Enid Blyton Day 2009

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Pending resizing, it is quite possible to view the pictures simply by copying and pasting the URL portion of the links directly into the address bar of one's browser. A nice set of pictures Oscar, thank you very much for sharing.
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Petermax wrote:Pending resizing, it is quite possible to view the pictures simply by copying and pasting the URL portion of the links directly into the address bar of one's browser. A nice set of pictures Oscar, thank you very much for sharing.
Can you explain that a bit more in simple terms, for we thickies of the computer, Petermax :lol:

Do I have to copy and paste onto a post reply box, then press preview?

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Thanks for those links Ming. Oscar the pictures are wonderful, if you have any more we would love to see them.

Incidentally it has been almost two months since The Day. Is there going to be an official write-up on the main site? It would be a pity if there wasn't as this was a particularly good Day and a positive review might encourage others to make the effort next year.
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It's good to see your pictures, Oscar. Cheers, Ming!

I've written an official account of the EB Day for the website, Lucky Star, but I was busy and didn't get it finished until the middle of June. Since then Keith has also been busy and hasn't had time to format it and add it to the site, but he's hoping to put it up within the next few days.

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Ming to the rescue, thanks, Ming. :D

Lovely pics, Oscar.

Look forward to reading your written account of the EB Day, Anita. :D

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Anita Bensoussane wrote: I've written an official account of the EB Day for the website, Lucky Star, but I was busy and didn't get it finished until the middle of June. Since then Keith has also been busy and hasn't had time to format it and add it to the site, but he's hoping to put it up within the next few days.

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Thats great news Anita. Theres no rush of course, I was just trying to ascertain whether or not a review was on the way. :D
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Julie2owlsdene wrote:Can you explain that a bit more in simple terms, for we thickies of the computer, Petermax :lol:
Just got in from work, and I see that Ming has got things all sorted out! :D
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Thanks Oscar.

And thanks Ming too!
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Just read the official report of The Enid Blyton Day 2009. What a wonderful day it seemed, and the pictures are lovely. I am jealous anew. :D
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Great report on the EB Day, Anita. Brings back all the happy memories. I'm ready for another EB Day now.

( What was that scream. Is that Tony going into instant panic? :P )


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I agree with Julie, Anita. It is a superb report which both Chick and I have enjoyed reading. Many thanks for capturing the essence of a great day! :D
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Excellent review and pictures. They well and truly capture the spirit of the day. Well done Anita it was worth the wait. :D
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Great review, Anita. Wish I had been there. :D
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Thanks for a wonderful review Anita - were you taking notes all day? Your detailed descriptions brought it all back to me and the photos are so good too. Roll on next year! (Well, not really, time goes too quickly as it is!) but you know what I mean. Thanks again to Tony too, all the work is so much appreciated.
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