Booking Through Thursday posts a new question every thursday.
Today's is:
Since school is out for the summer (in most places, at least), here’s a school-themed question for the week:
1. Do you have any old school books? Did you keep yours from college? Old textbooks from garage sales? Old workbooks from classes gone by?
Yes, from studying English at school (I still love Far from the Madding Crowd) and from studying Hotel Management and Catering. I love to be in the kitchen and still have all my recipe/catering books.
2. How about your old notes, exams, papers? Do you save them? Or have they long since gone to the great Locker-in-the-sky?
I don't think so, unless my parents have kept any. I did keep one project I did at about age 10 for years and years, but I think I finally gave in and threw that away too. (It did win me a school award though, which was my justification for keeping it for so long.)
Not been around much - we sold our house some time ago and the solicitors have been too-ing and fro-ing for months, then last monday we were told we were exchanging wednesday and completing friday. Scary - we had waited so long, we had not found anywhere else, we were so convinced the sale was going to fall through. So I spent most of last week surrounded by boxes and newspaper and now we are staying with my aunt until we find somewhere to rent. Hopefully only a week or two.
We did enjoy a lovely weekend away though, friday to monday just gone. We stayed at Moorhead Farm just outside Barnstaple, in Devon. Swam, hot tubbed, sauna'd and pottered around the shops. After a stressful week and days of moving boxes, it was just what the doctor ordered. If you want to head that way, check it out, it is lovely.
Well, blessings to all
Daisy Cat xx
Thursday, 21 June 2007
Saturday, 9 June 2007
Friday Fun (one day late!!!)
Friday Fun from Multifaceted Mama
Which would be your idea of fun…?
1. A mani/pedi or mountain biking? Would have to be mani/pedi (but would prefer a facial or massage).
2. A day at the beach or a day on the slopes? A day at the beach.
3. Dinner at a 5 star restaurant or homecooking at a diner? Homecooking every time.
4. Coffee and a good book at a coffee shop or a cold drink and a good book in the park? Coffee and a good book (well a good book anywhere actually!).
5. Musical theater a là Broadway or a movie in the theater? Either, I love both.
6. An evening at the opera or a rock concert? Rock concert would be more fun but I do love an evening at the opera.
7. Manilow or Metallica? Neither I'm afraid - not my kinda music.
Sorry I am a day late guys, we had a friends for dinner last night and didn't finish 'til late, so did not manage to get online.
Have a great weekend all, I am off to Intech science museum today for my godson's birthday treat. Looks fun, I will let you know what it is like.
Blessings to all
Daisy Cat xx
Which would be your idea of fun…?
1. A mani/pedi or mountain biking? Would have to be mani/pedi (but would prefer a facial or massage).
2. A day at the beach or a day on the slopes? A day at the beach.
3. Dinner at a 5 star restaurant or homecooking at a diner? Homecooking every time.
4. Coffee and a good book at a coffee shop or a cold drink and a good book in the park? Coffee and a good book (well a good book anywhere actually!).
5. Musical theater a là Broadway or a movie in the theater? Either, I love both.
6. An evening at the opera or a rock concert? Rock concert would be more fun but I do love an evening at the opera.
7. Manilow or Metallica? Neither I'm afraid - not my kinda music.
Sorry I am a day late guys, we had a friends for dinner last night and didn't finish 'til late, so did not manage to get online.
Have a great weekend all, I am off to Intech science museum today for my godson's birthday treat. Looks fun, I will let you know what it is like.
Blessings to all
Daisy Cat xx
Thursday, 7 June 2007
Booking Through Thursday
Booking Through Thursday
Almost everyone can name at least one author that you would love just ONE more book from. Either because they’re dead, not being published any more, not writing more, not producing new work for whatever reason . . . or they’ve aged and aren’t writing to their old standards any more . . . For whatever reason, there just hasn’t been anything new (or worth reading) of theirs and isn’t likely to be.
If you could have just ONE more book from an author you love . . . a book that would be as good any of their best (while we’re dreaming) . . . something that would round out a series, or finish their last work, or just be something NEW . . . Who would the author be, and why? Jane Austen? Shakespeare? Laurie Colwin? Kurt Vonnegut?
The first one that comes to mind is another book from Jean M Auel in the Earth's Children series, but I already know that is supposed to be in the pipeline. There was a number of years between books four and five in the series, so it could be a while. This series, for those who haven't read it, is set in the ice age and follows the life of Ayla and Jondalar. Brilliant series!
But I know she is not dead and a 6th book is promised, so that does not really fit the bill.
I love all the books by Louisa May Alcott, especially Little Women, so something else by her would be good. The same goes for Jane Austen. I have always loved her books.
Lastly, and returning completely selfishly to my childhood, I would absolutely love to have another book in the Magic Faraway Tree series written by Enid Blyton. The stories of Moon Face, Silky the elf, Saucepan Man and the children and the worlds they visit at the top of the tree!! I grew up reading and re-reading these books and now as an adult own all of them and, shame free, have re-read them again!
Well goodnight all, have a fantastic weekend.
Blessings to all
Daisy Cat xx
Almost everyone can name at least one author that you would love just ONE more book from. Either because they’re dead, not being published any more, not writing more, not producing new work for whatever reason . . . or they’ve aged and aren’t writing to their old standards any more . . . For whatever reason, there just hasn’t been anything new (or worth reading) of theirs and isn’t likely to be.
If you could have just ONE more book from an author you love . . . a book that would be as good any of their best (while we’re dreaming) . . . something that would round out a series, or finish their last work, or just be something NEW . . . Who would the author be, and why? Jane Austen? Shakespeare? Laurie Colwin? Kurt Vonnegut?
The first one that comes to mind is another book from Jean M Auel in the Earth's Children series, but I already know that is supposed to be in the pipeline. There was a number of years between books four and five in the series, so it could be a while. This series, for those who haven't read it, is set in the ice age and follows the life of Ayla and Jondalar. Brilliant series!
But I know she is not dead and a 6th book is promised, so that does not really fit the bill.
I love all the books by Louisa May Alcott, especially Little Women, so something else by her would be good. The same goes for Jane Austen. I have always loved her books.
Lastly, and returning completely selfishly to my childhood, I would absolutely love to have another book in the Magic Faraway Tree series written by Enid Blyton. The stories of Moon Face, Silky the elf, Saucepan Man and the children and the worlds they visit at the top of the tree!! I grew up reading and re-reading these books and now as an adult own all of them and, shame free, have re-read them again!
Well goodnight all, have a fantastic weekend.
Blessings to all
Daisy Cat xx
Friday, 1 June 2007
Friday Fun - Favourites
Hi all
Found a new game to play - Friday Fun - from Multifaceted Mama.
This weeks questions are:
What is your favorite…?
1. Flavor of ice cream? I love Strawberry, Chocolate and Cherry all equally.
2. Cold beverage? Water, ice cold.
3. TV show? At the moment Supernatural. Jensen Ackles is so cute.
4. Hobby? Cardmaking or Scrapbooking.
5. Place to visit? To date, South Africa, it is so beautiful.
6. Pizza? Five cheese, but it has to include blue cheese.
7. Online news source? bbc.co.uk
8. Online game? Mah-jong at Play and Win
Have a good weekend all.
Blessings to all
Daisy Cat xx
Found a new game to play - Friday Fun - from Multifaceted Mama.
This weeks questions are:
What is your favorite…?
1. Flavor of ice cream? I love Strawberry, Chocolate and Cherry all equally.
2. Cold beverage? Water, ice cold.
3. TV show? At the moment Supernatural. Jensen Ackles is so cute.
4. Hobby? Cardmaking or Scrapbooking.
5. Place to visit? To date, South Africa, it is so beautiful.
6. Pizza? Five cheese, but it has to include blue cheese.
7. Online news source? bbc.co.uk
8. Online game? Mah-jong at Play and Win
Have a good weekend all.
Blessings to all
Daisy Cat xx
Thursday, 31 May 2007
Booking Through Thursday
This weeks question from Booking Through Thursday is: Paper or Plastic?
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Update on my previous post about my burn - the blister burst of its own accord and I now have an open wound that is very sore. There has been a huge debate in my house about whether to leave it uncovered to scab over or whether to keep it covered and supple. In the end I called a friend of my mum's who is a nurse and her opinion was to keep it covered, so that is what I am doing. Please pray for me for a quick recovery! I don't do pain very well, it is such a waste of energy, and hubby is getting a little fed up with me!!!
Anyway, blessings to all.
Daisy Cat xx
- Do you read e-Books?
- If so, how? On your computer, or a PDA?
- Or are you a paper purist? Why?
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Update on my previous post about my burn - the blister burst of its own accord and I now have an open wound that is very sore. There has been a huge debate in my house about whether to leave it uncovered to scab over or whether to keep it covered and supple. In the end I called a friend of my mum's who is a nurse and her opinion was to keep it covered, so that is what I am doing. Please pray for me for a quick recovery! I don't do pain very well, it is such a waste of energy, and hubby is getting a little fed up with me!!!
Anyway, blessings to all.
Daisy Cat xx
Sunday, 27 May 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean
We went to see Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End last night. Despite being just shy of 3 hours, it was amazing.
I have always been a fan of Johnny Depp, but if I am honest, I think Orlando Bloom shone in this film, especially the "kiss" scene, it made me go all weak at the knees!!
The weirdest thing though, was that the cinema stopped the film half way through for a 10 minute comfort break. I understand the notion, but the point they chose to stop was a little odd. The screen just went black and all the lights went on. 10 minutes later the lights went off and the film just picked up where it stopped. I have never been to see a film where this has happened before and it felt very strange, yet when you go to the theatre, it seems so natural!!
But for all that, it did not spoil the film. I do wish I had watched Dead Man's Chest before I went, it took me a few minutes to remember where we had left them all, but I soon got back into the story. Chow Yun Fat was fantastic as one of the Pirate Captains and Keith Richards as Jack Sparrows dad was hilarious and all the favourites were there. Everytime I watch any of the films, I end up wanting a Capuchin monkey - they are so adorable, but is it fair to keep a wild animal in captivity?
Anyway, if you liked the first two, you have to go see it, I loved it!
Blessings to all
Daisy Cat xx
I have always been a fan of Johnny Depp, but if I am honest, I think Orlando Bloom shone in this film, especially the "kiss" scene, it made me go all weak at the knees!!
The weirdest thing though, was that the cinema stopped the film half way through for a 10 minute comfort break. I understand the notion, but the point they chose to stop was a little odd. The screen just went black and all the lights went on. 10 minutes later the lights went off and the film just picked up where it stopped. I have never been to see a film where this has happened before and it felt very strange, yet when you go to the theatre, it seems so natural!!
But for all that, it did not spoil the film. I do wish I had watched Dead Man's Chest before I went, it took me a few minutes to remember where we had left them all, but I soon got back into the story. Chow Yun Fat was fantastic as one of the Pirate Captains and Keith Richards as Jack Sparrows dad was hilarious and all the favourites were there. Everytime I watch any of the films, I end up wanting a Capuchin monkey - they are so adorable, but is it fair to keep a wild animal in captivity?
Anyway, if you liked the first two, you have to go see it, I loved it!
Blessings to all
Daisy Cat xx
Thursday, 24 May 2007
Booking Through Thursday
Today's Booking Through Thursday question is as follows:
Parlez Vous?
I had an idea for a BTT question when I was taking a peek at one of my bookcases yesterday and spotted my old copy of the Aeneid in Latin sitting there. Maybe this question has already been done—but if not… Do you have any foreign language books and if so can you (still) read them?
The quick answer is no, unless you include magazines (well they are reading, sort of)!! Although I can get by in French, I really do not speak any foreign languages, never mind read them. But, I do have magazines from both France and Spain, mainly cross-stitch and scrapbooking, where to be honest the pictures are more important.
Not been on for a few days, had a bit of an accident earlier this week when I spilt hot oil all down my thigh! Now I have a very painful burn, with a lovely blister which I am aching to burst!! Keep being told off for thinking about that though, so am resisting.
Well, am round a friends house for the evening, sitting being very anti-social, posting on her computer, so will be off now. I can't resist BTT though.
Blessings to all
Daisy Cat xx
Parlez Vous?
I had an idea for a BTT question when I was taking a peek at one of my bookcases yesterday and spotted my old copy of the Aeneid in Latin sitting there. Maybe this question has already been done—but if not… Do you have any foreign language books and if so can you (still) read them?
The quick answer is no, unless you include magazines (well they are reading, sort of)!! Although I can get by in French, I really do not speak any foreign languages, never mind read them. But, I do have magazines from both France and Spain, mainly cross-stitch and scrapbooking, where to be honest the pictures are more important.
Not been on for a few days, had a bit of an accident earlier this week when I spilt hot oil all down my thigh! Now I have a very painful burn, with a lovely blister which I am aching to burst!! Keep being told off for thinking about that though, so am resisting.
Well, am round a friends house for the evening, sitting being very anti-social, posting on her computer, so will be off now. I can't resist BTT though.
Blessings to all
Daisy Cat xx
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