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Up til 4:30am uptown last night with party animals (I'm a night owl, but not a party animal - there's a difference), in pain and zombie-like as a result today. Got in a little SWAN SONG, and watched the new TRUE BLOOD with the wife this evening. Probably going to sleep so hard tonight I'll be playing poker with dead relatives in hell in my dreams. (See what I mean? I'm punchier than a bowl of ginger ale and a half gallon of sherbert right now).
Good night all, and happy Monday tomorrow
Yeah, it was ridiculous. We're in the middle of this big lake, and they manage to find us. We had the lights out (the bugs were awful), but turned them on in plenty of time for them to see us - they just weren't watching. We had another boat driver tell us. when we reached the dock, that he had been going down the lake, and saw us when we turned on the lights for him, and he said we'd warned him in plenty of time. More than likely, they were drinking pretty good - in Illinois, if you are caught for driving a boat while intoxicated, you can lose your drivers license for 6 months. I'm sure they were scared. But geez, you'd think they at least would have checked to see if we were really hurt! Sigh. Idiots!
That's scary Brenda, glad you're okay!I'm two episodes of True Blood behind Evans - hoping to catch up a bit tonight :)
Just finished one meeting and squeezing in a quick bite to eat before the next one :/ No time to read this lunch break!
Another grueling bike ride, but pleasant also. Went with my dad. It was nice to spend one on one time with him:) Took a shower and if you've ever heard of jack black dragon ice it does wonders for sore muscles. Gonna read a bit then hit the hay. Nite!
Mondays, I take my daughter to gymnastics class. So we did that, gave her a late shower, she wanted to eat all the contents of our fridge, (we went grocery shopping after gymnastics) and I started reading SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES with her. We tried some Poe last night and she was done after I labored through the task of reading it aloud. I remembered The Gold Bug being an easy read when I was a kid, but half of it had to have soared right over my head. Anyway, Bradbury is much more colorful and easy to read aloud, and she enjoyed it. Made my night. I've been working with Evans for the past couple hours putting the final touches on a new book and my daughter, Emily, is STILL awake.
Delicious Vietnamese food for dinner, reading some SWAN SONG and admiring my latest finds from yet another used bookstore I stumbled upon today. Also procrastinating on finishing up Adam's paperback cover for no other reason than it's late and I'm lazy. Sad, but true!
Made some decent progress tonight. Read at least a chapter or two in five of the books I'm reading. Not a total loss anyway. Just wish I could learn to refrain from reading so many at a time. I'm like a little kid who is told NOT to do something. Just seems like it takes so long to finish a book. I'm really getting into a couple of the ones that were just OK. They seem to be picking up which will make things go a bit faster. Going to bed in about half an hour, but first, I want to read a little out of Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three.
Wide awake thanks to thunderstorms. I think I'll try to make some progress on GRAVITY'S RAINBOW.I scored the audiobook today for Devil's Knot. Maybe I'll listen to some of that.
Lina wrote: "We can switch anyday you want. Seriously. I'll go today if you want me to!"Don't tempt me! I really wish we could. :D
How is the packing going? Are you all done?
8:31am Drinking coffee and getting ready for the day. I'm taking my 3 year old niece to the butterfly garden at the zoo.
Evans wrote: "Delicious Vietnamese food for dinner, reading some SWAN SONG and admiring my latest finds from yet another used bookstore I stumbled upon today. Also procrastinating on finishing up Adam's paperbac..."Very sad...
True that...lol.Reading Continuance Agency, but taking my time since I know its a short one. Adam, are u making this into a series?
Addy wrote: "True that...lol.Reading Continuance Agency, but taking my time since I know its a short one. Adam, are u making this into a series?"
That is still tentative. I have a good bit more written but I kind of stalled out on it when other projects came to the front. I may just release the next part before I put out my first novel, which might be very soon now.
Adam wrote: "Addy wrote: "True that...lol.Reading Continuance Agency, but taking my time since I know its a short one. Adam, are u making this into a series?"
That is still tentative. I have a good bit more ..."
So, my apologies.
Oh, that's ok. So far its really interesting, especially when Colleen tells Daniel to find her. I was just curious:) So a novel huh? That's exciting!
Addy wrote: "Oh, that's ok. So far its really interesting, especially when Colleen tells Daniel to find her. I was just curious:) So a novel huh? That's exciting!"I'm excited, too. I am still not sure if I will edit it down to perhaps a long novella, maybe 25,000 words or so, we shall see. As for Continuance Agency, I will be working on it as I go.
Just finished Continuance Agency. No fair Adam. You have to write a second part. It was very good and left me hanging:( Hope your making quick progress. I really enjoyed it!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, and it is coming along. Poor time management on my part on the sequel.
haha! Love it! It kind of reminds me of the film The Blair Witch Project. That movie scared the crap out of me. I think I had PTSD when I left the theater.
I think I suffered a little motion sickness from that damn hand held camera bouncing around! :)
I'm having the first week of my second year at UNI. Which means a lot of drinking with the first years. I'm having the time of my life.
at my best friends playing sing star while the kids are at school
Just received my package from amazon. Its gonna be my son's birthday in a couple of weeks:) Got myself Harvest Home as well by one of my favorite authors. Can't wait to start this one.
In much pain from my bike ride today, so I'm relaxing with a book now:)
Planning on night fishing tomorrow night again, hoping for no replay of next week.Several years ago I was hit by a bus while walking across the street after work. Last Saturday I was hit by a boat while we were fishing. I figure if things come in 3s, I have 1 more hit coming, but because it's been a boat and a bus, it has to start with a B - balloon maybe, like a hot air balloon? I really need to be watching the skies!!! LOL!
Brenda wrote: "Planning on night fishing tomorrow night again, hoping for no replay of next week.Several years ago I was hit by a bus while walking across the street after work. Last Saturday I was hit by a boa..."
Here's hoping for a balloon.
I hate when school starts up I've gotten used to sleeping in. can't wait till the kids are old enough to get themselves up.
Brenda wrote: "Planning on night fishing tomorrow night again, hoping for no replay of next week.Several years ago I was hit by a bus while walking across the street after work. Last Saturday I was hit by a boa..."
Yikes, any letter but B!
Haven't been online much lately. I apologize, but I really need to deal with my health right now. I may not be able to get online every day for a while, but I will definitely check in at least every other day. I will be back after eating dinner. Beautiful day outside. Makes me want to just sit outside for a while.
Cindy wrote: "Haven't been online much lately. I apologize, but I really need to deal with my health right now. I may not be able to get online every day for a while, but I will definitely check in at least ever..."Yeah, I've noticed that. I hope you get to feeling better soon.
Missed you Cindy... But I understand if you need some refreshing time outdoors. I hope your health improves soon.
omg the cops just came over and said 2 witnesses saw me back into a truck at the gas station at the end of my road about 15 mins ago. I haven't even been there 2day but they gave em my tag numbers. I was still eating dinner when they showed up
Cindy, you are awesome and though we miss you, you have to concentrate on your health. Feel better soon.
Cindy, we'll be here whenever you're able to pop around! You've started a good group here! Thank you!
Attempting to read for an hour or so until meds kick in. You guys rock!!
I am getting crazy scared from a Laymon book. This guy can scare ya good. LOL I am reading Dark Mountain. Loving it too!Cindy take care of yourself.
Have no choice in the matter now Janie. Definitely taking it easy. I work tomorrow at 12:30, so I'm just reading posts and a little bit from my books for a VERY short time. Gonna have to quit smoking. Ahhh!
Janie wrote: "I am getting crazy scared from a Laymon book. This guy can scare ya good. LOL I am reading Dark Mountain. Loving it too!Cindy take care of yourself."
I love laymon. :)
Dancing and doing dishes. Oh, probably not a good mix...lol.Cindy, hoping you're well on your way to recovery:)
Happy reading all!! Its been a great weekend:)
I am reading a Laymon book, too. FLESH. Pretty good so far.
Cindy I quit smoking after about 22 years. Best thing I ever did! It's nice to know I am gonna be around for my kids and my precious grandblessing.Kate I love Laymon so much. His stuff always hooks me and reels me in. I have enjoyed just about all of them except for Bite. That one seemed a little pointless.
Adam I have not read that one yet. Will look for it this next week when we make our way to our local UBS. I have only a short list left of Laymon books I need. It just saddens me that we lost his presence in this world.
Janie wrote: "Cindy I quit smoking after about 22 years. Best thing I ever did! It's nice to know I am gonna be around for my kids and my precious grandblessing.Kate I love Laymon so much. His stuff always hoo..."
I hope you find it, Janie. I have only ever seen one copy anywhere, which I promptly grabbed! I have Dark Mountain for Kindle. Is it any good?
Joycedale wrote: "omg the cops just came over and said 2 witnesses saw me back into a truck at the gas station at the end of my road about 15 mins ago. I haven't even been there 2day but they gave em my tag numbers...."That's scary Joycedale! Have they figured out what happened yet?
Rick wrote: "Joycedale wrote: "omg the cops just came over and said 2 witnesses saw me back into a truck at the gas station at the end of my road about 15 mins ago. I haven't even been there 2day but they gave ..."I haven't heard anything but we think its someone trying to pin it on me. I only live a block from the store so it would be easy to get my tag and the policewomen said they decribed me as blond and curly which is true but my hair was french braided yesterday so you couldn't tell it was curly which means it was someone that seen me before. then later when I went to the gas station the cashier (I know them all) said the people in the truck even told the cops which house was mine. the cashier said she hadn't seen what happened and didn't know they was talking about me till I was telling her. She said they have surveillance cameras pointed at the parking lot so they can look at the tapes and see I wasn't there, so nothing will happen to me
Having a decent night so far. Worked today and I'm tired, but I haven't gotten the "spaghetti leg" syndrome yet tonight and I'm not hurting too bad. Gonna put all of my time tonight into reading Swan Song. I'm only on Chapter 23 and want to catch up. This is my favorite of those I'm reading right now and its the group read of the month. Decision made. Since my body won't cooperate lately, I'm just gonna do one book at a time until I finish it.
Adam wrote: "I hope you find it, Janie. I have only ever seen one copy anywhere, which I promptly grabbed! I have Dark Mountain for Kindle. Is it any good?"Dark Mountain is pretty darn good for me Adam. It had me pretty scared so far at a few points! How is Flesh?
Cindy wrote: "Having a decent night so far. Worked today and I'm tired, but I haven't gotten the "spaghetti leg" syndrome yet tonight and I'm not hurting too bad. Gonna put all of my time tonight into reading Sw..."
So glad to hear you are feeling ok Cindy. That's always awesome. Enjoy your reading time. Glad you are enjoying Swan Song too!
Flesh is good, but slow. It is his 3rd book, and you can really see his talent and quirkiness here.
Hope everyone is enjoying their evening! With mom out of town this weekend for a breather, I'm having a "scary" movie night with my boys, who are 9,11 and 13. We're watching the old 1990 movie ARACHNOPHOBIA, and I found the perfect movie treat for them to snack on while we watch it: little gummi octopus - they look like spiders. I've never seen candy disappear so slowly before!
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Feeling a little sore, especially my arm, where I hit it last night. I was out with a friend, night fishing in his john boat, in the middle of a lak..."
Ouch! Glad you're okay. Hope they catch the creeps.