I got back online a couple of hours ago and dealt first with my email and then I started going through the blog posts that you guys have been putting up in the last week or so. I'll continue with that tomorrow and answer the comments that you've left on my blog while I've been away. I've moderated everything and will get back to you all sometime tomorrow!
Y'know the whole point of taking a week off was to have a total rest and put my feet up, chill out and get a pile of reading done. Um, not a roaring success because I ended up away on a surprise holiday with my dad in Blackpool! That meant a ton of walking, shopping and carrying heavy bags back to the hotel so I already need a rest to recover! I didn't read a single thing because I was knackered every night! We did have a great time though and I'll be doing a couple of posts about it tomorrow. I'm ashamed to say...*ahem* that I bought an entire rucksack full of books while I was away. Shocking, I know but in my defence, most were from charity shops and book sales! Blackpool is GREAT for books!
My dad was even worse. He came back with four full bags of dvds and cds from the charity shops and I have no idea where we're going to put it all! He was out of control but it made him happy so that's ok! I got some dvds as well including the blu ray dvd boxsets of Game of Thrones season 6 and 7! Well, it was a holiday after all. I also bought a Vikings box set. Has anyone been watching Vikings on TV or DVD? It looks good anyway.
Normal service will be resumed at The Book Cave during the week and I'll be back with my usual posts the rest of this week. *waves*
Glad you had a great time in Blackpool. And I can't wait to see what books you bought. :D
ReplyDeleteIt was full of politics, historical fiction and a touch of dystopian and fantasy!
DeleteI am so glad that you were able to get away and have a holiday. I think a little shopping is needed from time to time :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know how much I needed a change of scenery for the week! I'm doing nothing for the rest of this week and then it is time to look back at what I need to do in the garden! I do enjoy shopping for the fun things!
DeleteSounds like you had a great time! And yay for new stuff. :) I've been wanting to watch Vikings, I think I watched the first few episodes ages ago, but never kept on for one reason or another. I love Viking stuff though and need to get back to it!
ReplyDeleteVikings sounds like it has the in-fighting and betrayals and battles that I loved in GoT so I really hope I enjoy it!
DeleteYour dad cracks me up, but it is hard to resist good, inexpensive DVD's and CD's!
ReplyDeleteThose are our splurge items! We always enjoy buying them even if we have no space for them!
DeleteI’m glad you had a fun trip! I have a hard time controlling myself at book sales, too. Books are too tempting!
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
I love scanning the shelves to see if I can find things from my wishlist or something new I haven't heard of!
DeleteI think the holiday sounds great! :) Sometimes it's good to get a week away from reading altogether, especially when you're in any kind of slump.
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy my break. I loved not having to cook or clean for a whole week! Today I'm working on a summer reading list to get me back on track!
DeleteSo glad that you and your father had such a wonderful time. I do wonder where you will both put all your new treasures though...sounds like you'll need more shelves!!
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering the same thing! They are on a pile on the floor at the moment! More shelves aren't an option sadly as thetre is nowhere to put it so I guess I need to speed up with the reading!
DeleteIt sounds like you and your dad had a great time and who can resists cheap books & movies?!
ReplyDeleteWe can never resist them! We're not big spenders usually so a holiday splurge is ok!
Deleteglad to have you back and that you enjoyed your time. sometimes a road trip is in order and spontaneous is good
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
Thanks Sherry! It's taking a few days to catch up with everything-I seem to have missed a lot!
DeleteI'm glad you had fun and the weather cooperated.
ReplyDeleteI always need a vacation from the vacation lol
Karen @ For What It's Worth
Same here! All the aches and pains from the walking and shopping make me want to spend two days in my bed!
DeleteGlad you guys got away and had fun. Sounds like you both had a wonderful time! I always need a vacation from my vacation! =)
ReplyDeleteYou can never go wrong with books or DVD's. =) I hope you both enjoy them all and I can't wait to see the pictures of your vacation!
Mary
It was a good holiday but I hated coming back to housework, tidying and catching up on everything.
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