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Across the Fence:  My Morning with Nancy...  |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
 Posted - May 28 2018 : 09:26:30 AM
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Ok, I have a ton of yard/garden work to do,, and have the whole day ahead of me,, so, early this morning, still in my Pj's and a mug of coffee,, I settled back in my comfy chair and read from cover to cover a 1961 edition of a 'Nancy Drew mystery, The Mystery at Lilac Inn'.
I channeled my in 12 year old girl, and enjoyed reading... and you know what,, it was fun to go back to a simpler time, the style of writing, the use of wordage and no vulgar language or context.
Call me prudish, but it was a sweet read, perfect for a 12 year old stuck in a 60 something's year old's body...[:
I found this copy at a rummage sale for .50cents.. now to search for a few more volumes.. I checked out ebay and amazon,, but I am not of the mind set to spend the kind of money that is being asked... so I will continue to peek in the book isles of Thrifts and rummage sales.
I would like to share these with my grand girls when they get a few years older... and maybe even a few Hardy Boys books for my grand-son.
Well now to get dressed and go play outside,,, I mean, work outside... lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2018 : 10:54:06 AM
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Beam me up! I with ya'!!! LOL!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl
1252 Posts
Lenora
Fulks Run
VA
USA
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Posted - May 28 2018 : 2:27:49 PM
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Loved Nancy Drew, sounds like a neat way to spend a morning.
Nora
Farmgirl Sister #7131
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2017
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2018 : 4:35:35 PM
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I read every Nancy Drew mystery I could get my hands. I now have a few of them, including the first one, "The Secret of the Old Clock"> I have two of that one, one is the original copyright date of 1930 gifted to me by my sister-in-law.
When I was in jr.hi/high school I was very much into mysteries and started writing some of my own mystery stories. Of course, I don't have any of those any longer . . . I still love a good mystery!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2018 : 9:25:22 PM
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When I lived in Biola, CA, with mom and Grandma, (while daddy was stationed in Korea), I would read my cousin's 'Nancy Drew' books..
I never owned one of my own.. and now I do!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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HollerGirl56
True Blue Farmgirl
1334 Posts
Barbara
Flat Top
WV
USA
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Posted - May 29 2018 : 07:31:36 AM
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I love Nancy Drew' I have three copies that I will mail you all in good shape---The Hidden Staircase---The Clue in the Dairy and the Secret of the Golden Pavilion. They have pictures on them like yours---not seventies ones. I can mail them with your pattern,
Life isn't finding shelter in the storm. It's about learning to dance in the rain.===Sherrilyn Kenyon |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2018 : 08:43:25 AM
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I loved Nancy Drew. I know I haven't read them all, but read quite a few in my Jr. High days. And I also read some later in life when I could read through one in just a couple hours. I love them. Glad you found one, Grace.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2018 : 10:02:57 AM
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Oh Barbara,,, that would be Awesome!!!
I will reimburse you for the postage....
Thank you Thank you Thank you...
happy Dance, Happy Dance.
I sent you my addy.. it will be like Christmas... in June! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2018 : 10:16:16 AM
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You have a long way to go, Grace. There are about 159 Nancy Drew Mysteries, though not all are originals.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 29 2018 : 11:07:29 AM
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Grace,
I have a lot of the very old black and gray version. I have not purchased any from ebay. Too much $$ I just watch at yard sales and thrift stores for them. I love rereading the old books. Just imagining who had them when they were new and if they were the only owners or how many people have read the ones I now own. I didn't even know about Nancy Drew until I was grown with my own children. I love them just as much as my children did.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
FGOTM~7/2013
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2018 : 11:18:11 PM
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And if you research... you'll find that Carolyn Keene was a fictitious author. And that there where(if memory serves me) 3 different writers who wrote under the name of C. Keene...
ahh they plot thickens of the mystery of who wrote these books. Lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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