I thought it was about time I joined .....

Mike L · 04-03-2009, 11:11 AM

Hello All,

I've been lurking in this forum for several weeks .... trying to get a handle on all this mobile reading stuff. I've learned a huge amount from the discussions here. So thought it was about time I went legit, and so have now joined the forum.

I'll look forward to joining in the chat and getting to know you all better.

desertgrandma · 04-03-2009, 11:13 AM

Welcome to MobileRead, Mike.

Hows your Kindle2 working for you in Scotland?

LazyScot · 04-03-2009, 11:16 AM

Hi Mike; and welcome.

And if we have many more Scottish members we may need to have a meet-up at the Book Festival again this year.... (Or La p'tit Folie)

MickeyC · 04-03-2009, 12:20 PM

Hi Mike and welcome to Mobileread.

GraceKrispy · 04-03-2009, 05:07 PM

Welcome to the forum! I, too, lurked quite a while before becoming "legit."

Mike L · 04-04-2009, 04:46 AM

Thank you all for your welcome.

DesertGrandma ... you asked how well my Kindle works in Scotland.

It works fine, except of course I can't use Whispernet. But I've had no difficulty loading it with free books, and I've also managed to buy a book from the Kindle store on Amazon, and transfer it via USB.

I haven't tried subscribing to magazines yet. I'm not sure if that will work without Whispernet. But I'll give it a try and report back.

Curly · 04-04-2009, 09:29 AM

Hi Mike, welcome to the forum. We always need more members from Scotland!

Glad to hear the Kindle is working well for you. Do let us know how you get on with it.

Mike L · 04-04-2009, 09:34 AM

Thanks, Curly. I'll find time to explor the Kindle over the next few days, and let you know how I get on.

Which part of Scotland are you in? I'm near the West End of Edinburgh (EH4).

Wetdogeared · 04-04-2009, 09:50 AM

Welcome to MobileRead Mike.

Edinburgh. Never been there but have a picture in my mind after reading all of Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus novels. (Is he well received there?)

On my list of places to visit.....

My sister made a special trip to Scotland just for the golf.

WDE.

Patricia · 04-04-2009, 10:50 AM

And welcome from Wales.

Curly · 04-04-2009, 02:31 PM

Hi Mike,

I'm about 40 miles northwest of you not far from the Ochils.

We have been to the Book Festival nearly every year, a MobileRead meet up would be good fun I think.

Mike L · 04-05-2009, 12:40 PM

Thanks for those welcomes.

Wetdogeared: Yes, the Rebus books are very popular here, which is not surprising. And Edinburgh is a great city. Try and make it sometime. I have to say that I also like Vancouver. I could almost imagine living there myself.

Curly: I occasionally go hill-walking in the Ochils, although the Pentlands is my usual beat. I certainly like the idea of a meet-up at the Book Fest. I usually visit it at least once a year, if only to wonder around and enjoy the atmosphere. It's easy for me as I'm only 15 minutes walk from Charlotte Square.

LazyScot · 04-08-2009, 07:03 AM

Assuming I make it to Edinburgh for the Festival, we could have a 2nd Annual Edinburgh Book Festival Mobile Read Meet-Up.

I think the usual place to post announcements/suggestions for meetup is in the Lounge. When I get round to it (if you don't beat me to it), I'll drop you a message...

HenryP · 04-08-2009, 07:13 AM

Hello Mike,
Welcome. Like you, I've learned heaps from MobileRead.

henry

Mike L · 04-08-2009, 02:16 PM

Thanks, HenryP. Good to meet you.

LazyScot: A Book Fest meet-up would be good. Let's keep in touch on this.

04-03-2009, 11:11 AM	#1
Mike L Wizard Posts: 1,479 Karma: 3846231 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy	I thought it was about time I joined ..... Hello All, I've been lurking in this forum for several weeks .... trying to get a handle on all this mobile reading stuff. I've learned a huge amount from the discussions here. So thought it was about time I went legit, and so have now joined the forum. I'll look forward to joining in the chat and getting to know you all better.

04-08-2009, 07:03 AM	#13
LazyScot DSil Posts: 3,201 Karma: 6895096 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hants, UK Device: Kindle, Cybook	Assuming I make it to Edinburgh for the Festival, we could have a 2nd Annual Edinburgh Book Festival Mobile Read Meet-Up. I think the usual place to post announcements/suggestions for meetup is in the Lounge. When I get round to it (if you don't beat me to it), I'll drop you a message... Last edited by LazyScot; 04-08-2009 at 09:03 AM. Reason: (opps: last line was unclear.)

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desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, Mike. Hows your Kindle2 working for you in Scotland?

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LazyScot DSil Posts: 3,201 Karma: 6895096 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hants, UK Device: Kindle, Cybook	Hi Mike; and welcome. And if we have many more Scottish members we may need to have a meet-up at the Book Festival again this year.... (Or La p'tit Folie)

04-03-2009, 12:20 PM	#4
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Mike and welcome to Mobileread.

04-03-2009, 05:07 PM	#5
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04-04-2009, 04:46 AM	#6
Mike L Wizard Posts: 1,479 Karma: 3846231 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy	Thank you all for your welcome. DesertGrandma ... you asked how well my Kindle works in Scotland. It works fine, except of course I can't use Whispernet. But I've had no difficulty loading it with free books, and I've also managed to buy a book from the Kindle store on Amazon, and transfer it via USB. I haven't tried subscribing to magazines yet. I'm not sure if that will work without Whispernet. But I'll give it a try and report back.

04-04-2009, 09:29 AM	#7
Curly I need a holiday! Posts: 1,227 Karma: 4622 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Scotland Device: PRS-505, ipod touch	Hi Mike, welcome to the forum. We always need more members from Scotland! Glad to hear the Kindle is working well for you. Do let us know how you get on with it.

04-04-2009, 09:34 AM	#8
Mike L Wizard Posts: 1,479 Karma: 3846231 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy	Thanks, Curly. I'll find time to explor the Kindle over the next few days, and let you know how I get on. Which part of Scotland are you in? I'm near the West End of Edinburgh (EH4).

04-04-2009, 09:50 AM	#9
Wetdogeared Storm Surge'n Posts: 5,780 Karma: 8213195 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Polar Vortex Device: S0ny PRS-300/350/505/700/T1	Welcome to MobileRead Mike. Edinburgh. Never been there but have a picture in my mind after reading all of Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus novels. (Is he well received there?) On my list of places to visit..... My sister made a special trip to Scotland just for the golf. WDE.

04-04-2009, 10:50 AM	#10
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	And welcome from Wales.

04-04-2009, 02:31 PM	#11
Curly I need a holiday! Posts: 1,227 Karma: 4622 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Scotland Device: PRS-505, ipod touch	Hi Mike, I'm about 40 miles northwest of you not far from the Ochils. We have been to the Book Festival nearly every year, a MobileRead meet up would be good fun I think.

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04-05-2009, 12:40 PM	#12
Mike L Wizard Posts: 1,479 Karma: 3846231 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy	Thanks for those welcomes. Wetdogeared: Yes, the Rebus books are very popular here, which is not surprising. And Edinburgh is a great city. Try and make it sometime. I have to say that I also like Vancouver. I could almost imagine living there myself. Curly: I occasionally go hill-walking in the Ochils, although the Pentlands is my usual beat. I certainly like the idea of a meet-up at the Book Fest. I usually visit it at least once a year, if only to wonder around and enjoy the atmosphere. It's easy for me as I'm only 15 minutes walk from Charlotte Square.

04-08-2009, 07:13 AM	#14
HenryP Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 24 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Australia Device: Sony 505	Hello Mike, Welcome. Like you, I've learned heaps from MobileRead. henry

04-08-2009, 02:16 PM	#15
Mike L Wizard Posts: 1,479 Karma: 3846231 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy	Thanks, HenryP. Good to meet you. LazyScot: A Book Fest meet-up would be good. Let's keep in touch on this.