tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post240013524071576890..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Challenge Update - March 2015Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-14438871488544187612015-04-01T10:37:30.177+01:002015-04-01T10:37:30.177+01:00Good for your son, I wish my kids were book worms....Good for your son, I wish my kids were book worms. I read quite a few Agatha Christie books when I was your son's age but I can't remember them at all now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-2704277543867915602015-04-01T10:35:29.495+01:002015-04-01T10:35:29.495+01:00my 14 year old son has just set himself the challe...my 14 year old son has just set himself the challenge of reading all the Agatha Christie books, the debt & the doormat seems much more me!Anjiedothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166553048627765354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-24228176700086178092015-04-01T10:32:41.865+01:002015-04-01T10:32:41.865+01:00I thought the thank you card was a lovely touch fr...I thought the thank you card was a lovely touch from the charity. I too get fed up of being bombarded with more requests for money, it's usually from the bigger charities I have to say. I do like to support smaller charities, those which are less well known but do a brilliant job just the same.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-4804368743649441622015-03-31T20:24:00.850+01:002015-03-31T20:24:00.850+01:00Robert De Niro is one of the main stars along with...Robert De Niro is one of the main stars along with Ray Liotta and Joe Pesci. I haven't heard of The Family, I shall have to remember that one.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-8744674441753970142015-03-31T18:54:40.744+01:002015-03-31T18:54:40.744+01:00Excellent progress on your challenges, and how nic...Excellent progress on your challenges, and how nice to receive a simple thank you card from the charity - I get fed up with the ones that bombard you with requests for more money after you make a donation.<br /><br />http://frayedattheedge.typepad.co.ukfrayed at the edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600298433343203269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-86009262121644024912015-03-31T18:14:27.873+01:002015-03-31T18:14:27.873+01:00Goodfellas.eh? Is that the one with Robert De Niro...Goodfellas.eh? Is that the one with Robert De Niro? We watched The Family where he plays a mobster on the run in rural France who ends up talking about Goodfellas at a cinema club. It was very funny, and I'd recommend it, even if only for the scene where Michelle Pfeiffer blows up a snotty French corner shop because they don't have peanut butter!Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-46276290479198723612015-03-31T09:14:28.873+01:002015-03-31T09:14:28.873+01:00It was one mistake after another in The Debt &...It was one mistake after another in The Debt & The Doormat, it could really spoil the book if you can't look past it. I'm enjoying watching films which wouldn't be my usual choice, I'm finding that I enjoy some which I would never have usually chosen to watch.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-51261097601771780392015-03-30T21:21:07.431+01:002015-03-30T21:21:07.431+01:00There's no excuse for published books not to h...There's no excuse for published books not to have been proof read properly, is there? It looks like you did well on your challenges this month, Jo. <br />I think the Terminator films are good, even though they are not my favourite film genre. xx Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007583111181817717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-55750310717192238582015-03-30T19:54:16.426+01:002015-03-30T19:54:16.426+01:00I've watched so many more films this year than...I've watched so many more films this year than I usually watch, many of them have surprised me as I've enjoyed them more than I thought I would. The Seafront Tea Rooms sounds good, I shall pop it on my wish list.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-56511915245128740092015-03-30T19:46:44.884+01:002015-03-30T19:46:44.884+01:00I really didn't think I was going to enjoy Goo...I really didn't think I was going to enjoy Goodfellas but it's actually a very good film and as you say, a great cast. I should have quite a few black bags full to take to the charity shop next month as I've been decluttering the bedroom ready for decorating. I hope you're feeling better now, it's always good to get out of the house when you've been poorly.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-63004456374575326122015-03-30T19:43:01.253+01:002015-03-30T19:43:01.253+01:00I think I shall look out for other Amanda Prowse b...I think I shall look out for other Amanda Prowse books, I enjoyed A Mother's Story. The same goes for Liane Moriarty, I think I would enjoy other books by her too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-26110788290608919312015-03-30T18:45:56.594+01:002015-03-30T18:45:56.594+01:00I don't think I have seen any of those films J...I don't think I have seen any of those films Jo. My film watching is rather poor these (&those) days!!!!! I loved "The Husband's Secret" too. I have just read "The Seafront Tea Rooms", set mostly in Scarborough which I really enjoyed reading. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295923806725251949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-18944006031122237732015-03-30T17:14:18.692+01:002015-03-30T17:14:18.692+01:00Steady progress on the watching and reading challe...Steady progress on the watching and reading challenge. Goodfellas is one of the more entertaining gangster movies I've seen, great cast.<br />Another bag of textiles out the house and off to a good cause is always a good thing. We dropped off another black sack full yesterday! That was my first time out the house since Tues as I've been poorly with a virus. It was good to get some fresh air!<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-65159208150160864622015-03-30T16:57:45.988+01:002015-03-30T16:57:45.988+01:00Oh Jo you have had another busy month. Thank you ...Oh Jo you have had another busy month. Thank you for the mention and I am so glad you enjoyed the book as much as I did. Lazy Days & Sundayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00981937294479619947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-17831405392642786322015-03-30T10:23:35.636+01:002015-03-30T10:23:35.636+01:00I'm managing to keep up with my challenges, bu...I'm managing to keep up with my challenges, but it's very easy to do so as they're enjoyable things.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-12293258447860091982015-03-30T10:22:28.650+01:002015-03-30T10:22:28.650+01:00We're decorating our bedroom over Easter so I&...We're decorating our bedroom over Easter so I've been decluttering too, it's amazing how much stuff I've got to get rid of. Wastesaver is a great idea, it's good to know that even things which can't be sold on don't go to landfil and can make charities more money.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-79774519195981418872015-03-30T10:20:19.103+01:002015-03-30T10:20:19.103+01:00I wondered if it was just the Kindle version of th...I wondered if it was just the Kindle version of the book which had so many mistakes, it would be interesting to know if the hardback or paperback were the same.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-10811408644798304092015-03-30T08:19:04.738+01:002015-03-30T08:19:04.738+01:00Great start to the year, and March for you Jo xxxGreat start to the year, and March for you Jo xxxPoppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-45598447160279909082015-03-30T07:37:02.773+01:002015-03-30T07:37:02.773+01:00Well done! I wish I could say the same for my cha...Well done! I wish I could say the same for my challenges, but they've taken a back seat for the moment, as I'm in complete de-clutter mode and also have those baby quilts to make. De-cluttering means that I am taking stuff to our charity shops, so that is good. Your Wastesaver sounds good, as I'm not sure we have that sort of thing over here. I think what they can't sell may go to landfill. Maybe I'll make some enquiries. Take care.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-71595419621552531892015-03-29T21:16:06.015+01:002015-03-29T21:16:06.015+01:00I hate when Kindle books have bad grammar or punct...I hate when Kindle books have bad grammar or punctuation. Or worse, when the (usually American) author assumes that Britain had wolves or bears in the Regency period!! I'm always grateful when a commenter says something about those things because I then don't download the book to save myself from getting annoyed! :oD<br /><br />Well done on keeping up with your challenges! :o)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828411667195281985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-4929418264568696512015-03-29T19:38:50.923+01:002015-03-29T19:38:50.923+01:00I really enjoyed this Agatha Christie book, I'...I really enjoyed this Agatha Christie book, I'd say it's better than the previous two, though I still enjoyed them. I'm really not in to the sci fi genre but I did enjoy this Terminator film and the Aliens ones. I've been with you this weekend with the armchair gardening, though Mick hotfooted it down to the plot late this afternoon when there was a break in the weather. It was still mighty windy but he managed a bit of work down there.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-14567916723801708492015-03-29T19:34:58.446+01:002015-03-29T19:34:58.446+01:00I really enjoyed this Agatha Christie book. If it ...I really enjoyed this Agatha Christie book. If it isn't on your reading pile, I'd recommend it. I think the Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal is still going, just, so you can probably still find them somewhere, it's such a worthwhile cause.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-86291778463660948572015-03-29T19:31:35.341+01:002015-03-29T19:31:35.341+01:00I shall have a look at Liane Moriarty's other ...I shall have a look at Liane Moriarty's other books as I really enjoyed The Husband's Secret. I hope you manage to get her newest book without having to wait too long. I shall put Wiseguys on my books to read list. I didn't think Goodfellas was going to be a film I enjoyed, it's not the usual type of film I like, but it surprised me. There's some terrific actors in it and it kind of leaves you with your mouth wide open. It's a film I'd recommend so I'm glad you enjoyed it too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-90370251235183675732015-03-29T19:27:09.107+01:002015-03-29T19:27:09.107+01:00I haven't read any of Liane Moriarty's oth...I haven't read any of Liane Moriarty's other books so perhaps I should put them on my list of books to read. I had to cover my face with my hands for some of the violence in Goodfellas, but I know it has to be in the film for it to make sense. I do enjoy true stories but didn't really think this was for me, I was wrong.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-27493208582168038742015-03-29T18:16:51.442+01:002015-03-29T18:16:51.442+01:00You're doing really well with all these this y...You're doing really well with all these this year. <br />I recently enjoyed re-reading that Agatha Christie as well. I agree what you say about the Aliens sequel. Both these and the Terminator ones are excellent sci-fi films. <br />All I've done is armchair gardening this weekend as it's been wet and windy. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com