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Hey, Rusty!
It's a beautiful evening here, too - probably the nicest part of the day! although it does go dark much sooner here than it will for you.
We had a most enjoyable walk - we went through the woods and over the fields towards the river.
Did you manage to get out yourself for a walk?
I've amassed quite a few books all lined up for me to read, but also will think about ordering, from Amazon, another two by Lyn MacDonald, as I have some money still left on my Gift card (I can't say I'm being extravagant if I'm using 'present' money, can I?)
You say that "1915: The Death of Innocence" is next? Which other one would you recommend?
And speaking of tigers being expensive to keep....... they cost a lot to feed when they come to tea!
I was reading "The Tiger Who Came to Tea" to my grandson the other day! (do you know that one?)

Hello, Elle!
No walk today.
I have been putting an edge on my claymore and dirk.
Elle, it would be best to read Lyn's books in chronological sequence? (She did not write them in order)
So, after 1915 would be "Somme", and after that is "They Called it Passchendaele". Then, "To the Last Man".
Somme and Passchendaele are superb.
To the Last Man is about the German Spring offensive of 1918, but I cannot remember a great deal of it.
I do not the Tiger who came to tea.
I do know they are gluttonish in their eating habits though.
I used up a bit of my gift card, too.
"Mince Pie for Starters" by John Oaksey,
"Do No Harm" by Henry Marsh
"That's More of It, Now" by Colm O'Regan
"On the Trail of the Assassins" by Jim Garrison
"Calum's Road" by Roger Hutchinson.
It is great ordering up books, isn't it!
Hope the car is going along fine?

Hello Elle,

I have just watched 'Miss Potter' and found it quite interesting. She certainly was fairly emancipated for her time, very unusual to see a woman earning her own (good) money, buying properties at auctions - only lady amongst men, etc.

Also interesting to know that she donated over 1600 hectares (don't what this is in acres, but rather a lot) to the preservation of land organisation, whatever that is called. I am sorry to be so vague about terminology but the film was only in French!

Beautiful scenery of the Lake District, but no views of Hawkshead. I reckon the first farm she bought, Hill Top Farm, is quite close to Hawkshead, hence the connection, for according to my friends, she never lived in the village proper.

Anyway, enjoyed it very much so thank you for recommending it.

Hi Pigale
She lived in Far Sawrey, about 3 miles from Hawkshead.

Hi Chrise,

Thanks for this, it explains why Hawkshead boasts about her connection with the area! She must have visited it on occasions, perhaps for the shops - depending on how big Far Sawrey is , or rather how big it was then ???

Tiny!

Morning, Rusty!
It's the most beautiful day here - blue skies and sunny; very warm even at 8am! I didn't want to come home , knowing that I had household chores to do!
is it nice with you? Have you been out for your paper yet?
Five more books!
Now, I've heard of John Oaksey. He was a Lord and an amateur jockey, wasn't he? and a newspaper reporter? (not sure about that last)
And I know of, but haven't read, the book about brain surgery - I think it's about having to make life and death decisions? Should be an interesting read!
But the last two you mention......?
Hazarding a guess, and knowing you've been reading about the Kennedys(!), would "On the Trail of the Assassins" be about John Kennedy's killer? I'm probably way off beam here...!
No idea about the last one?
The car is great, thank you ! Says I as a passenger! My husband is still complaining that there is too much gadgetry!

Hi, Pigale!
I'm so glad you enjoyed "Miss Potter"! Having recommended it, I was then nervous in case you didn't like it!
I'm sure I knew that she lived in Far Sawrey? had I not mentioned that? (mind you, I could be being "wise after the event"!)
I also saw "Becoming Jane " (Anne Hathaway) about Jane Austen. That too was a good film that I would recommend, but as there is no particular relevance for you in that as there was in "Miss Potter", you may, of course, not be interested in seeing it.
I must add here that I rarely visit the cinema and this film will be a good few years old by now!

Hi Elle,

I like Jane Austen's novels; my favourite is Mansfield Park - she is so ironically denouncing the 'high' society of her time, laughing at her own world ! Think I might be interested in seeing the film about her life - I am always interested in good biographies.

Also would like to find one about Florence Nightingale; I have the book, it is quite substantial and in English which I would enjoy, but (and this is a big BUT) the publishers have made it into one single book, as opposed to two or even a trilogy - hence the printing is minute, making it very difficult to read.

Weather beautiful and warm here too ; good there is a little warm breeze.

PS - Have now just found and put in my 'Wish List' the two DVDs mentioned in my previous post. Useful wish list!