Welcome to my feature Chuckles Weekend Roundup where I will be looking at what books I've received, anything interesting I've done or bought or watched and other random stuff. I'll be taking a look back at what happened in my blogging world too, sort of like The Sunday Post that some of you do!
Please note that I'll be visiting your STS/SP as normal, but I don't follow or leave comments on blogs run by Google Plus, or DISQUS as I refuse to join something just to leave comments, and I won't allow DISQUS to follow new people, update my profile or post tweets 'on my behalf'. I am the only one who does that on my social media! I won't comment on any blog that makes me sign in using another account. Sometimes, I have problems leaving messages on blogs hosted by Wordpress-they try to block me because I deleted my account with them but I will persevere as it only happens the odd time!
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Another week has gone and it has been very busy. I spent Tuesday and Wednesday finishing off my kitchen. It involved emptying my old food cupboard and moving the stuff out of the kitchen, scrubbing it and the floor under it to get it super clean, moving the cupboard back, moving all the stuff back into the kitchen, then organising the contents. It sounds like a one day job for most people but my back gives up after a set period of time so I did it over two days. I still have to get my spice rack up and rearrange the cupboard with all the plates and gadgets in it but that can be done later. I'm pleased to get it done but I'm tired and sore and not feeling much like reading, which is annoying! I'm a bit behind on my blogging too but I'll catch up on that over the weekend.
As I said my reading suffered this week. I need to try and pick it up tonight. I wasn't online so not a lot of buys to add this week. I've been doing well with reducing the TBR as I've been culling books from the e-reader. I'm happy with that.
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Chuckles Blogging World
I'm glad I got a few reviews done last weekend as the rest of the week led to me being a bit behind on everything! I'll catch up tomorrow!
Book Reviews
Chris Jameson-Devil Sharks
Greig Beck-Fathomless
Jamie Hutchison-Black Spawn
Carolyn McCray-Shark Station Nyet
Regular Posts
I went Around The Blogs looking for good posts to share with you all. Cover Love looks at SM Blooding, Top Ten Tuesday is books I want to re-read and Books From The Backlog looked at Montauk Monster by Hunter Shea.
Chuckles Cover Love
Around The Blogs With Chuckles
Top Ten Tuesday
Books From The Backlog
Discussion Posts
Chuckles Chuntering
Book Challenges
Tackling the TBR
Reading Challenges Update 1
Book Review Backlog Challenge Update 1
World Reads-New Zealand
Special Posts
none this week
Film & TV
I'm not going through season 8 of Masterchef US and enjoying it a lot. I still have lots of food shows like Top Chef and Hells Kitchen to enjoy, and the latest Masterchef Australia series!
Book Tags/Blog Awards
Tudor Queens Book Tag
Currently Reading/Up Next
This week I read the first two Sabina Kane books and one of the short stories in the series, followed by The Devil's Fingers. I've started the first Quinsey Wolfe book and have my next two reads planned.
Sounds like that kitchen is in tip-top shape. It's good that you're pacing yourself so you don't pay for it later. Bet it feels good to have that under your belt. I still love the Extinction books!
ReplyDeleteMy kitchen is too small really but as I don't have the money to move I decided I need to make the best of it! A few minor touches to come but I'm pretty happy with how things are!
DeleteOh wow you have been super busy for WEEKS now Chuckles! I'm tired just to read about it BUT you house is going to feel sooo zen! Hope you get to relax and enjoy your zen home and books soon!
ReplyDeleteSadly I still have a lot of tidying to do in the hall and living room! I'm trying not to think about the garden!!! I hope to have it all done by next winter!
DeleteHave a good weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lark!
DeleteAll that organizing sounds exhausting! Those kinds of projects are always so rewarding but I always hit a halfway point where I just don't see how I'm ever going finish. My reading is a bit off too and mostly due to being over tired. Hope you're able to get some rest and get back on schedule!
ReplyDeleteSomeone totally fit could do these jobs in a short period time but my dad and I are a lot slower in getting stuff done! We're both really tired right now but we don't know why!
DeleteI really need to take a day off and do some organizing like you did. There are quite a few scary places I need to tackle. It's so gratifying sitting back and admiring your work though.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had some house elves to do it all for me! It will be worth it in the end but it feels a long way away!
DeleteYeah for the new Extinction Trials!!!
ReplyDeleteHope to start it tonight or Monday!
DeleteMy friend wrote Quinsey!
ReplyDeleteI better not say anything then! *grins*
DeleteSounds like your February has been pretty hectic so far, I can see how reading would have taken a back seat. Hope you have a great weekend though :)
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
This year has been too hectic and stressful for both of us and there is more to come with all the dental treatment I need done!
DeleteCleaning the kitchen sounds like a big project. I love food and hate shopping, so my cupboards are always pretty empty.
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
I'm trying to keep cupboards fully stocked so I have less trips to the shops! I hate all kinds of shopping!
DeleteI'm happy you got the kitchen done. I know it's been big on your list. Hopefully you can recuperate with one of those awesome books. I have the Primordia series on my list now.
ReplyDeleteIt's a relief to get one room done that was on my list. I wish I could get on and do things quicker! I'm hoping to get everything done by summer but it might be wishful thinking!
DeleteI'm sure you're happy now that the kitchen is actually done, right? It's so nice to organise things and feel good about that work - even if it's hard work!
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll be able to read this weekend.
Have a wonderful week ahead and happy reading.
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
It's one big thing off the list for sure! It is good when you see the results of that work even if there was pain to get there!
DeleteYou have been cleaning and fixing and getting everything done at your place. I bet it is all coming together nicely. Soon we will have nice weather and you can sit back and look back at your wonderful handy work. Don't forget to take frequent breaks. Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteMary
I'm certainly hoping that I can get everything done by summer and then relax for most of the year!I need to take a break though as I have the start of a head cold!
DeleteI keep trying to find the best way to organize my kitchen. I just don't have enough cabinet space for all of my things.
ReplyDeleteThat was the issue I was having-small kitchen and not a lot of space. My dad was using the big cupboard for storage of his stuff so we emptied that to give me four extra shelves for food storage, which was a relief!
DeleteI'm tired even thinking about how much effort you've put into sorting your kitchen of late. Hopefully you're all done now?
ReplyDeleteNot done yet but the worst is certainly over, I'm glad to say!
DeleteHope you had a nice restful weekend after all that productivity!
ReplyDeleteNo such luck-hard at work again today!
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