@janeshuff
Active 3 years ago-
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JaneShuff posted a new activity comment 6 years, 12 months ago
It could hardly have been worse! For me the Word Cloud was all about the people, the Cloudies, who made it what it was, and I don’t think Harry ever understood that. Let’s see what happens.
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Bi-Monthly Comp – May/June 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 12 months ago
Excellent idea Raine
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JaneShuff posted a new activity comment 7 years ago
Sadly not @kazg. Not even sitting in front of the computer preparing to write makes me want to go and clean.
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🙂 you and me both, @janeshuff
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JaneShuff posted a new activity comment 7 years ago
Yes, Sandra! I think many of us have had a narrow escape from the clutches of cleaning and can look back and think ‘There, but for the Grace of God …’
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Sincere apologies for not welcoming you back sooner, Raine. I’m afraid I was engrossed in the ironing. Welcome back! Those English, eh? Thank goodness I’m Italian.
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Good luck! We’re rooting for you! And ignore that cat…
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JaneShuff posted a new activity comment 7 years ago
Step away from the dirty clothes. You know you can…
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Step away, Ath, step away. Acknowledge the temptation, then remind yourself you do not *need* housework. Deep breaths. I believe in you (and your soon-to-be-dusty house).
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stepped away long enough to do a few hundred words. Who would have thought laundry would have such a fascination.
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Dirty clothes are great. People will stop visiting or inviting you around because you smell so bad, which means there will be no distraction from writing. You can always wear a gas mask if your own smell becomes too much for you! Leave that laundry and housework alone. 🙂
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JaneShuff posted a new activity comment 7 years ago
You need to give up cleaning, Ath. It’s an addiction. Once started people find themselves having to do some or all of it every day and it ruins their health, their lives and their relatonships with their loved ones. I got help a few years ago and have managed to kick the habit. But it was hard, very hard.
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Let’s see if I can do 1000 words today. Although, having said that, there’s a pile of laundry to sort out…
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Step away from the dirty clothes. You know you can…
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Step away, Ath, step away. Acknowledge the temptation, then remind yourself you do not *need* housework. Deep breaths. I believe in you (and your soon-to-be-dusty house).
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stepped away long enough to do a few hundred words. Who would have thought laundry would have such a fascination.
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Dirty clothes are great. People will stop visiting or inviting you around because you smell so bad, which means there will be no distraction from writing. You can always wear a gas mask if your own smell becomes too much for you! Leave that laundry and housework alone. 🙂
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Only time I got the cleaning habit was when no.2 child started school, 3 months before no.3 child arrived. Never tried it since (& no.3 child now 41)
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Yes, but apart from the fact that I’m a bit fussy about keeping the kitchen clean, the only time I’m struck by the impulse to do housework is when I’m sat in front of the keyboard trying to write.
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That’s alright then. Just Say No.
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Yes, Sandra! I think many of us have had a narrow escape from the clutches of cleaning and can look back and think ‘There, but for the Grace of God …’
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It’s a dangerous road, indeed – I have never been seriously tempted down The Cleaning Way, except perhaps like @athelstone as a procrastinatory device. Much better to maintain low standards. It’s hard work, but worth it (all that TIME!). Also, kids. Train them up. They get quite useful as they get older.
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@janeshuff is that actually a true story, or tongue in cheek? I am intrigued…
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Sadly not @kazg. Not even sitting in front of the computer preparing to write makes me want to go and clean.
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🙂 you and me both, @janeshuff
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JaneShuff posted an update 7 years ago
Very sad this morning. First Glasgow School of Art and now Notre Dame. There seems to be a curse on my favourite buildings.
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JaneShuff posted a new activity comment 7 years ago
That’s fantastic news Kaz and I am keeping everything crossed for you.
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Whoop whoop yay whoo hoo!!!! This is fantastic news, @kazg, so so pleased for you! I will keep it all crossed, but whatever happens, it bodes VERY well for the book overall. And I LOVE the title! Crossing everything, and please keep us posted.
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thanks @janeshuff and @philippaeast! All crossing much appreciated 🙂
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Short Story Publication/Competition in the forum Podium 7 years ago
Congratulations @philippaeast
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JaneShuff replied to the topic A Bad Job: Thirsk, 1892 in the forum Blogs 7 years ago
Fascinating as usual, Richard. A wonderful piece of story-telling.
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I’m going – it’s just up the road from me. See you there!
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I chickened out of going on my own. Have a great time!
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Short Story Publication/Competition in the forum Podium 7 years ago
Congratulations, elle!!
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Opening of new WIP- 1289 words in the forum Critiques 7 years, 1 month ago
PS I particularly enjoyed the telephone conversation betwenn the two of them.
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Opening of new WIP- 1289 words in the forum Critiques 7 years, 1 month ago
It didn’t seem slow to me at all @bellam. Lots of great stuff. An unhappy heroine with a tricky relationship with her annoying mother who clearly has secrets in her past. And now she’s going to have to go on some ghastly coach trip with her. I’d read on. Particularly as she’s got an old and much loved cat. Only one comment – maybe the back story…[Read more]
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JaneShuff posted a new activity comment 7 years, 1 month ago
@kazg Just found you and sent you a message. Can you invite me now? What am I called?
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Found you @janeshuff! You ARE called Janeshuff, but for some reason you don’t come up in the dropdown menu – but I think I still managed to send you a message and an invitation. I’ve think I’ve also invited @jillybean and @daedalus to join Camp – did that come through, you two?
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JaneShuff posted a new activity comment 7 years, 1 month ago
I thought I had. I will be home in an hour and will check and look for you
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Yes, the Cloud was something very special, and I don’t know if that particular vibe can ever be recaptured. Though it has to be said that it had already soured before it vanished, due to the efforts of A Certain Person. My daughter has wide experience of forums devoted to her ruling passion, football, and when I told her about the souring of the…[Read more]