CATCH UP TIME

11/28/2013

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My reviews for these great books below
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It’s some time since I wrote on here so thought I should catch up.

Actually last time I wrote it was lovely weather now it is cold and wintery!  

I got a bit behind on writing and reviewing as my son was poorly for some time.  We didn’t know what was wrong until finally one doctor decided to send him to hospital where it was discovered he had an ‘actively bleeding duodenal ulcer, caused by pain killers prescribed by the doctor!  Anyway he is on the road to recovery now, hence I am able to play catch up on here (was too worried before to concentrate).

Had a good Halloween celebration at our social club, some good witches and wizards came.

Now my good news, I have had an early Christmas present of a Kindle Paperwhite!  I am so thrilled.  Previously I was using the Kindle app online which is a bit limiting.  Now I can read whenever and wherever I want too!

I finally got round to reading The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window and Disappeared (pictured above)

THE HUNDRED YEAR OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED BY JONAS JONASSON

Loved this book. Very cleverly written, this is a book with a difference. Previous reviews explain so I won't do that. Enough for me to say I found it very enjoyable. I had many a chuckle along the way.  I gave it five stars
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Just finished reading Finding her Feet (also pictured above)

FINDING HER FEET BY JAMS N ROSES

A very moving story.  I enjoyed this book very much.  I felt involved from the start and wanted so much to talk to Amanda and explain she shouldn’t blame herself but also understood why she did.

I felt for poor Michelle too, how hard her life became on the death of her sister, Amanda’s twin.  I badly wanted to shake Claire and tell her to consider her two remaining children.  

I could see where Amanda was heading when she left home and arrived at her aunt’s and got on the downward slope.  Will she be able to get back on 
track?  

What a journey the author takes us on as we follow Amanda seeking some kind of life trying to forget her secret.

I loved this book even though it was sad, I just couldn’t put it down especially towards the end.
I believe it deserves five stars.
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So I will be able to get more reviews done now!  If anyone would like a review, please contact me on the contact page here and let me have a copy of your book (preferably to read on my new Kindle!).  My preferences are thrillers, murder mysteries and historical romance but will consider other genres.

PS: My book would make a great Christmas Present!

ALSO A GREAT THANKSGIVING TO ALL ACROSS THE POND


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As I probably won’t get round to updating again before Christmas I would like to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

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THE LATEST HAPPENINGS

7/31/2013

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Well here we are again.  A lot of lovely things have happened since I last blogged.

My great niece got married and it was a lovely wedding.  Hayley looked so beautiful, the sun shone and we all had a good time.
It was great to see so many family members who I don’t see as often as I would like. Lots of ‘catch up’ chats.

A year ago Hayley asked me if I would take a cutting for her from a rose that was her Nan’s before she died which I had brought home with me.  She wanted it in memory of her Nan for her wedding. Well I had never done this before but went ahead and lo and behold it thrived.  
I took it to the wedding and surprise, surprise, one of the buds opened that morning!  I was so pleased.  Now it is in full flower - pic shown here.  The original is pictured on my Welcome page.

Then I had a lovely meet up with three friends in London and we went to Regents Park.  We meet up every year and have a great time.  Was so good to see them.  We had lots to chat about.

There was also the Swan Upping nearby where I live.  A group of us went to the river in case we could see (I live on the riverside). Unfortunately there were no swans near enough for the Swan Uppers to stop here but we saw them go by and further down the river we could see they had stopped.  They had found a couple of swans. 
What else has happened?  Oh yes, a group of us from the Park where I live went to have Afternoon Tea at Monkey Island Hotel in Bray.  Monkey Island has a great history having been in use since the twelfth century initially by monks.  It is in a beautiful setting accessed by a footbridge.  It was another gloriously sunny day and we had a lovely time.
Unfortunately, no writing has been done!!  Although I have done a couple of reviews for fellow authors.  Guess I had better play catch up soon.
That’s it for now folks.  Hope everyone is enjoying the summer weather.
BTW: if you enjoy reading these blogs I would love you to let me know

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TIME FOR AN UPDATE METHINKS

6/17/2013

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Well, what have I been up to?  We had our AGM at the club on the park where I live.  Was a good evening, and after the meeting we provided cheese and wine, which gives people the chance to chat.  All went well until I reached across to pick up a cheese biscuit at the back of the table and proceeded to knock over a glass of red wine!!!  It went everywhere!  The tablecloth was soaked, also some splashes went on our Chairlady’s trousers! 

Have you ever wanted to run and hide?  Yes, I know!  So I had the job of cleaning up.  Took the cloth home but couldn’t get the stain out.  Left with a dirty brown splodge!  Fortunately the lady whose trousers I may have ruined was ok about it.  As for the cloth, well the next time it is used we will have to put the stained bit at the back and place things strategically!   

The table looked good with the food and wine
Until I got up and went to get mine
I reached across and disaster then struck
Next thing I knew it had all gone amok!

I knocked over a glass which was full of red
Oh dear how I wanted to hide my head
That wine spread around and made such a mess
I was so sorry I have to confess

Poor Eleanor’s trousers, will they come clean?
Maybe they will, it remains to be seen
The cloth is as stained as much as can be
Have to hide the marks so no-one can see

I will certainly be more careful in future!

Met some nice people at the Writers Group I have joined.  It is good to chat with other authors face to face.  Looking forward to the next meet up.

Not much else of note has happened.  Still trying to be industrious on the writing front, but do get sidetracked!

Chat more later, take care everyone.

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The Latest Happenings

6/1/2013

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LATEST HAPPENINGS

It’s been a while since I wrote anything on here so thought I had better catch up.

Sorry to say I have been struggling to get much more written for my follow on book.  There is so much to write about it is becoming daunting!  So far I have written about 10 jobs I had and I hadn’t even reached 21!! There are many more to go plus all else that happened!  This is proving much harder than the first which I just sailed through - the words flowed.  Not so with this one so I have decided to shelve it for a while (I can go back later to complete it) and start another, totally different one.  A new genre for me, a Murder Mystery!  My favourite type of book so that should help.  (She says hopefully!)

MURDER AT THE CAR BOOT will probably be the title but that could change.  I have made a good start, setting the scene so to speak.  I am at the stage of introducing the characters and enjoying myself.

I must prioritise my days and get lots of writing done!

So what else have I been up to?  Been busy with the Social Club here where I live, helping with events and keeping the Newsletter going each month.  Also preparing for the AGM which is coming up soon.  Having fun with friends there too.

Meeting with some new people next week at a local writers group.  Looking forward to that.

Crazy things still happen to me!  Yesterday I chucked my bread board out of the window!! Lol  Well I didn’t really chuck it but it did end up outside!  It was like this …… I had been cutting some bread and there were a load of crumbs (it was fresh home made bread) so I thought there are enough to give to the birds.  Being lazy I didn’t bother walking outside but decided to open the window and throw them out.  As you now have guessed, I went to slide them off the board but ended up with the board sailing merrily to the lawn!  Goodness knows what anyone watching thought!

Well that’s it for the moment, got visitors coming today so had better crack on.  Hopefully I won’t leave it so long for the next blog.  Take care everyone.

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Compost and Books

4/27/2013

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Past time for another blog so here goes:

What have I been up to lately?  Well, on Thursday it was a lovely day so decided to have a go at my compost bins!

Some may think me weird but I just love messing about with my compost bins!  I have two and try to keep one full and ready to use and the other to be filled, then when one is empty the other is ready and so it goes on.

I spent some of the day filling my tubs and pots with home grown compost and putting some on the garden.  Now I will be ready to put in bedding plants whenever the weather decides to co-operate!
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Oh compost bin I love you so
It’s such a joy to behold
I know the places it will go
This glorious black gold

All the waste I put in there
Carrot tops and tea bags too
Go in the bin and that is where
A miracle it will do

It really is a welcome sight
And in a little while
It will fill up my tubs just right
And really make me smile
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What else have I been doing?  Ah  ha - I have been having another go at my follow on book but find I am struggling!  Doing a grown up version is so much more difficult than the first one which was from a child’s point of view!
Decided to shelve it for a bit longer, maybe inspiration will suddenly appear!  So have gone down a different route and am writing a murder mystery!  It’s actually easier to use my imagination rather than true facts!

Well after writing this blog I feel in the right mood to add more to the new book so will sign off and get busy - that is if the compost doesn’t call!!

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The Carrier Bag

3/18/2013

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There is always something happening in my life that brings a smile.....
This is the latest:


THE STORY OF THE CARRIER BAG

Carrier bags are very useful, they not only carry shopping but act as bin liners and many other variations of use.  This is a tale of a different ending.

I needed to clear out the area under my sink, well I had to really as I was looking for something.  My son said he would help and get things out then I could sort them and see what was needed.  So, out came the washing up liquid, floor cleaner, carpet shampoo, disinfectant, soda crystals, rubber gloves, plunger (for blocked sinks), large sponges (cleaning car), dishcloths and scourers plus numerous other bits and bobs!  No wonder I had trouble finding things!  Anyway, one item right at the back round the corner that you couldn’t see unless you had a bendy neck, was a carrier bag with something in.  It turned out to contain some old air fresheners that needed refills and I no longer used them.  My son plonked the carrier bag on the kitchen floor and left me to it.

I went to pick up the carrier bag and then the fun started……….

It just deteriorated in my hands!  I went to put it in the bin but I only had little pieces all stuck to my hands!  Unrecognisable as a carrier bag, it was like something out of a science fiction film!  I was totally unable to do anything with these bits which got smaller every time I moved!  I began to get addicted to touching a bit to watch it get smaller! I had to call my son back (good job he was only in the next room and not miles down the road!),  He then got a freshly acquired (Tesco yesterday) carrier bag and I scraped the tiny bits (which were beginning to resemble dust) from my hands into it!

The moral of this story is - don’t leave a carrier bag hidden away for years!!
By the way, I never found what I was looking for! 


Maybe I should write a book??????????????

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MY FIRST BLOG

3/16/2013

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This is the first of my blogs.  I am just learning how to do this, so not writing much today.  

Apart from setting up a new website I have been busy today writing a book review.

Will write more soon.
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