tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post1904796506515575514..comments2024-03-24T15:26:36.890+10:00Comments on Paper Ponderings: A busy few days...Fiona Dempsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-28056952538835566822013-10-30T16:07:02.559+10:002013-10-30T16:07:02.559+10:00I don't doubt there were many hours put in by ...I don't doubt there were many hours put in by people to make this event sound such a success. So glad it turned out as you describe. You look energised and involved by your talk. How I wish there had been that video!LAC EMP 2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/01999825212820503519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-74204246205325809262013-10-28T19:52:09.358+10:002013-10-28T19:52:09.358+10:00I think you would love it Velma! We think of ours...I think you would love it Velma! We think of ourselves as a boutique event - we're not trying to be the next big Writer's Festival, we simply want to involve and enthuse people who love books. Happy to share any thoughts, ideas and leanings with you of course!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-20778748833422818822013-10-28T19:50:20.239+10:002013-10-28T19:50:20.239+10:00'Twas good indeed Jo - we missed you at Cooroy...'Twas good indeed Jo - we missed you at Cooroy.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-10214324834506493002013-10-28T16:18:25.955+10:002013-10-28T16:18:25.955+10:00Thanks Valerianna - there was lots of joy and ener...Thanks Valerianna - there was lots of joy and energy all round!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-52267190748701530942013-10-28T07:45:41.900+10:002013-10-28T07:45:41.900+10:00this idea of a book festival that is community wid...this idea of a book festival that is community wide has definite possibilities for canton. i would love to pursue this--i may bring it up with my favorite local librarian...Velma Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-27954035467513285292013-10-28T04:52:07.800+10:002013-10-28T04:52:07.800+10:00Glad to see a crowd at both events. Must be very ...Glad to see a crowd at both events. Must be very satisfying. You are now overdue for a little break.Jo Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025838373008865611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-81699001548376838892013-10-27T22:55:33.933+10:002013-10-27T22:55:33.933+10:00Such a rich and inspirational weekend!! Love the i...Such a rich and inspirational weekend!! Love the images of the kids with their Alphabet Books, great. Teaching - all ages - is such a joy!Valeriannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621130622153365184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-56683298846424474332013-10-27T21:01:11.187+10:002013-10-27T21:01:11.187+10:00Thanks J - it was indeed wonderful, and I am now w...Thanks J - it was indeed wonderful, and I am now weary! So good to see children loving books and so many adults committed to reading and sharing ideas and insights - it is only small in many ways, but it feels huge. Big sigh. Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-17490715928849831622013-10-27T20:59:51.927+10:002013-10-27T20:59:51.927+10:00Thanks Annie - it feel sleek a big WoW! The adult...Thanks Annie - it feel sleek a big WoW! The adults were brilliant - and the children's enthusiasm infectious! The way they were excited by going to the books to find the clues and how much fun they had darting here and there, taking turns, sharing it was brilliant. And the book making was wonderful too - how they could fold some photocopy paper this way, that way, then this and that and then snip once and create a book - and where they take it always amazes me. But yes, the room turned to chaos very early in the piece!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-37135544271484322132013-10-27T20:56:32.006+10:002013-10-27T20:56:32.006+10:00Thanks Robyn - I am passionate about these pieces,...Thanks Robyn - I am passionate about these pieces, their stories and how wonderful the project has been for connecting folk across disciplines and across miles; and for building a community for regional and rural artists - I get very excited!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-46109811025314486702013-10-27T19:59:35.331+10:002013-10-27T19:59:35.331+10:00What a wonderful weekend you've had! It's ...What a wonderful weekend you've had! It's a great feeling when all the preparation/planning/organizing, not to mention creating, comes together in such a successful and joyful way. Congratulations all round!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-60308931186818950802013-10-27T18:47:06.782+10:002013-10-27T18:47:06.782+10:00Wow!! Looks like all that hard work and organising...Wow!! Looks like all that hard work and organising pulled in so many interested people. I love the energy and slight chaos that the kids brought to it all. Bravo! Enjoy the satisfaction and a big rest!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878102599430407759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-19280171420212018532013-10-27T17:49:39.507+10:002013-10-27T17:49:39.507+10:00I imagine listening to/watching you give a talk mu...I imagine listening to/watching you give a talk must be very inspiring Fiona. When people are so passionate about something it is a joy to be in their company. So glad you had such a great few days. ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.com