Happy Birthday, Enid!
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Great poem, Almas. I too like the Queen of Adventure phrase. Well done!
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Re: Happy Birthday Enid!
Nice poem, Almas. I do think that Heather will accept it to display on her site. Try sending it to her...
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Thanks Nigel and Mohamed for the sweet comments.
I feel quite honored...
I feel quite honored...
Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.
When once the itch of literature comes over a man, nothing can cure it but the scratching of a pen.
When once the itch of literature comes over a man, nothing can cure it but the scratching of a pen.
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Re: Happy Birthday Enid!
I echo this sentiment.Lucky Star wrote:Happy Birthday Enid Blyton. My thanks for all the years of pleasure and you may rest assured that you are as popular as ever.
And lovely poem Almas
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the forum members!
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Thanks Darrell!
Well, if Agatha Christie can be called "Queen of Crime", then can't our Enid be called "Queen of Adventure"???
Well, if Agatha Christie can be called "Queen of Crime", then can't our Enid be called "Queen of Adventure"???
Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.
When once the itch of literature comes over a man, nothing can cure it but the scratching of a pen.
When once the itch of literature comes over a man, nothing can cure it but the scratching of a pen.
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A lovely poem Almas, sincere words and well thought out. Well done.
You did Enid proud.
You did Enid proud.
Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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Happy Birthday Enid!
Just thought I'd like to say 'Happy Birthday Enid!'
111 today!
Couldnt we have an annual 'flag' type thing on the website that pops up each year telling everyone when Enid's birthday is? Just an idea!
I'm off to party!!!
111 today!
Couldnt we have an annual 'flag' type thing on the website that pops up each year telling everyone when Enid's birthday is? Just an idea!
I'm off to party!!!
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Happy Birthday Enid!
Hope it a good one!
I agree with Robert!
Hope it a good one!
I agree with Robert!
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Re: Happy Birthday Enid!
Yes, A Happy Birthday to our favourite author.
Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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Happy Birthdy Enid and thanks for all the wonderful stories.
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Happy Birthday, Enid. Thanks for all the wonderful characters that still live with us today.
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Happy Birthday, Enid, thanks for sharing all those wonderful stories with us.
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Happy Birthday, Enid. Long live folks' appetites for your stories! And may your shadow never grow less!
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Anita Bensoussane wrote: And may your shadow never grow less!
What lovely words Anita.
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"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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Anita Bensoussane wrote: And may your shadow never grow less!
Here! Here!
"You're so sharp you'll cut yourself one day!" Hunchy said going to the door
"So my Mother told me that when I was two years old!" said Julian and the others giggled.
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"So my Mother told me that when I was two years old!" said Julian and the others giggled.
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