The official Random Discussion For TPBM Photo's and Photographers Thread (1)

Athena wrote in post #2394122
Oh - and can any of you recommend some good books to me?

I just finished reading Cold Mountain (recommended to me by Pete). It was very good. It goes into much more detail about the story than the movie did. The author, Charles Frazier, just came out with another one called Thirteen Moons. I ordered that one, but haven't started it yet. Currently I'm reading Stephen King's latest, but I don't know if I'd recommend it. If you like his stuff, it's ok.

I love books on tape, used to listen all the time when I commuted into NYC daily, really broke up the monotony.

Athena wrote in post #2394110
Just teasing about drinking. BTW Cat - red wine is one of my favorites too. The other is G&T. So I can drink with you and Alan.

and both of me. "Gin and Tonic, Sweetie!" G has to be sapphire though for my prefered G&T

I am about to start reading "Life of Pi", but need something for after that and a couple to put under the tree.

don't all southern women drink G&t? I thought it was a requirement.

wu_wei0 wrote in post #2394145
and both of me. "Gin and Tonic, Sweetie!" G has to be sapphire though for my prefered G&T

Yes, Bombay is the best.

Speaking of reading, time for a mommy brag. Eli has read 30 books this year in school and is now reading 1st grade stuff!! He got a little certificate for reading 30 books and everything, he was SO proud of himself, daddy took him to barnes and noble and bought him a new book too.

That is FABULOUS! Congratulations Eli!

Nathan is only just beginning to read now - it's thrilling stuff.

Skrim17 wrote in post #2394152
don't all southern women drink G&t? I thought it was a requirement.

It is for me and my shadow. It makes you strong!

Athena wrote in post #2394110
Just teasing about drinking. BTW Cat - red wine is one of my favorites too. The other is G&T. So I can drink with you and Alan.

Glad you are safe, Athena.
And after red wine, G&T is my next favorite. I have yet to try Sapphire, though. It is on my wish list.

Athena wrote in post #2394122
Oh - and can any of you recommend some good books to me? I am going to Bangkok this weekend and there's a fairly good English book store there (NONE here).

What kind of books do you like? I just finished re-reading "From the Corner of His Eye" by Dean Koontz. One of my all time favorite books. BUt it is a horror/suspense novel. The bad guy in it is really bad.

Skrim17 wrote in post #2394157
Speaking of reading, time for a mommy brag. Eli has read 30 books this year in school and is now reading 1st grade stuff!! He got a little certificate for reading 30 books and everything, he was SO proud of himself, daddy took him to barnes and noble and bought him a new book too.

YAY!! You are lucky that you got a reader. All of my kids like to read too, but only one of them has the passion for it that I do.

Another book that I enjoyed immensly was "The Time Traveller's Wife". Written by someone I wouldn't have a hope of spelling, but a quick visit to Amazon will bring it up...

Yay for me winning a (minor) prize in PetKal's latest (Church) competition!

I can't read any Dean Koontz stuff I am such a fraidy cat!! I'm more of a Ken Follet type.

Pete wrote in post #2394247
Yay for me winning a (minor) prize in PetKal's latest (Church) competition!

Was it one of the ideas you were talking about with me yesterday? Have you even done those yet?

Where's the thread?

thomascanty wrote in post #2394258
Was it one of the ideas you were talking about with me yesterday? Have you even done those yet?

Where's the thread?

No, it's something quite separate. I'm going out into gloomy graveyards tonight (if it's not raining).

That competition thread is here... https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=250197

I won a mention in the "innovation" stakes...