My Bookman and I both had the day off today. We ventured out to the Mall of America to people watch and visit Barnes and Noble. At the bookstore we shared a peppermint soy mocha while we browsed. Even with a 15% off coupon we didn’t buy anything. The books we would have bought were not to be found on the shelves. But we are not so bereft because we both have the day off Friday and plan to visit Half Price Books where they are having a 20% off everything sale. I bet we don’t walk out of there empty handed!
The wait is finally over! I discovered this afternoon that Europeana is back up. It is slow and there are parts of it that have not been enabled yet and it helps to know what you are looking for. I did play with the Timeline feature though where you can choose a date and browse images for that year. There were lots of place holders but it has lots of potential.
I have only 100 pages left to finish Clarissa!
Finally, let it never be said that librarians don’t know how to party:
For those who are expecting Santa to arrive tonight, may you find wonderful books in your stocking and under the tree tomorrow!
Enjoy the rest of your week off, too! š I have that same coupon and am contemplating ordering something, but I can’t quite decide….And Yay–those last 100 pages will go the fastest. You’re almost there. How will you celebrate when you finish?! And I love the video!
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Merry Christmas and many happy readings in 2009.
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Those Aussie librarians are far out! And thanks for the news on Europeana!
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Santa brought us a new apartment, sofa and bed! We’re happy campers here in Oakland, piles of books and a fire! Happy, merry, to all.
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Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas Day! And good hunting at Half Price Books on Friday! And the end of Clarissa in sight – woo-hoo!
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May all your books be wonderful ones too.
– And thanks for the Europeana link!
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Danielle, I will and I hope you do as well! I’m not sure how I will celebrate when I am finished. Visit my chiropractor probably because my back and shoulders are cramped up from holding the book on my lap!
Dark Orpheus, thank you and the same to you!
Sylvia, aren’t they a hoot? I thought of you when I looked in on Europeana and knew you would be glad of the news š
Daphne, Santa has been good to you to make up for all the ups and downs of the year. I hope 2009 is marvelous!
Litlove, thank you, and the same to you! I am very much looking forward to Friday as well as the final page of Clarissa. Maybe that last page will be my Christmas present to myself! š
Lokesh, thank you and enjoy Europeana!
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Merry Christmas and Happy Reading in 2009!
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You braved MOA at Christmas time? Well done!
Merry Christmas!
Lezlie
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Awesome video!
I always knew it!
You Librarians are crazy!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU, STEFANIE!
ALL THE BEST IN 2009.
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Merry Christmas to you!
Thanks for the library links; our staff party was not quite that exciting! š
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Arti, thank you and the same to you!
Lezlie, when you get there early, it isn’t bad. Surprisingly, the crowds don’t really start until around noon. Merry Christmas to you too!
Cip, yup, librarians are an interesting bunch. All the best to you as well!
Melanie, and Merry Christmas to you! Maybe the video can give you some ideas for next year’s staff party š
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I hope you had a nice Christmas and some great days off. I’m curious what you got at Half Price books!
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Dorothy, I had a nice quiet Christmas day and a pleasant week that has gone by way too fast.
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