Recent content by Magicat

I read all the Clan of the Cave Bear books, including the notes in which the author described the background research. This included contacting, and even in some cases visiting, academic researchers some of whom allowed her access to their sites. The only caveat is that the first book was...

Greetings, JPT, we're almost neighbours. I'm just over the border, but I can see Welsh hills from my garden - assuming that the incoming weather doesn't spoil the view?

Hallo, Phrase, and welcome. I'm a new member too, bit I salute you - a published author!. As others have said, I'm sure folk will be really interested on learning from your experience.

Welcome, Ben.D. I joined a couple of weeks a go, and I'm really enjoying myself here. I look forward to hearing more from you - find a thread or two and start posting!

From someone North of the Border, after the election "any Brit is a good Brit" is a compliment MapHatter. This forum can be distracting, but I'm sure you (and I, if it comes to that, I've still lots to learn) will get the hang of it. I've concluded that like any new thing, it takes some...

Oh, I love the emoticons, I intend to learn how to do those. Wait, how about now . . .:) I think my fingers may find Stephanie easier, thank you. They'll have to get it right if I initiate a message to you, I s'pose. This on-line stuff is really hard for someone with a Very Old mobile 'phone...

Hallo, MapHatter, we're in the same time-zone. I joined about a week ago, and have had such fun already. The people here are warm, welcoming and many show a grand sense of humour. I can empathise with all you've said - keep in touch if you'd like. I fossicked around the various forums, made a...

Than you for your kind words, Russ, and or pointig out my typo. I will say sorry!

While my transatlantic into-all-sorts-of-things-I-have-never-heard-of neighbours are asleep, allow an English oldie to prefer A dancing landlord and pose Jason or Odysseus?

Fiddle, forgot the Qs Rice or pasta?

You folks still going! Is this a record? handwriting

Family's a good word, thedarknessrising. I fell I've just walked into a ginormous party, been handed a glass of wine and been told "Make yourself at home, luv"

As a new member, I'd like to say that (my ignorance of what keys to press when apart) how amazing this place is. Well done, Moderators and thanks to all you folk who post. I'll learn my way around eventually!

Thank you to TheCatholicCow and thedarknessrising. I feel very happy here already.

Greetings, Caged Maiden, it's good to meet you. I've been here while chopping veggies, I'm so enjoying myself. Is that procrastination too?I am now Definitely Signing Out, there's a nice bubbly bath to have with a good book. i daren't trust the computer in the bath . . .