Sitting on my verandah with a cup of tea (and a ginger nut) with the book: The Boy in the Stripped Pyjamas in hand...

My great-grandmother; Enid vain Manson....

The Independent: Should Enid Blyton be hailed as the best writer for children? All EB fans should read this: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/the-big-question-should-enid-blyton-be-hailed-as-the-best-writer-for-children-904007.html" onclick="window.open(this.h...

Fiona1986 wrote:The movie shouldn't be used to judge the real Enid, as it took several large liberties with fact.

Hmm, I guess you right Fiona, but I think that EB got depressed in the last fews of her life...

Hate is a harsh word but I agree-the Egmont covers and illustrations are way too modern! I actually like EB's books without illustrations as I can 'paint' a picture in my mind of what's happening...But if they have to put in illustrations, I prefer the originals-
Honesty

Hmmmm...
Ahh yes, The Faraway Tree. My mother read this book to me each night when I was younger and she would only read a chapter each night so I had to wait until the next night until I could find out what would happen!

I find Peter's attitude towards passwords, meetings etc... To well I guess you could say he was overdoing it a bit with the others. As Moonraker said, it would be obvious to see who it was by just looking out the window!

As Anita said that there are some characters that Enid Blyton described as: 'plump, fat etc...', I couldn't give an exact opinion.

My friend is drriving us home (from Canberra to Sydney) whilst I'm on my I-phone texting.

Fiona1986 wrote:They've changed the law, haven't they? Whether they have a boy or a girl, it will be next in line after William and before Harry.

Of course (I don't live in the UK) it'll be king or queen.
Thanks Fiona!

Francis wrote:Hope you are enjoying your holiday. We are awaiting our daughter and grandchildren so peace
and quiet will soon disappear.

Thank you Francis. I hope you have a great time with your daughter & grandchildren!

I know they has been a topic about the Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit but I have found there isn't a topic just for the Hobbit. It's a great book isn't it? I am currently watching the movie and it's very interesting!!! I think all the effects and props are very interesting and cool. I am also finding ...

Going to a restaurant called: Au Lac in the city with some of my girlfriends and will I guess have a girls night out without the boys. Fancy a nice hot chicken (spicy) with some steamed vegies!!!

Boy or Girl, eh???

Well I guess it would be better for the monarch, but I would like to see a female heir.
But I don't really mind. But would at least like Kate to have at least one boy to secure the line (after his father, William).

My house hmmm.... If you look at it front on, it's quite Victorian like and has a large garden in the front (and back). It's what I'd describe as a cottage really. It's painted pink and green with a little driveway on the side and a big Liquid Amber Tree in the front (looses it's leaves every Autumn...