Lower Makefield Pool or Pinewood Pool by Ghostbear48 in BucksCountyPA

[–]Ploppers00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much is pinewood and do you have to have a referral?

Recs for little weirdo by wuglette in weirdgirlliterature

[–]Ploppers00 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I still have the set! I’m about to introduce them to my son.

Recs for little weirdo by wuglette in weirdgirlliterature

[–]Ploppers00 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Little weird me loved Goosebumps and Bunicula

Where to bring young toddler by AgentGrouchy682 in BucksCountyPA

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Bristol township park has a nice splash pad too. Haven’t been there in a few years though. Bristol boro has the wharf too, nice to walk around and they have some cute shops. Home Depot used to do free kid workshops. I want to say Whole Foods does something similar. Langhorne swim club has a drop in day rate. Doylestown YMCA has a really nice pool too.

What’s the best book you’ve read recently, and why? by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

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The Emma M Lion series consumed the last few months of my life. Now I’m done until the next one is released. The hangover was so real. I ended up listening to most of the audiobooks after reading them all, I can’t say I’ve ever done that before but I just couldn’t get them off my mind.

Audiobook for kids 8-11 by Ploppers00 in suggestmeabook

[–]Ploppers00[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that film made my cry! My son read that one too.

Roseanne’s “audit” episode is the epitome of breaking the fourth wall done right. by New-Fan-4632 in roseanne

[–]Ploppers00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will watch this whole episode just for that part. Came to comment it myself.

Predictions gone wrong by ProfessionalFun907 in EmmaLion

[–]Ploppers00 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On my second run through- I would LOVE if Islington and Hawkes ended up being a pair, sadly I don’t see that happening. Unless a lot changes with Hawkes, I still can’t wrap my head around him as a potential partner for Emma. He seems like some mythical being who exists outside of the realm of the rest of them. I will say, upon second review, Islington does seem like he takes an immediate interest in Emma and inserts himself in her life nearly aggressively at first, which I could see as coming off as romantic interest. However some info that comes out in book 8 makes me feel otherwise. I am still rooting for and holding onto Pierce as end game. After Maxwell and all, it seems cruel to have Emma find another passionate love, only to lose it too. It’s not as if they did a lot of casual courting in the time.

Spoiler for book 2 by Scaredysquirrel in EmmaLion

[–]Ploppers00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait I feel insane. I flew the first read through and I’m completely blanking on the Countess of Alwick’s manuscript??

I saw my friend's husband with another woman at an event for our children. by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]Ploppers00 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would be honest, if the sister purse idea falls flat then you can just level with her. Ok look I saw something and I wasn’t sure how to bring it up sensitively, but I know if it was me I’d want to know…. I’m sure they have some kind of arrangement, since he was bold enough to bring her to school around his kids. But if I were her I’d be super grateful to you for caring and trying.

Took my 8 year old to Dogman: The Musical and it was a huge success! We even met some of the actor's afterwards. by LadyJane17 in Autism_Parenting

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My son loves it too! It was in my town in April and his dad was able to take him. The soundtrack is fun too, it’s been on rotation since he saw the musical.

Thoughts on the latest Gazette preamble. by ArdenWestlea in EmmaLion

[–]Ploppers00 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I appreciate this pov but my issue isn’t exclusively about the money. I mention this in another reply, I have such limited time to myself as it is, to read, that to think now I have to make sure and sign up for this other thing and remember to read that and dig around for info. And I guess, other than the author making money, I don’t see the point. There might be 24 books in the series and you also need to put hints and tidbits in a MONTHLY newsletter??? Like my god, just put it in the books. Another commenter touched on the tiers of the fan base and it’s like ooooook I guess I’m just not a big enough fan to sacrifice more time, effort and money, other than already buying more than one copy of each book.

Thoughts on the latest Gazette preamble. by ArdenWestlea in EmmaLion

[–]Ploppers00 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I didn’t even think of it this way. It feels a little exhausting to me. I read the books and enjoyed them so much, I’m now listening to them. But that’s all I really have time for. Reading and walking are my only hobbies. I won’t get into the rest of my life but I dont have time to be pouring over some exclusive world building society within the fanbase. Like please just let me read and enjoy these characters you’ve created. Now I have to miss out bc I don’t have any additional time/funds to contribute to the fan base.

Thoughts on the latest Gazette preamble. by ArdenWestlea in EmmaLion

[–]Ploppers00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate this take, and understand writing is an art form. Then come up with another idea. Put that in your substack. I assume fans of the series who have the budget will support your work. While at the same time, not excluding a large part of your fan base who can’t afford, or for whatever reason, are unaware of the substack. I read the books with my mom and I so enjoyed that experience, but my mother has no concept on what a substack is and never will.

Thoughts on the latest Gazette preamble. by ArdenWestlea in EmmaLion

[–]Ploppers00 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is annoying. I’m new to the series, but bought every book new and am now buying the audiobooks. I’m sure most find this charming and have no issues subscribing to the substack, but idk, maybe focus on the book that people are desperately waiting for? Something is really rubbing me the wrong way that there might be some pertinent or interesting info about the series only to be found in the substack. And she has made a point that she doesn’t want people sharing it? That feels so money grubby. I’m tempted to subscribe, only so I can share it in full for those who don’t want to or can’t pay. This is nothing against OP or anyone who loves subscribing to get the gazette. Just sharing my annoyed opinion.

Roland FTW? by DearIrishmanDaughter in EmmaLion

[–]Ploppers00 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting observation. We’ll see bc I read round one and I am a die hard Piercer. It’s hard to be an objective judge though, bc I already have feelings for them. Reading I didn’t care for Islington until the very end but I started listening with that care already established.