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Bobby Tomlinson — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 08:37 PM)
I came across one about 20 minutes ago who insulted me for reading in pubs…which I don’t actually do (or even visit pubs/bars much for that matter), I just said I liked the idea of it.
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∂³∑x² — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 08:46 PM)
That'll be one of the bad un's Bobby
I read in pubs
Nothing wrong with it now and there was never anything wrong with it
But that /. probably doesn't ever visit a pub and probably uses their phone on the odd occasion that they have to.
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Bobby Tomlinson — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 09:22 PM)
I love taking a book with me somewhere and just settling down for the day if it’s nice weather and having a read. I go to Skipton and find a bench, or maybe St Anne’s beach. I might go up Pendle Hill to read or a nice secluded spot in Sabden.
Also beer gardens are wonderful reading spots too.
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∂³∑x² — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 09:28 PM)
I've made loads of friends in pubs either from me reading a book or from me approaching someone reading a book.
It's perfectly civil and a much nicer way to stay safe, dry and have lunch/beer while reading of an afternoon Bobby
But some just don't understand what it is like to read a book and enjoy yourself
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Bobby Tomlinson — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 09:36 PM)
It is such a shame that they will never find that joy. Reading is the most relaxing de-stressing thing you can do…and in a nice setting with a nice beer or two, or sat outside with sunshine and a nice view makes it even better.
I bought (or rather Ricky bought but to hell with it we’re the same) A Haunting on Hill House and Oliver Twist yesterday from Waterstones. The lady who served me tried to engage me in customer service themed conversation but it went wrong. First she asked how I was, then commented on how the weather had fined up a bit from earlier. Then she said ‘I love Shirley Jackson’. I replied with ‘yeah I watched the TV series that was loosely based on it a while back, but never read the book’. She asked ‘what was the TV series?’ and I replied ‘it was called The Haunting of Hill house or something’. She looked a bit none plussed then said thank you and bye.
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∂³∑x² — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 09:41 PM)
Bobby Tomlinson said...
It is such a shame that they will never find that joy. Reading is the most relaxing de-stressing thing you can do…and in a nice setting with a nice beer or two, or sat outside with sunshine and a nice view makes it even better.
I bought (or rather Ricky bought but to hell with it we’re the same) A Haunting on Hill House and Oliver Twist yesterday from Waterstones. The lady who served me tried to engage me in customer service themed conversation but it went wrong. First she asked how I was, then commented on how the weather had fined up a bit from earlier. Then she said ‘I love Shirley Jackson’. I replied with ‘yeah I watched the TV series that was loosely based on it a while back, but never read the book’. She asked ‘what was the TV series?’ and I replied ‘it was called The Haunting of Hill house or something’. She looked a bit none plussed then said thank you and bye.
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Hit her with some M.R. James the next time you see her Bobby.
She'll be on her arse with her nonplussedness
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Bobby Tomlinson — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 09:44 PM)
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Hit her with some M.R. James the next time you see her Bobby.
She'll be on her arse with her nonplussedness
I probably won’t buy in store again as it never really goes well. I’ll probably just buy online. Though it is quite nice to have a browse and then choose your next read.
I wish they had self service checkouts there at Waterstones like they do in supermarkets.
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∂³∑x² — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 09:49 PM)
Bobby Tomlinson said...
I probably won’t buy in store again as it never really goes well. I’ll probably just buy online. Though it is quite nice to have a browse and then choose your next read.
I wish they had self service checkouts there at Waterstones like they do in supermarkets.
Interactions in a bookshop are always awkward as the person selling you the books will judge you based on them Bobby.
As shown by your vendor missing out the complete point of that author
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Bobby Tomlinson — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 09:54 PM)
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Interactions in a bookshop are always awkward as the person selling you the books will judge you based on them Bobby.
As shown by your vendor missing out the complete point of that author
I just don’t know what to say back to them! A better response would have been ‘oh really? Can you suggest some other good books by her for a future read?’ but I don’t and say something awkward instead because they put me on the spot, I don’t feel confidant enough to have that sort of conversation with a stranger AND there are people behind me waiting to be served and I don’t wish to hold them up. Also I just don’t feel comfortable knowing that it’s customer service patter and not genuine.
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∂³∑x² — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 10:00 PM)
Bobby Tomlinson said...
I just don’t know what to say back to them! A better response would have been ‘oh really? Can you suggest some other good books by her for a future read?’ but I don’t and say something awkward instead because they put me on the spot, I don’t feel confidant enough to have that sort of conversation with a stranger AND there are people behind me waiting to be served and I don’t wish to hold them up. Also I just don’t feel comfortable knowing that it’s customer service patter and not genuine.
Just go for the unexpected Bobby
I'd say something like "Well if you love Shirley you'll
really enjoy
Hugo Rune"
She either gets what you are saying or will smile along with your confidence and be happy that you have made her life a little less difficult too
Most people are too caught up in their own moment and just go through the motions required.
Everyone just wants to go home and have a cuppa really
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Bobby Tomlinson — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 10:05 PM)
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Just go for the unexpected Bobby
I'd say something like "Well if you love Shirley you'll
really enjoy
Hugo Rune"
She either gets what you are saying or will smile along with your confidence and be happy that you have made her life a little less difficult too
Most people are too caught up in their own moment and just go through the motions required.
Everyone just wants to go home and have a cuppa really
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I think I’ll just say ‘oh no I didn’t mean to pick this one up, I meant to get Topsy and Tim’
and then go and swap it out for Topsy and Tim at the Supermarket or something.
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∂³∑x² — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 10:08 PM)
Bobby Tomlinson said...
I think I’ll just say ‘oh no I didn’t mean to pick this one up, I meant to get Topsy and Tim’
and then go and swap it out for Topsy and Tim at the Supermarket or something.
But what if they remember the whole real butter shenanigans with Tim at Topsy Turvy Bobby?
You (And possible they) would be scunnered then
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Bobby Tomlinson — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 10:11 PM)
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But what if they remember the whole real butter shenanigans with Tim at Topsy Turvy Bobby?
You (And possible they) would be scunnered then
That’s a very good point…it’s too similar for them not to notice.
Maybe I’ll swap it out for Where’s Spot instead, or Meg & Mog.
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∂³∑x² — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 10:26 PM)
Bobby Tomlinson said...
That’s a very good point…it’s too similar for them not to notice.
Maybe I’ll swap it out for Where’s Spot instead, or Meg & Mog.
Meg and Mog is a sure-fire winner Bobby
Also, you might get lucky and actually find a copy too and that's an awesome book for the young uns'
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Bobby Tomlinson — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 11:00 PM)
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Meg and Mog is a sure-fire winner Bobby
Also, you might get lucky and actually find a copy too and that's an awesome book for the young uns'
Meg and Mog is very easy to find, look!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Collection-Adventures-Pienkowski-Including/dp/0241560756/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3U2KXXWWIPU2N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nakTDPgVtIDRlj46XPyhgdhDOwuejQq6ojRYFAsBlOUF6Cq5FDYRWQYrHKNfng2K_hdXEw46rnoFtgETAQxhnG059P_Ufb2HlQb6fSnQVgxhJ8b8zR5pudepYAvvGJw8PrVWfoUuHXiWqokVfpYtNtO8SmGyC_Ci4Nk-ecm6b5MMrloD2ooP7Fc3axiXqwLX9Uee3VGvH3rMThOT00BQwVT7Uh8kRgXl4809facYkbg.pV0p_UqTlEG-oKWfgS5jssKj57k74PvQXzJOQDHUs9U&dib_tag=se&keywords=meg+and+mog&qid=1717973944&s=books&sprefix=Meg+and+%2Cstripbooks%2C80&sr=1-1
Now I don’t know if that’s ALL the Meg and Mog, but it is certainly a lot of it.
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∂³∑x² — 1 year ago(June 09, 2024 11:06 PM)
Bobby Tomlinson said...
Meg and Mog is very easy to find, look!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Collection-Adventures-Pienkowski-Including/dp/0241560756/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3U2KXXWWIPU2N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nakTDPgVtIDRlj46XPyhgdhDOwuejQq6ojRYFAsBlOUF6Cq5FDYRWQYrHKNfng2K_hdXEw46rnoFtgETAQxhnG059P_Ufb2HlQb6fSnQVgxhJ8b8zR5pudepYAvvGJw8PrVWfoUuHXiWqokVfpYtNtO8SmGyC_Ci4Nk-ecm6b5MMrloD2ooP7Fc3axiXqwLX9Uee3VGvH3rMThOT00BQwVT7Uh8kRgXl4809facYkbg.pV0p_UqTlEG-oKWfgS5jssKj57k74PvQXzJOQDHUs9U&dib_tag=se&keywords=meg+and+mog&qid=1717973944&s=books&sprefix=Meg+and+%2Cstripbooks%2C80&sr=1-1
Now I don’t know if that’s ALL the Meg and Mog, but it is certainly a lot of it.
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That IS a lot Bobby, I only knew of the first three stories
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