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Very sad news: our friend joseki died this morning
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RE: Very sad news: our friend joseki died this morning
oonaroyale2
12 yrs ago
So very sorry to hear of this. Joseki will be sorely missed, his wit and wisdom were a joy to read.
My thoughts go to his friends and family.
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Nov 11-12-13 What is your weekend reading??
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RE: Nov 11-12-13 What is your weekend reading??
oonaroyale2
12 yrs ago
Currently reading "Gallipoli Sniper" The life of Billy Sing.
"The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey" by Walter Mosley
"The Affair" by Lee Child
"The Desert Boys" an ongoing read.
oonaroyale2
12 yrs ago
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Ok
Here goes, I know both of the sexes are capable of saying incredibly stupid things but for now let us settle on men. I do not mean cruel or sarcastic remarks but rather the totally clueless.
So what are some e…
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Anyone have street crime/mugging stories to share?
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RE: Anyone have street crime/mugging stories to share?
oonaroyale2
12 yrs ago
Yes,, First time was when I was travelling across America and was help up by a man waving a knife at me. He was stopped by a soldier who intervened and chased him away. Never saw the soldier again,
Then in London , a …
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
Thanks seayork
Will include them on my trip schedule
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
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Hi
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I am traveling to Sydney in April and would like some information about the best book shops to visit. Especially second hand stores.
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
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Brothers house was on the river, still there but went under.
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
Thanks, I had not thought of that.
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
Thanks for the info . will have another look at Abebooks.
I saw the $600 book you mentioned which sadly passed from my hands many years ago and is the book that I am looking for.
All the King's Enemies; A History o…
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
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Hi
Does anyone know where I can get a cheap version of this book. I am doing research into the history of the 2/5th Battalion in Australia.
Thank you
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Organ Donation for other people and/or Medical Research
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RE: Organ Donation for other people and/or Medical Research
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
If not for the gift of an organ my brother would be dead. He received a heart transplant and our family has sat down and have agreed to be organ donors .
Please save a life, be a donor.
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
Have not drunk milk for years. Only soy milk. But I will have a latte now and then , but pay for it later.
I was even a milk monitor at school, just can't drink it now.
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
Does anyone know of books that cover the topic of the Parkhurst exiles to Australia in the years 1842 and 1850.
I found one by Paul Buddee but like to find some more.
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
Thank you katrinat and MissTree for your wonderful suggestions. I will have to track these books down.
The essential American novel, what would it be.
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
Ma Ma for my grandmother, the grandchildren call their grandfather Pop Pops. As for the others I never knew them and it is such a shame.
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
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Thank you MissTree and MaryZee, these titles will go on the list. I think I have read a little of the life of Queen Noor but not the entire book.
Thanks again
Any other suggestions. I am currently looking for authour…
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20 to 22 August: What are you reading this weekend?
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RE: 20 to 22 August: What are you reading this weekend?
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
Amazonia by James Rollins
Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie
Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
Thank you , I have read both of these books and found them both interesting and informative.
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
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Ok, this is a project I need some help with. The rules to reading the book be it factual or fiction are that the author must either have been born in the country or have played an important part in the history of the co…
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
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A worthy cause and proof that books do make a difference.
http://www.footpathlibrary.org/index.html
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
Dear Hin just read this and I hope for the best for you. Please keep us updated. You are a treasure and I wish you well dear.
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I really, really, REALLY HATE thieves!!!!
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RE: I really, really, REALLY HATE thieves!!!!
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
Sorry to hear this , know how you feel. You really feel like tracking down the people and asking why? and then give it back. Bur sometimes what they take can never be replaced, like the feeling of security. Be safe my fr…
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
Good luck growing the poppies .
oonaroyale2
13 yrs ago
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Still healing and it is slow but a painful process. I am looking to but a new desktop and need some abvice.
Bookcrossing looks lovely
oonaroyale2
14 yrs ago
Am looking for a program that will enable people to see in real time the conversations on a telephone. Has aanyone got any ideas or heard of anything ?
