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PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:55 am    Post subject: Ancient Reply with quote
Hallo-I am an ancient Englishman;I live with my Italian wife in Belgium.
My favourite book {for the moment} is ''The Good Soldier Schweik'' by Jaroslav Hasek. I have about 3,000 books ,most of which I have read.
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PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:19 am    Post subject: Re: Ancient Reply with quote
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.... wandering about {walking sounds so Goal-ish}..


Hey and welcome! I love your user name. I got ticked once for jaywalking in Columbus, Ohio. I am trying so hard to remember how to wander. I've been marching around in my life for so many years now. Letting go is not as easy as one would think.

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PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 2:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hello Jaywalker, welcome to Booktalk! Smile

3,000 books sounds like a serious case of addiction, so I think you qualify for membership.

Make yourself at home, wander where the threads take you and start posting wherever you fancy...
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PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hello and welcome,

''The Good Soldier Schweik'' by Jaroslav Hasek

I just ordered that book. Then I can add it to my stack of books to read.

Wandering. Yes, wandering is a good thing to do. You can do mini-wandering as in a book store.

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Thank-you ALL for your friendly greetings. J.
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PostPosted: Thu May 15, 2008 9:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi Jaywalker. Welcome to BookTalk. Smile

I too have quite a book collection, but the difference between you and me is that you've read most of your books. Mine are collecting dust waiting for me to have a little more leisure time on my hands so I can grab a few and dive in.

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