Forum: The Library Café
Jul 11 2019, 12:02 PM
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Re: What is happening
Just to say I also have the same problem when reading your posts Zelandeth but if you mostly use your phone then that could be the answer :)
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Forum: Café Archives
Sep 30 2018, 09:34 AM
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Forum: The Library Café
May 13 2018, 04:34 PM
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Forum: Events Board
Aug 14 2014, 05:51 AM
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Forum: Events Board
May 12 2014, 09:45 AM
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Re: Mail from Jody Lynn Nye
Me too please Hans.
I was looking forward to meeting up with Jody and Todd again, might even have a couple more - my friend Barbara (she was Tixylix on AMCF) will be there too.
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Forum: Events Board
Feb 14 2014, 01:33 PM
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Re: Worldcon 2014 in London: Loncon3
Have seen on the list of people "also appearing" (ie not GOH) that the numbers include:
Todd McCaffrey and Jody Lynn Nye :bouncy:
Have to get the BIG suitcase out now ;)
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Forum: Café Archives
Jan 29 2014, 01:44 PM
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Re: French fries
Always vinegar - most times tomato sauce/ketchup, never salt (bad for you ;) ). Very occasionally curry sauce from the chinese takeaway where I get my fish and chips :D.
Priscilla - traditionally...
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Forum: Events Board
Jan 13 2014, 02:07 PM
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Re: Worldcon 2014 in London: Loncon3
Hotel Bookings are now open - have been since New Year.
Having thought about where I wanted to stay now find it's booked! :(
So second choice - more expensive but I know it'll be nice.
Kath
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Forum: Café Archives
Dec 21 2013, 06:40 AM
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Re: Holiday party
Which markets did you go to Hans - there's so many to choose from - and each has it's own Gluhwein :tea:
We have a German themed market every year in Leeds - this time we went to the Alpine Chalet...
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Forum: Events Board
Oct 22 2013, 02:52 PM
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Re: Worldcon 2014 in London: Loncon3
Just letting everyone know again that I am definitely going.
I bought my membership some time ago and now have had my annual leave authorised for the 2 weeks including the World Con weekend. :)...
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Forum: The Library Café
May 14 2013, 01:46 PM
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Re: What is happening
So sorry to hear your sad news.
Sending hugs and prayers for you, Marjon and family. :group:
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Forum: Café Archives
Mar 23 2013, 06:24 AM
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Eastercon 2013
Just seen the programme for this years Eastercon (which is in Bradford) and there's a panel on Anne on Sunday night :)
Head to Head: Anne McCaffrey and Joanna Russ.
8pm-9pm.
Rowan.
Two...
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Forum: The Library Café
Mar 9 2013, 06:29 AM
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Forum: Café Archives
Feb 25 2013, 01:25 PM
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Forum: Events Board
Oct 29 2012, 03:01 PM
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Re: Worldcon 2014 in London: Loncon3
Wow - what a gathering to look forward to :bouncy:
As you know I'm definitely going to be there - booked and paid for membership already, just need to know hotel details.
Also while Hans and...
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Forum: Café Archives
Sep 3 2012, 07:10 AM
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Re: Chicon / Worldcon
Better start planning - Worldcon 2014 is Loncon3 :bouncy:
https://www.loncon3.org/
I've already upgraded my membership from Friend to Attending - so barring accidents I'll be there.
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Forum: Café Archives
Aug 14 2012, 12:34 PM
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Re: Chicon / Worldcon
I would if I could but I'm not a member of Chicon - and as I didn't do Worldcon last year don't qualify at all.
I did become a friend when I was in Melbourne though and will upgrade as soon as...
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Forum: Café Archives
Aug 14 2012, 05:21 AM
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Forum: Café Archives
Aug 7 2012, 04:08 PM
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Re: Chicon / Worldcon
Yes it is - my plan was to alternate between D*Con and Worldcon but this year I'm not going to any cons :( :eek:
Eastercon in Bradford again next year and (hopefully) Worldcon London 2014.
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Forum: Café Archives
May 2 2012, 04:16 PM
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Re: Anyone else Love their Kindle?
Well I finally did it and why did I wait :roll: Got the smaller version (not the touch though).
In the 3 weeks I've had it I've downloaded about 50 books - though I've only read 1 and 2 halves ;)...
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Forum: The Library Café
Apr 25 2012, 04:38 PM
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Forum: The Library Café
Mar 19 2012, 06:43 PM
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Re: What is happening
Sorry you've not been well Mawra. I've been suffering from a chest infection for most of the year (started before Xmas and still got a touch).
Well it looks like the ConJunkie might not make it...
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Forum: Café Archives
Mar 19 2012, 06:22 PM
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Re: Free Cell Phones?!
My dad wasn't far behind - he would have been 92 this year (November).
We lost him in 1995 and he never really got the hang of telephones.
He'd no need for them as friends and family lived...
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Forum: The Library Café
Dec 7 2011, 03:09 PM
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Re: What is happening
Currently in the land of Hans, and boy I could have used his help ;)
On the Xmas markets trip - Monday was Maastricht, Tuesday wasCologne and today Valkenburg. Forgot to bring phrase books and...
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Forum: Café Archives
Dec 4 2011, 05:35 AM
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Re: Good Bye, Anne
I've come late to his thread but not because I was unaware of Anne's death. It's been difficult to put down in words what I've been feeling these last weeks. Here's my small effort.
Anne -...
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Forum: Café Archives
Oct 3 2011, 05:56 PM
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Re: Hiya everyone!
Those are courtesy of Cheryl/Lady Maelin et al. They relate to 2 conventions we went to as an official forum group event - Eurocon in Copenhagen, Denmark - September 2007 and Albany, NY, USA in...
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Forum: Café Archives
Oct 1 2011, 10:05 AM
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Re: Hiya everyone!
Was that a young lady with long red hair and dressed as a dragonrider? She reminded me of Sorka and we met (think her name was Jen but I could be wrong) whilst queuing for Todd's autograph on the...
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Forum: Café Archives
Oct 1 2011, 09:52 AM
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Forum: Events Board
Aug 30 2011, 09:32 AM
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Forum: Events Board
Aug 16 2011, 04:35 PM
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Forum: Events Board
Aug 15 2011, 07:41 PM
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Forum: Café Archives
Aug 15 2011, 06:30 PM
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Re: Happy birthday KC
Thank you all.
I had a very enjoyable weekend.
On Saturday I had my annual "pamper" day. Then I went over to my sister's home where she was having a dinner party with some friends (who I...
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Forum: Events Board
Aug 9 2011, 04:59 AM
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Re: Anne at Dragon*Con 2011
Cav - don't worry I know the score, I used Book Plates in Australia as I was travelling for 5 weeks.
I have the 2 I would like signing by Anne - non Fiction. But I also need reading material...
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Forum: Events Board
Aug 8 2011, 05:48 PM
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Re: Anne at Dragon*Con 2011
Did a little shopping at the weekend.
Got Anne a little pressie using info gained a few years ago from Anneli ;) Hope she's allowed it but I doubt it will go to waste :roll:
I did think of Pam...
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Forum: Events Board
Aug 4 2011, 05:03 PM
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Re: Anne at Dragon*Con 2011
Passport arrived yesterday :bouncy:
Now I can get my ESTA.
Also want to sort out my D*C "registration" details (I may be able to speed up my onsite registration).
Thinking about the name...
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Forum: Events Board
Jul 30 2011, 03:17 PM
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Re: Anne at Dragon*Con 2011
You don't have to stay at the con hotels - it's easier and more convenient - but not compulsary. You do have to pay for the con though!!
I've taken advantage of a great deal with expedia for a...
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Forum: Events Board
Jul 20 2011, 04:41 PM
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Forum: Events Board
Jul 19 2011, 03:50 PM
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Re: Anne at Dragon*Con 2011
Kat it would be great to meet up with you again.
The big news is I am going, flight and hotel booked - I got a really great deal that I am happy with. Passport to be sent for tomorrow (need...
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Forum: Events Board
Jul 13 2011, 05:45 AM
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Re: Anne at Dragon*Con 2011
Still undecided but trying to arrange accommodation - may have part of a floor in the Marriott (depends on the other occupants ;) who are old friends from the KT).
Really want to see Anne at...
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Forum: Café Archives
Jun 19 2011, 03:37 PM
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Forum: Café Archives
Jun 17 2011, 07:48 PM
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Re: Rest in Peace, Mom
Your mum was an amazing lady.
I've said it elsewhere Cheryl but it can't be said enough times - my condolences to you and all your family at this sad time.
You will all be in my prayers. ...
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Forum: The Library Café
Jun 9 2011, 05:35 PM
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Re: What is happening
Doing everyday stuff - w**k, Family History, etc.
A friend at w**k has written a young adult book (hopefully trilogy) which is being published later this year. Knowing I'm a big reader and an...
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Forum: The Library Café
May 25 2011, 05:58 PM
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Re: What is happening
I really will Hans.
The latest is that we are definitely going to look at ;) a 6 day trip at the beginning of December - visiting Maastricht, Valkenburg, Cologne & Brugges travelling from Hull to...
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Forum: The Library Café
May 24 2011, 04:08 PM
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Re: What is happening
Maelin
The Rembrandt house is one of my favourite places in Amsterdam. Even if I only went there for a few hours it was a definite place to visit.
Now you've got me thinking it's been too...
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Forum: Events Board
Apr 21 2011, 03:26 PM
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Forum: Events Board
Apr 19 2011, 02:06 PM
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Forum: Events Board
Apr 18 2011, 06:27 PM
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Forum: Events Board
Apr 9 2011, 05:28 PM
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Forum: Café Archives
Apr 8 2011, 05:48 PM
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Re: Dragonsong - The Musical
Sara
I collected my mail today and there was my "Goody Bag" . I can't wait to sit down and watch the DVD. :bouncy:
Many, many thanks. :group:
Kath
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Forum: Events Board
Apr 6 2011, 02:44 PM
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