well been busy all morning its just gon half one in chesterfield where I live this is first of a few posts –
3 facts about me –
I m tall 6 foot 4 inches
I lived in germany in my early twenties ,near the dutch border ,worked in a factory there
I love pasta ,having it later mmmmmmmmm .
location
chesterfield derbyshire famous for its crooked spire
aims to finish a book and start a couple be happy
books start – the bad girl by Maro Vargas LLosa
pages read – 15
time reading 15 mins
A slow start back later
TWO HOURS IN –
PAGES READ SO FAR 60
BOOKS FINISHED – NONE
time reading 70 mins
I ve entered the mini challenges ,put some comments up on opther blogs .
5 hours in
pages read 130
time reading – 125 mins
well I vbe picked my wife up from work and walk winston so not read as much as I want this last couple of hours .but well into bad girl find paris and london in the 60’s and a passionate affair very compelling .
8 hours in
pages read 150
I ve made amanda and mines evening meal of pasta ,had a bath ,and taken winston out again ,ready for work at 11 here under two hours away ,will update via my wordpress app for the night ,hope to get some more don haven’t got a lot done so far .
9 hours in
pages read 220
book finish 0
time reading 220 mins
well read for nearly hour before work in last this of the bad girl which is longest of books I ve chosen so it is onwards and up wards
11 hours in
I am at work on night shift –
Pages read so far. 270
Have nearly finished first book yeah yeah !
Good luck, Stu. Looking forward to your review of the Varga Llosa book. I’m glad he won. I’m taking it as a signal that the Nobel Committee will doing things right from now on! Have fun with the readathon.
thanks Kinna ,they maybe have think a ;latin american winner was overdue ,hopefully an african winner next year ,all the best stu
Slow and steady does it so good luck
yes ,pacing my self use to been awake all night as do three night shifts every four weeks so lots of time to go yet ,all the best stu
Wow Stu! You are really tall! Happy reading 🙂
thanks amy ,all the best stu
You’re doing great, just keep reading! 🙂
thanks jonna ,all the best stu
Just stopping by to cheer you on for the read-a-thon! Happy reading!
thank you kate ,all the best stu
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” – Joseph Addison
Have a great workout today 🙂
thanks stacy ,all the best stu
The party’s just starting to pop
And you’re already having fun.
Don’t let the momentum stop
And get some reading done!
Love the crooked spire and enjoy the pasta, Stu!
thankd trish ,have a good day ,all the best stu
(Non)traditional Buddhist readathon blessing:
Just as the books fill the shelves,
Pile together on the floor and stack up on the table
So may the joy of the readathon
Flow forth to brighten your day and lift your spirit.
Books already read, books in progress and books yet to be read.
By the power of every word on the page
May your book be delightful,
As scary as Lovecraft’s Cthulhu
Or as sweet as a box of See’s candy.
Let the power of the images evoked by words
Keep you stay awake long through the night
May no obstacle impede
Your day filled with books.
For all of those who are reading today
Who follow in the path of Dewey
May your day be filled with the four blessings
Of fabulous books, tasty snacks, comfy chairs and joy.
what a lovely poem ,all the best stu
Have fun reading! Pasta sounds like a great readathon meal!
yes usually have a pasta before I work nights ,all the best stu
Mmmm… I love pasta too! Might have to make some for dinner..
I hope you have a great day, and get lots of reading time in.
many thanks tanabata ,all the best stu
Love pasta, but had fishNchips tonight. Have not entered (excuse, didn’t know) but will be reading anyway (The Barnum Museum – Steven Millhauser).
Ps. Blimey Stu, another thing in common I worked in germany for about 6 years on & off But in the building trade.
sounds like a good book just by title ,yes we seem to have had similar life experiences lol ,all best stu
Pasta, hmm.. you’re making me jealous!
You’re doing great Stu 🙂
Thanks iris ,your doing well too ,all best stu
Happy Readathon…hope you’re loving it!
I am thanks ,all the best stu