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To: Rambi who wrote (65243)	7/19/2004 1:53:29 PM
From: Justin C	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 71178

everyone here is breathless in anticipation of a report on [Marietta, GA]. "Grits 'n' Grins with Rambi Jo" ?

To: Rambi who wrote (65243)	7/27/2004 3:59:07 AM
From: cosmicforce	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71178

We are in Scotland now, settling in... We are in the process of finding out how to get Internet access for the family or at least for X. I obviously remain connected through work, but alas, X remains Internet free. I feel like I should have one of those sobriety stickers "10 days Internet free". One day at a time. Seriously, we are debating whether we should buy a computer or not, but I feel for her being cut off cold-turkey. But a computer? That's a lot of baggage to bring back and kind of pricey if we are only staying a few months. I'm not sure I want to buy someone else's problem off the used market. The assignment isn't immediately obvious beyond October.

To: Rambi who wrote (65243)	7/30/2004 5:50:46 AM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71178

Hiya Just checking in from the public library. Lovely day here, so we'll probably wander around down town before we catch the bus back home. I think, I hope, I mentioned that King Duncan from Macbeth fame is buried at the end of my street under a Shell station. I find that priceless really. Poor old Duncan, entombed under the apron of a quicky mart and gas station. The kids are raging to get on the computer, but I won't let them just yet :-) They should pick up some nice old fashioned books first. I read the Full Cupboard of Life last night- it's just as marvelous as his other books. Toast by Slater was fantastic- am saving it for you, and will also send you BuddhaDa- which is written in phonetic Glaswegian dialect- very interesting, plus it's a great story- was shortlisted for all sorts of awards. I think you'll like it very much. It's totally our sort of book. I liked Lipman- Inn at Lake Devine- and then I bought "Q" which looks rather interesting. Must read Down and Out in London and Paris first- that's the book club selection for September (Toast is August)- and Scoop by Waugh was for July. Food is fabulous here. Went to a lovely Indian restaurant, and had something called honey chicken which was fantastic. Also had Korma and Tikka Masala. Not too price either, so that was nice- with the exchange rate so high, prices can be rather nasty- only downside really- save for the demon dryer. The washer and I have come to a detente- and I use the clothesline so that I do not have to deal with the dryer from Hell. Satan's little in indoor appliance. Must go. Kids are restless. I think I probably ought to feed them too- we kind of raced out of the house today, and I think we forgot to eat. Luckily there is a super bakery quite near :-) Take care, I miss you, will try to get to the library often. B is being terribly smug about computer access. Will have to keep an eye on him. He loves the homemade dinners and all the cleaning I do out of sheer lack of access to a computer. Must find new and pointless ways to waste time. Shopping at Tesco (a pale version of Costco) is one way. Am confident I will find other ways. Kiss kiss- will report in as soon as possible.