Good morning … 😀
If you have been around lately you may have heard my soft mumbles (maybe even some grumbles) that my book club is reading Pride and Prejudice for our annual October classic read. For me, this is the first time reading it. And with life being a little exceptionally busy lately as well as the draw of other books… book club is Tuesday evening and I am on page …
7.
I am hoping that it will come together this next couple days especially, but looking ta my lovely copy I have 375 pages to tackle…. if I could read this over the next three days I only need to read 125 pages a day…
say I can manage 3 hours a day for reading these next few days that is 41.6 pages per hour.
That’s 1.4 pages per minute….
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In other words…
I think I got this.
My book club wears hats of the era for classic month… a few of us…. no names mentioned (to protect the goofy of course) go a bit farther and try to dress entirely around the theme of the book. 😛
In other news, it has been a couple of weeks since I have been able to participate in Alice’s Saturday Snapshot. Time limitations, you name it, I just did not get it done. I do however have a few pics from a recent event….
my hubby’s birthday.
In mid September we went out to eat with a few friends and celebrated Al’s birthday. It was a pretty good time.
It you would like to participate in the fun at Alyce’s At Home With Books, Saturday Snapshot, click on over and see what is happening!
I have to run… I have a small commitment this morning and then breakfast with College son who was in town for one day and heading back to Mankato this afternoon.
Book Journey 
Great snapshots and happy birthday to your husband. I love Pride and Prejudice. Hope it sucks you in. Here’s Mine
Thanks Pualita – I am really hoping I get into it too. 😀
Very cute…and you are brave…I read P & P years ago and don’t think I could ever tackle it again!!!
Start speed reading…I am in shock that you are not listening to this one!!!
I didnt mean to be brave Patty… it just turned out that I did nto have time to start it until this weekend. 😀
I should have listened to it – you are right!
Such nice pictures of your hubby’s birthday. Looks like all are having a good time! Hmmm…I’m a big Jane-fan, although P&P is not my favorite. I do think those books read a little slower, probably because of the archaic language. I know it always takes me a while to get up to speed with them. 🙂
I have been warned on that Kay… 😛
Good for you! Wasn’t that first sentence worth it all? Just keep plugging along, sometimes it also take a bit to get used to the “dialect”. I floundered a bit at the beginning of The Help, trying to get into the rhythm of it, but once you do, it will go most smoothly! It’s just the same, but they’re speaking kind of stilted, old fashioned English!! 🙂
LOL – yes… it is a great first sentence!
You can definitely finish P&P in time. I’m rooting for you!
Thanks…. I think I can too 😀
I’ve never read Pride and Prejudice and I’m not sure it’s my cup of tea.
Looks like you guys had a great time on Al’s birthday 🙂
I am not sure it is tea either Nikki- ann but just one of those on my list that I have wanted to be able to say I have read. 😀
I know you can tackle P & P.
It looks like you had a fun celebration! You and Al are quite the cute couple!
We did have a good time Kathy!
Love those photos. You seem to have enjoyed much!
Here is my Saturday Snapshot post!
Thanks 🙂
Looks like you guys had a fantastic time!
We did Helen… 😀
page 7??? Aww… You can do it. It’s a very easy read. As soon as you get a chance to sit down with it, you’ll breeze right through it. 🙂 Good luck with it, Shelia!
Julianne
That’s what I am hoping J D….
you are not messing with me are you? 😛
You two make the cutest couple!
Thanks Beth 😀
Oh, you can do it! Yes, you can….like the little engine that could.
Great photos! You all look very happy….thanks for sharing.
I think I can I think I can…. 😀
I hope you will love P&P. Sometimes classics take a little while to get into or you have to be in the right frame of mind. I started reading Jane Eyre when I was in junior high but didn’t finish it till I was in college. It just wasn’t the right time for me and I don’t think I’d have appreciated it like I did when I was a little older! Of course you don’t have years 🙂
Have you watched the movies so you at least have an idea of the story? That is what jumpstarted my love of Jane Austen-or was it Mr. Darcy…
I think I watched P & P about a year ago. I usually avoid the movies until I read the book but there are exceptions… 😀
If it were anyone else I would say P&P would be hard to read int hat short of time. But we are talking about you, Sheila! You know you are Wonderwoman! I know you can do it! Sadly, I have never made it through the book. I have enjoyed the movie though. You can do it!
LOL Beth – just stubborn… thats all 😀
It looks like you guys had a great time! I would love to see photos of your book group when they dress up. Good luck with P&P! I love the book, but it’s generally a slow read for me.
Oh there will be photos Alyce…. 😀
Great shots and looks like you had a good time! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thanks Christine 😉
I love getting together with friends and family! Hope you and college son have an awesome time together!
I do too Vicki… I really prefer the small intimate groups than the large ones…
Hi!
Great snapshots! Love the one of you and Al. Have a great day!
Sherrie
Just Books
Thanks Sherrie – you too 😉
I burst out laughing when I saw your total pages of … 7. Just struck me as funny. Ah, you’ll get it done. I do the same thing dividing out pages per day, pages per hour, how many can I read on my train ride. Didn’t think anyone else did that!
It is funny Leslie! 😛 We always choose the October classic read months in advance to give us time to read and I have known about this title since July. 😯
Sometimes breaking it down makes it seem more doable.
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I’ve never gotten more than a chapter into Pride and Prejudice, though I’ve tried to read it at least twice. I’m determined to get through it, and soon! I wish you good luck with your reading!
I am going to make it happen Erin 😀
These are some wonderful photos. You and your husband look so happy! Glad you had a good time!
Happy Birthday to your husband!
Thanks Amy – he had a good one, I got him a flat screen tv to hang on the wall in his favorite hang out room. 😀
I hope you’re doing well with P & P. I’m really bad at reading classics on a deadline. 🙂 Good luck!
I think I will be ok… I did not get a lot down today with it… read a few blogs, picked up some groceries, did a little laundry…
Happy Birthday to your special guy. Great photos.
Thanks for your expression of sympathy at the loss of our cat Libby:(
Have a wonderful Sunday!
No problem Diane, I do truly sympathize.
You enjoy your Sunday as well.
good luck with P and P-that is one book I have never had any desire to read.
I think I will get through it Esme…. and out classic reviews are usually pretty hilarious. 😀
It sounds to me like you will be able to get that book done Sheila. I loved Pride and Prejudice and hope you do too!
I am hoping I do too Jo-Jo. The classics review month has really taken us as a group to some interesting places. 😛
Looks like you’re all enjoying yourselves!
Here’s my snapshot: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/10/saturday-snapshot-october-8.html
We had a good time. I love hanging out with friends.