And the answer would be 'almost nothing'.
I've looked up the price of some embroidery thread (the postage is going to cost as much as the thread!), checked out some pens, and spent a long time researching Ronald Blythe after reading this Guardian
article; https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/16/ronald-blythe-home-nature-reserve-akenfield
He sounds as though he was a genuinely lovely man. I'm sure I read his most famous book, 'Akenfield ' many many years ago. A quick browse on the internet has turned up dozens of titles. It looks as though he is as keen on writing and reading diaries as I am; I love having books which are divided up month by month so that I can read them throughout the year. I will be adding a selection to my Wantables page in due course!
Is the embroidery thread something that I could get over here cheaper. I’m unlikely to charge as much for postage😀
ReplyDeleteThank you! But I need it rather quickly because it's for the November stitching. I think I've found a work-around, but I'll remember your offer....
DeleteThe cost of postage is ridiculous! Keeps going up and up. AND now our postal workers are going on strike. Just in time for Christmas:(
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Is that in USA? I hope the dispiute gets gets resolved quickly.
DeleteNope. That’s here in Canada so it may be e-mailed newsletters and e-cards this year - but only for those on our list that we have e-mail addresses for.
DeleteIt's going to be a massive inconvenience, but that's the point, I suppose!
DeleteI was given his "Next to Nature" as a thank-you from a church and I enjoyed it so much that I bought it as an audiobook as well.
ReplyDeleteI've just got 'Next to Nature ' on audible. Looking forward to listening to it.
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