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  • taniwharugbyT Offline
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    #3549

    <p>thats when you can legitimately source the book in NZ (for digital reading)</p>

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  • mariner4lifeM Offline
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    #3550

    <p>i really like buying books. I don't have a kindle/ipad, and don't think i need one, because i really like books. Oh how i laugh when Mrs Mariner's ipad runs flat and she has to stop reading. </p>

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  • V Do not disturb
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    Virgil
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    <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote' data-author="mariner4life" data-cid="441757" data-time="1406163587"><p>i really like buying books. I don't have a kindle/ipad, and don't think i need one, because i really like books. Oh how i laugh when Mrs Mariner's ipad runs flat and she has to stop reading.</p></blockquote>
    <br />
    Decides to buy all 5 game of thrones books in hard cover rather then read as e books.<br />
    Was funny during the stormy weather here when repeated power cuts meant the mrs was caught out with a flat kindle and couldn't read. Meanwhile I have a little book light thing, flicked it on and read away.<br />
    <br />
    Suck on that I wanted to tell her, but didn't as I'm not very brave/stupid.<br />

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  • NepiaN Offline
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    #3552

    <blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Kirwan" data-cid="441748" data-time="1406162129">
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    <p>Just pulling your leg, but I err towards paying authors. They get screwed enough, different from movies etc</p>
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    <p>I have half a storage locker full of books 😞 (that I'm too lazy to sort) ... I too like to pay authors, but I tend to use ebooks like a library now - give a book a quick read to see whether I like it then order online. </p>
    <p> </p>
    <p> </p>
    <blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="mariner4life" data-cid="441757" data-time="1406163587">
    <div>
    <p>i really like buying books. I don't have a kindle/ipad, and don't think i need one, because i really like books. Oh how i laugh when Mrs Mariner's ipad runs flat and she has to stop reading. </p>
    </div>
    </blockquote>
    <p>I put off buying an e-reader until I went on holiday to SE Asia last year and got a tablet for the trip (for movie watching initially). It's bloody awesome having 100s of books at your disposal and I can manage the logistics of keeping my tablet powered up. I'd still much rather read an actual book though but as I read a bunch of books on the go an e-reader is great for travel.</p>

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  • mariner4lifeM Offline
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    #3553

    <p>haha i am that brave/stupid. i am a slow learner...</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>i just finished the GOT books myself. Will start the TV show this week (wrong thread i know). </p>

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    #3554

    <p>I like books. I like how they smell when new, the feel of them, the whole tactile experience.</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>But I have two Kindles. One for the car and one by my bed. I like being able to read on the go - while I am on the physio table - basically any time I feel like it.</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>I like not ever losing my place and as an insomniac I love the fact that if I finish my book at 2.30 am I can go to the Library without stirring.</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>You get about 35 hours of battery life on a Kindle Virgil.  Couldn't you guys think of anything else to do in the dark....</p>

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  • mariner4lifeM Offline
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    <blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="dogmeat" data-cid="441797" data-time="1406172096">
    <div>
    <p>I like books. I like how they smell when new, the feel of them, the whole tactile experience.</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>But I have two Kindles. One for the car and one by my bed. I like being able to read on the go - while I am on the physio table - basically any time I feel like it.</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>I like not ever losing my place and as an insomniac I love the fact that if I finish my book at 2.30 am I can go to the Library without stirring.</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>You get about 35 hours of battery life on a Kindle Virgil.  <strong>Couldn't you guys think of anything else to do in the dark....</strong></p>
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    </blockquote>
    <p>playing spotlight would have been irresponsible given the drain on torch batteries</p>

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  • V Do not disturb
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    Virgil
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    <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote' data-author="dogmeat" data-cid="441797" data-time="1406172096"><p>I like books. I like how they smell when new, the feel of them, the whole tactile experience.<br />
    <br />
    But I have two Kindles. One for the car and one by my bed. I like being able to read on the go - while I am on the physio table - basically any time I feel like it.<br />
    <br />
    I like not ever losing my place and as an insomniac I love the fact that if I finish my book at 2.30 am I can go to the Library without stirring.<br />
    <br />
    You get about 35 hours of battery life on a Kindle Virgil. Couldn't you guys think of anything else to do in the dark....</p></blockquote>
    <br />
    Er you read while driving... so your that guy..<br />
    <br />
    Nah we are married with kids, anniversaries and birthdays thats my lot.

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  • dogmeatD Offline
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    #3557

    [quote name="Virgil" post="441802" timestamp="1406173944"]Er you read while driving... so your that guy..<br />
    <br />
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    <br />
    Only the Fern. Nothing distracting.

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  • taniwharugbyT Offline
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    #3558

    Beyond the edge - more documentary than movie about Sir Edmund Hilary's ascent up Everest. Am about half way through his biography 'An extraordinary life' which is very interesting but doesn't have me eager to pick it up and finish (except the bit about the ascent and his trip to the South Pole) <br><br>
    Decent watch though, obviously a lot of panoramic sweeps of stunning mountain vistas as well as real life images and voice overs throughout.

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  • jeggaJ Offline
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    #3559

    <blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="442214" data-time="1406405726">
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    <p>Beyond the edge - more documentary than movie about Sir Edmund Hilary's ascent up Everest. Am about half way through his biography 'An extraordinary life' which is very interesting but doesn't have me eager to pick it up and finish (except the bit about the ascent and his trip to the South Pole)<br><br>
    Decent watch though, obviously a lot of panoramic sweeps of stunning mountain vistas as well as real life images and voice overs throughout.</p>
    </div>
    </blockquote>
    <p> </p>
    <p>For some reason I missed this at the movies. That guy they got to play Ed was a good match.</p>

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  • CrucialC Offline
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    #3560

    <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote' data-author="jegga" data-cid="442225" data-time="1406411193"><p>For some reason I missed this at the movies. That guy they got to play Ed was a good match.</p></blockquote>
    <br />
    Mentioned earlier in the thread. I saw in in 3D and some of the shots were breathtaking. Although the reconstructions with the actors were filmed on Aoraki-Mt Cook, they shot new hi def footage to cut in from Everest itself. There is an amazing 360 pan from the summit. <br />
    <br />
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  • CrucialC Offline
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    #3561

    Looking forward to seeing Mr Brown hit the big screen, looks good<br /><br />

    <br /><br />While flicking through some trailers I must admit I like the look of Guardians of the Galaxy as well. <br /><br /><br />

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  • NepiaN Offline
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    #3562

    <blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Crucial" data-cid="442303" data-time="1406445733">
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    <p>Looking forward to seeing Mr Brown hit the big screen, looks good<br>
     </p>
    </div>
    </blockquote>
    <p>Holy shit, I can't think of a preview of a movie that I thought looked shittier. TBF I don't think much of the show though. He was funny as though on Graham Norton just being himself the other night.</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>Watched Arnold's latest movie Sabotage tonight. Was generally shit. Supporting actors were Sam Worthington, Josh Holloway and Terrance Howard. The main female character was so bloody annoying too.</p>

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    Crucial
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    #3563

    <blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Nepia" data-cid="442321" data-time="1406455093">
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    <p>Holy shit, I can't think of a preview of a movie that I thought looked shittier. TBF I don't think much of the show though. He was funny as though on Graham Norton just being himself the other night.</p>
    <p> </p>
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    <p> </p>
    <p>What's 'the show'? I don't even know the actor. Just a JB fan.</p>

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  • jeggaJ Offline
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    #3564

    <p>Edit I see TR solved the riddle.</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>Crucial, did you see Jersey boys?</p>

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    #3565

    <p>I'm wondering if Nepia has his wires crossed with Mrs Browns Boys the movie?</p>

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  • jeggaJ Offline
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    #3566

    <blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="442374" data-time="1406493573">
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    <p>I'm wondering if Nepia has his wires crossed with Mrs Browns Boys the movie?</p>
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    <p> </p>
    <p>A mate of mine asked me if I watched that show and told me it was hilarious. He lied.</p>

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  • CrucialC Offline
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    #3567

    <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote' data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="442374" data-time="1406493573"><p>I'm wondering if Nepia has his wires crossed with Mrs Browns Boys the movie?</p></blockquote>
    <br />
    That makes sense.

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  • CrucialC Offline
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    #3568

    <blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="jegga" data-cid="442373" data-time="1406493533">
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    <p>Edit I see TR solved the riddle.</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>Crucial, did you see Jersey boys?</p>
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    <p> </p>
    <p>No, subject matter not really my thing but it looks like it's worth a watch. Is it good?</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>Nepia, consensus seems to be that you didn't see the vid and misread Mr Brown as Mrs Brown. Correct?</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>James Brown insisted on being called Mr Brown. Mrs Brown is the world's least funny irishman.</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>If you watched the clip you would have seen the great snip between JB and Bobby Byrd.</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>"Are we done Mr Byrd?"</p>
    <p>" 'fraid not Mr Brown"</p>
    <p>"I said, are we done?"</p>
    <p>"I think we got more funk in the trunk"</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>and this great line...</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>"you tried to kill James Brown today! You wanna go down in history as the man who killed the funk?"</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>How you could think that was shit confused me.</p>

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