Re: old books Re:

From: Mary Fisher (mary.fisher_at_zetnet.co.uk)
Date: 08/23/04


Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 20:32:02 +0100


"Jill" <news@REMOVETHISkintaline.co.uk> wrote in message
news:1093286674.14512.0@lotis.uk.clara.net...
>
> "Mary Fisher" <mary.fisher@zetnet.co.uk> wrote in message
>
> > Books have been my life, I don't want them to be treated as items of a)
> > monetary value or b) trivia ...
>
> heaven forbid

Quite. That's why I'm becoming more selective in the recipients of my
prodigality ...
>
> When you add a restriction of not being able to read for some months -
their
> value increases again

I hadn't thought about that aspect ...

> I want to be left alone for a year to do nothing but read:~)

It would be nice :-)

> I don't know how affected Tina was before and after her eye op but maybe
she
> has had similar feelings

I didn't know whe'd had eye probs - if you're reading this, Tina, my
sympathies - and hopes that you're restored to full abilities now.
>
> <snip more tales from ancient times :~))
> talking of books you two really MUST write one yourselves of your exploits
> around the country from the perspective of your birds

Actually, that's not a bad idea. I'll think about it.

And I'll be contacting you very soon ... but first we need to sleep ...

Mary



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