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Look, when something nice happens, celebrate! Heaven knows, there is enough of the other in this world.
So here I am, with a big cheesy grin, with my ipad2. Mine courtesy of http://utales.com as prizewinner of their recent competition to recreate a classic tale as an ebook. And, if you've been following this saga, you will know that I did a new take on Hans Christian Andersen's wonderful 'Ugly Duckling'.
It was a lovely surprise - an ipad was way down my shopping list, so it's even better. It's a spiffy bit of kit, and I love it. Now, I've to work out how to use it ....
The big news (also) is that Utales launched on ipad/iphone Nov 2. You can trot along and see the ebook for yourself! Go to
http://utales.com and register for a free trial. There are a lot of fabby books on there for kids. You'll love them too.
Maybe I will do another Hans Christian Andersen retelling .. watch this space.
Elsewhere in my world I have been bunking off. Me and 'im indoors caught a last-minute-cheapy-cruise from Boston to Bermuda a couple of weeks ago - fun. And limited internet! It was good for me. We managed to get a balcony room. Gorgeous to sit and gaze at the ocean, plus leave the door open at night and hear the sea swishing by. However, there was a force 7 gale on the way back, and it was a little windy - even for me. Here's a couple of pics from the trip ....
Morning Cuppa
Sunset
'im indoors and yours truly
Bermuda colours
2 Comments on And the winner is .... me!, last added: 11/7/2011
Congratulations, Hazel! Glad you went on vacation with your hubby! You're refreshed and energized!I look forward to your upcoming blogs and artwork.
Nice work!!!
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