In article , Sacha
writes


well she didn't but someone did in reply to her.


There is too much VAT on e-books in the EU.
Install and use Calibre :-)


Anyway, veering even more off topic but also towards it, a friend's
daughter is getting married in October and for their gifts they want us
all to bring a copy of our favourite book to start their 'library' Can't
decided between a gardening tome, or maybe a DIY one or something I use
a lot like any of Mary berry's but such a nice thought as they want us
to inscribe our copies for them.

Janet
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Janet Tweedy
Amersham Gardening Association
http://www.amersham-gardening.net

In article , Sacha
writes
What a really marvellous and original idea. I do like that *very*
much. People could have a lovely time in second hand bookshops buying
beautiful old copies of their 'classic' favourites, too. I'm going to
remember that one, Janet. Thank you!


The one from my childhood that sticks most is Now We Are Six by a a
Milne. I can recite most of the poems, including "King John was not a
good man"

I must have read the book loads of times.
--
Janet Tweedy
Amersham Gardening Association
http://www.amersham-gardening.net

Sacha wrote in :

On 2011-08-06 09:24:28 +0100, Martin said:

On Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:19:09 +0100, Sacha wrote:

On 2011-08-06 02:21:26 +0100, Janet Tweedy
said:

In article , Sacha
writes
What a really marvellous and original idea. I do like that *very*
much. People could have a lovely time in second hand bookshops
buying beautiful old copies of their 'classic' favourites, too.
I'm going to remember that one, Janet. Thank you!


The one from my childhood that sticks most is Now We Are Six by a a
Milne. I can recite most of the poems, including "King John was not
a good man"

I must have read the book loads of times.

That's another mental note - thanks! i can see myself rushing off
to the wonderful second-hand bookshop in Ashburton!

or installing Calibre :-)

Nag!! No, for that kind of book, and for a child, I think the real
thing is a 'must'.

I have reisted this thread because of my sometimes obvious non-
understanding of the written word.
I want to say that the Shorter English Dictionary has been well thumbed in
our house, shorter is a bit misleding because it is in 2 volumes. This is a
must have set. We use it for crosswords etc. more so me than others and the
kids grew up with it.
Things are very different now because we can go onto the 'net and find any
information needed.
On our bookshelves we still have my mothers Bunty anuals and the like, my
dads Beano and Dandy anuals.
If I was taking a book or books, which I think is a fantastic idea, to a
newly created home it would be the above, and a few more such as the Pears
encyclopedia, some of my dads gardening books, some of my mothers cooking
books. But of course we could not give all of them.

Baz

"Sacha" wrote in message
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On 2011-08-06 13:09:21 +0100, Baz said:

Sacha wrote in :

On 2011-08-06 09:24:28 +0100, Martin said:

On Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:19:09 +0100, Sacha wrote:

On 2011-08-06 02:21:26 +0100, Janet Tweedy
said:

In article , Sacha
writes
What a really marvellous and original idea. I do like that *very*
much. People could have a lovely time in second hand bookshops
buying beautiful old copies of their 'classic' favourites, too.
I'm going to remember that one, Janet. Thank you!


The one from my childhood that sticks most is Now We Are Six by a a
Milne. I can recite most of the poems, including "King John was not
a good man"

I must have read the book loads of times.

That's another mental note - thanks! i can see myself rushing off
to the wonderful second-hand bookshop in Ashburton!

or installing Calibre :-)

Nag!! No, for that kind of book, and for a child, I think the real
thing is a 'must'.

I have reisted this thread because of my sometimes obvious non-
understanding of the written word.
I want to say that the Shorter English Dictionary has been well thumbed
in
our house, shorter is a bit misleding because it is in 2 volumes. This is
a
must have set. We use it for crosswords etc. more so me than others and
the
kids grew up with it.
Things are very different now because we can go onto the 'net and find
any
information needed.
On our bookshelves we still have my mothers Bunty anuals and the like, my
dads Beano and Dandy anuals.
If I was taking a book or books, which I think is a fantastic idea, to a
newly created home it would be the above, and a few more such as the
Pears
encyclopedia, some of my dads gardening books, some of my mothers cooking
books. But of course we could not give all of them.

Baz

Call me old-fashioned but because I've been doing some family research, I
thought I might give a very large Bible. Then I'd encourage them to
resurrect the old custom of writing every child's name into it, plus
grand-children in due course.
--
Sacha
South Devon



I would be very interested to know if any readers/subscribers to this
newsgroup/forum partake in this archaic practice.

Mike



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Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive.

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"Baz" wrote in message
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mogga wrote in
:

On Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:11:24 GMT, Baz wrote:

It's raining cats and dogs here in North Lincs. and has been for over
an hour. I mean bouncing off the road.
It looks like a typical winters day, dark and murky.
It took me over an hour to get home just now due to traffic. Normally
takes 10 mins.
Welcome though.

Baz


Grey as winter here but still boiling hot.


Yes, sticky,sweaty, horrible atmosphere(humidity?) but just before the
rain
we had a lovely coolish breeze.
Can I give you a tip?
Put some underwear intended for tomorrow in a plastic bag in the fridge. I
put in a tee shirt as well. After your am shower or bath put 'em on for a
bit before you change for work. Honestly it helps.

It won't be long now until we have the dreaded Christmas and frosts, so
make the most of this time how ever uncomfortable it is.

Baz

The Archbishop of Canterbury and The Royal
Commission for Political Correctness announced today that
the climate in the UK should no longer be referred to as
'British Weather'

Rather than offend a sizeable portion of the
UK population, it will now be referred to as:

'Muslim Weather'


( Partly Sunni, but mostly Shi'ite )

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Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive.

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In article , Baz
writes
If I was taking a book or books, which I think is a fantastic idea, to a
newly created home it would be the above, and a few more such as the Pears
encyclopedia, some of my dads gardening books, some of my mothers cooking
books. But of course we could not give all of them.

Baz


No, Baz, they only want a copy! with an inscription for each guest
--
Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk