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Azuki
7 hrs ago
[[Unless the voters in the USA vote these people out, the descent will continue.]]
Well, de Santis just got re-elected last year.
And a few weeks ago I posted in another thread about how books in classroom libraries…
Azuki
7 hrs ago
I love basque cheesecake. Delicious not to mention so easy to make, since it's meant to be "burnt"!.
And Mille crepe cakes.
And flourless chocolate cakes.
And lava cakes where the chocolate oozes out of the cent…
Conventions and Meetings
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🌍 Who will host the Convention in 2024?
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Would Tampere, Finland be interested?
Azuki
3 days ago
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Conventions and Meetings
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🏴Falkirk Anniversary Convention - Announcements for World Conventions and UK UnCons in 2024 and 2025
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Well we are actually talking about two bids
Azuki
3 days ago
One for the UK UNCon, which the Birmingham reference is about, and the Official International Con, which indeed Birmingham never hosted.
Of course we won't expect the UK UnCon to be the same as the big Con, unless s…
Azuki
4 days ago
[[(Personally I find the Little Free Library feature to find LFLs near you quite hard to use. Hoping if such a feature is added to this site it will be easier.)]]
I am curious about your comment. On my phone I open t…
Azuki
1 wk ago
While there is an option to organize forum threads, for journals it always starts w the oldest one, and you have to go to the last page and do a bit of scrolling to the latest entry.
Azuki
1 wk ago
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yes the site is usable on a smartphone but there's so much potential for an app. I have used ones that you can scan the barcode and it pulls up all the book details, whereas for the site, typing in the numbers to look u…
Chit-Chat
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Has anyone had their DNA done and did it match with what you know about your family?
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RE: RE: Interesting conversation!!
Azuki
1 wk ago
[[[[more than 80 generations]]
The furthest I can go back in my family tree is 12 generations.
Unless you plan to move back to China, you need to record your ancestry, with translations, for further generations, beca…
Book Talk
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Need help with audiobook logistics, please (listening while doing household chores)!
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RE: RE: I listen to audiobooks a lot!
Azuki
1 wk ago
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[[[[My library uses the app Overdrive and Hoopla so I have the books on my phone. I often just play it straight from my phone. ]]
I'm very annoyed that Overdrive is supposed to stop working soon; I much prefer it compar…
BookCrossing Site Announcements
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[Closed for entries] The return of the BookCrossing Day Contest.
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有關: RE: deadline
Azuki
1 wk ago
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[[[[I hope midnight US time is okay]]
It is!]]
Sent, and it was well before midnight in Hawaii! JK.
Please lmk if you didn't get the email.
Chit-Chat
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Has anyone had their DNA done and did it match with what you know about your family?
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Interesting conversation!!
Azuki
1 wk ago
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I am sort of curious and not curious about getting my DNA tested. I am an immigrant from Asia, and I know the data is not very complete, so at this point, curious as I am, getting the ancestry info is likely a waste of …
BookCrossing Site Announcements
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[Closed for entries] The return of the BookCrossing Day Contest.
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deadline
Azuki
1 wk ago
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I thought deadline is Jan 31. But reading this again, it says "in mailbox before Jan 31", so I guess the deadline is today? Yikes. Will work quickly to get this sent. I hope midnight US time is okay, as you didn't specif…
Conventions and Meetings
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🏴 Falkirk Convention Friday night and Saturday buffets - info needed
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RE: Falkirk Convention Friday night and Saturday buffets - info needed
Azuki
1 wk ago
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1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No
These two meals will include only paid attendees right? Or will spouse be allowed to join for a fee?
If the former, then I will be there but likely be a light eater so I can accompany my husba…
Bookrings, Bookrays, and Bookboxes
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HI77's Audio Bookbox #3 !! (OPEN & Looking for Participants!!) (US Only)
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Thanks so much rhythmbiscuit
Azuki
1 wk ago
for restarting the box.
I do have a ton of books ready for trade, look forward to receiving the box!
Book Talk
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Need help with audiobook logistics, please (listening while doing household chores)!
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I listen to audiobooks a lot!
Azuki
1 wk ago
| 9 replies
My library uses the app Overdrive and Hoopla so I have the books on my phone. I often just play it straight from my phone.
Sometimes, say if I leave the phone to charge in one room, I will connect it to a speaker. I…
Azuki
1 wk ago
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I feel the need to share this disconcerting news:
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/education/2023/01/23/fearing-prosecution-manatee-county-teachers-cover-up-classroom-books/69832276007/
As some of you may kno…
Azuki
2 wks ago
so yes I really need to take out my drawing pad!!
Azuki
2 wks ago
I came in wondering, hey can Scatterbug be something other than what i know it is?
Elegant is Japan, Sun is Mexico, and I don't know any BCers from there using the forum here. Ocean is Hawaii. Meadow is France and we…
Bookrings, Bookrays, and Bookboxes
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STARTED BUT STILL OPEN: Bookish BookBox (in memory of MaryZee)
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RE: Sent to Elizardbreath this morning
Azuki
2 wks ago
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wow that's a LOT of books!!
Conventions and Meetings
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🏴 Pre/Post Falkirk Convention Travels?
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RE: RE: 有關: RE: 🏴 Pre/Post Falkirk Convention Travels?
Azuki
3 wks ago
[[[[
I am thinking of either Friday, or Sunday post convention as kirjakko mentioned in another thread.
I wonder if it would be too ambitious to hope to visit the castle and then do the escape room, among other things…
Azuki
3 wks ago
I think customers in US especially are used to the generous policy of big chains and come to expect the same of small businesses. Sadly, the latter are much less able to afford these returns.
Also, along the same lin…
Conventions and Meetings
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🏴 Pre/Post Falkirk Convention Travels?
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有關: RE: 🏴 Pre/Post Falkirk Convention Travels?
Azuki
3 wks ago
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[[[[The latter one mentioned a place called The Dept of Magic, which is an escape room with a tavern selling potions (cocktails) which you mix yourself according to the instructions (nonalcholoic ones available too). An…
Conventions and Meetings
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🏴 Pre/Post Falkirk Convention Travels?
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有關: RE: Our travels will be after the weekend
Azuki
3 wks ago
[[[[ I know my daughter would like to buy Harry Potter things.]]
There are two Harry Potter themed shops on Falkirk High Street. I have not planned it all out yet but hope to finish outside them at the end of the re…
Azuki
4 wks ago
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A new thread for non-local travelers who are thinking of seeing more of Scotland and other parts of UK, so we can share idea and recommendations, and maybe even group together to travel.
And I'll start by off posting …
Conventions and Meetings
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🏴Falkirk Anniversary Convention 2023 - website and ticket (EVENT SOLD OUT) 🏴
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RE: RE: Not sure if I should start a new discussion...
Azuki
4 wks ago
good idea, thanks, will do that now.
