Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Santa Baz posted:

 

Don't get me wrong....I used to read oodles when I was younger, just mostly novels 

Nowt wrong with novels  

 

not a thing..I motored through the classics before I left school and reread a few of them too

no nothing wrong with novels only read crime genre now and ditto dammee ^^^^

Rocking Ros posted:

yes same here -I was a right bookworm as well and still am-not been to the library for about 3years now -prefer my kindle and the odd book

it's so easy to get hold of something to read now Ros, shame though because kids will stop using the libraries and not think of downloading a good book 

Rocking Ros posted:

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Santa Baz posted:

 

and me joined at 5

Ditto Ros My mum used to moan that I always had my head in a book , and didn't want to go out to play 

 

I'm with you two, I joined at a very early age, My mum was an avid reader and to be honest learned us from a very early age to read, I was reading before I ever went to school. She joined me before I went to school and I stayed a member for years, I think it's only over the last 5 years since my mum died I've stopped going. 

yes same here -I was a right bookworm as well and still am-not been to the library for about 3years now -prefer my kindle and the odd book

Yes , I used to be taking loads of books out every week, but  I tend to read on iBooks now .....having said that  I really should make an effort to pop into the library every so often ...use it or lose it  

Sprout posted:

I can remember....dad sitting watching the telly on the pouffe and mam sitting behind him on the armchair with her feet up at the back of him on the pouffe, her with a book on her knee and both with drinks to the side of them  

Sprout posted:

I can remember....dad sitting watching the telly on the pouffe and mam sitting behind him on the armchair with her feet up at the back of him on the pouffe her with a book on her knee and both with drinks to the side of them  

I could easily read a book a day, even when I first got married. To be honest I found a book more interesting 

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Sprout posted:

I can remember....dad sitting watching the telly on the pouffe and mam sitting behind him on the armchair with her feet up at the back of him on the pouffe her with a book on her knee and both with drinks to the side of them  

 

I could easily read a book a day, even when I first got married. To be honest I found a book more interesting 

Same here 

Santa Baz posted:

Yes , I used to be taking loads of books out every week, but  I tend to read on iBooks now .....having said that  I really should make an effort to pop into the library every so often ...use it or lose it  

its kids I fear for, they are lazy critters at the best of times and won't think to go on line and download Treasure Island or any of the other marvelous classics that had me under blankets reading with a torch when I was supposed to be asleep. I'm so pleased Lynds buys the kids books constantly 

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Sprout posted:

I can remember....dad sitting watching the telly on the pouffe and mam sitting behind him on the armchair with her feet up at the back of him on the pouffe her with a book on her knee and both with drinks to the side of them  

 

I could easily read a book a day, even when I first got married. To be honest I found a book more interesting 

I read three quarters of a book at work a few years ago   Twas Clare Balding's book. It was hilarious...what her and her brother got up to 

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Sprout posted:

I can remember....dad sitting watching the telly on the pouffe and mam sitting behind him on the armchair with her feet up at the back of him on the pouffe her with a book on her knee and both with drinks to the side of them  

 

I could easily read a book a day, even when I first got married. To be honest I found a book more interesting 

Santa Baz posted:

Sprout posted:

I can remember....dad sitting watching the telly on the pouffe and mam sitting behind him on the armchair with her feet up at the back of him on the pouffe, her with a book on her knee and both with drinks to the side of them  

I might have a photie somewhere     I'll see if I can seek it out 

Sprout posted:

I read three quarters of a book at work a few years ago   Twas Clare Balding's book. It was hilarious...what her and her brother got up to 

why did you not finish it? 

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Santa Baz posted:

Yes , I used to be taking loads of books out every week, but  I tend to read on iBooks now .....having said that  I really should make an effort to pop into the library every so often ...use it or lose it  

its kids I fear for, they are lazy critters at the best of times and won't think to go on line and download Treasure Island or any of the other marvelous classics that had me under blankets reading with a torch when I was supposed to be asleep. I'm so pleased Lynds buys the kids books constantly 

 Yes , all my grandkids like reading ....although it's my youngest GD that has it really bad 

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Santa Baz posted:

Yes , I used to be taking loads of books out every week, but  I tend to read on iBooks now .....having said that  I really should make an effort to pop into the library every so often ...use it or lose it  

its kids I fear for, they are lazy critters at the best of times and won't think to go on line and download Treasure Island or any of the other marvelous classics that had me under blankets reading with a torch when I was supposed to be asleep. I'm so pleased Lynds buys the kids books constantly 

Brilliant! 

Sprout posted:

Santa Baz posted:

Sprout posted:

I can remember....dad sitting watching the telly on the pouffe and mam sitting behind him on the armchair with her feet up at the back of him on the pouffe, her with a book on her knee and both with drinks to the side of them  

I might have a photie somewhere     I'll see if I can seek it out 

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Santa Baz posted:

Yes , I used to be taking loads of books out every week, but  I tend to read on iBooks now .....having said that  I really should make an effort to pop into the library every so often ...use it or lose it  

its kids I fear for, they are lazy critters at the best of times and won't think to go on line and download Treasure Island or any of the other marvelous classics that had me under blankets reading with a torch when I was supposed to be asleep. I'm so pleased Lynds buys the kids books constantly 

my last form group were asked to be part of a sponsored read for charity -none of them read books -some really bright ones as well-they asked if FB newsfeed could be counted

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Sprout posted:

I read three quarters of a book at work a few years ago   Twas Clare Balding's book. It was hilarious...what her and her brother got up to 

 

why did you not finish it? 

I did, later on, when I left work   Just so happens I was in the office all by myself that day. The others had gone to a meeting (for one reason or another I had to man the ship)    and so read that book 

Santa Baz posted:

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Santa Baz posted:

Yes , I used to be taking loads of books out every week, but  I tend to read on iBooks now .....having said that  I really should make an effort to pop into the library every so often ...use it or lose it  

its kids I fear for, they are lazy critters at the best of times and won't think to go on line and download Treasure Island or any of the other marvelous classics that had me under blankets reading with a torch when I was supposed to be asleep. I'm so pleased Lynds buys the kids books constantly 

 Yes , all my grandkids like reading ....although it's my youngest GD that has it really bad 

Rocking Ros posted:

no nothing wrong with novels only read crime genre now and ditto dammee ^^^^

me too Ros, although I am about to start Dennis Skinner's book... it was The Famous Five that started us off on crime  

Rocking Ros posted:

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Santa Baz posted:

Yes , I used to be taking loads of books out every week, but  I tend to read on iBooks now .....having said that  I really should make an effort to pop into the library every so often ...use it or lose it  

its kids I fear for, they are lazy critters at the best of times and won't think to go on line and download Treasure Island or any of the other marvelous classics that had me under blankets reading with a torch when I was supposed to be asleep. I'm so pleased Lynds buys the kids books constantly 

my last form group were asked to be part of a sponsored read for charity -none of them read books -some really bright ones as well-they asked if FB newsfeed could be counted

    It's funny, but really, its not 

Santa Baz posted:

 Yes , all my grandkids like reading ....although it's my youngest GD that has it really bad 

I like her 

Rocking Ros posted:

my last form group were asked to be part of a sponsored read for charity -none of them read books -some really bright ones as well-they asked if FB newsfeed could be counted

makes you wanna weep eh 

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Rocking Ros posted:

no nothing wrong with novels only read crime genre now and ditto dammee ^^^^

 

me too Ros, although I am about to start Dennis Skinner's book... it was The Famous Five that started us off on crime  

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Rocking Ros posted:

no nothing wrong with novels only read crime genre now and ditto dammee ^^^^

 

me too Ros, although I am about to start Dennis Skinner's book... it was The Famous Five that started us off on crime  

Sprout posted:

I did, later on, when I left work   Just so happens I was in the office all by myself that day. The others had gone to a meeting (for one reason or another I had to man the ship)    and so read that book 

I have a book in the car and read when I'm on the school runs, will take me forever to read it but I'll get there 

Rocking Ros posted:

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Santa Baz posted:

Yes , I used to be taking loads of books out every week, but  I tend to read on iBooks now .....having said that  I really should make an effort to pop into the library every so often ...use it or lose it  

its kids I fear for, they are lazy critters at the best of times and won't think to go on line and download Treasure Island or any of the other marvelous classics that had me under blankets reading with a torch when I was supposed to be asleep. I'm so pleased Lynds buys the kids books constantly 

my last form group were asked to be part of a sponsored read for charity -none of them read books -some really bright ones as well-they asked if FB newsfeed could be counted

That is so sad Ros  

Is this the time to throw in to the mix that I've just been bought Phil Collins book...Not Dead Yet   

I asked for it as well 

well.... blow me, a sensible convo in the crib....that's enough of that 

Sprout posted:

Is this the time to throw in to the mix that I've just been bought Phil Collins book...Not Dead Yet   

 

I asked for it as well 

no 

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Rocking Ros posted:

no nothing wrong with novels only read crime genre now and ditto dammee ^^^^

 

me too Ros, although I am about to start Dennis Skinner's book... it was The Famous Five that started us off on crime  

yes and secret seven

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Sprout posted:

I did, later on, when I left work   Just so happens I was in the office all by myself that day. The others had gone to a meeting (for one reason or another I had to man the ship)    and so read that book 

 

I have a book in the car and read when I'm on the school runs, will take me forever to read it but I'll get there 

What is it? 

Sprout posted:

Is this the time to throw in to the mix that I've just been bought Phil Collins book...Not Dead Yet   

 

I asked for it as well 

Santa Baz posted:

That is so sad Ros  

snap Baz 

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

 

well.... blow me, a sensible convo in the crib....that's enough of that 

Rofl  New Years Eve at that 

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

 

well.... blow me, a sensible convo in the crib....that's enough of that 

Stoppit!!   you know I have a bad chest  

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

 

well.... blow me, a sensible convo in the crib....that's enough of that 

usually a madfred-with bazzy being norty

Rocking Ros posted:

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

 

well.... blow me, a sensible convo in the crib....that's enough of that 

usually a madfred-with bazzy being norty

Oi you!....she's not the only one! 

Santa Baz posted:

Rofl  New Years Eve at that 

tell ya what, if 17 is worse than 16, I'm buying a gun 

Dame_Ann_Average posted:

Santa Baz posted:

That is so sad Ros  

 

snap Baz 

I couldn't believe itmiss my form group though

Rocking Ros posted:

usually a madfred-with bazzy being norty

I had to read that twice, I went into Pretty Flamingo thinking it was Manfred Mann 

Rocking Ros posted:

I couldn't believe itmiss my form group though