What are you reading tonight?
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Am looking forward to starting a couple of 'Jack Reacher' books I found that I haven't read.
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Lee Child writes good books and Reacher is a really interesting character. Trouble is, he must be coming to the end of his road soon just like Inspector Morse, Harry Bosch and others did, due to a simple unavaoidable fact: Age. He's in his forties now and he can't keep taking six hoodlums at a time on. Either he (in his role as having a sharp mind and military police experience) leaves off the action man stuff and becomes rooted and settled in a job/life, (which won't be very Jack Reacher) or his journey must end .Way I see it anyway..?
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You do know he's not real?
He isn't actually aging...
He isn't actually aging...
In a world that has decided
That it's going to lose its mind
Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind.
That it's going to lose its mind
Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind.
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Of course he's real. He's Tom Cruise who is five feet seven and fifty four years old. If he can get away with it..
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Wife just bought me The Complete Novels of Jane Austen in an omnibus edition as an anniversary present. Time for a re-read..
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For you, TANGO - it's a tale of two cities in a way.
You might recall that after your critique of Jerusalem I said that I'd ordered it from a local bookseller. I did, on 2017-06-07.
It's a shop, a venerable establishment in this fair country, called Dymocks. I have before purchased from this ancient purveyor of stuff dear to the literati and have always found them 'a bit slow' but reliable. Most of those purchases, by the way, were by way of gift cards endowed by relatives.
The estimated time of arrival of this order's subject was between seven and fifteen days. As seems to be the case these days, I received a 'please review our service' request a few days after the order's submission. I don't mind that sort of thing (although I do not always respond to them) so on this occasion I did; I expressed my view that its delivery times were a little in excess of my expectations but at the same time intimating that it wouldn't lose my custom on that basis alone.
After a couple of exchanges (kindly, not adversarial) I left it be. However, on or about 2017-07-11, I made a polite inquiry as to the state of the nation and of Jerusalem itself. The answer was terse, to the point and pointed. Its supplier 'had no stock'. It was ever so kind of them to keep me in limbo and react only on receipt of my enquiry. Fortunately they refunded my payment without quibble. Never say never again has never sounded so inappropriate a comment.
On Saturday, 2017-07-15 I ordered on-line the same book from a mob known as Booktopia (it was about AUD3 cheaper as well). Today, Tuesday, 2017-07-18 at or about midday I had the book in my hands.
I'm looking forward to reading it, TANGO, but it might be a while before I can make comment; as you mentioned it's a rather thick volume.
You might recall that after your critique of Jerusalem I said that I'd ordered it from a local bookseller. I did, on 2017-06-07.
It's a shop, a venerable establishment in this fair country, called Dymocks. I have before purchased from this ancient purveyor of stuff dear to the literati and have always found them 'a bit slow' but reliable. Most of those purchases, by the way, were by way of gift cards endowed by relatives.
The estimated time of arrival of this order's subject was between seven and fifteen days. As seems to be the case these days, I received a 'please review our service' request a few days after the order's submission. I don't mind that sort of thing (although I do not always respond to them) so on this occasion I did; I expressed my view that its delivery times were a little in excess of my expectations but at the same time intimating that it wouldn't lose my custom on that basis alone.
After a couple of exchanges (kindly, not adversarial) I left it be. However, on or about 2017-07-11, I made a polite inquiry as to the state of the nation and of Jerusalem itself. The answer was terse, to the point and pointed. Its supplier 'had no stock'. It was ever so kind of them to keep me in limbo and react only on receipt of my enquiry. Fortunately they refunded my payment without quibble. Never say never again has never sounded so inappropriate a comment.
On Saturday, 2017-07-15 I ordered on-line the same book from a mob known as Booktopia (it was about AUD3 cheaper as well). Today, Tuesday, 2017-07-18 at or about midday I had the book in my hands.
I'm looking forward to reading it, TANGO, but it might be a while before I can make comment; as you mentioned it's a rather thick volume.
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Sorry you had such delays Dujon, but at least you have it now. It's a book that needs perseverance but believe me, it's worth it. Totally fascinating both historically and as a literary classic. It's certainly a long tome and I'll look forward to your comments ( in a year or two..joke) Good reading..
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Bit of an outrage hoo ha going on at the moment about the Bank of England making an error ( according to some) with a quote on the new £ 10 note. I have my views but any comments?
http://www.mirror.co.uk/money/might-emb ... 0-10820669
http://www.mirror.co.uk/money/might-emb ... 0-10820669
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TBH I never really notice who's mugshot is on them. And care even less, really.
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Well, the "who" wasn't really the point of the question Worthy so much as whether the quote coming from one of Jane Austen's fictional characters rather than herself actually matters? Personally I think it doesnt, but there you go.Worthy4England wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:37 amTBH I never really notice who's mugshot is on them. And care even less, really.
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Clearly, good Sir, it matters bugger all to me! Only concerned about how many of the buggers are in my wallet, before the kids dive in...TANGODANCER wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:09 pmWell, the "who" wasn't really the point of the question Worthy so much as whether the quote coming from one of Jane Austen's fictional characters rather than herself actually matters? Personally I think it doesnt, but there you go.Worthy4England wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:37 amTBH I never really notice who's mugshot is on them. And care even less, really.
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Well I can tell you now. Your fivers have got the Duke of Wellington on themWorthy4England wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:30 pmClearly, good Sir, it matters bugger all to me! Only concerned about how many of the buggers are in my wallet, before the kids dive in...TANGODANCER wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:09 pmWell, the "who" wasn't really the point of the question Worthy so much as whether the quote coming from one of Jane Austen's fictional characters rather than herself actually matters? Personally I think it doesnt, but there you go.Worthy4England wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:37 amTBH I never really notice who's mugshot is on them. And care even less, really.
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I should bloody hope so. They're no use, spent...Bruce Rioja wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:45 pmWell I can tell you now. Your fivers have got the Duke of Wellington on themWorthy4England wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:30 pmClearly, good Sir, it matters bugger all to me! Only concerned about how many of the buggers are in my wallet, before the kids dive in...TANGODANCER wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:09 pmWell, the "who" wasn't really the point of the question Worthy so much as whether the quote coming from one of Jane Austen's fictional characters rather than herself actually matters? Personally I think it doesnt, but there you go.Worthy4England wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:37 amTBH I never really notice who's mugshot is on them. And care even less, really.
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I'd get rid of those white ones with "I promise to pay the bearer on demand" on them. They're long gone from ciruclation.Worthy4England wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 9:24 pmI should bloody hope so. They're no use, spent...Bruce Rioja wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:45 pmWell I can tell you now. Your fivers have got the Duke of Wellington on themWorthy4England wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:30 pmClearly, good Sir, it matters bugger all to me! Only concerned about how many of the buggers are in my wallet, before the kids dive in...TANGODANCER wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:09 pmWell, the "who" wasn't really the point of the question Worthy so much as whether the quote coming from one of Jane Austen's fictional characters rather than herself actually matters? Personally I think it doesnt, but there you go.Worthy4England wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:37 amTBH I never really notice who's mugshot is on them. And care even less, really.
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That'd be the ones worth up to a couple of hundred quid? If you want to get rid of any, just send them my way. I'll exchange them for a crisp, new, spendable fiver.
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Oh, you're so money supermarket...Worthy4England wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2017 8:42 amThat'd be the ones worth up to a couple of hundred quid? If you want to get rid of any, just send them my way. I'll exchange them for a crisp, new, spendable fiver.
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didn't think you'd insult yourself by carrying such low denominations, to be honestWorthy4England wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:30 pmClearly, good Sir, it matters bugger all to me! Only concerned about how many of the buggers are in my wallet, before the kids dive in...TANGODANCER wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:09 pmWell, the "who" wasn't really the point of the question Worthy so much as whether the quote coming from one of Jane Austen's fictional characters rather than herself actually matters? Personally I think it doesnt, but there you go.Worthy4England wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:37 amTBH I never really notice who's mugshot is on them. And care even less, really.
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Was chatting with a pal a couple of weeks ago about books we read in English Lit lessons at school. The only one I remember us covering which I wasn't so keen on at the time was Playboy of the Western World. Maybe if I were to read it again now I'd alter my view. Similarly but opposite, I have particularly fond memories of reading Bill Naughton's 'The Goalkeeper's Revenge and Other Short Stories' whilst in the 1st year (that means I was 11, kids ) I now have a copy on order - I do hope that I haven't allowed reminiscence to have its way with me and I'll be disappointed.
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About all I can remember from school literature was Grace Darling, Greyfriars Bobby, Mark Twain's "Tom Sawyer" and the Oddesy and Illiad. Twas a long time ago mind....
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I also loved The Goalkeeper's Revenge. Great storytelling with a local slant. The story that I remember best was the one about the oranges.Bruce Rioja wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:28 pmWas chatting with a pal a couple of weeks ago about books we read in English Lit lessons at school. The only one I remember us covering which I wasn't so keen on at the time was Playboy of the Western World. Maybe if I were to read it again now I'd alter my view. Similarly but opposite, I have particularly fond memories of reading Bill Naughton's 'The Goalkeeper's Revenge and Other Short Stories' whilst in the 1st year (that means I was 11, kids ) I now have a copy on order - I do hope that I haven't allowed reminiscence to have its way with me and I'll be disappointed.
My favourite book at primary school though was The Machine Gunners, by Robert Westall.
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