MJ's little flock

[Shadrach]

I have to correct myself; it was printed in 1924. If it had been 1914 it would have been over 100 years old.

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I was just about to close the book when it flicked over to the pages below. Bottom left, there is an ad for John Buchan’s The Three Hostages. I read that for the first time only recently!

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I've got a bit of a thing for old books.

 

[MaryJanet]

Are they enjoying the air conditioning?

It seems that's what tempted across the threshold. All three found a little respite from the heat, stopped panting, and went back out to their favourite parking spot for a comfy sit down on damp soil.

Can you believe this: I've awoken to rain falling! After yesterdays silent and oppressive heat, it sounds amazing on the roof!

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

My friends decided to be inside today.

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Two poops were dropped but thoughtfully on the floorboards and not on carpet or rugs.

So lovely!! I love seeing Blossom in the background

 

[MaryJanet]

I have to correct myself; it was printed in 1924. If it had been 1914 it would have been over 100 years old.

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I was just about to close the book when it flicked over to the pages below. Bottom left, there is an ad for John Buchan’s The Three Hostages. I read that for the first time only recently!

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I used to love annuals! I never really understood them, culturally speaking, so they were such puzzles. I'm sure I've still got one or two from the 70s.

I want to know what Bingo and Tish got up to. I'll have to zoom in and see if I can make it out.

 

[MaryJanet]

Good evening MJ and everyone




Yep, nice and cool, plus checking out your living arrangements

Hahaha!

Just like the Schlegels in Howards End.

Janet plays Margaret: What do you think? Shall we take it? I want to hear from both of you.

Mary: No.

Ivy: Yes.

That's decided then.

 

[MaryJanet]

If I was them I would be coming by every afternoon to cool off. I see Blossom was concerned by the intrusion. "Hey, keep it down! I'm trying to nap over here! "

she had a very "ugh" expression on her face "keep them off the bed"

 

[Grammy60]

Good morning MJ and all

 

[MaryJanet]

How about this one?

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Not only long in the tooth but a book so influential it's still in print after... Doing my sum... 541 years! (Somebody better check my answer I haven't had tea yet).

The British library holds a first edition (predictably, but it's still nice that anyone can go and clap eyes on it).

 

[MaryJanet]

I know! The thread sent me looking on the shelves! I confess I have never read it.

It's quite a creative feat considering the time in which it was written. It deserves your contemplation.

 

[Shadrach]

Fudge.