tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post1170647502314766162..comments2023-12-30T06:08:55.909+00:00Comments on Debs Daydreams in the Plotting Shed: Builders' Tea & Starting OverDeborah Carr (Debs)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-43742336732935727032010-01-22T14:10:37.448+00:002010-01-22T14:10:37.448+00:00Well done on winning the teaWell done on winning the teaFrench Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-24165669526803109702010-01-16T09:55:06.260+00:002010-01-16T09:55:06.260+00:00karen - I know, I'm sorry, but I can't hel...karen - I know, I'm sorry, but I can't help spreading the word when I find a great book.<br /><br />I don't think I've tried decaff tea.<br /><br />amanda - I know, mine too.<br /><br />dj - My daughter likes it too, which is a surprise as she usually drinks Earl Grey.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-58165622742843395402010-01-16T09:47:41.085+00:002010-01-16T09:47:41.085+00:00Oooooh I want some of that tea, it sounds fab.Oooooh I want some of that tea, it sounds fab.DJ Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481107164497582398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-22252843046610552422010-01-16T06:34:32.874+00:002010-01-16T06:34:32.874+00:00My tbr list keeps getting longer - thanks for the ...My tbr list keeps getting longer - thanks for the recommendation - and congrats on your win, Debs! xAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06919354420843737481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-65080574838678622042010-01-15T20:22:19.931+00:002010-01-15T20:22:19.931+00:00Not another book to add to my list - I wish you...Not another book to add to my list - I wish you'd stop recommending them :o)<br /><br />I love a strong cuppa, but have switched to decaff as I get heartburn otherwise!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-44687022711796800902010-01-15T18:12:16.150+00:002010-01-15T18:12:16.150+00:00anna - I'm enjoying both very much.
Glad you...anna - I'm enjoying both very much. <br /><br />Glad you like the cup, it's one of my favourites.<br /><br />carol - LOL, I somehow doubt this would be your...cup of tea then.<br /><br />I have quite a few family members to help me out with the tea. xDeborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-77164502017613150532010-01-15T16:45:26.574+00:002010-01-15T16:45:26.574+00:00Nope, I like tea that's just been shown the te...Nope, I like tea that's just been shown the teabag (Just ask JJ who has stared in horrified fascination at my tea) so there is no way I could cope with builders tea!!<br /><br />I hope you like it though...that's a lot of tea to get through<br /><br />*goes off singing 'tea for two and two for tea'*<br /><br />C xCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327016337976942530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-22428038704520141962010-01-15T13:33:53.528+00:002010-01-15T13:33:53.528+00:00What a prize, both of those items... And I LOVE t...What a prize, both of those items... And I LOVE that teacup!!Anna Scott Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744202738210301084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-31459384847575155012010-01-15T11:55:44.153+00:002010-01-15T11:55:44.153+00:00jj - lol, I hadn't thought of that.
serendipi...jj - lol, I hadn't thought of that.<br /><br />serendipity - your tbr pile sounds like mine. My daughter hates having to pass it as it teeters against the wall on the way to her room.<br /><br />sue - I think it does mean redbush.<br /><br />Ooh I can't wait to read All That Mullarkey and it'll be lovely to see Ratty again, even if in a small way. Looking forward to meeting Justin.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-68603468873302253522010-01-15T11:46:30.323+00:002010-01-15T11:46:30.323+00:00I think 'rooiboos' means 'redbush'...I think 'rooiboos' means 'redbush' in Afrikaans. Not absolutely certain. <br /><br />I have to confess that I've been unfaithful to Ratty with Justin, the hero of my next book, All That Mullarkey. I've just sent it in to Choc Lit so have been spending quite a lot of time with him, recently! But I've brought Ratty into the book, too, in a small way, because ATM is set in the same village as SO.Sue Moorcrofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182768615894788727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-82807187644250322062010-01-15T10:10:31.291+00:002010-01-15T10:10:31.291+00:00Congratulations on winning the tea - I once won si...Congratulations on winning the tea - I once won six months worth of first aid equipment, plasters, bandages - there were loads which made me question whether the average person accidentally falls or cuts themselves on a daily basis! I would definitely have preferred the tea. Enjoy Sue's book, I have it in my tbr pile which has now reached the same height level as my bedside cabinet - handy that! ;-)Hope and Chanceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18236359929972446079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-18403201125400933812010-01-15T10:05:51.878+00:002010-01-15T10:05:51.878+00:00Ooh, I find myself being a bit suspicious of tea t...Ooh, I find myself being a bit suspicious of tea that only needs 20 seconds to brew...<br /><br />Still, it's not my tea, is it? So enjoy!Jenny Beattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640209636605410939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-64975994847941142152010-01-15T10:04:21.576+00:002010-01-15T10:04:21.576+00:00sue - I think I'm in love with Ratty too. What...sue - I think I'm in love with Ratty too. What a perfect hero. Love him.<br /><br />They drink a lot of Rooiboos tea in South Africa, or so I gather.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-42209186847928425642010-01-15T08:58:37.772+00:002010-01-15T08:58:37.772+00:00Hi Debs,
Thanks for the recommendation! :-)
Start...Hi Debs,<br />Thanks for the recommendation! :-)<br /><br />Starting Over has a special place in my heart. And so does Ratty - I've been in love with him for some time.<br /><br />I can't 'do' normal tea owing to headaches and have recently fallen in love wit Rooiboos (Redbush) tea, which is naturally caffeine free. Wonderful.Sue Moorcrofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182768615894788727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-24185809794129759762010-01-15T08:52:54.854+00:002010-01-15T08:52:54.854+00:00flowerpot - you'll love the book, it's rea...flowerpot - you'll love the book, it's really good.<br /><br />tf - the tea is probably the only thing I could afford when it comes to builders. <br /><br />kate h - I'm probably almost there when it comes to the builder's bum! Do get Starting Over it's wonderful.<br /><br />alice - poor Rob, he's forever collecting parcels for me, although they usually contain books.<br /><br />spiral skies - it's good tea, but like you, I do enjoy a glass of Shiraz.<br /><br />queenie - it's bliss. I should try and do it more often.<br /><br />chrish - it's a great book and I'm looking forward to reading your very own Choc Lit as soon as it comes out.<br /><br />melissa - thanks, it was.<br /><br />cait - do try it, it's good. I don't think we can get Yorkshire Gold over here, so I'll have to try it when I'm next in England.<br /><br />suzanne - I know what you mean. My own tbr pile had to be rearranged by my daughter as it kept collapsing.<br /><br />troy - lol. My mother has emailed me to say, "Only you would post a picture of builders tea in a Spode cup." I do tend to miss the point a lot, but then again, apart from my 'writing mugs' that is what I drink my tea out of :)<br /><br />kaye - it was lovely and relaxing and just what I needed. <br /><br />faye - thanks. There are some beautiful book covers out there.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-74679998264512883232010-01-15T06:47:09.737+00:002010-01-15T06:47:09.737+00:00Hope you get a chance to read until you're ble...Hope you get a chance to read until you're bleary eyed this weekend Debs--and awash with builder's tea. The covers of the novels you feature on your blog look so delicious!Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10227397761350236459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-56561126052327673382010-01-15T01:08:43.052+00:002010-01-15T01:08:43.052+00:00Sounds completely wonderful, Debs. As you describe...Sounds completely wonderful, Debs. As you described what you were about this evening, I could just see and feel it! And Starting Over sounds like a great read as well. The tea? Fab for sure!Kaye Manrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03639814610213100626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-66859866436968588332010-01-14T23:27:29.514+00:002010-01-14T23:27:29.514+00:00I trust you will go out at the weekend and buy a p...I trust you will go out at the weekend and buy a pint mug (or two).Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-8986731900392218902010-01-14T23:22:57.012+00:002010-01-14T23:22:57.012+00:00Congratulations. Great to win a prize - especailly...Congratulations. Great to win a prize - especailly when it's something as lovely as tea.<br /><br />I've heard good things from lots of people about Starting Over and it's on my wishlist, but need to bring the tbr pile down a bit first - it's in danger of toppling over.Suzanne Ross Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561888635304578484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-58775290324202393942010-01-14T22:03:39.994+00:002010-01-14T22:03:39.994+00:00Well my son is a builder and my husband a lover of...Well my son is a builder and my husband a lover of strong tea so I shall have to try some. I can recommend Yorkshire Gold though if you want a really great tea.Cait O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04569760764766505179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-1098463947277358182010-01-14T20:11:59.192+00:002010-01-14T20:11:59.192+00:00It sounds absolutely perfect.It sounds absolutely perfect.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-85720970076021813882010-01-14T18:48:27.556+00:002010-01-14T18:48:27.556+00:00That postman of yours never knows what he's go...That postman of yours never knows what he's going to bring next, does he? Very pleased to hear you are enjoying something from the Choc Lit selection to go with it :)!Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-68355757525111071502010-01-14T18:36:55.153+00:002010-01-14T18:36:55.153+00:00I did that last night - turned the world off and r...I did that last night - turned the world off and re-read a book from start to finish before going to sleep. Such luxury. Enjoy!Queeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06988379866736219329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-37080393381503472332010-01-14T18:35:59.071+00:002010-01-14T18:35:59.071+00:00Oh, I like the sound of the Builders Tea - far pre...Oh, I like the sound of the Builders Tea - far preferable to the 7 minutes I have to wait for my Extra-Strong Tetleys to reach full velocity. <br /><br />In the absence of said Builders Tea, I am now indulging in a snazzy Shiraz. Well, it would be rude not to, wouldn't it?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781237143187343971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163853508689473524.post-12820071153829932472010-01-14T18:32:36.292+00:002010-01-14T18:32:36.292+00:00ha ha!! how I did laugh at your little scene when ...ha ha!! how I did laugh at your little scene when Rob tells you about the boxes taped together... my husband never asks further questions either ;-)<br /><br />Enjoy your evening :-)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14617109153936000235noreply@blogger.com