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I've read several of DK's novels and I must admit that I enjoyed the storylines. However, I do agree with the comments made about his use of metaphors and similes. Another thing I always look out for in his novels is the use of a particular word. He seems to have a favourite word that will...

Never a truer word..... The final tribute by the students says it all and only reiterates what we in this wonderful forum have tried to convey to one another through our re-readings, musings and also the light-hearted banter. VN has shown us his unique insight into the frailties and wonders of...

Ssshhh I'm reading.....

Fumbled, slipped and slood?? Er, that is only tea you're drinking??

Vintagewino - 'Here, here' Pontalba - Oh do behave you little minx. You know VW's is absolutely right - come, come, admit it. AstralKnight - More to the point, what fashion style did you see on the streets. Do you think fashion magazines are needed? It's been a few years since I trawled...

LOL:D I am in awe. The hunting of Snark indeed. What a wonderful way to start the day: Coffee to hand, cinnamon rolls and gyring and gimbling along in the wabe. All we need now is one of those wonderful cinematic theme tunes as we skip and frollick on that yellowbrick road:D

Sshh, they're asleep again. Still no progress to report. Peder - one cup at a time? If you make the cups those little itsy bitsy cups then I just may finish Glory at the same time as y'all;) Er, 'calloo callay' :confused: Is that a Nabokovian clue, or can it be found in a dictionary...

Ah, no green lights so I guess it's safe to come out;) My guests are all visiting the land of nod so I'm sneaking around on the internet whilst listening to music (with headphones):D Reading of Glory:o Yikes I've not got far at all. Not so easy when you have company:( But I shall...

Ahem, sshhh, just taking a peek - er you were joking about the cattle prods - please say it was only a joke.

We live on such a fascinating planet. I'm in awe of life with all its complexities - in its present forms and both past and future. Reading non-fiction is one way of broadening your horizons - your perception of the things that are around us, the things that have shaped our lives and those...

Communication and compromise go along way too. If you can manage to keep talking even when times are bad you can just about get through anything. And compromise plays its part too - and this only works if both partners are willing to compromise. It's a two-way commitment and I don't think it...

Thanks AK and Robert. Twenty-six and counting Robert - not bad going in this day and age. And Poppy, mainy thanks too. OK where have you chatting with me? It's getting near to my bedtime and my brain is winding down. So on that note, night night everyone.

All I can say to that is I am suffering the longest labour in history. Oh to give birth:rolleyes:

And I have started it - honest I have. Hoping to fit in more reading but may have to confine it to bed-time reading as I have family from overseas for the next few weeks. What I've read so far is great - interesting reading about Martin's father - the two sides of the coin so to speak;)...

Thank you ladies. It was a very romantic day - dragging tree limbs away and putting them on a bonfire, washing the truck, washing the windows:eek: Actually, it was a very pleasant day - the weather has been perfect. And we did go out for a romantic meal yesterday evening:D

Patricia Cornwell is one of my favourite authors. And I've enjoyed all of her books including her most recent (Predator). But I do understand those that say her last couple of books haven't been as good - although I enjoyed the storylines and characters I did find myself being able to 'put...

Hah, the 'nightmare of publishing'. If only I could get past putting words on paper. Publishing seems a very distant land - I need a map as I'm constantly stuck in Procrastination. And then if, by some small chance, I escape Procrastination I find myself on an endless roundabout dithering...

Hah! Glad you put 'at the moment' as my reading list changes daily:o Top of the list 'at the moment' are: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke - thought it would be an interesting and possibly intriquing read. The Last Templar by Raymond Khoury - again another intriquing...

Have been married for 18 years - in fact, today is our anniversary:D