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Cici wrote: "Steven!! Where have you been?!
I just saw your wifes cake for her dads bday-unbelievable! It does NOT look like cake! I even left her a comment and shes prob. like who the hell is that?! lol. It ..."
Cici, when is your wedding? You gotta post a picture of your dress . . . And cake.
I just saw your wifes cake for her dads bday-unbelievable! It does NOT look like cake! I even left her a comment and shes prob. like who the hell is that?! lol. It ..."
Cici, when is your wedding? You gotta post a picture of your dress . . . And cake.
Steven wrote: "Hey Peeps :o)
So ya like the cake :O) Yeah it was pretty realistic looking. My father in-law said the guys at work were actually peeling the fondant down to see what was under the clothing and th..."
I really liked the James Rollins book I read (Sandstorm??, can't remember the name right now). I may download some more - is Amazonia the same people? Does he just write one series?
So ya like the cake :O) Yeah it was pretty realistic looking. My father in-law said the guys at work were actually peeling the fondant down to see what was under the clothing and th..."
I really liked the James Rollins book I read (Sandstorm??, can't remember the name right now). I may download some more - is Amazonia the same people? Does he just write one series?
Hey Jenn, I haven't read or heard of Sandstorm but judging by your question it must be part of Rollins's Sigma Force (I think it's called) series. Amazonia is a stand alone story and the best way for me to describe it is like taking something by Tom Clancy and mixing it with something by Michael Crichton. It's definitely an exciting story so far and full of rich and interesting characters. It would be very cool if we could get Rollins to do a Q & A in here. I imagine with what he writes he's been around the block a few times and it would be great to hear how he came up with some of the characters. Infact if you want I can contact him on here and ask him if he's interested? Just let me know.
yes! that would be awesome steven to get him on here! Yes, Sandstorm is one of his books. OOOOOhhhhhh now I need to go read some more of his books. I have like 3! I read his Judas Strain, it was pretty good.
Steven wrote: "Hey Jenn, I haven't read or heard of Sandstorm but judging by your question it must be part of Rollins's Sigma Force (I think it's called) series. Amazonia is a stand alone story and the best way f..."
I think I will pick up the Amazonia book - I liked the Sigma Force book I read. See if he wants to do a Q&A, that could be fun . . .
I think I will pick up the Amazonia book - I liked the Sigma Force book I read. See if he wants to do a Q&A, that could be fun . . .
well, if we decide to read Amazonia in here or something else of his let me know and I will shoot him a message as to doing a Q & A. I am sure it would be an interesting one.
Steven I can't find your review of Amazonia, did you post it yet?
I did I will have to look and see what's up with it. I also posted it on Amazon.com. Oh and I now have to hunt down all Rollins's titles. That guy's work is intense and so hard to stop reading. Talk about some blood shot eyes.
OK - I have been missing you all way too much. I have been very busy with job#1, job #2, and job #3 that I have barely had time to read the TV guide, let alone a novel. But spring break is coming and aside from the 45 hours of housework/yardwork that needs to be done, I want to read a couple of books.
Cici, how is the pumpkin doing? I hope he is well. How is big sis? Is she adjusting? How are you? Tired, I bet. Have you heard from Jennifer lately?
Steven, I hope that you are well. Although the calendar says spring, here in Michigan it really is winter. It was snowing today! Ugh! How is the weather there?
Everyone else, I hope that you are thriving and happy. That's all anyone can ask, correct?
Cici, how is the pumpkin doing? I hope he is well. How is big sis? Is she adjusting? How are you? Tired, I bet. Have you heard from Jennifer lately?
Steven, I hope that you are well. Although the calendar says spring, here in Michigan it really is winter. It was snowing today! Ugh! How is the weather there?
Everyone else, I hope that you are thriving and happy. That's all anyone can ask, correct?
Jenn wrote: "OK - I have been missing you all way too much. I have been very busy with job#1, job #2, and job #3 that I have barely had time to read the TV guide, let alone a novel. But spring break is coming..."Sorry havent been on much, I've been very busy also with baby and wedding planning and everyday things.
My kids adore their baby brother! Theyre very helpful.
Brady is doing good, right now.He is a big, big boy!!His weight now is what it should be around a year of age!! He's 4 months!! He's a happy boy, but still doesnt sleep much, so that means we dont get much sleep either!
Jennifer was just pretty ill, but she's doing much better. :) We gotta her back on here.
How is everyone doing?? It's been a while!
Cici wrote: "Jenn wrote: "OK - I have been missing you all way too much. I have been very busy with job#1, job #2, and job #3 that I have barely had time to read the TV guide, let alone a novel. But spring br..."
Glad to hear all is well with you and that Brady is doing so well . . . Sounds like he may be a linebacker one day.
Spring break is nearly gone for me, and I barely got to read anything! I finished The First Council and started Nefertiti (thanks for the suggestion Cici, I am loving it), but mostly I have been working around the house and yard and checking papers that didn't get done before spring break.
I think I will give the group read a try, if it is on kindle. Anyone else?
Glad to hear all is well with you and that Brady is doing so well . . . Sounds like he may be a linebacker one day.
Spring break is nearly gone for me, and I barely got to read anything! I finished The First Council and started Nefertiti (thanks for the suggestion Cici, I am loving it), but mostly I have been working around the house and yard and checking papers that didn't get done before spring break.
I think I will give the group read a try, if it is on kindle. Anyone else?
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I know I am an addicted Disney Movie Collector. I just bought Special Disney Collection plastic sleeves to protect my movies. I counted them when I was finished an had 98 disney movies, an..."
I collect Disney DVD's too the classics. I own quite a few of DreamWorks production kids films too. I love it, best thing I ever did was to invest in my children's and the future of Disney and family. We cherish our collection!
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I know I am an addicted Disney Movie Collector. I just bought Special Disney Collection plastic sleeves to protect my movies. I counted them when I was finished an had 98 disney movies, an..."
I collect Disney DVD's too the classics. I own quite a few of DreamWorks production kids films too. I love it, best thing I ever did was to invest in my children's and the future of Disney and family. We cherish our collection!
OMG. I have been back at school three days and already have a mountain of papers to check.
As for teaching though, I found a perk. My car had a problem with the wheel clunk assembly (don't know what that is or what it does) and the car was 800 miles over the waranty. Usually this spells big bucks, but when you go to the local dealer where you have had the owner's three kids in class, the head of service's kid, and the main receptionists kids and they all love you - well it was like those 800 miles never existed. No charge and a free car wash! But I still don't wanna check those papers.
As for teaching though, I found a perk. My car had a problem with the wheel clunk assembly (don't know what that is or what it does) and the car was 800 miles over the waranty. Usually this spells big bucks, but when you go to the local dealer where you have had the owner's three kids in class, the head of service's kid, and the main receptionists kids and they all love you - well it was like those 800 miles never existed. No charge and a free car wash! But I still don't wanna check those papers.
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How coincidentally after I got out of the hospital, (mind you I just moved to Alabama and have no family or friends- my mom was on business travel out of state) and I goto drag myself to Walgreens to get my much needed medications only to find out my car bettery died! ARGHHHHHHHH.....
Are we on the same wave length? School drama, and car related disparages?
Jennifer wrote: "I am starting up classes again April 20th~~!!! I am feeling the pressure already! So Jenn we shall send each other strength! I miss you guys dearly.
How coincidentally after I got out of the hospit..."
Oh no! I hope I did not jinx you! We shall send each other school strength and good sleep vibes so even with just the few hours we get we are still well-rested. And maybe a 5-lb bag of peanut M&Ms. Yeah, that's it.
How coincidentally after I got out of the hospit..."
Oh no! I hope I did not jinx you! We shall send each other school strength and good sleep vibes so even with just the few hours we get we are still well-rested. And maybe a 5-lb bag of peanut M&Ms. Yeah, that's it.
The weather here has been so rainy, I feel like I live in Seattle! But it is good for the garden and the grass seed I planted, so I will try to be patient and have kind thoughts toward Mother Nature.
Jennifer,
How are your classes coming along? What classes are you taking and where?
Jenn
How are your classes coming along? What classes are you taking and where?
Jenn
HAPPY WEDDING CICI! Weather is supposed to be knockout gorgeous! Will be thinking of you tomorrow!
Awww, my book junkie family is the best! Thank you!!!
Where has everybody been? What have you all been doing? AND what are you all reading?Hope all is well and hope to talk to you soon!!! It's getting lonely on here...
Cici wrote: "Where has everybody been? What have you all been doing? AND what are you all reading?
Hope all is well and hope to talk to you soon!!! It's getting lonely on here..."
I agree! We have been slacking lately. I have been up to the usual end-of-the-school-year busywork and getting my yard in order. Not as exciting as Cici's spring, but time consuming nontheless. My neighbor has a new rooster. It goes off at all times of the day and night, it is annoying and interrupts my sleep. Luckily, my neighbor's wife hates it more than I do, so it may not be with us much longer.
I am reading the 3rd or 4th in the Chrissy McMullen series. they are cute, quick reads. I have a couple of books on deck, also, including the current group read, Any Witch Way.
Going to read for a few minutes before heading off to dreamland, where I hope the rooster has no plans of showing up.
Hope all is well and hope to talk to you soon!!! It's getting lonely on here..."
I agree! We have been slacking lately. I have been up to the usual end-of-the-school-year busywork and getting my yard in order. Not as exciting as Cici's spring, but time consuming nontheless. My neighbor has a new rooster. It goes off at all times of the day and night, it is annoying and interrupts my sleep. Luckily, my neighbor's wife hates it more than I do, so it may not be with us much longer.
I am reading the 3rd or 4th in the Chrissy McMullen series. they are cute, quick reads. I have a couple of books on deck, also, including the current group read, Any Witch Way.
Going to read for a few minutes before heading off to dreamland, where I hope the rooster has no plans of showing up.
The rooster is soo funny! Not for you of course, but it is a funny story! The neighbors dog used to bark and bark and bark early in the morning on the weekends, when we were trying to get a little extra sleep. It had to have been sitting like right below our window and bark for an hour or two and I would be like, why did we move into this house?! And why won't the neighbors let the dog inside already?!?!?! The dog doesn't bark anymore and I haven't seen it in a while, hmmmm... I wonder what happened to it...
I'm sure the rooster is waaaay worse than a dog barking though.My alarm to wake me up is a rooster call and it is LOUD, but I get right up to shut it off, right away. Too bad you can't shut your rooster off.
Cici wrote: "I'm sure the rooster is waaaay worse than a dog barking though.
My alarm to wake me up is a rooster call and it is LOUD, but I get right up to shut it off, right away. Too bad you can't shut your ..."
Hahahahaha! Maybe I can sneak a coyote in to turn my rooster off permanently! I had a neighbor where I used to live that let their dog bark all the time, too. I used to wonder how they could not hear it, same as you. Why have a dog if you don't want to be around it?
My alarm to wake me up is a rooster call and it is LOUD, but I get right up to shut it off, right away. Too bad you can't shut your ..."
Hahahahaha! Maybe I can sneak a coyote in to turn my rooster off permanently! I had a neighbor where I used to live that let their dog bark all the time, too. I used to wonder how they could not hear it, same as you. Why have a dog if you don't want to be around it?
HOT! I am a northern girl and I do not like this 90 degree stuff. Come on Mother Nature, give us some high 70s or low 80s! We will still swim - we are northern girls! We are tough! But we wilt in the heat.
I saw a story on the news tonight that some thieves are stealing air conditioners right out of people's back yards for scrap metal - they will only get chump change for them, too! They are targeting senior citizens. We are having a heat wave (I refer you to my previous post). I wish I was rich - I would hire someone to go and put new air conditioners in with those locking cages - little old ladies need their air conditioning.
Jenn wrote: "I saw a story on the news tonight that some thieves are stealing air conditioners right out of people's back yards for scrap metal - they will only get chump change for them, too! They are targeti..."Omigoodness! That is horrible!! WHat is wrong with people?!?
Yes, it is very hot, we usually try to hold off on the air conditioning but it is definetly on!
Hi I have just joined the group. I am a member of a couple of others on Goodreads but wanted somthing smaller
I love reading and talking about all types of books
Since joining good reads I have really enjoyed talking to people from USA I am in England
Hope can chat with loads of you
Forgive me if not fuly understanding what you mean. i.e. Home air conditioners here are a rare.
I have been to US on a number of occasions so not completly stupid
Hope to hear soon
Bob
Hi Bob, Welcome to our little group! We hope you chat a lot with us, too!
What type of books do you like to read?
Hi almost anything really whatever takes my fancy. love to browse charity shops. Not a fan of science fiction or horror reading girl who kicked hornets nest at the moment on about page 120 though a lot of this covering the story so far
thanks for getting back so quick
What type books do you enjo/
bob
Robert wrote: "Hi
I have just joined the group. I am a member of a couple of others on Goodreads but wanted somthing smaller
I love reading and talking about all types of books
Since joining good reads I have..."
Welcome to our group, Bob. I love England! I have been there a couple of times on tours with students. Where do you live?
I have just joined the group. I am a member of a couple of others on Goodreads but wanted somthing smaller
I love reading and talking about all types of books
Since joining good reads I have..."
Welcome to our group, Bob. I love England! I have been there a couple of times on tours with students. Where do you live?
Hi Jenn and CiciYou are efficient moderators. That one of reasons joined small group I live in place called Hemel Hempstead 25 miles north of London. Jenn you from New Haven I know a New Haven in Sussex but not in US I am not sure what the abbreviation for the state means Guess am stupid on US after
Boball !!
Robert wrote: "Hi almost anything really whatever takes my fancy. love to browse charity shops. Not a fan of science fiction or horror reading girl who kicked hornets nest at the moment on about page 120 th..."
Bob,
Thank you! We try to get on as often as possible to talk with everyone, we hope to make you feel welcome. I'm sure our other moderator, Steven will be on soon to talk with you as well :)
So you're reading the girl who kicked the hornets nest, I'm assuming you read the first 2? I really enjoyed his books, though they are a little difficult to get into, they are worth it. My favorite out of the 3 is the 'girl who played with fire'
Right now, I would have to say the books I'm mostly into are the dystopian and historial fiction and young adult, I read just about anything but those are the books that I seem to be going for lately.
By the way, I love the Brittish accent. :) It's so smart and proper sounding.
Robert wrote: "Hi Jenn and Cici
You are efficient moderators. That one of reasons joined small group I live in place called Hemel Hempstead 25 miles north of London. Jenn you from New Haven I know a New Haven i..."
New Haven is in Michigan, the one shaped like a mitten with all the lakes around it (we are very proud and protective of the Great Lakes - it's a rule if you hail from Michigan). It is below the thumb and close to Detroit (that city should be on a world map, it is pretty big). I know that most Americans expect that everyone in the world knows all of our states, but that is just ridiculous, isn't it?
I enjoy mysteries, thrillers (not too scary, I am a chicken at heart), some historical fiction, celebrity biographies, and just good, well-written, well-plotted fiction with great characters (is that too much to ask??). I never dedicate more than 50 pages to a book, if the author cannot grab me by then, I donate it to the library (or delete it from my kindle). There are too many good ones out there to waste time and brain space on a yucky book.
Cheerio! (sorry, I couldn't resist!)
You are efficient moderators. That one of reasons joined small group I live in place called Hemel Hempstead 25 miles north of London. Jenn you from New Haven I know a New Haven i..."
New Haven is in Michigan, the one shaped like a mitten with all the lakes around it (we are very proud and protective of the Great Lakes - it's a rule if you hail from Michigan). It is below the thumb and close to Detroit (that city should be on a world map, it is pretty big). I know that most Americans expect that everyone in the world knows all of our states, but that is just ridiculous, isn't it?
I enjoy mysteries, thrillers (not too scary, I am a chicken at heart), some historical fiction, celebrity biographies, and just good, well-written, well-plotted fiction with great characters (is that too much to ask??). I never dedicate more than 50 pages to a book, if the author cannot grab me by then, I donate it to the library (or delete it from my kindle). There are too many good ones out there to waste time and brain space on a yucky book.
Cheerio! (sorry, I couldn't resist!)
Cheerio!! Do the English say that? maybe Dick van Dyke in Mary Poppins!! That would be a good discussion diffrences between countries and bad accents etc!I always see colour and grey spelt incorrectly (depending on which side of atlantic)
Do Americans really think English accents CUTE!
Obviously as I come from the home counties i speak BBC english so no accent whatsoever!!
Please carry on with comments
bob
Yes, we spell your colour as color and grey as gray. People say I sound very "northern" and over pronounce my A's, but not quite New Yorker accent. I don't know how to describe it, I think I sound like everyone else in Michigan.Bob, I can tell you have an accent just by your words, haha. Yes, I think all Americans like English accents.
Jolly good!New York accent I think I know as we have Wimbledon on at the moment John Mcenroe is on TV all the time.
Bob
I don't have a new york accent, though!!! I think I sound like the majority of people on t.v. do. I do say "pop" instead of soda and I know some people call any kind of soda a "coke" and then ask what kind of coke, sprite, dr.pepper, etc.
Cici wrote: "I don't have a new york accent, though!!! I think I sound like the majority of people on t.v. do. I do say "pop" instead of soda and I know some people call any kind of soda a "coke" and then ask w..."
OMG Cici - We have serious midwestern accents. So nasally and the "a" in cat drives others crazy. We are not as bad as the yoopers, though. But we definately have the accent. I came from northern Minnesota, ya, fer sure, and now I have a mostly midwestern accent, except for words with long "o", like boat and vote.
OMG Cici - We have serious midwestern accents. So nasally and the "a" in cat drives others crazy. We are not as bad as the yoopers, though. But we definately have the accent. I came from northern Minnesota, ya, fer sure, and now I have a mostly midwestern accent, except for words with long "o", like boat and vote.
Robert wrote: "Jolly good!
New York accent I think I know as we have Wimbledon on at the moment John Mcenroe is on TV all the time.
Bob"
Robert, most American women dig the English accent in a big way. It is very hot. Do people over there dig American accents? Do they just think we are obnoxious?
Wimbledon is on over here, too. In fact for the last two days it has been pre-empting my mother's (OK, mine, too) soap opera, "Days of Our Lives", and she is ticked off about it. John McEnroe's accent is not too bad, but when I think of a New York accent, I always think Brooklyn - like Robert DeNiro in Taxi Driver.
New York accent I think I know as we have Wimbledon on at the moment John Mcenroe is on TV all the time.
Bob"
Robert, most American women dig the English accent in a big way. It is very hot. Do people over there dig American accents? Do they just think we are obnoxious?
Wimbledon is on over here, too. In fact for the last two days it has been pre-empting my mother's (OK, mine, too) soap opera, "Days of Our Lives", and she is ticked off about it. John McEnroe's accent is not too bad, but when I think of a New York accent, I always think Brooklyn - like Robert DeNiro in Taxi Driver.
Robert wrote: "Cheerio!! Do the English say that? maybe Dick van Dyke in Mary Poppins!! That would be a good discussion diffrences between countries and bad accents etc!
I always see colour and grey spelt inc..."
Bob, what's a home county?
I always see colour and grey spelt inc..."
Bob, what's a home county?
Loads of questions No dont think that we genrally think that American accents are sexy.I certainly don't think Americans are obnoxious. I love America and have been on a number of occasions, and not only to Disney land. The home counties are the counties that border London I live in Hertfordshire which is one of them. When you mention home counties here gives the impression of being posh ( which I am not)
My dear friends, I will be offline now until around July 13 as I will be chaperoning a dozen or so students on a school trip to Costa Rica. Should be fun, but I have been having all sorts of nightmares and honestly, I can't wait for it to be over so I can get back to my hum drum life and relax until I am required to return to school. Have a great beginning of July, I will take a couple of books with me on the kindle, but I hope I am enjoying myself too much to read.
Just got back from Costa Rica and I will say that it was absolutely mind-blowing! We went white-water rafting, zip-lining, horseback riding, bathed in the hot springs, climbed a volcano - there were many times I felt I was in the middle of a Michael Crichton book. Back to reality - my gardens need serious attention. Hope you are all well and enjoying summer. I notice it is gettting dark a little earlier, I will ignore the fact that in three months we could very well have snow here . . .
Jenn wrote: "Just got back from Costa Rica and I will say that it was absolutely mind-blowing! We went white-water rafting, zip-lining, horseback riding, bathed in the hot springs, climbed a volcano - there we..."WOW! That trip sounds AMAZING! Hopefully you took lots of pictures and you should write down all your highlights and funny parts of the trip to look back on!
Steven, I found this on the Internet about the Kobo reader from Borders. Hope this answers your question.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,...
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,...
So it has been sunny, hot, and humid (no rain) here for about 5 weeks straight. I made plans with some friends for a girls day on the boat - morning thunderstorms, windy and clouds the rest of the day. CRAP! Michigan weather!
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