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I have this strange thing that is totally bonkers and uncalled for, but, let's say there's a band that I've supported and followed for years and I've waxed rhapsodic about how great they are and 'you should listen to 'em, they're GREAT!', all this stuff, then - when suddenly everyone thinks they're amazing, I go off them a little. What the hell's wrong with me? Is it like "My work here is done!" like Tyres off Spaced? I loved The Da Vinci Code - even looked forward to it coming out, but then there was all this hype over his new one and I couldn't be bothered to get it. Silly me.
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No! Nooo! Nnnnoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! *sounds of Mac smashing his fists against the wall of the padded room...
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Afternoon, Scarlette. How're things going? I'm having a weekend of peace, food, beer and wine (on my own, which sounds a little sad, but occasionally I really need it). I won't get bladdered or anything, just leisurely take my time with all of the above.
Usually, I'd be out climbing right now, but my lovely climbing buddy, Katy, is away and I CBA to hook up with anyone else, so here I am having a lazy time of it! Wahey!
What're your plans? Lots of fun, I hope. Take good care, pal.
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More recommendations on page 5.
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Gah! You watch, some mug will murder Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea series next! If they do, I'm complaining. I don't know to whom, but I will!!! (which reminds me...)
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Hi Andrea. How's The Magic Cottage going? I think I might want to re-read it.
My weekend begins now, having just finished teaching for the day, so I'm putting my feet up before nipping out to pick my girlfriend up from work at 5. Then it's a day of sloth tomorrow, on my own, reading, watching a film or two, cooking something nice, you know the type of day!
How're things with you? All tickety-boo, I'm hoping. Cheers, now!
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I couldn't bring myself to watch it. I was absolutely appalled that they changed Will's nationality and (I'm assuming) age to fit into an American audiences taste. I appreciate that film is a different medium and that they have to be judged on their own merits but, honestly, when it happens to something I love it makes me want to weep! The trailer made me want to shoot the producers, anyway.
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Well, I've reached my limit on how large the post is allowed to be, so I'll start a new one here. I'll have to keep locating this one, I guess. Happy days. Susan Cooper - The Dark is Rising (series). I read this when I was a youngster, it being perfect reading for early secondary school aged kids. I've mentioned them in a thread somewhere, stating how they still have a place in my soul and all that. I loved them. Seriously recommend them to anyone with kids. Ursula le Guin - Earthsea (series). Another set of books I read when I was a youngster. I adored these books - I think I mentioned these on one of Michelle's threads. Again, I seriously recommend these.
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Look at the bone structure of the girl on the cover of Dead to the World! Man, she is smokin'!
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Nice review, Jessi. Looking forward to seeing what you think of Theodore Rex. Hope you're having a good weekend.
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I'm inclined to agree. When all the kids in school were reading the latest Harry Potter thing, I was thinking 'Hang on, this is just a fashion thing!', because they were all carrying around Harry Potter and the Whatsit of Doodah. I used to grumble a bit about it, but then other teachers were saying how great it was that it was encouraging them to read. My argument was that this was all they were reading. Purely because everyone else was reading it. I can't make up my mind. It's great that it opens up the possibility of future reads and different authors, but really annoying when it's simply 'cool' to be holding such-and-such a book.
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I am about to make a couple of bacon butties, chuck some clothes on and get out teaching for the morning. Wish I could stay at home, really, 'cos I feel a bit tired - but the rest of the weekend's free. Woo Hoo!
*sounds of Mac running around his tiny house, clapping his hands like a loony...
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Good morning! I am merely popping in to see how things are going with all the college gumph. Have you got your funding yet? Have they sorted out your grades? Do I need to fly over and get all rowdy with these silly people?
I hope you're alright, chum. Keep your chin up, you're a smashing person.
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I do this as well, but only because I'm a total nut-job and can't bear the thought of damaging any part of the book. I am Mr Hospital Corners when it comes to keeping my books in good condition. A total freak. Somebody should give me an injection...
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I think they do it to make us laugh!
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I adored Father Ted - Dougal is just amazing! There was a simply brilliant moment during an episode where the priest who talked constantly was left alone in the lounge (Ted, Dougal and Jack having cleared off) sitting on the sofa. He turns round and notices the throw over the back with Jesus embroidered upon it and he says "Whoa! It's yourself!" and carries on gassing. Magic stuff. Tremendously off-topic. Sorry Noll. I'll look forward to reading the review, though.
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Totally agree with this... Also with this - although I always struggle when something I discovered when it first came out then goes 'global' and every man and his dog are reading it, saying "Oh, this is, like, so cool la la laaa" - irrational and deeply unfair to any author lucky enough for this to happen to them, I know. I'm a freak. A big freak. I'm here with Noll, as well. Although I was sitting on the tube once, happily reading my old copy of The Iliad and a chap in a suit said "Tw*t" as he walked past me. Now, granted, he could have been suffering from Tourettes, it might not have been directed at me or I might have offended him in some other way but, however it came about, it still made me go "Hmmm..." I used to read Dan Brown's stuff in public before The Da Vinci Code came out. But again, I really struggle with him now (see above)
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New ones for me:- 1. My middle name is 'Action'. 2. Whenever I give out 5 facts about myself, I always lie for the first one. 3. As I do with the second one. 4. At night, whilst my mind sleeps, my body takes itself to wild parties and has mastered The Macarana. 5. I used to believe I was one of the angels Blake was convinced he'd seen, but then I realised that I was born in 1973 and told myself not to be so stupid. None of the above are true.
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I agree with you about the ending - I think it let the book down, really. Fortunately, I find Koontz has more 'hits' with me than 'misses', so I still go and buy everything that comes out of his. Good review, Kelly.
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Hmmm, this sounds quite interesting. What genre would you stick it n, Kate?
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I'm currently enjoying his new one, Breathless. Some of his books have given me nightmares before - The Mask being one of them.
