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Hello, Elle!
Almost dark here!
It was not geographical errors in "1927", but historical fact errors.
He just got into a subject that I happened to know quite a bit about.
Just luck!
I wondered if he used researchers or did the research himself.
But, a good book for all that!
He was very good, for instance, writing about Calvin (Silent Cal) Coolidge.
And pulled no punches writing about the great American "hero", Charles Lindbergh.
I have it here somewhere, I'll maybe try it again, I think.
It was really, a good read!
"The Woods" is my favourite, too, and I think "Down Under" and "Notes From A Small Island".
I had my tea. Chips and cheese.

Hi, Rusty!
Our dinner consisted of a wonderful variety of curry dishes, plus nan and rice.
Delicious!
None of it, I hasten to add, due to our culinary skills....... unless you take into account our understanding the heating instructions on the Sainsbury's box!
It was very nice to eat something we hadn't laboured to provide.
A treat!
Today seems to have flashed past.... I find that the older I become, the quicker time appears to pass ....
Surely, breakfast was only an hour ago.....?
A frightening concept?
I wonder when all my "new" books will arrive......

Good evening, Elle!
Ah, a Sainsbury meal?
I am sure it was good!
I sometimes get ASDA meals, but not curry, though.
I stick to less exotic meals, though I realise curries are very popular now!
Have you considered any of Bill's books on language etc.
I have read some, but his travel books are best.
Now....good news!
Miss La Bamba tells me she got on very well at her new job today and everyone was very nice to her!
So, that made my day!

Hi, Rusty!
I am sorry for my tardy response......
I got caught up in phone calls!
Apart from speaking to my cousin as usual on a Sunday evening, a couple of friends rang as well.
I have only read Bill's travel books?
Would I like the ones on language?
I have never ready any reviews.....maybe I should look into this as a future possibility?
Great that Miss L-B's first day went well!?
Yes, you will be happy now!

Hello, Elle!
I think you may like Bill's language books, "Mother Tongue", etc.
He has even written a dictionary.
Why not go to Amazon and type his name in the search bar, then select his "page".
I have read several of his non travel books.
I see he has done one on Shakespeare, too.
Yes, I am very pleased for La Bamba!
Though, she is working next Saturday and won't be able to meet the Norn Iron folks when they are here.
I see the film of Michael Morpurgo's "War Horse" is on BBC Television next Sunday afternoon.
I am going to record it.
It is too long for me to watch in one go.

Hi, Rusty!
Yes, I shall investigate Bill's other books......
I am especially intrigued to hear that he has written a book about Shakespeare......
I did not know that.
Is it a skit.......an autobiography.....or ...what?
It surely cannot be a serious appraisal of Shakespeare, knowing Bill's wicked sense of humour?
I shall take a look tomorrow......
I watched Michael Morpurgo's "Warhorse" some time back.....

Hello, Elle!
How on earth can Bill write an "autobiography" of Shakespeare?
Are you at the wind up!
It is a "biography"!!
I have not read it, but the reviews are good.
Have a look at "Mother Tongue" and "A Short History of Nearly Everything", too.
I read those two, and liked them.
And yes, there is humour everywhere!

Hi, Rusty!
No, no wind-up...…..
I am obviously just very tired!
Of course, I meant "biography" ….
And before I say anything else which will further embarrass me, I shall go to bed!
I will follow up your recommendations , tomorrow.
"Good night , sleep tight, and don't let the bed bugs bite"...…..

Good morning, Elle!
A bit frosty out, here.
I could not resist the "biography" dig.
Now, it's my turn!
Last week I got in a bit of a muddle when I could not fathom whether when studying something, it was "pore over", or something else?
"Pore" just did did not sit well with me, for some strange reason.
I did not realise it could mean "gaze intently".
I was pretty certain it was not "pour" though.
I looked up "pore" in my dictionary to make sure I had the right word!
Yes, have a browse at "Mother Tongue" etc.
I liked "Made in America", too, which is about American English and culture.
All good books.

Good morning, Rusty!
We had frost here too, this morning!
At least with the Volvo, we do not have to scrape it off...we just sit in the car , press a button and.... hey presto!..... the frost magically disappears!
A glorious day...... bright blue sky and sunshine...... temperature at present 3C.
A great day for walking.
My husband finally went for his flu jab at the start of surgery!
Yes, I shall have a play on the computer shortly, and will browse Amazon for some Bill Bryson books of a different genre.....
I need a coffee first, though ......