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[no one]

I used to work in a bookshop before it had to close, mainly because of the internet. People don't read so much anymore either. I miss my work. I sometimes dream I still work in the bookshop.
Holding a book in your hands, real paper.., the smell, nothing beats that in my opinion.

 

[Gillian M]

I used to work in a bookshop before it had to close, mainly because of the internet. People don't read so much anymore either. I miss my work. I sometimes dream I still work in the bookshop.
Holding a book in your hands, real paper.., the smell, nothing beats that in my opinion.

That is exactly how I feel. I really do miss books.
@CarolM and I were talking about it: the net has replaced books, newspapers, magazines and so on.

 

[Gillian M]

Sending you healing vibes!! Miss your singing!!

@Bee62 !​

Love,
Gillian, Oli (my tort), and Oli (the G.K.)

 

[Kristoff]

I used to work in a bookshop before it had to close, mainly because of the internet. People don't read so much anymore either. I miss my work. I sometimes dream I still work in the bookshop.
Holding a book in your hands, real paper.., the smell, nothing beats that in my opinion.

I love bookshops. Especially second-hand ones. One could find such treasures there.

 

[no one]

Gillian, so you can't get any books where you live anymore? I would miss them too. Can you order them maybe? I never thought I would say that, but if you can't find them locally. Maybe you can order somewhere.

 

[no one]

So we are not only Tortoise nerds but also book nerds. Lol
I would say that it goes hand in hand, yes. Haha!!

 

[Gillian M]

Gillian, so you can't get any books where you live anymore? I would miss them too. Can you order them maybe? I never thought I would say that, but I you can't find them locally. Maybe you can order somewhere.

Unfortunately, I have not found them. Such a business ( a bookshop/library ) does not make the money it used to. Plus, don't forget: rental of the place, employees, power bill, tax.... Know what I mean?

I could order books from abroad, yes. But to be honest to you, I cannot afford that, as, once one reads a book, puts it on the shelf till further notice. I.E: I don't think many people would read the same book twice. Right?

 

[CarolM]

Hi, and again...lol.

Library and bookshop owners claim that it is not feasible any more.

That is actually really sad.

 

[CarolM]

I used to work in a bookshop before it had to close, mainly because of the internet. People don't read so much anymore either. I miss my work. I sometimes dream I still work in the bookshop.
Holding a book in your hands, real paper.., the smell, nothing beats that in my opinion.

Very true. And at least you have the book shop in your dreams.

 

[CarolM]

Gillian, so you can't get any books where you live anymore? I would miss them too. Can you order them maybe? I never thought I would say that, but if you can't find them locally. Maybe you can order somewhere.

Online!! [emoji85] [emoji85]

 

[Gillian M]

That is actually really sad.

It certainly is.

 

[CarolM]

Unfortunately, I have not found them. Such a business ( a bookshop/library ) does not make the money it used to. Plus, don't forget: rental of the place, employees, power bill, tax.... Know what I mean?

I could order books from abroad, yes. But to be honest to you, I cannot afford that, as, once one reads a book, puts it on the shelf till further notice. I.E: I don't think many people would read the same book twice. Right?

Correct. There are some books that I will read more than once. I love Raymond E Feists books.

 

[Gillian M]

Online!! [emoji85] [emoji85]

I cannot afford that, as, once one reads a book, puts it on the shelf till further notice. I.E: I don't think many people would read the same book twice. Right?

In the past, I used to borrow books from libraries.

 

[JoesMum]

Quills that was the word. I could not think of it just now... oops

Prikkel...View attachment 256555

And Egeltje Egbert,
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Hi Debora

You’re in The Netherlands aren’t you? That hedgehog is so cute!

 

[JoesMum]

Closing in on Canada, and into JFK just in time for an early lunch

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I wish. The plane landed early but immigration at JFK was sooooooooooooo slow. Just got to our hotel at 2pm local time

 

[JoesMum]

Hello my friends. I am alive !
The leg is still hurting and I can`t work but I am doing better.
I am missing you all. I will try to use my laptop to pop in here. Sitting on a chair in front of my PC hurts too much in my leg.

Oh poor you Sabine

This has really knocked you back

 

[Bee62]

I wish. The plane landed early but immigration at JFK was sooooooooooooo slow. Just got to our hotel at 2pm local time

Hello Linda. Good evening. Where do you go to in America ???? That is exciting.

 

[Gillian M]

How cute!! He/she is tiny! [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️

Welcome to the CDR! I’m glad Carol showed you around. I’m Lena, currently living in Denmark.

Oh, .....he/she is adorable, @*debora* .

 

[Gillian M]

Hello Linda. Good evening. Where do you go to in America ???? That is exciting.

Good evening Sabine. How are you today? I sincerely hope to hear you are better.

 

[JoesMum]

Hello Linda. Good evening. Where do you go to in America ???? That is exciting.

We’re in New York. Currently having a rest after a long journey. We got got up at 4.50am UK time and it’s now past 7pm in the UK - so we have been on the go for over 14 hours.

No wonder I feel quite tired