tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post6600568970943085281..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Challenge Update - May 2015Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-64912901897820544342015-06-06T08:54:20.819+01:002015-06-06T08:54:20.819+01:00I think Yellow Crocus is a book you'd definite...I think Yellow Crocus is a book you'd definitely enjoy. I know it's my mum's kind of book but I got it on my Kindle so I can't pass it on. That's one of the drawbacks of a Kindle, with proper books I always pass them to friends and family once I've read them but I've read lots now on the Kindle which I think other people would enjoy but can't share them. I'm really out of my comfort zone with some of the films I'm watching but I'm finding some really good ones so I'm enjoying this challenge very much.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-25071003486511698482015-06-05T22:52:13.540+01:002015-06-05T22:52:13.540+01:00The Yellow Crocus book sounds really interesting, ...The Yellow Crocus book sounds really interesting, that is something I think I would like. Well done on the film watching front. I think the first TS is the best. I have seen RD, but not the other ones you've watched this month, I think you are doing so well watching stuff you wouldn't do otherwise, some of it is gory!<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-31238572062755752302015-06-02T11:11:30.947+01:002015-06-02T11:11:30.947+01:00Ha ha, The Shining is not a film you want to watch...Ha ha, The Shining is not a film you want to watch if you're working night duty in a hotel. I hate shoe shopping, it's not something I do unless I'm forced to. I've got my comfortable sandals for summer but I could do with a new pair of boots for winter.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-58234985884402455742015-06-02T09:32:29.953+01:002015-06-02T09:32:29.953+01:00Well done your challenges Jo, you've packed a ...Well done your challenges Jo, you've packed a lot in this month. I watched The Shining once and scared myself stupid, it didn't help that I was working night duty at a hotel at the time! <br />Now you've got rid of the shoes you don't wear, you'll have an excuse to go shopping to buy more comfortable ones ;-) xxAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007583111181817717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-20113678836594201352015-05-31T11:37:54.747+01:002015-05-31T11:37:54.747+01:00It's very rare that I'll let a book defeat...It's very rare that I'll let a book defeat me and sometimes it works out well as I end up getting in to it and enjoying it. I've always had trouble finding comfortable shoes so I tend to stick with a pair until they're completely worn out when I do find some.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-41132780321973232632015-05-31T11:35:11.358+01:002015-05-31T11:35:11.358+01:00After watching such gruesome and violent films I n...After watching such gruesome and violent films I needed a bit of light relief with Toy Story 3. I think the actual idea of Toy Story, the toys coming to life and having to convince Buzz that he's a toy, is brilliant.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-79794561180619928252015-05-31T11:29:47.233+01:002015-05-31T11:29:47.233+01:00I'm keeping my fingers crossed for my mum and ...I'm keeping my fingers crossed for my mum and dad's health, it's very wearing on all the family when they're unwell.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-89311399849824347332015-05-31T11:27:29.034+01:002015-05-31T11:27:29.034+01:00I've managed quite a few thing from my challen...I've managed quite a few thing from my challenges, especially considering the lack of time I've had. I'm hoping that things look up in June, there's lots of things I need to catch up with.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-40632010762827673852015-05-31T11:25:51.482+01:002015-05-31T11:25:51.482+01:00My dad's much better now, he's recovered s...My dad's much better now, he's recovered so quickly, all down to keyhole surgery. My mum's still not so well but we're all looking after her.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-84940841458149508162015-05-31T11:13:18.446+01:002015-05-31T11:13:18.446+01:00I'm glad it isn't only me who was confused...I'm glad it isn't only me who was confused with The Secret Of Chimneys, it definitely got better as it went along. My dad is out of hospital already, it turned out that he'd got appendicitis so it wasn't as serious as we first thought.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-60110001044178850522015-05-31T10:54:18.702+01:002015-05-31T10:54:18.702+01:00Well done on the challenges, especially keeping up...Well done on the challenges, especially keeping up the reading when not enjoying a book. I just give up if it can't keep me interested. Glad you gave some money to Guide Dogs, because as you know I'll be back to volunteering at Vision Australia, who are also involved with guide dogs. Ah, shoes! My feet only like comfort because of arthritis and I've a few more pairs to go off to an Op shop. I must tell you some books I've read that might be of interest. Take care.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-9802351592245754262015-05-31T10:35:42.859+01:002015-05-31T10:35:42.859+01:00Well done with all you've done this month.
I ...Well done with all you've done this month. <br />I agree with what you say about all the films you watched, and like you think Toy Story is the best of the three. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-20378351175046855252015-05-31T09:42:12.555+01:002015-05-31T09:42:12.555+01:00looks like a great month for your challenges, here...looks like a great month for your challenges, heres hoping June is a better month and that your parents health picks up. xAnjiedothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166553048627765354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-54989557773195573622015-05-31T00:21:02.425+01:002015-05-31T00:21:02.425+01:00Well Jo I think you have done fantastically well o...Well Jo I think you have done fantastically well on your May Challenge.<br /><br />Hope June is a good month for you and all the family ...<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-35628562273156724282015-05-30T22:12:03.267+01:002015-05-30T22:12:03.267+01:00Congratulations on another month of successful cha...Congratulations on another month of successful challenges, Jo. I hope both your mum and dad feel better soon. Hugs all round! :o)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828411667195281985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-48238974103611240192015-05-30T21:40:58.614+01:002015-05-30T21:40:58.614+01:00A great roundup of your challenges. I haven't...A great roundup of your challenges. I haven't read The Secret of Chimneys, but saw a TV adaptation and was rather confused myself at the beginning too! Your hats are great and will be much appreciated I am sure - and your other things too! Glad to hear that your Mum is home, I hope that your Dad will be able to join her. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-2647237971429866052015-05-30T20:16:50.175+01:002015-05-30T20:16:50.175+01:00I think I absorbed myself in reading this month, i...I think I absorbed myself in reading this month, it was a bit of escapism amongst everything else which was going on. Before I Go To Sleep sounds really good, I've just read some reviews of it so I shall look forward to hearing what you think once you've finished it. Who'd think we were nearly in to June with the weather we've had so far? I just wish the wind would die down.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-39759816432300288472015-05-30T20:09:39.954+01:002015-05-30T20:09:39.954+01:00My dad was taken in to hospital earlier in the mon...My dad was taken in to hospital earlier in the month with stomach pains, it was quite worrying considering his other health problems but it turned out to be appendicitis, not something you envisage at 82 years old. He had keyhole surgery and has recovered really well. I don't know if it was because I had other things on my mind at the time of reading The Secret Of Chimneys but I had a bit of a hard time following it at the start but I warmed to some of the characters later on and enjoyed it once I got going.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-19483672374056804632015-05-30T20:05:57.592+01:002015-05-30T20:05:57.592+01:00I think I've used the books as a bit of escapi...I think I've used the books as a bit of escapism this month, it's been quite full on at times. I try to help out charities where I can, not for the thanks, but it's always welcome just the same. It's nice to know that the help is appreciated.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-55937894497091389792015-05-30T19:56:44.859+01:002015-05-30T19:56:44.859+01:00I get so many recommendations for books from blog ...I get so many recommendations for books from blog posts, it's always interesting to hear what other people think of them before you buy them yourself. It's interesting what you say about film, I think you're right. I'm so pleased that I've taken this challenge on as I wouldn't have watched more that half the films I have so far otherwise but I'm really glad that I have. I've enjoyed watching films which I'd never have watched otherwise.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-17888082253077080652015-05-30T18:59:37.994+01:002015-05-30T18:59:37.994+01:00Well done on all that reading. I must say that min...Well done on all that reading. I must say that mine has slowed down a bit because of other activities but the book I'm on now is a winner - Before I go to sleep by S. J. Watson. Soon be June. I wish the weather would catch up.<br />xxMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442767679857541996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-31803034132165405452015-05-30T18:54:05.412+01:002015-05-30T18:54:05.412+01:00I didn't realise your Dad was in hospital; is ...I didn't realise your Dad was in hospital; is he still? And best wishes to your Mum; no wonder you're keen for June!<br />Well done on the challenge fronts, I find it interesting that you said The Secret at Chimneys was a harder read to get into; it's not an Agatha Christie that I know well, perhaps it's not one of her best?Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-36964759801870126812015-05-30T18:41:59.653+01:002015-05-30T18:41:59.653+01:00You've done well with all your challenges for ...You've done well with all your challenges for May considering your family situation with your parents, which I hope improves. At such times it's not so easy to concentrate on reading, I find, unless it's something light or an absorbing story. You must have been pleased to receive the email and, of course, the charities appreciate support.Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-74573429836214999532015-05-30T18:05:29.355+01:002015-05-30T18:05:29.355+01:00You're doing so well with your challenges, Jo....You're doing so well with your challenges, Jo. The books you've read sound interesting. I always like to see what other people are reading. I've seen the movies you listed here and I'm in agreement on all of them! Reservoir Dogs is a good movie but very violent. I first watched it when I was in college, and I remember actually running out of the room where I was watching it with friends, and down the hall! I had to get away. I've watched it again since and it wasn't so bad but still kind of disturbing. I think sometimes that's one of the benefits of film, though - you see things that are nothing like real life and that can be enriching in its own way. I hope you're having a good weekend.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.com