tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post335565940829052255..comments2023-05-02T12:33:58.182+01:00Comments on Perpetually In Transit: A wonderful excuse Perpetuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-62713685839618649212013-01-20T19:21:04.948+00:002013-01-20T19:21:04.948+00:00Definitely not, Penny, and I'm taking full adv...Definitely not, Penny, and I'm taking full advantage at the moment. However I will be stopping everything, even reading, in about three-quarters of an hour to watch the first episode of the new series of Call The Midwife! I have to get my priorities right. :-)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-73672145372708979382013-01-20T19:18:19.374+00:002013-01-20T19:18:19.374+00:00Oh, how I know that feeling, Bonnie. I buy lots of...Oh, how I know that feeling, Bonnie. I buy lots of books in charity shops to take to France, but apart from that our local library has an excellent selection and a very fast and free reservation service for books already in stock, so I'm never without more than I can sensibly read at home.<br /><br />Yes, we have snow at last and it's snowing again today. It's rather more of an event here than in Nova Scotia, as we quite often have winters without little or no snow, which I doubt is true for you. Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-52039514250094323442013-01-20T17:31:02.411+00:002013-01-20T17:31:02.411+00:00Can there be any better friends to have around you...Can there be any better friends to have around you in a snow-in than those of favorite authors with a few new ones and new genres to boot? I know you will enjoy them as you cozy up to the fire, Perpetua. Enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-80058835888459545102013-01-20T17:24:03.917+00:002013-01-20T17:24:03.917+00:00I am an enthusiastic reader as well, and found tha...I am an enthusiastic reader as well, and found that I could spend quite a bit of money on books. I have put a lot of them in the church library (those that were 'fit', shall I say), but have decided that I need to visit the library here, to satisfy my reading appetite. My church shelves are practically full, anyway. :) Also, now we can share our 'snow' pictures. Lucky us.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250212496391989223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-75980148527275958232013-01-20T16:24:16.554+00:002013-01-20T16:24:16.554+00:00Janice, I'm guessing you've already had a ...Janice, I'm guessing you've already had a good covering of snow and there's more heading your way overnight according to the lunchtime weather forecast. It's snowing lightly again here and may get worse before it gets better. :-) <br /><br />Isn't it great when we no longer have to worry and struggle to get out and about in poor conditions? It sounds like you and I have very similar ideas about how to make best use of our current situation. Take care and enjoy yourself. PxxPerpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-89652797179155292402013-01-20T16:18:02.794+00:002013-01-20T16:18:02.794+00:00Welcome to my blog, MM, and I hope you get your wi...Welcome to my blog, MM, and I hope you get your wish some day. I know just what you mean about tantalising hints of snow. That's all we had for years on end in the 1990s and the local children were so fed up.<br /><br />If you want something light, enjoyable and well-written, I think you will find Carola Dunn fits the bill nicely.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-68952037839886582372013-01-20T16:14:06.157+00:002013-01-20T16:14:06.157+00:00It's thanks to your recommendation, Antoinette...It's thanks to your recommendation, Antoinette, that I put Simon's Cat on my wishlist for Santa. :-) I wasn't sure the still cartoons would work for me after the animated ones, but they really do. :-)<br /><br />The gloom lifted here for a little at lunchtime and we even had a few glimpses of a very pale sun which started a slight thaw, but it's heavily overcast now and snowing again. Keep that woodburner well-stoked and enjoy the rest of your Sunday afternoon.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-25889614521095455112013-01-20T16:08:41.019+00:002013-01-20T16:08:41.019+00:00Do please tell me what you think of it when you...Do please tell me what you think of it when you've read it. I think it's very good indeed.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-64556287415947149862013-01-20T16:06:34.273+00:002013-01-20T16:06:34.273+00:00Glad you're still mobile, Linda, though that m...Glad you're still mobile, Linda, though that may change if the forecast snow arrives with you. Sorry you're still having trouble reading. I too can't read print if it's too small, so choose my library books with care. <br /><br />Kathleen Ferrier has always been a great favourite of mine. She was a local celebrity when I was growing up in post-war East Lancashire and my parents were both great fans.<br /><br />If you like Donna Leon, I'm sure you'll enjoy Barbara Nadel.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-89785426250666355432013-01-20T15:11:06.062+00:002013-01-20T15:11:06.062+00:00Being snowed in has so many advantages, and you de...Being snowed in has so many advantages, and you describe them perfectly. I too, am enjoying the wonderful feeling of not having to go anywhere for any particular reason or time. If i choose to wrap up warm and wander through a few drifts, I will, otherwise, I'll just read, crochet, blog, watch rubbish on TV, natter with Mark, enjoy long phone conversations with coffee and cake...etc etc. I shall add the reading recommendations to the list. Thanks. JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-44555302470108067152013-01-20T15:06:52.167+00:002013-01-20T15:06:52.167+00:00Yes, we should have said. We will most certainly o...Yes, we should have said. We will most certainly order 'The Grand Designer' when we next are in Brighton. Thank you for the recommendation - you are absolutely right in saying it would appeal to us.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-70514431357331008202013-01-20T14:34:04.230+00:002013-01-20T14:34:04.230+00:00I'd love to be snowed in. No such luck here, w...I'd love to be snowed in. No such luck here, we just had enough to frustrate the children and worry the locals - half an inch! I enjoy Simon's Cat too, and may give the Carola Dunn books a try (your description makes them dsound very tasty!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-74440697220426608502013-01-20T13:24:20.405+00:002013-01-20T13:24:20.405+00:00Have Simon's Cat too. Received it as a Christm...Have Simon's Cat too. Received it as a Christmas present the year before last. Great fun! <br />Woodburner is going full blast and apart from the odd foray onto the net we're both lazing on the sofa reading-- a perfect way to spend a Sunday before the week kicks off again. The added bonus is the snow makes the hours of daylight nice and bright, even when it's still overcast --as it is here this afternoon.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-59653969458746746412013-01-20T13:16:06.460+00:002013-01-20T13:16:06.460+00:00I'm glad to say that we have managed to get ou...I'm glad to say that we have managed to get out and about, although not too far before the next wave of heavy snow. Indoors now and I'm looking forward to dipping into my library books (although I'm still struggling with the printed word if it's too small). You have some good books there to enjoy. Kathleen Ferrier - that brings back memories of listening to her wonderful singing voice on the radio. (I have most of Donna Leon's on my shelf, of course, collected from charity shops).<br />Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-83059737456806631532013-01-20T12:17:56.131+00:002013-01-20T12:17:56.131+00:00Thanks, Jane and Lance, and your wishes are recipr...Thanks, Jane and Lance, and your wishes are reciprocated. I'm so glad you enjoyed Kathleen Ferrier's letters and diaries so much. Her statuesque figure and wonderful, but deep, voice often gave quite the wrong impression of her personality at first sight, but I think you only had to see her wide grin and the twinkle in her eyes to know that outward appearances can be so misleading. <br /><br />Knowing your interest in art, architecture and history, I'm sure you would very much enjoy The Grand Designer also.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-77666502744743574192013-01-20T11:47:06.215+00:002013-01-20T11:47:06.215+00:00Hello Perpetua:
We can think of no better way than...Hello Perpetua:<br />We can think of no better way than wiling away these cold, and often dark, winter days catching up on reading. Somehow there is always more time for this most pleasurable of activities at this time of year.<br /><br />'The Letters and Diaries of Kathleen Ferrier' was recently give to us as a gift. We enjoyed reading it immensely and were struck by what a very kind and down to earth woman she actually was.<br /><br />We send our warmest wishes from a bitter and snowy Hungary. Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-71746045685294907612013-01-20T10:45:48.170+00:002013-01-20T10:45:48.170+00:00Absolutely, Sue. I imagine you're thinking lon...Absolutely, Sue. I imagine you're thinking longingly of winter, or at least cooler weather, just now. Hope the heatwave breaks soon.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-85575339464606052412013-01-20T10:44:14.012+00:002013-01-20T10:44:14.012+00:00For an inveterate reader like me it is, Susan. :-)...For an inveterate reader like me it is, Susan. :-)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-12442755496060757642013-01-20T08:48:02.594+00:002013-01-20T08:48:02.594+00:00Books, winter and the fire .... perfect combinatio...Books, winter and the fire .... perfect combination. SueAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239023812597159873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-80935575573636558212013-01-20T00:40:30.743+00:002013-01-20T00:40:30.743+00:00Sounds like bliss. Sounds like bliss. Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-25114924257349407092013-01-19T23:54:24.797+00:002013-01-19T23:54:24.797+00:00I'm sorry to torment you with more snow scenes...I'm sorry to torment you with more snow scenes as you swelter in your heatwave, Patricia. The wind is bitterly cold at the moment, so it's much more comfortable to stay in and look at the snow through the window, in between reading another chapter or two.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-64364218952540981992013-01-19T23:51:55.202+00:002013-01-19T23:51:55.202+00:00Hello Olympia, how nice to see you again. You are ...Hello Olympia, how nice to see you again. You are quite right. There is nothing nicer in cold, snowy weather than to stay warm at home, reading a good book.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-71176911326625803202013-01-19T23:49:45.351+00:002013-01-19T23:49:45.351+00:00So would, CB. The cold football stadium sounds lik...So would, CB. The cold football stadium sounds like my idea of purgatory. :-) A quiet day making things in front of a warm woodburner would be infinitely preferable. <br /><br />If you haven't come across Barbara Nadel, I know you'll enjoy her Istanbul novels. She has another mystery series whose even more unlikely hero is an undertaker in the wartime East End of London and I enjoyed the only one of those I've read so far. Happy browsing....Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-30167131767425100602013-01-19T23:44:08.475+00:002013-01-19T23:44:08.475+00:00Thanks, Ricky. DH and I are very good at keeping o...Thanks, Ricky. DH and I are very good at keeping ourselves happily occupied. :-) I look forward to your book post appearing.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-52288939596985418822013-01-19T23:38:28.299+00:002013-01-19T23:38:28.299+00:00It sounds Blissful, Perpetua. Enjoy reading, and ...It sounds Blissful, Perpetua. Enjoy reading, and looking out at the pretty snow scene!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.com