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rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
I'm feeling a little paranoid today that people might think that I use Ebay to sell my BC books - I DO NOT. What I do though, is have a link on my info page http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/rockratgirl/ to BookCrossing …
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
I've just got hold of a rather "pre-loved" copy of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 3/4 by Sue Townsend. I loved this book when I was a pre-teen and would love to release to someone who has yet to enjoy this book …
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
Hi there! I'm also based in Yorkshire, in the UK. I hope you soon feel able to release some books into the wild! Feel free to contact me if you want any moral support!!!
RRG
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
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This is most probably in the wrong place so please feel free to PM me to tell me where to put it!
So, in 10 days (10/23) we are flying to Amsterdam for 2 days. As well as releasing at Luton airport & Schipol airport, …
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
This sounds like a great idea to me. I release some books at my University so it could be argued that only students or Uni staff can find them. To me, a release is a release - once its out of your house and hands then it…
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
OK, I've just registered 2 books which I haven't read as they aren't my thing at all but I wanted to offer them out to any BCers (anywhere in the World!) who might love these authors. I have:
Her Father's Sins by Jose…
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
Yep, I'm totally caught up with the buzz! I've only had 1 successful wild release here in the UK but it keeps me going! I love getting PMs from other BCers too - its lovely to "meet" other like-minded people out there. R…
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rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
I'm not entirely sure where I should put this so apologies if its the wrong place! I'm an Ebay as well as BC addict and just found this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1568185175 - Someone in Richmo…
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
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Hello, my name is Rockratgirl, I'm in the UK and I've been a BookCrossing Addict for almost two months now. (Thats the first step of my recovery program over with!).
I'm so sad! I bought the E-Wally book thru Amazon.c…
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
Wow! This was a very timely post - I had just been thinking of new and exciting ways to get more Brits involved in this whole BC obsession/compulsion I have! I also struck upon the Christmas idea. My mum & I are selling …
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And while we are on the subject of the United Kingdom...
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rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
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I've got to agree with Herschelian here, I'm trying my best too! I do know that a lot of my books are being picked up and I've only had one real "wild" capture (which I have been very excited about!). I do think that the…
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
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A fellow British Book Crosser and I had come across a strange phenomenon - if you pre-register that you will release a book then the odds are that something will happen which means you can't release the book where planne…
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
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Stinalyn - not entirely sure if I should tell you this, its very top secret ... *RRG looks around to see if anyone is watching* ... the Royal Mail in the UK do indeed have a Mail Mangler. They use it to control the flow …
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
Thats a great idea. I mail parcels & packets every other day as I sell stuff on Ebay. My partner is also a mail worker in the UK and he tells me that they like to play "guess whats in this packet" etc so I know that mail…
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
Thats a great poem! I wish I was that inventive! *sigh*
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
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This may sound crazy but I collect books about Rats! Yes, Rats! Fancy rat care, cute kids stories about rats - the lot! So, and I know this is probably a long shot, if you fancy trading any books with me then please PM m…
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
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Great message! I've actually done things the other way round! I've trawled my shelves for stuff thats just sitting there doing nothing (many of which I've not managed to read & don't think I will), searched charity shops…
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Thunderstorm19 - I think I have books you would like!
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
Hi there. I've PMed you but not sure if you got my messages? Anyways, I have several true ghost stories & also environmental books which I'm sure you would love. I live in the UK but I'm happy to release to you. Feel fre…
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
Hi Thunderstorm. I'm not sure if you're interested but i have a copy of a book called "Child Possessed" on my bookshelves. Its a true story and I'm not too sure where I'm going to release it as it has a bit of a scary pi…
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
WOW!!! I'm so impressed and it gives me hope as the woman who picked this up hadn't even heard about BookCrossing. My hope is that people in the UK will soon be doing this more!
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
Oh, a successful UK release! I can't wait for this to happen for me!
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Any suggestions of release places that don't end up in the lost property?
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rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
Hi there Helen. I'm also in the UK and so far have released a few books. I have released at a city train station (in the free newspaper rack), on benches and my friend & fellow BCer in London has released on buses etc. F…
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not exactly a release "technique" but related...
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rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
I would be very interested in bookmarks being available in the store. Unfortunately (despite coveting the coffee mug etc!) I have found the store item to be out of my reach financially (I'm in the UK and the shipping cos…
rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
Hi to my fellow BookCrossers from a BCer in the UK. I am "guilty" of using Ebay as a release method but what I have done is sent a few books out as a free gift & surprise to people who buy other books or goods from my eb…
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If you are afraid to release some favourites..
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rockratgirl
21 yrs ago
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I'm having great fun "rescuing" books from charity stores here in England then planning their "release" into the wild. The only problem being that I feel like I need to read everything I buy! Happy Book Crossing!
