I can't tell you how much I enjoyed hearing you read Wm E Gladestone's thoughts on "the use of books." He did a much better job of putting into words most of my own thoughts and feelings about books, still I have to add that, for me, my books are my oldest, dearest, and truest friends. And like old friends, I try to spend as much time as possible with as many of them as I can each day. Just picking one or two of them up, and then reading a little bit from each, does me a world of good.
Well said! Just a few minutes ago I meandered to my bookshelves not knowing what to pick up, and walked away with a couple books that I’ve been perusing for about an hour. A snippet here and there. Very salubrious. Slainte, LD!
@@MrDavidBarrhello david yes i m going to see notre dame in paris around february there are too many people 2 hours waiting to get home it;s too much; quasimodo and emeralda attracts and tat;s good; see you soon david very cordially ;;;;;fabrice
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed hearing you read Wm E Gladestone's thoughts on "the use of books." He did a much better job of putting into words most of my own thoughts and feelings about books, still I have to add that, for me, my books are my oldest, dearest, and truest friends. And like old friends, I try to spend as much time as possible with as many of them as I can each day. Just picking one or two of them up, and then reading a little bit from each, does me a world of good.
Well said! Just a few minutes ago I meandered to my bookshelves not knowing what to pick up, and walked away with a couple books that I’ve been perusing for about an hour. A snippet here and there. Very salubrious. Slainte, LD!
Happy New Year 🎉 from Bruges, Belgium!
And a Happy New Year to you!
Happy new year!
A happy new year to you as well!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family David!
And a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
HELLO DAVID HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025 DAVID TO YOU LOVED ONES BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS ANS AND GOOD WORDS AS ALWAYS.. FRIENDLY FABRICE
Thank you Fabrice! I hope your 2025 is off to a great start! Have you had a chance to see Notre Dame??
@@MrDavidBarrhello david yes i m going to see notre dame in paris around february there are too many people 2 hours waiting to get home it;s too much; quasimodo and emeralda attracts and tat;s good; see you soon david very cordially ;;;;;fabrice
I received a bottle of Lagavulin 16 for my birthday back in October - very enjoyable Scotch! Drink yours in good health in the New Year!
And I’ll drink to yours! I just stuck your letter in the mail. Sorry for the delay!