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Nov 17, 2014 05:58AM
Ive voted maybe 6 books
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Half of the ones I eead only got 3 stars and I was surprised they made the cut. Don't ask me titles I don't remember
Mariab, we discovered we had termites this year too, under our front door. We found an exterminator who treated the area with borate. We have a warranty on it so we're hoping the visitors are gone. Ugh though, when we first found out it felt horrible. We felt really invaded and disgsted. I feel your pain, sister. Glad yu found them early too!
I struggle with these "best of" because I haven't read all that many. I think I've read 5 books this year that were published in 2014. I vote for them, but that doesn't make them "best".
Tasha wrote: "Mariab, we discovered we had termites this year too, under our front door. We found an exterminator who treated the area with borate. We have a warranty on it so we're hoping the visitors are gone...."Yeah... some of the "perks" to live in the subtropical. We had have to deal ALWAYS with parasites. Years ago, when I lived in another house, I used to place old wood in the garden to make the vermin stay away from the house (a suggestion from my brother, who is biologist), and I did so, because I didn't want to spray so much chemicals in the ground -it contaminates the water in the underground
that's why we went wth borate instead of terminex. we have well water, kids and dogs so no chemicals here either. :)
I have been voting, but same here, I have not read many. I skip the catagories I have not read books in too, although, I did vote for Mr. Mercedes for all of you SK fans. :)
Janice wrote: "I struggle with these "best of" because I haven't read all that many. I think I've read 5 books this year that were published in 2014. I vote for them, but that doesn't make them "best"."One of the books on the list, I did read, but I did not vote for it and one I did not read, but I voted for it anyway. There are two on the same list that I read, that I could not decide on, and that was hard. I wanted them both, so I had to make a choice. I am still not sure I picked the right one.
Has anyone else had goodreads flip flop itself. My comment box used to be on bottom of page now its on top. 1 used to be top 50 bottom now it is descending order. Page 1 is now most recent comment page rather than oldest. If this is just me this is freaky
We have to contend with carpenter ants here in the Pacific Northwest. They do not eat the wood, but bore tunnels in it and weaken the structure. We always have to be careful of having any firewood stacked near the house, although I have not used my fireplace in years. I always get worried when I see a lone scout out in the yard. I always wonder where his brothers are. They travel amazing distances looking for food and nesting sites. I see one every once in a while out in the middle of the huge parking lot at work.
Travis of NNY wrote: "Has anyone else had goodreads flip flop itself. My comment box used to be on bottom of page now its on top. 1 used to be top 50 bottom now it is descending order. Page 1 is now most recent comme..."Are you on your phone's app? I think there's a way to switch the order in which they are listed.
My laptop did something funky today. There was no comment box, just a link to post a comment. When I clicked on it, I was prompted to sign in. I was signed in! It's been a bizarre kind of day.
Turns out theres an arrow by the word date I must have hit it this morning. Fixed
At least it was an easy fix. I like easy.
Cherie wrote: "I have been voting, but same here, I have not read many. I skip the catagories I have not read books in too, although, I did vote for Mr. Mercedes for all of you SK fans. :)"I voted for Mr Mercedes too :) That and The Miniaturist were the only books I voted for in the final round.
Wish me luck. 4 hrs away in Buffalo they got 6+ ft of snow today.the lake effect bsnds been dodging us. We were supposedto get 24-30 inches got 8-10. I'm going to bed map shows me at 4 feet of snow overnight I hope I don't wake up to that. My boots are 18 inches high i like to keeo snowfall at 17 inches max.
Oh my goodness, Travis! Hope ya'll don't get snowed in! Stay safe!!
Travis of NNY wrote: "Wish me luck. 4 hrs away in Buffalo they got 6+ ft of snow today.the lake effect bsnds been dodging us. We were supposedto get 24-30 inches got 8-10. I'm going to bed map shows me at 4 feet of snow..."You might need to think about upgrading to some hip waders, Travis, or those waders that fly fishermen wear that come up to your arm pits. Of course, it won't help if you are not tall enough. Ugh, four feet of snow. Better keep your snow blower on your back pourch to tunnel your way out to the milking shed. What do the cows do in four feet of snow? Ice milk anyone?
I hope it will not be so bad for you!
That's just insane! 6+ feet of snow? Yikes! I hope you don't get the predicted 4 feet.
Now, I'm no snow expert. But when a weather event causes more of something that my height, that's not normal...Stay safe Travis!
I've been a bit preoccupied this week, but I have been reading everyone's comments with interest. I may have come out of hiding today as after 24 hours of umming and ahhing I had to feed the possible troll on my Hot Zone review. I really need to learn when not to bite.
I was wondering where you'd disappeared to. Your response should keep her busy with her research.I see both you and Sarah replied to my comment but I wasn't getting the notifications!
Speaking of people not posting - where are the Detroit sisters?
I was thinking about you too, Rusalka! Did you have a good time in Melbourne?I think the sisters are already getting some serious snow, Janice. Hope they are staying snug and warm.
I saw your quilt pictures, Janice. Beautiful work!
I did have a great time in Melbourne, thanks :) I have been a bit crazy at work, and I must say playing a lot of computer games (one came out I've been waiting for). And it's the crazy time of year. Birthdays, birthdays, end of financial year for work, Christmas, birthdays... So I've been reading comments here in between things, but just haven't replied much. I hit the 19 October, then blink at it's the 5 January.
And Janice, nope. But a lot milder than expected which is good.
Oh, and I can't wait to see your review, Rusalka. !Ok, I better quit lurking at work, pretending to be working and go to the grocery store. My granddaughter called and said there was nothing to eat. Ha! I have been dieting and haven't bought any cookies, baked goods or junk food. She has eaten all of the fruit, peanut butter, cheese, cereal, freezer meals, bread and pasta I bought her two weeks ago. (Did I mention that I HATE to grocery store?) I think she is down to celery and flour tortilla shells and a can of Manwitch. She said that she didn't have any milk to put into her tea either. I'm going.....
Manwich?!?!That's what we sometimes call a GIANT sandwich. Eg. "That's not a sandwich, that's a Manwich!". Not sure how you would get that in a can.
I saw you had a comment on your review Rusalka - like your response! I see she has replied already with numerous posts!I've ill which is really frustrating. I felt pretty yucky yesterday but today I feel worse so I've had to rearrange all my clients and I'm staying in the warm today.
4/6 feet of snow is crazy Travis - hope it doesn't affect you too much. That would be the end of the world here! It's been really quite mild here in the UK - only the last few days has it start to feel colder and it's still not as cold as it usually is at this time of the year.
Oooh sorry to ignore everyone but I'm so excited I'm shaking!! This morning the presale for the Foo Fighters UK tour started and I had the password and I wanted to buy tickets to surprise my boyfriend and after 26 minutes of refreshing the page I got tickets!! At Wembley Stadium! Good seats! Pfew, that was stressful, especially because I had an appointment and managed in the last 4 minutes I had left. I'm happy :D Now I wonder shall I make it a Christmas present or just make him happy tonight? Christmas is looooong...
Looks like we dodged another bullet. But they have a possible 2 ft today 2 ft tomorrow and 2 ft friday. Can we continue this stroke of luck. Who onows. They can't predict the lake effect band it is just too random. I've seen where an area gets basically a dusting amd then the band hit a 5-20 mile stretch and those people get 3-4 feet.. The weathermen will always predict for worst case scenario. Better to tell people they'll be hammered and have them not be then the other way around. We ptobably are getting more snow than it seems but the 40 mph wind iß blowing it all away. The pictures from Buffalo are crazy and probably making most national and world news today. They closed 100 miles of the thruway. The whole area is just closed down. With good reason.
Wow Rusalka I think Skyqueen has a bit too much free time. I just read that exchange. Seriously read a review then push the like button or don't. That was ridiculous. I only hit like on a small percentage of reviews I don't want to get "like" obsessed
Peggy wrote: "Oooh sorry to ignore everyone but I'm so excited I'm shaking!! This morning the presale for the Foo Fighters UK tour started and I had the password and I wanted to buy tickets to surprise my boyfri..."Woohoo Peggy! I vote surprise him with them tonight ;)
Travis, that is a crazy amount of snow! Stay safe.Sarah, get well soon!
I have a 4 ft tall by 8 ft wide snowblower. Luckily we didn't need it since it's still packed in back of tool shed. No problem have 2 tractors with loaders a skid steer and pick up truck with plow on it. #snowcountrytoys
19* here right now, no snow at all yet, which is fine by me! Hope everyone had a great day! Happy Wednesday!!
Today keeps getting better! My PhD finishes in May and my professor just offered me an additional year (and maybe two) as a post-doc!
@ Peggy congrats that sounds great
Foo Fighters fever is going on around AUs too, Peggy. Hope whatever decision you made (without knowing him it's hard to say), I hope the surprise goes well.Feel better Sarah! I hate being annoyingly sick too.
Is it dodging a bullet Travis? That still adds up to 6ft of snow. And again, not a snow expert, but doesn't it tend to stack up on top of itself? I'll be asking for some of it come Sunday when we're hitting 37C (roughly 98F I think) in spring. And I'll be playing hockey in the hottest part of the day! yay!
Yeah that review is Frankensteining itself. I'm all fine on people commenting on reviews if they feel like it, I was just worried from personal comments on her profile. A good reminder that we're not in a bubble, that sometimes people we don't know and have different opinions read our reviews as well.
Are we hashtagging now? Or is #travistryingtobecool ?
Peggy wrote: "Today keeps getting better! My PhD finishes in May and my professor just offered me an additional year (and maybe two) as a post-doc!"Oh!! Wow! Post-docs are so rare in Aus so to get that landing in your lap is pretty ... bloody AWESOME!
Peggy wrote: "Today keeps getting better! My PhD finishes in May and my professor just offered me an additional year (and maybe two) as a post-doc!"Congrats Peggy! That's great! :)
Wow what a day you're having Peggy! Love Foo Fighters - hope your boyfriend likes the surprise (and you enjoy the gig when you go). Will it be your first time in the UK? Congrats on the Postgrad position.Love the video Travis!
Thanks everyone! It does save a lot of stress. Post-docs are not so easy to get here either, and I was already worrying about what would happen in May, I don't like all the insecurity, so I feel happy and relieved! Sarah, it will be our first concert in the UK, but we've been to London before (and Edinburgh too). And I've been to Brighton, Loughborough and Portsmouth for work.
Peggy wrote: "Today keeps getting better! My PhD finishes in May and my professor just offered me an additional year (and maybe two) as a post-doc!"that's great! congrats. :D
Congrats, Peggy!! Have fun at the concert!
Peggy, Double congrats on your post-doc! How exciting.
Hope your boy-friend loves your surprise!
Congratulations Peggy! And good score on the tickets as well!
#Travis! Are you #StuckInSnow? #DigOutTime!
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