Monday, December 15, 2008

Q & A

Q: When is a big bag of new (to me) books not a complete and utter delight?




















A: Ok, it’s when you’ve only inherited the books because your best friend is moving back to the UK. Chris and Carol edited their book collection so that they only ship to the UK what they really wanted to keep. Yes, we were down on the remaindered books like vultures but now I haven’t the heart to even unpack them. I’m pretty much in denial about Carol going…

10 comments:

Lane Mathias said...

It's going to be tough for you m'dear.

{{{{hugs}}}}}

xx

Pat Posner said...

I hate it when friends move to other countries (HUGS)

HelenMWalters said...

How sad. Some things even books can't make better x

uphilldowndale said...

:(
Not a delight if they are text books that need reading by next Monday!

Deborah Carr (Debs) said...

I agree, that is about the one time that receiving a whole load of books isn't the greatest thing.

Hugs to you. x

Flowerpot said...

oh dear - big hugs and thinking of you. take care....

Liane Spicer said...

Aw, that must feel wretched.

Anonymous said...

Hh that's a sad! A rotten thing about postings overseas is that friends are always moving on! Hope the books are some comfort!

Jenny Beattie said...

Thanks to you all... it's tough because it's happened before and I should be used to it, but I'm not and I don't think I ever will be.

Carol said...

Awww hon....

I'm going to miss you like mad too but I'm trying to look on the bright side...at least I will get to see you when you visit the UK

C x