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@Gannon
Kathy Lette is new to me .... would she be worthy of inclusion of my TBR extendable list?

Now it's time you gave us a new avatar, lets have a look at this Superhero in his Batman outfit. (Maybe we can blackmail him with it in a few years!) :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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@Maud

You sure can Maud, Jake says the more the merrier. You can be catwoman. Seriously though be ready for an intense workout, he seriously does not stop and you have to be careful of his "batarangs" that he throws around willy nilly. :lol:

@Fran

I can heartily recommend "The Boy who fell to Earth". I think you would like it. Probably not an essential addition to the TBR but it's very funny and the jokes come thick and fast. They don't however detract from what in essence is a very serious topic. Her writing style actually reminded me a little bit of Jasper.
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Ugh, ouch, squeeze, ooph.

Sorry, I'm struggling into my Catwoman outfit. It must have shrunk in the wash.....
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Maud Fitch wrote:Ugh, ouch, squeeze, ooph.

Sorry, I'm struggling into my Catwoman outfit. It must have shrunk in the wash.....
Careful with that zip Maud .... could be very painful :oops:
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Maud Fitch wrote:Ugh, ouch, squeeze, ooph.

Sorry, I'm struggling into my Catwoman outfit. It must have shrunk in the wash.....
Don't worry Maud, you look great. Now who is going to be the Joker? :lol: :lol:
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That's a very leading question, Gannon.....
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Don't worry he has moved on to Spiderman now. Apparently, after asking him what he was doing running and rolling around on the floor, he is saving the world from a horde of Zombies. :lol: :lol:
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Gannon wrote:Don't worry he has moved on to Spiderman now. Apparently, after asking him what he was doing running and rolling around on the floor, he is saving the world from a horde of Zombies. :lol: :lol:
Gannon, this is some kid. Where does he get his ideas? What genre bedtime stories are you reading to him?
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Maud Fitch wrote:
Gannon wrote:Don't worry he has moved on to Spiderman now. Apparently, after asking him what he was doing running and rolling around on the floor, he is saving the world from a horde of Zombies. :lol: :lol:
Gannon, this is some kid. Where does he get his ideas? What genre bedtime stories are you reading to him?
Isn't it super to know kids still have unlimited imagination :lol:
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Well, it's been very cold here so I've been holed up reading. Thought it was about time I looked in on my favourite posters!

The new stand-alone Spiderman movie has been getting good press. Will we continue to say "good press" when there is no such thing as a printing press?

Anyway, Gannon, a while ago I remember reading your post about mowing the lawn and having a good giggle, well, the bloke nextdoor mowed his lawn then tidied up using one of those hand-held leaf blowers. He blew most of the leaf litter onto my front lawn and nature strip. I discovered this after walking the dog in the dark so rather than wait until morning, I madly raked it all back onto his property. Guess that's how neighbour wars start!
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Maud Fitch wrote:Well, it's been very cold here so I've been holed up reading. Thought it was about time I looked in on my favourite posters!

The new stand-alone Spiderman movie has been getting good press. Will we continue to say "good press" when there is no such thing as a printing press?

Anyway, Gannon, a while ago I remember reading your post about mowing the lawn and having a good giggle, well, the bloke nextdoor mowed his lawn then tidied up using one of those hand-held leaf blowers. He blew most of the leaf litter onto my front lawn and nature strip. I discovered this after walking the dog in the dark so rather than wait until morning, I madly raked it all back onto his property. Guess that's how neighbour wars start!
Hahaha, nice work Maudster, I would have done the same thing. I would love to see your neighbours face when he wakes up and sees all the leaves back on his lawn. :lol:

I can't wait to see the new Spiderman, I think it looks great. I think Toby did a good job, but this guy just seems to capture Spiderman's classic humour better.

It has been so COLD. It was four degrees the other morning. I love it. :D

Well the weekends nearly over so get yourself reset and ready for the week, hope it's a great one. :D
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Thanks, Gannon. You have a happy week yourself!
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Happy weekend to everybody. Just want to let you guys know that I am very impressed with Kate Quinn's Rome books. I am halfway through the third one and each one is better than the last. You don't have to be a lover of Rome historical fiction to enjoy them they are a great read in their own right.

@Fran

I am so happy that you are enjoying "The Hypnotist". I think that many people think that it is just hyped up because of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" but it is a great book. Can't wait to find out what you think when you finish it. If you really enjoy it than you will like their second book "The Nightmare" as well.

@Maud

Have you finished TN7 yet? Does it live up to the rest? Does it do justice to the series? Is a Junebug born in July called a Julybug? Have I used that joke before? I am waiting until I can get a nice signed first edition to add to my collection.

Anyway no Colleen McCullough news again just checking in with you gals. Hope you are well and enjoying life to the full. I am off to make a coffee and to finish off "Empress of Rome". As I said, I heartily recommend it to you both it's a great read.
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@Gannon
Hope you are enjoying you weekend too.
Do I take it your beloved Colleen finally has some competition? :shock:

Question ... is the new avatar Roman?
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Post by Maud Fitch »

Gannon, I'm with Fran - is Kate Quinn giving Colleen a run for her money? Also, that's a cool new avatar!

Slowly but surely reading through TN7 and will comment further on the JF thread; but I will say he launches into a few outstanding new surprises . . .
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