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This bills itself as mystery, however it's no Agatha Christie. It follows a group of English Aristocrats from a posh country estate racing across England, France and Italy in ?1940's.
I have given this 8/10 because it…
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666 for 2024 - an around the world reading challenge [with bonus fictional world option]
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France, Europe, Blotto, Twinks and the great road race
This bills itself as mystery, however it's no Agatha Christie. It follows a group of English Aristocrats from a posh country estate racing across England, France and Italy in ?1940's.
I have given this 8/10 because i…
I have yet to sort out my schedule as my boss only approved my 2 weeks leave today. .I am planning to go back on the coach/train (depending on cost sadly!) via the eastern European route. I am planning to start planning/…
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🇫🇮 Travelbuddies Finland (Porvoo) and Baltic
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RE: RE: Baltic countries after the Convention
Yep ... I am planning to do both ways via coaches/trains etc (as cheaply as possible) and I have 2 weeks off.
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Update on the site throwing error messages Jan 2024
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RE: Update on the site throwing error messages Jan 2024
I have had a slightly different problem, which I suspect is related. My favourites link to the site stopped working. however I am in now after I came in a different way. Just might be worth being aware of if people have …
This is the book detailing his teams journey from the North Pole to the South Pole whilst sticking as close as possible to the 30 degree east line of longitude. He starts of course in Europe and as this was published in …
1. Bednob and Broomstick by Mary Norton
There is a Disney film that used to be on every year at Christmas based on this book. I don't think I have ever watched it all the way through, however I've watched enough to know…
However I am also doing the 666+ challenge which will have priority
However I am also doing the 666+ challenge which will have priority
Got several books that are contenders
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Reading it, want it? UK
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Released - Botto, Twinks and the Great Road Race by Simon Brett
Should be finished soon. PM if interested
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A message from me regarding 2023 SS
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get well soon
and thank you so much for arranging this.
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666 for 2023 - an around the world reading challenge [with bonus fictional world option]
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Island of Ueepe - Fictional Countries - Bednob and Broomstick by Mary Norton
Bednob and Broomstick is the story which the film of the same name is based. The film was on each year at Christmas in the UK. I don't think I have ever watched it the whole things, although maybe I will do now, if I can…
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666 for 2024 - an around the world reading challenge [with bonus fictional world option]
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I will be participating this year again,
As I have said in the 2023 challenge, I will be completing that one whilst starting again on this one. I am doing this partly because I know the countries which tend to be missing for me are the same ones each year and…
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666 for 2023 - an around the world reading challenge [with bonus fictional world option]
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Zambia, Africa. Pole to Pole by Michael Palin
This is the true travel log of Michael Palin when he travelled from the South Pole to the North Pole trying to remain on land or sea and on a 30 degree east line of latitude. I didn't watch the original series on TV in t…
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Reading it, want it? UK
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Bedknob and Broomstick by Mary Norton
This is a vintage Penguin book, with a sweet little label in the front in the form of a library ticket (so I've had to put my BC label somewhere else!) PM if interested
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🇬🇧 London Meet Up - 1200 hours Saturday 10 February 2024
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RE: RE: 🇬🇧 London Meet Up - 1200 hours Saturday 10 February 2024
Yes, a Tardis would have been handy on New Years Day when I spent 2 hours getting back home after the fire works. (although that might have caused a few security issues!)
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666 for 2023 - an around the world reading challenge [with bonus fictional world option]
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Colombia - South America - Reputations by Juan Gabriel Vasquez
As I mentioned earlier, I am continuing with the 2023 challenge, whilst at the same time starting the 2024 one. With the rules that I can't count any book as 2023 and 2024 (which would definitely be cheating in my book!)…
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Reading it, want it? UK
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Reputations by Juan Gabriel Vasquez
PM me if you are interested
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666 for 2023 - an around the world reading challenge [with bonus fictional world option]
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Uganda, Africa, We are all birds of Uganda by Hafsa Yayyan
This is a debut book and is very well written. It follows a Muslim Asian family who is invited to Uganda by the British Government in colonialism times and things go sour and they have to leave and end up in England. It …
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Reading it, want it? UK
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Taken - We are all birds of Uganda by Hafsa Yayyan
Just started it and hooked already. I have already learnt why the people in my area celebrate all festivals!
