Here it is! What an amazing adventure we had!Moonraker wrote:There is a photo of Anita, Ming and me on a boat around those islands somewhere on this website - and on my computer/hard drive somewhere. If I could find it I would post it again.
Blyton Questionnaire
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Anita Bensoussane
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"Heyho for a starry night and a heathery bed!" - Jack, The Secret Island.
"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
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"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
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Rob Houghton
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Lol! That boat doesn't look very sea-worthy! Glad you all got home safely in the end!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
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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floragord
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How were you introduced to Blyton and what was your first book?
I started reading early, tutored at home before I started school, and had marvellous series of Enid Blyton books to encourage my progress, beginning with the Enchanted Wood trilogy.
How many books are in your Blyton collection?
150 at the last count.
What is your best bargain Blyton find?
A couple of Famous Five hardbacks at £1 each at a local garden centre, bonus was I hadn't read either!
In which book do you wish you could have been in?
All the Adventure series, most of all CIRCUS
Which character is most like you?
Darrell in the Malory Towers series resonates!
What book or series do you wish they would make into a film?
Farflung adventures such as the SECRET books, most of all Killimooin
If you could have met Enid what would you have asked her?
Where she got her ideas and inspiration from.
List your favorite Blyton books
The Enchanted Wood
The Adventure series, best of all MOUNTAIN and CIRCUS
Famous Five
"Secret" series
I started reading early, tutored at home before I started school, and had marvellous series of Enid Blyton books to encourage my progress, beginning with the Enchanted Wood trilogy.
How many books are in your Blyton collection?
150 at the last count.
What is your best bargain Blyton find?
A couple of Famous Five hardbacks at £1 each at a local garden centre, bonus was I hadn't read either!
In which book do you wish you could have been in?
All the Adventure series, most of all CIRCUS
Which character is most like you?
Darrell in the Malory Towers series resonates!
What book or series do you wish they would make into a film?
Farflung adventures such as the SECRET books, most of all Killimooin
If you could have met Enid what would you have asked her?
Where she got her ideas and inspiration from.
List your favorite Blyton books
The Enchanted Wood
The Adventure series, best of all MOUNTAIN and CIRCUS
Famous Five
"Secret" series
"Its a magic wood!" said Fanny suddenly.
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Ming
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Excuse the photoshop skills of a 13yo, Robert.Robert Houghton wrote:Lol! That boat doesn't look very sea-worthy! Glad you all got home safely in the end!
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Lucky Star
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The boat doesn't look seaworthy???? Have you seen it's crew?Robert Houghton wrote:Lol! That boat doesn't look very sea-worthy! Glad you all got home safely in the end!
"What a lot of trouble one avoids if one refuses to have anything to do with the common herd. To have no job, to devote ones life to literature, is the most wonderful thing in the world. - Cicero
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Rob Houghton
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- Favourite book/series: Rubadub Mystery, Famous Five and The Find-Outers
- Favourite character: Snubby, Uncle Robert, George, Fatty
- Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham
Re: Blyton Questionnaire
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
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)
Society Member
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Anita Bensoussane
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I'll have you know I prepared most thoroughly for that trip - by reading The Sea of Adventure and at least three of Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons books!
"Heyho for a starry night and a heathery bed!" - Jack, The Secret Island.
"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
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"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
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Lucky Star
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Re: Blyton Questionnaire
It's the captain that's causing the most concern.
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Wolfgang
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Re: Blyton Questionnaire
What's wrong with Ming, John? With two experienced members like Anita and Nigel...
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Lucky Star
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I had Nigel down as the captain Wolfgang. On second thoughts you may be right; Ming wold probably make the best skipper. 
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I thought you had Anita down as the Captain, John. Judging by the way the boat is sinking at the back, I thought Anita must have put on a lot of weight!
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Anita Bensoussane
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I seem to remember you had your cans of beer stacked at that end of the boat! 
"Heyho for a starry night and a heathery bed!" - Jack, The Secret Island.
"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
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"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
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Wolfgang
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I suddenly have a feeling of déjà vu...Moonraker wrote:I thought you had Anita down as the Captain, John. Judging by the way the boat is sinking at the back, I thought Anita must have put on a lot of weight!
Success is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration.
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Ah, that was it, then. Speaking of beer, I have just visited a local brewery for a tasting session, and have ordered a barrel for Christmas.Anita Bensoussane wrote:I seem to remember you had your cans of beer stacked at that end of the boat!
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