tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post5360152752713236638..comments2023-12-26T08:30:05.614+00:00Comments on A Mixed Bag: WILL SHE, WON'T SHE?Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-41275139738247418892018-08-27T09:16:00.493+01:002018-08-27T09:16:00.493+01:00Keep waffling, Denise... I love it, and I shall co...Keep waffling, Denise... I love it, and I shall continue to read books until the eyesight packs up!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-45396625781991733092018-08-26T21:12:54.850+01:002018-08-26T21:12:54.850+01:00We need a large lap desk with a strong and equally...We need a large lap desk with a strong and equally large magnifying glass on top of it, with enough room between the desk and the magnifier to slip the book between. I wonder if anyone has ever patented something like that. I know there are hand held ones but we need one that is on ‘legs’ to be able to put it over us, so that we can use it to read in bed at night. That is when I like to read, a DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-14492781874307002052018-08-25T18:45:51.172+01:002018-08-25T18:45:51.172+01:00Mary, I have plenty of time during daylight hours ...Mary, I have plenty of time during daylight hours when I could sit reading but I get distracted. To read this book I will need plenty of noise-free hours just to read a few pages. At least you are doing what you want to do, that's all that counts.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-68330392808087958562018-08-25T15:42:02.421+01:002018-08-25T15:42:02.421+01:00It sounds to be a good read... even if it does tak...It sounds to be a good read... even if it does take 639 days! It's nice to have such an old book, I do hope you enjoy it. Being on the computer a lot seems to prevent me from reading some of the novels waiting around. I used to enjoy reading at night in bed, but now get too tired. Well, that's all day it seems. hahaCrystalChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778302473630157009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-27711596136497285512018-08-25T09:20:48.561+01:002018-08-25T09:20:48.561+01:00Many a happy hour was spent in one or other of the...Many a happy hour was spent in one or other of the Ks, Jenny, and lots of fun with the lads. Oh happy days. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-38677660275909505722018-08-25T09:18:29.632+01:002018-08-25T09:18:29.632+01:00Matt, I still haven't done more than five page...Matt, I still haven't done more than five pages! Is there hope, do you reckon?Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-1912734438619756572018-08-25T08:48:20.626+01:002018-08-25T08:48:20.626+01:00I remember visting a Kardomah I think in Bournemou...I remember visting a Kardomah I think in Bournemouth, but the chain closed down very shortly after and it didn't make much impression, probably on its last legs. I remembered the name though, and wondered what it meant. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-49472177160493234212018-08-24T23:51:10.857+01:002018-08-24T23:51:10.857+01:00Good luck with your latest project, Val. Sounds li...Good luck with your latest project, Val. Sounds like it will be worth the effort based on what you shared with us. Take care.Mr. Shifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061232966394052314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-47765013154006680072018-08-24T08:50:38.414+01:002018-08-24T08:50:38.414+01:00You are right, Toni. Thinking back, although we ha...You are right, Toni. Thinking back, although we had a full bookcase I don't recall my parents ever reading books which makes me even more curious.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-42262783969730313992018-08-24T08:47:15.712+01:002018-08-24T08:47:15.712+01:00They sure do, Dave. Right now I am in the middle o...They sure do, Dave. Right now I am in the middle of a country based book, complete with superstitions that once were. Lovely!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-56400756437913399692018-08-23T19:30:37.750+01:002018-08-23T19:30:37.750+01:00Maybe reading the book ins't as important as j...Maybe reading the book ins't as important as just holding it and imagining the people who have read it, where they read it and how thick the glass was in their spectacles.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187611054293001721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-25208291991348918662018-08-23T18:54:23.375+01:002018-08-23T18:54:23.375+01:00"..mind the old oak beam"
It conjures u..."..mind the old oak beam"<br /><br />It conjures up a delightful picture of the coffee house. I love old books, especially gardening one's. They take you to another world.northsider https://www.blogger.com/profile/00716743611909673869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-56437612041721251742018-08-23T09:30:35.068+01:002018-08-23T09:30:35.068+01:00I should research more. I should research more. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-21180175325236763622018-08-23T09:04:39.290+01:002018-08-23T09:04:39.290+01:00Hi Susan. I remember that smell but I'm glad t...Hi Susan. I remember that smell but I'm glad to say my book has no distinct aroma.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-1194068958551061072018-08-23T09:03:15.990+01:002018-08-23T09:03:15.990+01:00Thanks for this, Joe. I researched Normal Collins ...Thanks for this, Joe. I researched Normal Collins and found he was the guy who brought DICK BARTON, SPECIAL AGENT, to our screens. The book I have was also mentioned in the write-up. I really should learn to see a job through before spouting about it. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-64902739385629461922018-08-23T08:57:15.500+01:002018-08-23T08:57:15.500+01:00I did have several magnifiers, all belonging to hu...I did have several magnifiers, all belonging to hubby when his eyes couldn't cope with the small print. Unfortunately, they were given away. I have one left but it just makes reading more difficult. I can read it but it is hard going after a while. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-73464995749688892592018-08-22T22:17:53.605+01:002018-08-22T22:17:53.605+01:00Try this site: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/604...Try this site: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/60459/london-belongs-to-me/Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-85173971473835179752018-08-22T22:16:07.648+01:002018-08-22T22:16:07.648+01:00I have some books from my grandmother, and the pri...I have some books from my grandmother, and the print is so tiny.<br /><br />The smell of the old books also evoke that feeling of being in am old library.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-63573858979524283792018-08-22T16:19:10.371+01:002018-08-22T16:19:10.371+01:00Like to take a bet on that, Joe? Glasses? I think ...Like to take a bet on that, Joe? Glasses? I think binoculars would be better!!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-2595035581005691842018-08-22T16:17:30.290+01:002018-08-22T16:17:30.290+01:00Hi Ron. Old books do have their smell. The one I a...Hi Ron. Old books do have their smell. The one I am talking about doesn't smell of anything which makes me wonder why. I would imagine font sizes have changed considerably as the years rolled by. I have deliberately not worked out when 639 days are up. Go on, call me a coward lol.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-35839186998567594202018-08-22T16:15:57.790+01:002018-08-22T16:15:57.790+01:00All the Norman Collins books are available in Kind...All the Norman Collins books are available in Kindle format on Amazon...EXCEPT this one, so enjoy it one page at a time. They do have newer additions available, but I suspect from comments, all also have small print. I feel your pain with the small print, even with magnification glasses.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-54913886340190061672018-08-22T16:10:43.840+01:002018-08-22T16:10:43.840+01:00How about looking for a rectangular magnifying gla...How about looking for a rectangular magnifying glass... Which allows you to see a good part of the page.... It would make reading, a lot easier.<br /><br />And this certainly sounds like a fun book!wisps of wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995057494013633705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-36151127874444589392018-08-22T15:04:00.723+01:002018-08-22T15:04:00.723+01:00Valerie, I think it's awesome that you still o...Valerie, I think it's awesome that you still own a vintage book like that. The first thing that popped into my head was, "OMG....I bet that book smells wonderful!", because I love the smell of old books.<br /><br />I wondered though, why the print is so small. Aren't books pretty much printed with a standard font size? But I hear you because my reading eyesight over the years Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332843200079013172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-21743701651355184502018-08-22T12:11:31.764+01:002018-08-22T12:11:31.764+01:00Haha, that's my normal attitude to books to be...Haha, that's my normal attitude to books to be honest. You never know you might get into it and read 2 pages a day! Maybe you need stronger glasses? Good luck!LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.com