havanaholly Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I am finishing up The Miniaturist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 9 hours ago, Thimble Hall said: I really wish this glitch would get fixed. Thimble, disregard this post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Holly, let us know what you think about the book. I just packed my copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 It's quite interesting for the depiction of late 17th Century Dutch culture and social norms, and the writing style makes it an easy read. The story itself I find rather sad. On a recent thrift store foray I found some "new" dvds, including "The Help". The volunteers and I had a wonderful conversation comparing the movie to the book, since I was wondering if my favorite part of the book was in the movie (after reading The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel I was shocked at the difference!) and we were all in hysterics as they assured me it was. If any of you grew up in the days of having a cook/maid come in to help your mommas or knew neighbors who did, or your own momma or grandma worked as one, the book is a hoot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Keeping Up Appearances is one of my favorite shows ever, love the British comedies. Subscribed to Britbox so now I can watch them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I thought about that, actually it is a fine idea but many have been imported from the UK and have to have a region free DVD player to play them. The machines were hard to find some years ago but are easily obtained now, however not everyone has them so borrowing from the library might prove hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Holly, the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and it's sequel is in the DVD batch to go but I am hanging on to my copy of The Help for now..I suspect I know which scene you mean LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Karin, have you ever watched Mrs Browns boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Jeannine, I have not eaten chocolate pie since reading that book! What made the thrift store discussion so hilarious was that the other ladies have had the same reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Yep I guessed that was it XX Jeannine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjb Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Had to call a plumber today. When I run the hot water in the bathroom the water pressure goes down and this horrible banging starts. I hope it's something easy to fix but you know how these things go! Plumber should be here soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 This waiting game is killing me. I just want it done. 20 years in the air force moving was NEVER this aggravating. House in MO is 90% packed. Most that is left is what we need to use until we move. Banged my knee hard on the trailer hitch on the SUV yesterday. Not going to be much help today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keifer Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I didn’t get to work on my project this past weekend which bummed me a bit but thats because I got this great work space table. My wife’s employer is moving soon and they bought mostly new stuff for the new building. So they were giving away a bunch of office furniture. Spent pretty much the whole weekend rearranging to make space for it but so worth it. It measures 3ft by 6ft and sits a bit higher than a normal table which is perfect for me since I’m 6’3”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 That's an awesome table! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestPaces Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Nice workspace Keith, I love a big table to work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qubanqtee Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 love that space! lots of options on that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Third Monday is our Jazz Gumbo and tonight our three local colleges' jazz ensembles performed the programs they played at last weekend's Jazz Fest. It was fabulous! Keith, I spy a belt sander under the table top. DH put ours beside my workbench on its own stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 That table is fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 On the road again. Hopefully next to last trip. Close on house tomorrow (if all goes as scheduled). Household move is 6th of may. I'm driving my car. Not excited about that. Didn't sleep well last night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 You must feel great relief to be so near the end of the moving ordeal! Take care on the road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Hurray for one floor houses! I couldn't get up a flight of stairs! I 've been making wallpaper for my half scale bungalow most of the day. That is, I spent about 3 hours hunting down designs I might like, changing my mind, finally printing. The wind is howling and I just got a "blowing dust" weather warning. You can't see 10 feet from the house its so bad out here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 It's done as of 2pm today. I am now a holder of 2 mortgages. Yeah (insert sarcastic smile?). Can't wait for house in MO to sell. Went to Lowe's and bought a new washer and dryer, got the not to little, generator off the back of the pickup without anyone, .....him...... getting killed. 2 houses happily in their new home. Newburgh and willowcrest. ( that's all I could get in my little Mazda. ) Had to keep space for pup. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qubanqtee Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 55 minutes ago, L Swearengin said: It's done as of 2pm today. I am now a holder of 2 mortgages. Yeah (insert sarcastic smile?). Can't wait for house in MO to sell. Went to Lowe's and bought a new washer and dryer, got the not to little, generator off the back of the pickup without anyone, .....him...... getting killed. 2 houses happily in their new home. Newburgh and willowcrest. ( that's all I could get in my little Mazda. ) Had to keep space for pup. Congratulations Lawanda! May your move be as smooth and as easy as can be possible! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Yes, Congrats Lawanda! How exciting to be able to start moving stuff to your new place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Lawanda, so happy for you that you’ve found and are finally getting settled into your forever house. Could you send me some of your moving boxes? Kidding of course. I’m packing up the Vero house so we can replace the floor. Everything, including the kitchen sink must be moved out. So much fun! But I still haven’t picked out my new floor. I had just arrived in Vero this afternoon to experience the Blue Angels flying directly over my house. They were practicing for the Vero Beach Air Show this weekend. Amazing sight and sound! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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