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It was snowing here in Germany until last week...*shivers* Bring back the UK drizzley rain any day!

Very interesting post Novella, but I've come to expect that you from;) I've found myself quite commonly immersed in my work and profession and hobby (which are pretty much teh same now) although I've recvently had a major life change- I now live in Germany in the forests. I miss England alot...

I would have to plump for intelligence over artistic ability I'm afraid, which is a shame, because intelligence or cognitive ability alone won't make for a good, say, Scientist.... What's the point of achieving in Science if you can't appreciate what has been achieved?

I understand TOTALLY what you're saying. It makes alot of sense. I hope you've made good progress since you originally posted this. Do you have a different full time job as well as writing? Publishers and agents, sound restrictive and different to the dreams alot of us have of making the big...

I'll be honest, it doesn't sound like a terribly original idea to me, however the devil is it the detail. Just look at JK Rawlings series of Harry Potter books, they're hardly original to my mind and yet no one can deny the incredible success they have enjoyed. If you were to target the right...

Hi Novella, how are you? The new house is wonderful. I've never been a homey/houseproud type, until now. I even keep it tidy! Really have got it ship shape, re-did the "pointing" between the bricks. The neighbors are great. However only having moved in for 6 months.....I knew it was too good...

If they don't rememeber you - they sure as hell won't rememeber me! :p

It's only a matter of time when the diesel car craze also spreads across the USA. Big European and Japanese Diesel station wagens can easily achieve 35- 40 mpg long distance and still achieve performance figures that only a few years would have been unimaginable. We're talking 0-60 mph in the...

This house is so fricken cold- I usually snuggle up in bed or in the rear "cozy room" when I read. I rarely eat when I read also....

*raises eyebrow spock-style* Facinating-how are people who love to read "supposed" to act? Welcome back Lahondas

Men often talk to impress-the cleverer ones in subtle and intricate ways, where as women tend to show weakness and share feelings perhaps to seek affirmation. Typically more open. It can be refreshing to be in the company of women sometmes, when you have had to put up with mens silly petty...

Can't believe it's taken the overpaid solicitors SOO long. I went for a walk around for a briefing (from the current owners) about how to sort the heating and oil fire out this evening. I pick up the keys this coming Friday.... Peace, quiet and distance from chav-scum :D

I HEAR you totally on that one. I don't like humans generally much either. Infact I'm becoming more and more of a recluse. People skills are just a neccassary evil to get along in life.

Wabbit, well may be if someone spends 8 hours a day/ 37 hours a week doing something, some people might be interested in knowing what that is they do. I think it's always nice when someone enjoys what they do for a living, albeit rare. More often than not a job is just a job to many these...

Measure your Empathy Quotient: www.guardian.co.uk/life/flash/page/0,13249,937836,00.html Average for men: 42 Average for women: 47 Measure your Systemising Quotient: www.guardian.co.uk/life/flash/page/0,13249,937835,00.html Average for men: 30 Average for women: 24...

I have to TOTALLY agree with Novella on this one. YOU'RE the one, Wabbit, making the big assumption that one is being judged here ( yes I know you'll deny it and say "you're wrong"). Anyone reading your post would think that you were insecure or defensive. It's interesting to find out...

I work in R and D, design and development for Jaguar Engines. My responsibilities include making sure our powertrain achieve target performance, fuel economy and NVH. More laterly I'm on secondment in engine management and emissions, so I have to ensure our engines are clean too. Very...

I STILL miss my university years like crazy.... I miss my idealism, (it got lost in a maze) I'll miss my mother if she the cancer diagnosis in her liver comes up as malignant... :(

So the spyders in the floor boards and Voles in the sash windows don't bother you? That's good! ;)

What are you hiding from?