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This might be petty, but: Workmen who come in unnannouced (well, I wasn't aware anyway) at 9 am on a SUNDAY, which so happens to be my only day of rest between the 4 weeks of exams and moving out of my flat I just had, and my return to work tomorrow *sigh* I was so looking forward to that day of blissful lounging and reading...

Studio Ghibil is great! I love their films. But they are in a completely different approach from Disney (the old Disney's at least).

Oh, I hope you are feeling encouraged enough to join me on this quest! Just added Kell's awesome info to the list (only book/ poem related at the moment. I'll concentrate on that for now, plus the board was groaning with the lenghth of my first post ). I've acquired the short tales by Andersen, Grimm and Perrault today, so I'm set to start. Not sure with which, yet.

Wow, thanks for that Kell! Amazing how wide the inspiration for those films is... Looks like it covers a very wide range of cultural references!

At the moment I keep everything, because I'm still building my collection. But I'm sure at some point I'll start sorting through and kepping only those which I enjoyed/ have sentimental value. I don't mind lending my books (to people whom I trust will return and take care of them), but there haven't been many opportunities for that.

That could be fun too! I was thinking the same thing for Pocahontas (though I have seen that film, and don't remember it being much good...) which is based on a true story, and Atlantis which has obviously been written a lot about. Actually, would any of you recommend a particuar version of the Atlantis myth? I've found this page by someone who did a similar challenge.

At the moment I have the fench books on one side, english on the other. Then they are sorted more or less by author and size. Plus I have seperate shelves for TBR and non fiction. But I'll be changing that system when I get my new flat and put all my books together. I'm thinking of mixing the languages and sizes and sorting them by rough genres (classics, crime fiction, 'around the world'...) and by authors. I am sooo looking forward to that, it's pathetic

Thanks for the encouragement everyone Actually I'm pretty sure I've read a lot of them under one form or another... But they're the kind of stories which have been adapted again and again so I don't know if it was the original, full version. And I barely remember them. Sounds great, thanks! I'll add it. mmm books inspired by the films... That's another interesting idea! And the Maguire books look great. But I think I'll concentrate on the original works which have inspired the films first, and then continue on with this if I'm really enjoying the challenge. According to wikipedia they aren't. But I'll keep it in mind if I enjoy the first book

Ok, I can't believe I'm venturing in the realm of challenges (I tend to stay away from set lists of books to read), but I was watching The Incredibles tonight and the DVD held previews of several Disney Classics... Which reminded me that I haven't, or only partially, seen most of those...I know, shame on me! So I thought I should make it a point of curing that dreadful lack of culture in the near future But then I remembered that there are books behind these films, and I thought it might be interesting to make it a joint challenge: read the books, watch the films, and see how they compare... So I've been trying to put together a list of Disney Classics and the works that inspired them. Below is what I've found through wikipedia. The films on it are those specifically labelled as "Disney Animated Classics", plus Mary Poppins which I've added. I was surprised by the amount of films included... I've never heard about half of them! As for the books which inspired them, it seems there are a lot of folks tale, but also quite a few 'big' books (I had no idea The Lion King is loosely inspired by Hamlet ?). So, it looks like it could be a really fun challenge. But I'd love your input on the list: are there some films or books missing? Some which according to you have no point of interest? I am not planning on making this a time limited challenge, just a theme to explore according to my mood and what I can get my hands on book and film wise. What do you all think? Anyone interested in joining me? 1937 –Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ➢ Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by the Grimm Brothers 1940 –Pinocchio ➢ Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi 1940 –Fantasia ➢ listen to the music that inspired it or read about the composers... 1941 –Dumbo ➢ Dumbo by Helen Abersen 1942 –Bambi ➢ Bambi - A life in the woods by Felix Salten 1943 –Saludos Amigos 1945 –The Three Caballeros 1946 –Make Mine Music 1947 –Fun and Fancy Free ➢ Jack and the Bean-Stalk by Joseph Jacobs ➢ Little Bear Bongo by Sinclair Lewis (Cosmopolitan Magazine, 1936) 1948 –Melody Time ➢ The Legend of Johnny Appleseed is a retelling of the story of John Chapman, who spent most of his life roaming America and planting apple trees, thus earning his famous nickname. ➢ Little Toot is based on the poem by Hardie Gramatky ➢ Alfred Joyce Kilmer poem by Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians ➢ Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers and Pecos Bill is the finale about the famous hero from Texas, the biggest and best cowboy that ever lived, his horse Widowmaker, and how he was brought back down to earth by a woman named Slue-Foot Sue. This retelling of the story is courtesy of Roy Rogers, Bob Nolan, and the Sons of the Pioneers to Bobby Driscoll and Luana Patten. 1949 –The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad ➢ The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving 1950 –Cinderella ➢ Cinderella by Charles Perrault ➢ Cinderella by the Grimm Brothers 1951 –Alice in Wonderland ➢ Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll ➢ Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll 1953 –Peter Pan ➢ Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie (play) ➢ Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie (novel) 1955 –Lady and the Tramp ➢ Happy Dan, the Whistling Dog by Ward Greene 1959 –Sleeping Beauty ➢ Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault ➢ Sleeping Beauty by the Grimm brothers 1961 –101 Dalmatians ➢ The One Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith 1963 –The Sword and the Stone ➢ The Sword in the Stone by Terence Hanbury White ➢ Legends of King Arthur 1967 –The Jungle Book ➢ The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling 1970 –The Aristocats 1973 –Robin Hood ➢ Robin Hood tales by ?? ➢ Le Roman de Renart 1977 –The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh ➢ Winnie-the-Pooh, by A.A. Milne ➢ The House at Pooh Corner, by A.A. Milne 1977 –The Rescuers ➢ The Rescuers by Margery Sharp ➢ Miss Bianca by Margery Sharp 1981 –The Fox and the Hound ➢ The Fox and the Hound by Daniel P. Mannix 1985 –The Black Cauldron ➢ The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Chudley Alexander 1986 –The Great Mouse Detective ➢ Basil of Baker Street by Paul Galdone & Eve Titus ➢ The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 1988 –Oliver & Company ➢ Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens 1989 –The Little Mermaid ➢ The Little Mermaid by Andersen 1990 –The Rescuers Down Under ➢ The Rescuers by Margery Sharp ➢ Miss Bianca by Margery Sharp 1991 –Beauty and the Beast ➢ Beauty and the Beast by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont 1992 –Aladdin ➢ Aladdin - The Book of One Thousand and One Nights (Arabian Nights) 1994 –The Lion King ➢ Hamlet by Shakespeare 1995 –Pocahontas ➢ read about the true story 1996 –The Hunchback of Notre Dame ➢ The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo 1997 –Hercules ➢ Greek and Roman mythology 1998 –Mulan ➢ Chinese legend of Hua Mulan 1999 –Tarzan ➢ Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs 2000 –Fantasia 2000 2000 –Dinosaur 2001 –The Emperor’s New Groove ➢ The Emperor's new Clothes by Andersen (title only) 2001 –Atlantis: The Lost Empire ➢ a novel version of the Atlantis myth, or a book about the myth 2002 –Lilo and Stitch 2002 –Treasure Planet ➢ Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson 2003 –Brother Bear 2004 –Home on the Range 2005 –Chicken Little ➢ The Sky Is Falling (or Chicken Licken) by ?? "Although sometimes mistakenly listed as one of Aesop's Fables, the story actually originates from early African folktales, according to Joseph Holloway.[1] The basic motif and many of the elements of the tale can also be found within the Daddabha Jataka (J 322). The Jatakas comprise a large body of folklore dating from around Gautama Buddha's time (6th century BC) to the third century AD. However, this ancient version features a hare as the central character rather than a chicken, and the wise protagonist is a lion (the Bodhisattva or future Buddha)." 2007 –Meet the Robinsons ➢ A day with Wilbur Robinson by William Joyce 2008 –BOLT Mary Poppins ➢ Mary Poppins, by P.L. Travers Bedknobs and Broomsticks ➢ The Magic Bed Knob; or, How to Become a Witch in Ten Easy Lessons by Mary Norton ➢ Bonfires and Broomsticks by Mary Norton

I have been very frustrated by my (lack of) reading speed lately... Even when a book really grabs my attention it seems to take me ages to get through a chapter. It's not that I keep track of it as such, or see it as a competition of sorts... Just that I get frustrated when I don't even manage a chapter during my commute. I am in aww of all you folks who get through 300 pages a day

They remind me of those special editions we had in school with studying material at the back (you know the type where there were ready made essay titles so that lazy teachers didn't have to think them up? THE best way to turn a book in a torture instrument). But barring that image, I also think that discussion questions can give an interesting perspective as to what the author was trying to convey (though, is it really the author who writes them? I would have thought the publisher).

Ham and tomato omelette and a chocolate

Why dost thou converse with that trunk of humours, that bolting-hutch of beastliness, that swollen parcel of dropsies, that huge bombard of sack, that stuffed cloak-bag of guts, that roasted Manningtree ox with pudding in his belly, that reverend vice, that grey Iniquity, that father ruffian, that vanity in years? Taken from: Henry IV, part I Wonderful site! (educational too... all those quotes to fit in exams *cracks up*)

True, true, to tell the truth I had completely forgotten it was coming out this week until 10 days ago I'm just frustrated and surprised that none of the 10 cinemas or so in this city are showing it in english... Surely if one of them did, it would get the benefit of the audience which likes seeing original versions?! *stops pouting*

I can't wait to see this either... but well, I'll have to! It only shows in french where I am at the moment and I want to see the original, english version. So I need to wait until I come home from college in 10 days. Life is hard, isn't it?

I really don't see the point in those! Some of the objects are fun though, such as this one: http://www.originalbooks.net/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Library_Side_Table__107.html But once again... look at the price!

Great idea for a thread Chrysalis! I love the second clock (but I'm sure it's one of those loudly ticking clocks that drive me crazy )

Just dropped by ten... I had to return some books which didn't *really* belong to me as we were packing up my dad's collection.

That does sound very reasonable... and I would have loved to get a small summer/ We job at that time. I kept putting adds in my neighbours' mailboxes offering to do odd jobs such as babysitting, heping with homework, painting the garden shed... It didn't work very well as all the teenagers were doing the same. I hope you can get your kids out there Charm! Just wait until they have a project of their own, they'll be begging for ways to finance it Well, as I said the legal age is 16 and yes it's like that because school is compulsory until that age. I guess the difference is we don't have that tradition of odd little jobs for a few hours a week... the paper for example arrives through post, or profesional delivery services. Once you are 16 you can leave school and work, or work during the holidays... But really the employers prefer people who are 18 and therefore 'fully responsible'. I think there are special restrictions on what you can do/ how long you can work at 16 and as a lot of small jobs would involve working in a shop, dealing with cash, they don't want someone who isn't a legal adult. The bottom line really is that there aren't any tiny jobs tailored to teenagers so they are in competition with all the students or unqualified adults looking for part time jobs... obviously they don't stand a chance That said, there are always exceptions of course: if you've left the main schooling system and are following a profesional qualification involving a part time aprenticeship for example, or if you have the 'animator's diploma' allowing you to work with children in holiday camps (those always need more people), or if you are lucky/ know someone...

haha, yes we are protected against evil parents wanting to put us to work At what age can you legally have a job in the uk? In France it's 16, but as I said most employers won't consider you anyway until you are 18.

I'm impressed/ surprised with how young you were when you all had your first 'real' jobs...There's nothing like paper rounds in France. Apart from the casual babysitting or helping your parents out if they have a shop, there's nothing much for summer/ evening jobs until you are 18.

Hi and welcome, hope you'll like it here!

That sounds like a high class fast food But I imagine your position wasn't the best...