tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post6441285649892000388..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: Sue MacKay's Favourite Time Of YearAlly Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-41808673156650097112013-12-15T11:42:10.208+11:002013-12-15T11:42:10.208+11:00Rachel, you can join us any time. Cheers.Rachel, you can join us any time. Cheers.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-59857030045897652552013-12-14T13:02:51.057+11:002013-12-14T13:02:51.057+11:00I'm so jealous of your little group - some of ...I'm so jealous of your little group - some of my favourite people! <br /><br />I love getting together with writing friends - and I think your tradition of writing your yearly writing goals is fabulous!Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-78437999428478281632013-12-14T06:04:22.742+11:002013-12-14T06:04:22.742+11:00HI Clare. You're right, these groups are so im...HI Clare. You're right, these groups are so important. We also have weekends away in "the cottage" for writing, whining, wining and eating. I love these times where girl talk is understood.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-76901711502097876482013-12-13T21:07:33.790+11:002013-12-13T21:07:33.790+11:00Look at the lovely ladies! There's nothing li...Look at the lovely ladies! There's nothing like the bonding formed over many wines ... errr, words. :-) I too am blessed with a most amazing critique group, even if most of the critiquing of late has been re the coffee and cakes! We have been meeting for around 10 years, once a month, and at least once a year we run away to a bach (crib to you from the SI) for a weekend of writing. (And lots of whining/wining and eating too.) It revitalises us and our muses, lets us escape from the real world for a short precious time, and gives us that all-important 'girl' time too. I love my girlies (they call me Mother Hen but I'm really more Grandmother Chook!) and I think the feeling is mutual. It's a precious thing to share and I'm ever-grateful we met each other! Happy Christmas, girls, and happy writing and goal-setting in the New Year, and please, please hang on to that precious bond you have. Truly priceless! Clare Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-66337693992243766362013-12-13T21:01:02.513+11:002013-12-13T21:01:02.513+11:00Sharon, I'm sure you could picture her crackin...Sharon, I'm sure you could picture her cracking the whip!!! Seriously, it's a great idea. Definitely agree there's nothing like a girlfriend get together.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-79926903721128463872013-12-13T15:46:22.435+11:002013-12-13T15:46:22.435+11:00Sue, I had to chuckle at Iona bringing out those g...Sue, I had to chuckle at Iona bringing out those goals you'd written down in January! Kudos to you all that you'd all mostly managed to meet them over the course of the year!<br /><br />There's nothing like a lovely girlfriend luncheon or dinner!Sharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-52256566562174348252013-12-13T13:19:20.969+11:002013-12-13T13:19:20.969+11:00Helen, there's definitely something special ab...Helen, there's definitely something special about the girls getting together, no matter what brings you there in the first place. Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-85734722982515475012013-12-13T12:36:33.583+11:002013-12-13T12:36:33.583+11:00Sue
It is always lovely to catch up with friends ...Sue<br /><br />It is always lovely to catch up with friends I have friends from work that I love to have drinks with from time to time and we really vent about work but at least we all understand it hubby listens but doesn't really get it the girls always do and of course I have my romance reader friends and we always have a fantastic time discussing new books and recommending them<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-53130605534953438372013-12-13T12:24:05.744+11:002013-12-13T12:24:05.744+11:00We'll hold you to that, Louisa. Will start nag...We'll hold you to that, Louisa. Will start nagging on January 1st. <br />See you soon.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-52511154190421627752013-12-13T11:52:03.382+11:002013-12-13T11:52:03.382+11:00Aww, look at you all- a very special group of love...Aww, look at you all- a very special group of lovely, supportive and fun women! I have other groups of friends I spend time with but this one is very dear to me, they understand what we're all going through like no one else can! And who knew that there is such a thing as long-distance nagging? There is no escape!<br /><br />My next year goals? To spend more time in Blenheim!<br /><br />(ps. See you next week!) xxxLouisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-23418783118091560642013-12-13T10:28:12.744+11:002013-12-13T10:28:12.744+11:00Michelle, yes, definitely need a glass of somethin...Michelle, yes, definitely need a glass of something delicious before opening those pieces of paper. All good fun, and keeps us on our toes.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-42778106447486624222013-12-13T10:25:05.735+11:002013-12-13T10:25:05.735+11:00Yes, Margie, you should've been with us. But w...Yes, Margie, you should've been with us. But we can nag from a distance.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-622668551583809522013-12-13T10:23:51.712+11:002013-12-13T10:23:51.712+11:00Annie, these writing friends are so important. The...Annie, these writing friends are so important. They understand what it's like to hide away for hours on end making up things.<br />Best wishes for your next year, too.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-71694350166912401252013-12-13T09:57:46.790+11:002013-12-13T09:57:46.790+11:00Sounds like a fabulous time was had by all, Sue!
...Sounds like a fabulous time was had by all, Sue!<br /><br />My writer's group does that "recording of goals" thing too. But we save the opening of the previous years goals for our January meeting (where we set our new ones). I really like it…but maybe that's the champers we drink prior to the opening of the envelopes. ;-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-39180505270987349012013-12-13T07:38:27.504+11:002013-12-13T07:38:27.504+11:00Sue, that dinner sounded amazing and the warm-hear...Sue, that dinner sounded amazing and the warm-hearted, talented company you keep, fabulous! (hee,hee!) Miss you all. xx msMargie Stewartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-22341503557101892872013-12-13T06:49:03.043+11:002013-12-13T06:49:03.043+11:00Hi Sue,
What a lovely pic. It's obvious you&#...Hi Sue, <br />What a lovely pic. It's obvious you're all having a lot of fun. I suspect that sharing goals and work over the years helps any group bond - that combination of work, problem solving and celebrations, not to mention shared interests, is bound to draw you closer. I've got the same with some cherished writing mates and I can't imagine giving up that camaraderie and support for anything.<br /><br />Here's hoping you all have a wonderfully productive and fun-filled year in 2014.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.com