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What Are you Reading?
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Oh yes, I'm enjoying Chandler hugely.
And I agree with you about the pauses. I think it was actually a good thing that I listened to The Long Goodbye. There were natural pauses in between listening — more than there would have been if I would have been reading it myself.
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I love that series. I think she is going to complete it this year or at least write another story."
I have these in my to-read pile. Thank you for the recommendation, Trioseven and Ije.
Mymymble wrote: "So I went to buy The Locker Room by Amy Case and bought Sidecar instead..."I remember enjoying Sidecar. Sweet story but with a serious side.
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YES!
I actually added Adrien's name to the list of possible dog names, even though I want a female dog. :-)
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Karen wrote: "KC wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Gosh, right now, the only book I seem really, REALLY into, is The Dark Tide. Go figure. I listened to the ending (chapter 14 to the end) twice in one week. Since then, I'v..."
I know. I just listened to the entire series on audible again, about a month or two ago. Now, I'm thinking I might need to pick up the paperbacks and read them again soon. Wow. :-D
This is horrible... in a good way. A very good way. As Jake said "I can't think of a more pleasant way to commit murder." :-)
Johanna wrote: "I feel the same about reviews with tons of flashing GIFs. It seems to me that those reviews are actually about something else altogether than the book in question..."Those kind of reviews remind me of MySpace. I always imagine that that's where the reviewers have come from.
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:-) Holds possibilities, it does.
Mymymble wrote: "Adrienne?"Adriana? ;-))
Jordan wrote: "KC wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Gosh, right now, the only book I seem really, REALLY into, is The Dark Tide. Go figure. I listened to the ending (chapter 14 to the end) twice in one week. Since then, I'v..."My female dog's name is Eliot, so I think you can name your female dog Adrien. Go for it! .....it also works if you end up with a male dog. :-)
Jordan wrote: "Karen wrote: "KC wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Gosh, right now, the only book I seem really, REALLY into, is The Dark Tide. Go figure. I listened to the ending (chapter 14 to the end) twice in one week. S..."Or Jake. I have friends who have a black labrador called Jake. I would love to have a dog. I told my sister that I would call my dog 'Sidney Chambers' after the character in the novels and she said Sidney is not a good name for a dog. I think it is a great name and works for male or female. :)
Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Karen wrote: "KC wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Gosh, right now, the only book I seem really, REALLY into, is The Dark Tide. Go figure. I listened to the ending (chapter 14 to the end) twice..."We have quite a number of dogs named Sidney, or Sydney, or just Sid.....a few cats named Sid....that come into our clinic. Both male and female.
Most of the Jakes are hunting breeds....
I just finished listening to audiobook Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward. It ties in with the Brotherhood series. I enjoyed it a lot. I am looking forward to "The Beast" coming out this month.
Jordan wrote: "KC wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Gosh, right now, the only book I seem really, REALLY into, is The Dark Tide. Go figure. I listened to the ending (chapter 14 to the end) twice in one week. Since then, I'v..."Hey, I know a woman named Adrian. Who says you can't name her with an 'e'? *smiles*
But, I've gotta tell you, my male dog is much easier going than my female Lol. And they aren't as pricey to neuter ;)
Lou wrote: "Haldis wrote: "My female dog's name is Eliot, so I think you can name your female dog Adrien. Go for it! .....it also works if you end up with a male dog. :-)"I Cowboy Bebop one female character ..."
Well, Jordan, it's settled! Everyone agrees that gender is irrelevant. You're female dog shall be called Adrien.
Or Sidney Chambers!!!Tee hee just joking :)
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Adriana? ;-))"
With an A???!!! *gasps*
:-D :-D :-D
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Oh yeah. I'm certainly happy that's settled now. :-)
Johanna wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "Adrienne?"Adriana? ;-))"
With an A???!!! *gasps*
:-D :-D :-D"
With three A! ;-))
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Adriana? ;-))"
With an A???!!! *gasps*
:-D :-D :-D"
With three A! ;-))"
LOL!!! *triple gasp*
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Adriana? ;-))"
Ooh, I like that too. :-)
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:-) Cool.
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Yeah, I thought about Jake. I would LOVE to name my dog Jake. The problem is, I already have a pothos plant named Jake. And I do talk to my plants, so that lets out the idea that I can have two things with the same name. Which was why I thought of Adrien.
This also lets out Rake and Archer too, as my spider plants already have those names. :-)
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This reminds me that I wanted to name a beta fish Cobweb, after the character from Wraeththu. I should add that name to my list. And others from the series.
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I Cowboy Bebop one femal..."
:-) I do like Adrien.
I was thinking of Virgina, after my grandmother, who will never get great grand humans. The only problem with this name is that I have a college friend by the same name whom I've lost contact with, that I'm a bit worried about. (Last I knew she'd picked up a controlling BF and stopped hanging with her friends, though we tried to talk to her about it) so, I'm not sure I want to think of this person I worry about, even though I like the name, and I'm sure my Dad and my grandmother would like it.
I've also been thinking about Emma. Because, you know, she's a girl after my own heart, what with wanting the horse and all.
And I thought about Swift, too. I mean, I AM getting a Greyhound. But I'm not so sure Swift sounds right.
Of course, it will also depend on the name the dog comes with. For all I know, I might like it. Sasha, Jess, Hope, and Sanity are current dogs up for adoption. If they're still there in two weeks, we'll see. I do like these names, except for Jess. I know a Jessi and a Jesse, and it would be weird. lol.
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Sanity, the second up from the bottom looks like an Adrien in the picture on the right, I think.
On the other hand, she's also black, and I'd jokingly said I wanted a black dog to name Toothless. :-)
But, the more I think about it, the more I really like Adrien.
Jordan wrote: "http://www.greyhoundfds.org/Products....Sanity, the second up from the bottom looks like an Adrien in the picture on the right, I think.
On the other hand, she's also black, and I'd jokingly s..."
Jess is so cute!
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Sanity, the second up from the bottom looks like an Adrien in the picture on the right, I think.
On the other hand, she's also black, and I'd jokingly s..."
OMG. They're all so beautiful, Jordan. Those faces! Those eyes! I want to give home to them ALL! :-)
Seriously — how on earth are you able to pick one, Jordan?!
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No? I thought two-syllable names were the best for dogs?
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These type of reviews don't respect the work, the author had in..."
Oh sure! I enjoy snarky reviews too -- I mean if they're actually funny and they pick on genuine stuff. That's why I love Honest Movie Trailers. Even when they're picking apart a movie I loved, it's more like sharing a joke between friends.
I don't really read reviews much beforehand now. Which probably means I take fewer chances on authors I don't know? What I mostly love about reviews -- good or bad -- is that it's a way to prolong the pleasure of a book I've already read. If I really loved (or really hated) a story, I'll sometimes hunt for reviews and see what someone caught that I missed or just to hear more about the character or the book. Also if I was left with a giant question mark. SO DID HE DIE OR NOT? :-D
That's why I love our discussions here!
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I'm afraid he did, dear.
;-) ;-) ;-)
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Sanity, the second up from the bottom looks like an Adrien in the picture on the right, I think.
On the other hand, she's also black, and I'd jokingly s..."
I like Madison and T-Bone... How the heck will you choose one?! Do you get to interact with them first?
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Adriana? ;-))"
Ooh, I like that too. :-)"
Adrien, COME BACK HERE!
Adrienne, PUT THAT CRAB DOWN!
Adriana, GIVE THE BABY BACK HIS BALL!
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Yes, they are ex-racing greyhounds! :-D
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I dunno. Maybe? My last dog was Gabrielle, but we just called her Gabby. My first dog was named Heidi.
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Sanity, the second up from the bottom looks like an Adrien in the picture on the right, I think.
On the other hand, she's also black, and..."
I will definitely get to interact with them! The place has a nice backyard area with paths mowed into the tall grass. I went to visit in December and got to walk two dogs. :-)
Picking one will probably be hard. Knowing me. lol. I could deliberate for hours on this. You know, it's really important to get the right dog!
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Sanity, the second up from the bottom looks like an Adrien in the picture on the right, I think.
On the other hand, she's al..."
That's perfect. :-)
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Sanity, the second up from the bottom looks like an Adrien in the picture on the right, I think.
On the other hand, she's al..."
That's great, Jordan. That will make choosing so much easier.
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Sanity, the second up from the bottom looks like an Adrien in the picture on the right, I think.
On the other hand, she's al..."
That's the other thing I love about ex-racers, they're already leash trained! And so gentle on the leach, even when they really want something, they don't pull hard, like other dogs. I will have to teach her how to go up and down stairs, what windows are, and that my hardwood floors are slippery so not good for running, but I'm looking forward to teaching my dog weird things like that. :-)
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Sanity, the second up from the bottom looks like an Adrien in the picture on the right, I think.
On the other..."
Definitely.
I like T-bone but if course I would rename him Sidney. Can you rename dogs? Will they answer to a different name?
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They get called by a number at the track so that their fans can yell out their names and not distract them during a race. Because of that, they say it's very easy to rename a Greyhound. Plus, they also claim these dogs are quick learners too. :-)
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I Cowboy ..."
Virginia!
Please don't do it, Jordan. It's fine for a human but imagine screaming it to ya dog on the beach surrounded by teen..."
Ha! I hadn't thought of that. Good point.
Well, as of now, there is a good chance Adrien will be the name of choice.
The brindles are always my favorite. I had a very slim, on the slight side, Great Dane who was a dark brindle. Gorgeous dog.
Thank you for sharing the pictures. All of them are great, dear Jordan. I wouldn't know how to chose... BTW in a week in Italy I'll meet again a writer who has adopted a mistreated greyhound from Spain. That one needed to run a lot everyday and was a bit easily frightened, but he was also very sweet.
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I'm ok with a shy dog. I live in a very quiet building, which I think would be good for a shy/skittish dog. I'm also an introvert, that will stay home most of the time, but would also like to get out and socialize with other greyhounds and parents, so a good mix, I think. I hope.
Jordan wrote: "I find it interesting the variety of personalities in greyhounds. Some are shy. Some not so much. Some have lots of energy and others just want to sleep a lot. I'm ok with a shy dog. I live in a ..."
A sight hound group has lure-coursing meet ups at a park near me. You should see if there is anything close to you. It's wonderful to watch these guys run, and they so love it!
Jordan wrote: "http://www.greyhoundfds.org/Products....Sanity, the second up from the bottom looks like an Adrien in the picture on the right, I think.
On the other hand, she's also black, and I'd jokingly s..."
My gosh. They are all so beautiful!
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Jordan wrote: "I know there are greyhound meet ups around the city, I just haven't looked them up for the details. Maybe I should do that this weekend."I would get to know your dog for a couple of weeks first. You need to be sure she'll come back to you when you call! Also, she may be shy of other dogs; you'll find out when you walk her. But if she's OK, it may well be good thing, because only another greyhound will get her to run flat out.
You'll find you're popular with other (non-greyhound) dog owners whose dogs want to chase yours -- they'll be exhausted at little effort from their owners!
The owner of the facility where Eliot goes for daycamp started fostering greyhounds. Eliot gets to run and play with them.....apparently the last time she was there she had to smack one down. He kept trying to stand over her, which is a no-no.....Eliot weighs 16 pounds.....she is known as The Enforcer at camp. She let's the other dogs know if they are behaving inappropriately. None of the other dogs question her authority. She is mighty.
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I love that series. I think she is going to complete it this year or at least write another story.