lol
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I agree the courses are a lot of money - are you aware that you can use Tesco vouchers to pay for them using the Megadeals? I know when I studied with them I did the budget scheme and paid monthly. I want to do the French diploma but at well over
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Nor mine either Michelle - think we got ours at about the same time. Just remembered to add that I got spooked the other night on my own and then compounded matters by recalling scenes from Eleven Terrible Months!
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I love that. My mum thanks window sales people for their concern and reassures them that she has windows and doors.
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Peanut butter straight from the jar (with a clean spoon each time of course .)
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We bought our dining table in Ballymena.
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Nothing - it looks like OH has completely forgotten to make our usual fish and chips - hmm.
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We had that last night with cauliflower cheese. Prawn pasta and calamari for us tonight.
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I found Chris's story the saddest section and I was interested how the mother's point of view of events was at times different to his - although the book creeped me out and fulfilled a horror fix I was really taken by its portrayal of the family dynamic - it's something I think about a lot having teenagers myself.
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Hadn't realised we weren't friends on here so sent you a friendship request. Hope things are ok with you. x
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Glad Robbie's doing well. I'm not surprised you are all finding it so hard - the speed at which you lost your mum was cruelly quick and she must have left a huge gap in all your lives. Hugs to you all - as you say time will help but it must still be very raw for you all.
Thinking of you.
xxx
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Spinach and sprouts now I know that they don't have to be boiled to a mush I've learnt to love them
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Can't believe I've just sent this to myself first - lol.
Hi Nici - I'm fine. I've not been on as much as usual as we've bought a bookcase which unfortunately has made the socket I use for my laptop unreachable so I have to charge my laptop and then only get an hour on there each night. There's so many people on the forum now (which is good) but it takes me ages to read the messages and so I don't get long to comment - lol.
How are things with you? Has Robbie settled into the new school year ok? How are your family?
It's good to hear from you.
Judy x
PS I'm actually attached to a socket tonight as no one is watching telly in the lounge so Im in the conservatory.
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Hi Nici - I'm fine. I've not been on as much as usual as we've bought a bookcase which unfortunately has made the socket I use for my laptop unreachable so I have to charge my laptop and then only get an hour on there each night. There's so many people on the forum now (which is good) but it takes me ages to read the messages and so I don't get long to comment - lol.
How are things with you? Has Robbie settled into the new school year ok? How are your family?
It's good to hear from you.
Judy x
PS I'm actually attached to a socket tonight as no one is watching telly in the lounge so Im in the conservatory.
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Well so far only the baby has an alibi.