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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB @Andrew65 I liked this book. I liked the stories and the different people we met were very interesting. Sorry that Maeve is gone because she certainly had a unique insight into different types of people. She was a very wise person. 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB @Andrew65 I love this story of the way these people became friends. They certainly did have a positive influence on each other's lives. Talking about their problems and getting feedback gave them courage to act upon their problems. 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB @Andrew65 I would say that Gwendoline is very negative but I do agree with her brother that she is very lonely too. 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB @Andrew65 I didn't feel like Will loved Gina. He seemed all about going to Hollywood for his TV show. He should have supported Gina more. She definitely needed help with taking care of her parents. I was glad to see that Gina decided to see Matthew again. 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB @Andrew65 It seems like Nuala was right about saying nothing to her daughter. But it certainly is a hard thing to do. The parents that said too much are on the outs but Nuala gave her money and food . Not sure that was a wise thing to do especially giving money for the down-payment. Will she ever get her money back now that they are having money problems? 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB @Andrew65 I think Agnes seems very good at her fortune teller. She pays attention to what is important in her customers lives and they keep coming back for more information from Agnes. In the end, even Melly had to agree that nice things were happening with Agnes' customers. 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB @Andrew65 It seemed as though Ella and Harry's relationship was one-sided. Ella seemed to be doing everything to take care of Harry's needs while Harry was doing absolutely nothing for Ella. Not a very healthy relationship. When Ella realized, while sitting at the bar with Greg, the author, and Harry that Harry was so preoccupied looking at himself in the mirror instead of focusing on Ella, she then decided she would go to the sales conference. 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB @Andrew65 I would have thought the same as Philip‘s sons did as Philip and Rona were whispering and she kissed him on the cheek. Goes to show that things sometimes are not as they seem. Shocking that the mother was the one that had an affair. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB Yes that was a great and shocking twist at the end! We‘d all totally bought into the father having an affair, and Maeve set that up perfectly! 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 Maeve does have a very good insight into how people react to certain situations. She was an amazing person and writer and it shows in her writing. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB She was, totally unique and knew how to tell a good story - short or long. I don‘t particularly enjoy short stories but I did enjoy this book. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 I don't care for short stories either but hers are always good! 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB @Andrew65 Yes, Mac was very irresponsible in not caring for his son and didn‘t ever acknowledge that he had a son. I was glad the Rita put him in his place. Madame Frances didn‘t give Rita credit for all she did in the boutique and I was glad that everyone was asking about Rita. Two wrongs were definitely righted snd Mac and Madame Frances got what they deserve. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB This was a great revenge case set up, playing the long game. Used their own personalities against them! They certainly got what they deserved. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 I really loved this story! 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB Me too. 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB @Andrew65 They didn‘t seem to have a choice as if Nessa and Harry left without Melly she may have been harmed. In the end Melly seemed good for them as they were happy to have been described as easy going and cool! It certainly turned out to be a holiday that the won‘t soon forget! 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB Melly was certainly some personality, and totally overpowered them with her all consuming personality. I do think she did turn out to be good for them. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 Could you imagine going on one of your holidays and having her tagging along? 5y

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Andrew65 @EadieB Think I would have had to say something! š‚ 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 They could have said that they would drop her off at her family's house or a friend's house but then there would be no story! (edited) 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB That would be a very boring story. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 Exactly! 5y

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EadieB @Andrew65 Yes they should have worked harder to stay together. They both seem to still care about each other. Forgive and forget and chalk the bimbo up as a mistake. Divorce is not always the answer especially when children are involved. Marriages have a way of getting stronger after such mistakes. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB It certainly felt as if they were throwing away something special. I don‘t know how I‘d feel if a partner was unfaithful, something you would only know if it happened to you. Dekko certainly brought out the best in their relationship. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 It would be a hard thing to forgive and forget but I know people who have done it and their marriage seemed to blossom even more. (edited) 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB Me too. 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB @Andrew65 Philip is all business and no play. He has no idea about what it takes to be caring and understanding in relationships. I found him to be self-centered and selfish and only caring about succeeding in whatever he takes on. I don‘t have much hope of Philip having a balanced life unless he takes a course in relationships. Only then may he succeed at having a relationship but I‘m not sure there would be much warmth. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB I worry about Phillip, so intense in all he does! So task focused. Worry about his heart, blood pressure and heart going forward. Needs a good, and strong, woman by his side to take him in hand. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 He does need to calm down. 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB @Andew65 I think it‘s fine that Helen and Chester marry even though he was so much older. I think it depends on the people and their needs whether or not the marriage will work. The only time I would disagree is if one person was taking advantage or controlling the other person. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB it did sound like a loving positive relationship for Helen. If that is the case what does it matter about age. My wife is 10 years older than me but we have one of the best relationships I know, most of the people I knew around my age were far too immature. (edited) 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 I think you were just very mature! It seems to me that your mother did a very good job on her own raising you and giving you a lot of attention and guidance and it shows in how you care about and treat people. 5y

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Andrew65 @EadieB This is very true, all through school I had a much more sensible and mature look than those around me. Often made it difficult mixing with others at that age. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 You were just a very old soul with a lot of common sense. I can see where it would be difficult to fit in though. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB Sometimes too in on myself! Social situations aren‘t particularly my forte. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 Really! I wouldn't not think that because you are so social on Litsy and LibraryThing! 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB Possibly find it easier when I have time to think what I want to say and have something to talk about, e.g. books, etc. In social situations personally sometimes struggle to think what to say that is interesting š‚ Possibly a confidence issue. Much better in writing, emails etc. (edited) 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 I can understand that because once it‘s out there you don‘t have time to correct it. 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB Bucket was a very nice and caring person but his son, Eddie was very troublesome and made friends with a not so nice friend, Nest. Eddie definitely needs ā€tough love‘ just like I gave to my stepson and he finally straighten up and now has a wonderful wife, job and daughter. My husband was too soft on him and I forced him to get tough. Today my stepson thanks me. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB Too nice, soft and easy going. Eddie took full advantage of this. He got himself in a very tough place & but for Bucket would never have got out of it. I do worry what would happen to Bucket when he came out of the house, thinking he‘d already left on the bike! Children need tough love at times. Same for my youngest son, without that tough love he would have gone totally off the rails. Now a captain in RAF. Good to hear about your stepson. (edited) 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 Wow! Sounds like a complete turn around for your youngest son! Congrats! 5y

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Andrew65 @EadieB Sounds like the same for your stepson. Our son‘s wife knew him at school, always the class joker, and thanked me on the wedding for calming him down! š‚ 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 Some children just need a lot of special positive attention in order to mature. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB Growing up can be very difficult and like with Nest some can be easily influenced. (edited) 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB Yes I do feel sorry for Nan. Her children were so negative and took advantage of her. The children should have been more independent. They always expected their mother to be available for them. I do see a future for Nan and Derek. 5y

Andrew65 I hope there‘s a future ahead for Derek and Nan, they both deserve it. I did feel exceptionally sorry for her, she seemed very lonely and so taken for advantage by her children. š� @EadieB 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 She definitely needed attention from someone who wouldn‘t take advantage of her. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB I loved seeing the relationship develop. 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB Yes the hotel being cancelled was a good thing because the impromptu gathering turned out to be just what the doctor ordered for all of them. A much more relaxing evening with not much expense. I can understand why Grace sent flowers to the hotel. (edited) 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB It certainly seemed as if it did them all good. Helped them all to resolve a number of issues. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 Goes to show that sometimes when plans don't pan out that there may be something better in the wings! 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB You never know what is around the corner. 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB Tim would drive me crazy. I'm not sure Lillian should marry him. I think Lillian needs to find someone that would be willing to do things that would make Lillian happy. (edited) 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB There is being careful with money and just being plain mean, he has crossed that threshold. I just don‘t feel she‘ll be happy with him. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 I agree! 5y

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EadieB Yes it seemed to work well. It was a normal reaction but it really depends who the people are in order to make it work (edited) 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB It worked incredibly well for all of them. They seemed to all be a good fit. The reaction from their families was all very disappointing and seemed to be bad around their own self-interests. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 That's why you can't take others comments to heart for they may not really fit the circumstance. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB Yes have to do what is right for you whatever others say or think, they do not know the full context and often speak from their own self-interests. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 You are so right! 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB Yes that was a surprise and I do see a future for Shona and Nick. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB This was very much a surprise as he showed no interest at all in her when she was out in the U.S. I see a really good future ahead fir them. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 He showed up at a time when she really needed someone and really helped her out. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB Yes indeed. 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB Yes Anna's friends should have told her about the affair as it seems as though Anna was in full denial that anything was happening between Rita and her husband, David. Since the friends never told her about David and Rita, it puts their friendship in a different place as they were not honest with Anna and now it's too late to make amends. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB Much as it would be a very difficult conversation they should really have told her. How can you be her friend and not tell her? Certainly will affect their friendships going forward. (edited) 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 Yes a very difficult situation and you never know how the other person will respond when you deliver the bad news. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB Often shoot the messenger. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 Exactly! 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB I was surprised but when he said that he often talks with Lisa's mother when she comes to check on her workers, I knew the possibility was there that Lisa's boss was interested in Lisa's mom. 5y

Andrew65 This was a very brief story! So hard to really work out what was going on, but there were some early signs there. @EadieB 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 I was glad to see that Lisa now has a father to send a card to. lol 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

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EadieB Divorce doesn't solve marriage problems. Most times the problems move on to the next relationship. Couples need to work on their problems before moving on to a new relationship. Sometimes problems and finding solutions can make your marriage stronger. The divorce laws make it too easy to give up on your marriage.

I don't think Ronan wants to get married again. If he is already getting the milk, why does he need to buy the cow? 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB Too often these days people don‘t try to resolve any issues or problems. You need to work at relationships and if you do can end up with a great life partner. 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB Ronan definitely was not interested in marriage! Warning signs there for her! 5y

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EadieB @Andrew65 Not every relationship is a smooth sail. You need to ride the waves! 5y

Andrew65 @EadieB And once you get through those waves you reach the best sailing conditions and smooth water. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 For sure! 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

Moving onto the #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead during the #24B4Monday Readathon.

So far read for 6 hrs 5 mins today which takes me up to a grand total of 11 hrs 29 mins.

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mommyincolortv Absolutely! I am a person who used to stress over things completely out of my control. And I learned that not only should I accept that there are situations I can't control, but there are people I can't control either. I can only control my response to people and situations. Great question. 5y

EadieB Yes I agree with Miss Mack. People choose who they are and what they want to be. We have to learn to accept that as it's very hard to change people when they don't really want to change. 5y

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EadieB Nora felt self-conscious that she was too old to be a bride. 5y

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EadieB Maureen's mother learned a lesson by how she treated Maureen's husband before they were married. Maureen was going off with him no matter what her mother thought. She decided to act differently with her other children and it proved to be the best way to keep them near to her. She wanted Maureen to know that she was wrong in her actions towards her and hoped she would treat Brian's relationship with Paula with tenderness too. 5y

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EadieB Ronnie's life with Gerry was not what she expected. She gave up teaching dance and moved in with Gerry. Ronnie felt like Gerry's wife and she did not like that. A pupil called her and explained how Ronnie made her feel important even though she was overweight. Ronnie realized that her life was better before she met Gerry. I don't think Ronnie's actions towards her students were an act of kindness. I think Ronnie was naturally a nice person. 5y

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EadieB Yes I thought it would work. In real life, you should not go to bed until you are sure you are tired enough to sleep. Too many times, people pick a certain time to go to bed and they may not be tired enough. For me, I read until the book falls out of my hands, then I know I am ready for sleep. 5y

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EadieB Liberty always hated the fact that she was not able to go anywhere when she was younger so when she had children of her own she gave them more freedom than she was allowed. She realized that when you gave someone freedom, you became free yourself. 5y

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EadieB Joyce and Norman met on a blind date. Joyce liked Norman but Norman, because of his weight, played hard to get. Joyce thought Norman was interested in Grace, his playwright. Joyce noticed that Grace was older and decided she might have a chance with Norman. Yes, I do think that Joyce and Norman might have a relationship in the future. 5y

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Tove_Reads I‘m sure she has many reasons and events in her past that made her what she is. Wouldn‘t call her a loser, but a young girl most definitely could call her that. I‘d say she‘s insecure and sad. 5y

EadieB Aunt Elizabeth told Nessa that staying home wheeling a pram up and down Chestnut Street would mark Nessa as a loser. Since Elizabeth ended up pregnant too but gave her baby away and never wanted to acknowledge her child made Nessa look upon her aunt as a real loser too. She finally what her aunt's life really was like. (edited) 5y

TheBookHippie Nope. There is always story to experience to what choices someone made to get them to their current place. We can‘t judge. I imagine it‘s a combination of things. Loser wasn‘t a word I‘d use. 5y

rubyslippersreads I think Aunt Elizabeth did the best with the circumstances she had, considering the stigma attached to being an ā€unwed motherā€¯ (especially in Ireland) at the time. I wouldn‘t call her a loser, but I think her life is sad. 5y

Andrew65 I don‘t think she was a loser. We all live our lives differently and she had some things she had to offer Nessa. I felt sorry for Elizabeth but wouldn‘t call her a loser. Life touches us all. 5y

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EadieB Susie seemed a bit contrary and didn't need to listen to advice. She seemed to have all the answers. Some people are problem solvers and others are people who know how to create problems for themselves no matter what they do. Probably these people lack common sense. 5y

rubyslippersreads Susie was just too pragmatic to have any of the problems she thought she wanted. 5y

Andrew65 @rubyslippersreads I agree she was very pragmatic and had a mindset that meant she wouldn‘t allow things to become a problem. 5y

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EadieB I think Fay and Jim were both winners. Jim got Fay and Suzanne to check in on him and give him a social life and Fay and Suzanne got a better place for them to live in. 5y

rubyslippersreads They both improved their situations, so a win-win. 5y

Andrew65 I agree I think they both won. @EadieB @rubyslippersreads 5y

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EadieB All young girls dream of their wedding day but as you do get older a wedding day doesn't seem as important. Years ago it was frowned upon for couples to live together before getting married. The 60's changed a lot of views about this as it was a period of free love and the view of marriage for couples in love went by the wayside in most cases. I didn't think Larry and Maura would get married as they seemed like a very contented couple as is. 5y

TheBookHippie Ack I never was the little girl who wanted to be a bride and still don‘t understand it so š¤·š¸½ā€¨ā™€ļø¸ I imagine it changes as you age? Faithfulness and commitment and having your person doesn‘t need a piece of paper or ceremony for me. If it‘s needed for the culture or society to acknowledge to prevent trouble š¤·š¸½ā€¨ā™€ļø¸ and if it‘s what you desire than lovely. All relationships have beauty not sure what the day date or ceremony do. Just meš¤£š«š™ 5y

rubyslippersreads I think Maura secretly wanted to get married, no matter what she said. 5y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie I agree, don‘t need a piece of paper to prove your love, and so many people tear up that paper as well so simply not worth the paper it is written on. We‘ve been together 33 years but never had a piece of paper to show it but stronger than most relationships I know. @rubyslippersreads I agree I think she wants to get married, however agree with @EadieB I don‘t think they will get married. 5y

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Tove_Reads No matter how nice you are there will always be someone who doesn‘t like you. Pleasing people to the fullest won‘t make her happy. Im sure it really is easy to be friendlier to people than needed. I just believe that if you try to be everyone‘s friend you end up having no real friends. I think she‘ll end up in really tricky situations due to what she‘s doing. 5y

TheBookHippie @Tove_Reads reminds me of the saying you can be the juiciest ripest most delicious peach and someone will still declare they don‘t like peaches and some who say they never did care for peaches !!! It‘s impossible to be everyone‘s friend. Kind yes, friend no . People pleasing kills self .. I don‘t think it‘ll end well! 5y

EadieB Dolly's mother was always positive and nice to everyone but in a way she was not being honest of her true feelings. I think it's best to be honest and let people know where they stand with you instead of always agreeing with people with a smile on your face and hiding your true feelings. Dolly soon realized that things were not always honky dory as her mother acted like they were. 5y

rubyslippersreads I got the feeling that Dolly‘s mother tried so hard to be perfect, it just sort of made Dolly give up. 5y

Andrew65 This strategy can very quickly go wrong, and you lose some of yourself in doing it. 5y

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Starting the #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead.
This will be the book I finish the #EasterExtravaganza off with.

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And my tenth Easter Egg for the Easter Egg Hunt part of the #EasterExtravaganza Readathon. ..... green cover. And with that I finish the Easter Egg Hunt.
@SumisBook Thanks for this! šš�°

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Hanging out on my bed for a bit. This house is so noisy today. Maeve is always a good comfort read. Starting the #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead and 24:09 on the clock for #EasterExtravaganza
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Andrew65 Yes a great comfort reader, just what the doctor ordered. Enjoy, and well done on the time. š‘¸š‘¸š‘¸ (edited) 5y

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Not a sunny day so not as vibrant as I‘d like them to be, but these are flowers in evidence in our garden at the moment.

Love the vibrant book cover too.

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kspenmoll What an amazingly beautiful garden!!!! 5y

Andrew65 @kspenmoll Thanks, but looks better in pictures, doesn‘t show where work is needed. Improved by lockdown! 5y

Lizpixie So pretty! The hubby has just tackled our front gardens and filled them with really good soil. Hopefully we‘ll be going on Monday to choose plants to fill them. I‘m planning a dwarf tibouchina with under plantings of pansies, violas & marigolds, sunflowers along the verandah & gardenias next to the stairs. And maybe a creeping fig on the brick wall. Not that I‘ll be planting much, I‘ll be in a chair directing everything! 5y

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Andrew65 @Lizpixie Thanks, those sound like great garden plans. Love pansies, villas and sunflowers. Strange that the lockdown is giving good time and motivation for gardening but now need plants but of course those shops are in the lockdown so can‘t get hold of them. Enjoy your gardening direction time. 5y

OriginalCyn620 Very pretty! šø 5y

Andrew65 @OriginalCyn620 Thanks š 5y

Velvetfur Gorgeous garden! 5y

Eggs What a lovely garden! Looks peaceful and serene šŗšøš¼š¤— 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

This is the schedule for #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead of Chestnut each section has different number of stories as these are different lengths.

Will post any questions on the even number dates and tag those reading in.

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

@Andrew65 It seems as though the chapters are the same but the page numbers are not the same. For example: your Dolly‘s Mother chapter starts on page 1 and in my book it is page 3. So don‘t use page numbers just chapter names.

Andrew65 Thanks, I always tend to use chapters for that reason, often page numbers differ in the different versions of the book. 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

This is the order of the stories for the #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead of Chestnut Street. These are taken from the American version on The National Emergency Library. I have checked with my English Version (got out from the library before lockdown) and thankfully they appear the same this time.

The only difference I have found is an extra story at the end in the UK version called Tara‘s Horse. Hopefully this will mean we won‘t have the same problems š‘‡

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Andrew65 š‘†as last time. I will post the schedule tomorrow. š 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 chapter names are the same but my first chapter starts with page 3 while yours starts on page 1 5y

JacqMac It looks the same to me. :) 5y

Andrew65 @JacqMac @EadieB That‘s good, I always tend to use chapters because page numbers can differ in books. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 š‘¨š¸»Chapters is the way to go! 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

Due to work schedules in relation to Coronavirus I wasnā€t able to do the #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead in March so aiming to start this short stories book on 19th April, apologies for the delay.

All welcome to join us and if not got a copy of the book you can get a free loan copy from the National Emergency Library that we can all access during Lockdown.

We will aim to read over 5 sections.

https://archive.org/search.php?query=Chestnut%20street

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EadieB @Andrew65 Sounds good! š‘ I‘ve got my book ready! 5y

Bren912 Wait. There is a national emergency library!? 5y

Andrew65 @Bren912 Yes and gives you free access at the moment to a lot of books online. Not easiest search engine but read 3 or 4 books from there so far that been wanting to read for a long time and my library didnā€t have. Well worth checking out. Think you can loan up to 10 books and get two weeks. https://archive.org (edited) 5y

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Bren912 Thank you so much!!! 5y

Andrew65 @Bren912 You‘re welcome and enjoy delving amongst the treasure troves! 5y

TheBookHippie Yay!!! I think I have this book otherwise I‘ll library loan it from here . 5y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Great! šš‘¨ 5y

JacqMac I bought this one before this mess started. I‘m in! 5y

Andrew65 @JacqMac Great šš‘¨ 5y

LapReader I am in. 5y

Andrew65 @LapReader Yey! Welcome š I‘ll tag you in. (edited) 5y

CarolynM I'm not going to join you for this one. Hope you enjoy it. 5y

Andrew65 @CarolynM Thanks, hope you are well. š 5y

CarolynM I'm fine thanks, Andrew. I've enjoyed your Scottish tour on your daily check-ins. I feel for all of you who are dealing with extra work pressures as well as the general angst of the situation. Wishing you wellš™¸ 5y

Andrew65 @CarolynM Thanks, difficult situation for everyone, and unfortunately likely to go on for some time. Stay safe. š 5y

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Chestnut Street | Maeve Binchy

Hi Everyone, apologies I‘ve not communicated about Chestnut Street #MaeveBinchyBudfyRead. The school I am Principal at was still open this week. Then announcement came on Wednesday that would close on Friday, but reopen on Monday as Care facility for Critical Workers and for any very vulnerable children. This has all taken up EVERY minute since, today first time had 5 minutes to myself but about to head into school. Hence my absence on Litsy š‘‡

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Andrew65 š–• Hopefully things should settle down in the next few days and I can then get the buddy read started. Thanks for your patience with me. Stay safe! (edited) 5y

cobwebmoth Sending positive thoughts to you! That is a lot to be dealing with. 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 Do what you need to do and we can continue our group reads when things get back to normal. You be sure to stay safe and don't wear yourself down. (edited) 5y

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ljuliel Andrew, I don‘t think anyone would mind if you skip this month and bump the book til next month. It sounds as if you have your hands full. 5y

TheBookHippie @EadieB I agree with you @Andrew65 just let us know. My heart is with you! Take care of you!!! 5y

Bookwormjillk Hang in there @Andrew65 5y

tracey38 Wow, sounds like a lot. Take care and stay safe! 5y

Lcsmcat You‘re a hero. Take care of yourself in all this crazy. 5y

Slajaunie Take care! 5y

Crazeedi We are always here for you, I hope you get some rest and reading done today. Sending a big hug Andrew! I havent been myself lately either, trying to get back in a groove. I hope you stay safe and well!š�° 5y

JacqMac We understand. Everything is all topsy turvy everywhere. Remember to take care of you. Much love and be careful. š’• 5y

rubyslippersreads Don‘t worryā€”I‘m behind anyway, as usual. š¸ Take good care of yourself while you‘re taking care of others. ā¯¤ļø¸ 5y

CarolynM Take care, Andrew.š¤— 5y

TheAromaofBooks Oh my goodness, this sounds so stressful! I hope everything goes as well as it can. Take care of yourself!

Andrew65 Thanks everyone, end of day 1 and now everything organised and in place so I can take a some downtime. Been the most stressful four days I have known. We sent a letter to children that had us all in tears but had a very positive reaction from parents. @cobwebmoth @EadieB @ljuliel @TheBookHippie @Bookwormjillk @tracey38 @Lcsmcat @Slajaunie @Crazeedi @JacqMac @rubyslippersreads @CarolynM @TheAromaofBooks 5y

Andrew65 I think we should set up a support group on here during this time and all get together at the same time each day to support us through this. These groups we have set up for staff, families and children are having a really positive impact and helping morale. 5y

Andrew65 Will hopefully get to the book Wednesday or Thursday this week. 5y

TheBookHippie @Andrew65 I miss my kids terribly and I‘m so worried if they‘re safe, so I get how you feel. Thinking of you. Posting how we feel would be good set a time and we can individually post and see how many there are of us feeling the exact same š¤·š¸½ā€¨ā™€ļø¸ 5y

TheAromaofBooks This is so hard!!! Also, I just realized that Litsy tagged a book for me in my earlier comment, and I have no idea why! š™„ 5y

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