UK Book Club discussion

A while ago we started a thread called Grumpy UK where we can sound off about life's annoyances. Despite the weather today, I thought I'd start one at the opposite end of the emotional spectrum so we can also share our better moments.

And as Lynne has reminded me, the same silly rule applies as for Grumpy UK.....add a suitable book link to each post.

I'm happy cos it's the start of the Premier League footy season and my beloved Liverpool have won their first game. Stupid I know, but I have a great big grin on my mush which will probably last all week.

Ian wrote: "I'm happy cos it's the start of the Premier League footy season and my beloved Liverpool have won their first game. Stupid I know, but I have a great big grin on my mush which will probably last al..."

You sound just like my husband,Ian. He has the same big grin:)

You forgot to choose your book Ian! will this one do?

I have my first real visit real visitor that isn't family here staying for a few days and despite the yucky weather we are having a great time!

Ian wrote: "I'm happy cos it's the start of the Premier League footy season and my beloved Liverpool have won their first game. Stupid I know, but I have a great big grin on my mush which will probably last al..."

I am happy about the start of the Premier League season as well, Ian, not quite so happy as Everton only managed a draw with Norwich. I do like Chris Hughton mind you. I was happy to see AV beat Arsenal. :0).. and happy also to see Brighton win their first game of the season.. whew.. happy, happy. :0)

Bill wrote: "I was happy to see AV beat Arsenal. :0).. "

So was I, I'm afraid I'm a Villa fan!

Ian wrote:"I'm happy cos it's the start of the Premier League footy season and my beloved Liverpool have won their first game."

A win due to the heart-stopping penalty save by Mignolet!

I have a screenshot of them at the top of the league - may as well savour our brief glory!

It's summer, England have won the Ashes, Murray won Wimbledon, Mo Farah won the World 10k and 5k. Some overpaid foreigners have started running around on a pitch again with over hyped media demanding our attention. BTW I like football - in the winter.

Meanwhile we have had the JKR debate on who wrote a book, lots of political crisis in the Middle East but this morning the sun is out once more. I have a Christening to attend and then a cricket match this afternoon. There still might be some summer left. My two current books are selling a bit and readers seem to like them. My third book is nearly ready to go. I had a couple of glasses of a very palatable red last night. Now what can I complain about.....

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Bill wrote: "Ian wrote: "I'm happy cos it's the start of the Premier League footy season and my beloved Liverpool have won their first game. Stupid I know, but I have a great big grin on my mush which will prob..."

Didn't know you were an Evertonian Bill. I've instantly gone off you. What caused that affliction?

Weenie wrote: "Ian wrote:"I'm happy cos it's the start of the Premier League footy season and my beloved Liverpool have won their first game."

A win due to the heart-stopping penalty save by Mignolet!

I have a ..."

My desktop wallpaper is a picture of Cally and Bob Paisley embracing with big smile in Rome 77. Always perks me up.

Ian wrote: "Bill wrote: "Ian wrote: "I'm happy cos it's the start of the Premier League footy season and my beloved Liverpool have won their first game. Stupid I know, but I have a great big grin on my mush wh..."

I started watching the Premiership when the missus moved from England, Ian. The only Premiership team with a Canadian on it at the time was Everton, with Tomas Radszinski, so I had to cheer for them.. I like teams that shoot above their weight. Sorry you're off me now.. ;0)

Elaine wrote: "Ian wrote: "I'm happy cos it's the start of the Premier League footy season and my beloved Liverpool have won their first game. Stupid I know, but I have a great big grin on my mush which will prob..."

And I am and a Norwich City fan and I am happy with the 2-2 draw!

I've got double glazing A Window to the World

I'm over the moon that Jose has come home to Chelsea! Difficult to keep your eye on whats going on on the pitch when he's about though lol

I have had a lovely day today, my visitor left this morning after 6 days of her being waited on hand and foot, followed by 3 happy hours at Knit and natter at Paignton even though I had to keep pulling out the knitting due to an error in the pattern, followed by a girly lunch at mine with my new friend Stacey.

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Sounds lovely Lynne.

I'm intrigued by this visitor Lynne. You sound very relieved she has now left. .

My TV's refusing to work so doing more reading. Missing the Test match but as we're getting battered, no bad thing.

I'm happy because I've got my copy of A Game of Battleships. I've been waiting a long time for this book!

I'm happy because I got picked for three Goodreads Giveaways no less! Ok, they were all young adult books but easy reading nonetheless!

I've spent the day in Leeds with a friend and spent time with my lovely daughter who lives there There and Back Again: An Actor's Tale

Helen wrote: "I've spent the day in Leeds with a friend and spent time with my lovely daughter who lives there There and Back Again: An Actor's Tale"

My daughter is coming in Sept to visit a holiday camp - one that she works for in Whitstable to see if she can take over as Complex Manager or General Manager. If she does she will be practically round the corner!

Happy this morning, another 5 star review for my second book
On grumpy note for the mirror Grumpy UK - new book, nearly zero sales since launch on Wednesday.

Lynne - The Book Squirrel wrote: "Helen wrote: "I've spent the day in Leeds with a friend and spent time with my lovely daughter who lives there There and Back Again: An Actor's Tale"

My daughter is coming in Sept to visit a holid..."

Brilliant. Miss mine despite her not being far away.

Happy today, been looking for The Secret Of Crickley Hall since I saw the BBC mini-series. Finally found a copy.. :0)

Had a lovely weekend with my little brother - visiting from Leicestershire. Been to the Babbacombe Model Village today. Went on the ferry yesterday to Torquay - £2 return - great value!

Did The Golden Hind today in the harbour too.

Model village....remember going to see that in the early 1970's. .

6 music just played the magnificent "99% of Gargoyles look like Bob Todd" by Half Man Biscuit. Very happy ears.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgYWMi...

It doesn't take much to make you happy!!

I'm happy because Newcastle United won yesterday, which made my husband happy....therefore he was in a good mood....which is unusual after a Newcastle match!!!![
I just wish I understood more about the game so I could have intelligent discussions about it with him, instead of sloping off upstairs to read my book....

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Try living with a Coventry City fan! Win or loose, they started season in minus money, minus points and are pitch-sharing miles away. Nothing but grumbles but shhhh I'm happy cos whilst all this going on my husband is at home on Saturdays.

That's even worse, Em.....except for him being home....that's a bonus for you though.....

A glorious day today here at Brixham, after a lovely service this morning at the Salvation Army, I have sat at the harbour sipping coffee after fish and chip lunch and then had a great open air service also with the Salvation Army, with lots of people joining in with us.

Em wrote: "Try living with a Coventry City fan! Win or loose, they started season in minus money, minus points and are pitch-sharing miles away. Nothing but grumbles but shhhh I'm happy cos whilst all this go..."

Send him off to Northampton Em.

I'm happy as my team Liverpool FC have had their best start to the season in 20 years, plus beating Man U yesterday - can't stop grinning!

For you Weenie and for me......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlP9KG...

Ian wrote: "For you Weenie and for me......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlP9KG..."

Brilliant - YNWA!

An educational must for all Chelski fans with their pathetic little plastic chequered flags that the club give out as they can't make any good ones of their own.

Calling Chelsea 'Chelski' is so yesterday...

Jackie wrote: "Calling Chelsea 'Chelski' is so yesterday..."

lol

Ian, I'm glad you "lol'd" after I'd put my message I thought ooo I hope he doesn't think that was an arsey message lol

Ian wrote: "Model village....remember going to see that in the early 1970's. ."

I remember being very happy at the model village - I felt tall :)

I remember you being tall.

Dave wrote: "Ian wrote: "Model village....remember going to see that in the early 1970's. ."

I remember being very happy at the model village - I felt tall :)"

You just brought back some very happy memories - Babbacombe model village!

I'll have to go back there and take my son, I know he'd love it (as would I...) We've been to Bekonscot and Bourton on the Water (many, many times!)

Ok, my guilty secret is out, but you have to indulge your inner-child from time to time....

Guilty secrets are fun.....one of mine is listening to Blondie. . Teenage lust revisited I'm afraid lol.

Is listening to Blondie a guilty secret? I think not. It's not as if you're a closet One Direction fan.... or are you?

Er......no, never actually heard owt by them. The only thing I know about them is what a comedian/singer who was doing a show about the 57 people who claim to be the 5th Beatle at the Edinburgh Fringe, said of them.

To introduce the Beatles to younger people in the audience who possibly had never heard of them.......he sang that they were like One Direction, except that they wrote their own songs, played their own instruments and were talented.....does that sum them up?

Ian wrote: "Guilty secrets are fun.....one of mine is listening to Blondie.. Teenage lust revisited I'm afraid lol."

Debbie Harry along with Chrissie Hynde - Oh to be young again. Still the music lives on

Who are One Direction should I have heard (of) them...

just kidding before I get flamed!

Saw the Pretenders at uni in 1978...Brass in Pocket tour......they were supported by UB40 who were pretty unknown at the time but blew the main act off the stage.

Coincidence! I saw the same tour, but enjoyed the Pretenders more. At the time I wasn't into UB40's music. I loved the new wave that sneaked in under the radar of Punk, but I also loved the Prog Rock and Trad Rock groups, just loved music at the time wanted to be a rock singer/writer. now a wider taste in music, but the guitar rarely gets an outing, just been adding some old lyrics/poems to my blog.

Happy Days indeed recalling the concerts of the late seventies.

The Pretenders were actually briefly booed on to the stage cos the audience wanted more of UB40. I saw them in Leicester, so maybe a lot of folk over from Cov who were already big fans.....UB40 became one of fave bands long B4 Thatch acquainted me with my own personal one after I left uni.....not so happy memories of the early 80's.