Monthly Archives: October 2023

Monday #551

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Fiona

We are enjoying a break in the rain today, though it is really rather cold, and also dark as the clocks went back at the weekend. Wednesday is the start of November, and the return of the rain. October round … Continue reading →

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The Secret Island part 6: Hiding from visitors

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Fiona

So far I have written about the ways in which the children have arranged accommodation, food supplies and other essentials for living on the island. The intended permanence of their stay on the island has made their efforts different to … Continue reading →

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Letters to Enid part 43: From volume 3 issue 5

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Fiona

Previous letters pages can be found here. Letters page from Volume 3, issue 5. March 2nd – 15th, 1955 OUR LETTER PAGE A letter from Yolande Bristow, B.A.O.R. 15. Dear Enid Blyton, I am sending you two postal orders for … Continue reading →

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Monday #550

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Fiona

We had a few days away last week – returning just before the weather turned truly nasty – which is why there were no posts. But it’s back to the regularly scheduled content this week. I’m starting to think about … Continue reading →

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The Secret Island part 5: Collecting, buying and selling

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Fiona

The children really have been industrious up until now; turning various parts of the island into comfortable accommodation and tending to their livestock and crops. Yet the island can’t provide everything they need and so it’s time to start looking … Continue reading →

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Letters to Enid part 42: From volume 3 issue 4

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Fiona

Previous letters pages can be found here. Letters page from Volume 3, issue 4. February 16th – March 1st, 1955. OUR LETTER PAGE   A letter from Sheila Johnson, Alexandra, Singapore 5. Dear Enid Blyton, Today is my birthday. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Monday #548

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Fiona

It has been a very soggy weekend for most of us in Scotland. Lots of disruption due to flooded roads and railway lines. Luckily I was able to stay home mostly, and read while listening to the rain battering off … Continue reading →

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Letters to Enid part 41: From volume 3 issue 3

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Fiona

Previous letters pages can be found here. Letters page from Volume 3, issue 3. February 2nd – 15th, 1955. OUR LETTER PAGE   A letter from Margaret Lloyd, Barry. Dear Miss Blyton, I am writing to tell you of an … Continue reading →

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September 2023 round up

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Fiona

We are into October, so it’s time for September’s round up. What I have read I hit my goal of 100 books in September – though book 100 was a somewhat fluffy/cosy magical mystery rather than something to show off … Continue reading →

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Monday #547

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Fiona

We are on the first post of October now. September’s mini heat-wave is a thing of the past, and the heating is on now! Brodie and I are on to Five Go to Smuggler’s Top now, my favourite book ever, … Continue reading →

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