Member: Beecharmer

I noticed that you are a beekeeper. Thank you for your efforts in keeping our bee population alive and swarming. It is very distressing to read about the increasing decline of bees, and what this means to the survival of our environment.

Irene

posted by saratoga99 at 11:02 am (EST) on Dec 1, 2009

Thank you so much!

posted by queenazsa at 10:30 am (EST) on Dec 1, 2009

Thank you for adding me to your Interesting Libraries! I always consider it an honor for someone to add my library to the "interesting" category.

Like your "handle." I am assuming it is taken from that wonderful book and movie, "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Best,
Irene

posted by saratoga99 at 2:58 pm (EST) on Nov 25, 2009

Sorry you couldn't get into JCO's book. I do agree about not bothering to finish books you don't feel an infinity with......so many great ones out there so why waste your time on them if they are not for you. I guess it wouldn't be right if we all liked exactly the same thing.

We have suffered a wet summer so far, but the sun has been out for a few days and there has been a plethora of bees and butterflies in our garden. I planted oregano a few years ago which self seeds everywhere. The bees love it and I often wonder what the honey would be like! My husband has just retired so we are hoping to take a course on bee keeping. I will be looking for tips and advice!!! How has the summer been with you? I have a friend in Boston,MA and she said it had been a wash out in the early part of the season....three months of solid rain. We visited Boston last July and had a wonderful time. I have a rare auto immune disease and have made many friends in the USA where there is a wonderful support group. It is the one and only good thing about having this wretched condition!

Take care and I hope you enjoy the Kate Atkinson...I did...I like her writing.

Chat soon

Teresa

posted by teresa1953 at 3:23 am (EST) on Aug 12, 2009

Hi

How are you doing with the JCO book now? Guess you have to get your mind inside a disturbed child/young man to appreciate it fully. I am reading Mother Missing by JCO right now......it may be called Missing Mom over in the USA.

I am fascinated by bees and we have many in our garden. We have planted flowers and shrubs which attract bees and butterflies. There was an item on the local news last night about how beekeepers have been asked to keep some of their hives upo on the Yorkshire Moors to encourage the heather growth. Beekeepers are volunteering their time to tend to the hives etc. Heather makes wonderful honey! We eat honey every day as I belive in it's calming and anti inflammatory properties. Do you sell your honey or keep it for family?

Take care and chat soon

Teresa

posted by teresa1953 at 3:37 am (EST) on Aug 11, 2009

Glad to hear you like using the library rather than buying books. I am the same and the vast majority of my books are from the library. I must go and have a look see on Karin Slaughter's website....thatnks for the heads up. Hope you are keeping well.

posted by teresa1953 at 9:02 am (EST) on Aug 2, 2009

Hi

We seem to share a similar taste in novels don't we? I haven't joined in any of the chats yet...not enough time. Oh you are right about finding books you want to read on LT....so many books..not enough time for that either!

Have you bought the new Karin Slaughter yet?

I have just finished a Joyce Carol Oates book...My Sister, My Love.....it was brilliant. Very close to the sad story of JonBenet Ramsey and I was totally gripped by it.

Teresa

posted by teresa1953 at 4:56 am (EST) on Jul 30, 2009

That's Boone. He's actually a Golden/Lab mix, but he is a great dog! He is getting a little age on him. He'll be 9 in Nov, but he still thinks he's a puppy.

posted by Lallybroch at 11:32 am (EST) on Jul 23, 2009

Hi there

Very very good book again by Karin Slaughter. I honestly think she is the best in her field and makes you feel she hasn't just "churned out" another novel like some authors appear to. Her characters feel very real and you care about them...especially Sara Linton. You will enjoy it I am sure....sorry I don't know your first name! I know what you mean about the reviews giving the game away...I make a point of not describing novels too much....why people do I don't really understand.

Take care

Teresa

posted by teresa1953 at 6:13 am (EST) on Jul 22, 2009

BTW
I see in your library that you have read The Lace Reader what did you like about it?

I'am getting ready to pick it up from the library...

Kara

posted by curlysue at 3:48 pm (EST) on Jul 15, 2009

Thanks for saying HI Beecharmer!!!

My map will automatically register when some one visits my profile

It recorded you as Indianapolis, IN around 2pm it doesn't give your name :(
so I never know who it is unless they say hello like you did :)

I see your a beekeeper... My Aunt in upstate NY just started beekeeping not sure how many hives she has~ Sounds like interesting work but would be potentially dangerous for me I think (allergic to stings)

I see your a fairly new kid on the block... (like me) I hope you enjoy LT (library thing)... just a warning it can become addicting :)

If there is anything I can help you with or suggest any good groups or books don't hesitate to ask...

thanks for stopping by, your my first unknown visitor that has said Hello

Kara :)

posted by curlysue at 3:41 pm (EST) on Jul 15, 2009