Moderator Discussion Thread

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

I just thought I'd post an update. I'm scheduled for surgery on Wednesday this week. That'll take me out of things for 2-3 days. I have been told that I may find my recliner challenging early on. That means the lap-top will be combersum. Of coarse I'l lbe hable to handle my Kindle (and won't even have to get out of bed to check the shelves!)

Tuesday night will likely be the last few posts of the weke fo rme.

[Jason, Gone but not forgotton]

Good luck, Hugh! We will miss you. I hope you have a speedy recovery!

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon]

Take care, Hugh. Hope it goes smoothly.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Thank you guys for your well wishing and good thoughts. I hope it'll go smoothly too.

My Three legged cat's going to be a bit miffed. Her favorite sleeping perch will be off limits for a couple of days. Or to quote my wife "The belly will be closed."

[Traci]

Good luck and take it easy.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Thank you Traci, I'll do the best at taking it easy I can. Two kids... a three legged cat that's so old she forgets how long it's been and gets lonely in five minutes. And a collie who is used to getting a good walk a day... I'm locking myself in the basement with a microwave and a small fridge.

[Traci]

And your Kindle.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Oh, yea, and my kindle... (my kindle them song.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weRHyj...

Sorry about the add, couldn't find one without it.

[Jason, Gone but not forgotton]

You might want to bring a bucket to the basement with you, too. Unless, of course there's a bathroom down there.

lol

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

and a bed or a couch! actually it's a finished basement. It makes the match box sized house into a shoe box sized house.

[Jason, Gone but not forgotton]

Cool! My basement looks like something out of a horror movie. lol

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I hope everything goes well, Hugh. Thoughts and prayers for you. Take care of yourself and I hope for a speedy recovery.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Thank you all for the prayers and kind thoughts. I hope to be back in some kind of action soon.

[Eileen]

Good Luck, Hugh! You can always borrow my bucket and cup holder. : )

We know your wife will take good care of you! You'll come out of this better then ever.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Eileen wrote: "Good Luck, Hugh! You can always borrow my bucket and cup holder. : )

We know your wife will take good care of you! You'll come out of this better then ever."

Only if I get to instal one of those "honk honk" horns. I have to be able to summon my wife.

[Eileen]

No problem! I don't think she would mind that at all. LOL!

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Okay, I'm back and drugged. The Surgery went well, the pain killers even better! I'll post as I can... It'll give me something to do.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I'm glad it went well, Hugh. I can't believe you're back online already!!!

[Eileen]

Happy to hear the surgery was a success! Keep taking those pain killers and rest!

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Well, thanks to the drugs. I believe "Carol" from another group pointed out that getting up and around as soon as possible is a good thing for recovery.

Good thing my lap top weighs less than 10 lbs.

and Oh BOY! 20 more minutes to taking another of the Cet family (in this case Perco).

Its either this or golf? (which is funny cause I actually like watching golf).

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Eileen wrote: "Happy to hear the surgery was a success! Keep taking those pain killers and rest!"

Rest and read... and eat... I think it's a good sign that my stomach feels better than ever where food is concerned. Pain from the neat three holes they used. I saw some pictures ... my insides look nothing like I imagined them.

[Traci]

Yea, the human body is very gross. Lol. I work at a medical billing office and one of our doctors has pictures in her files. I try not to look if I can help it.

Good to have you back.

[Alice]

Yeah Hugh is back!

[Jason, Gone but not forgotton]

You enjoy those drugs, Hugh! It's depressing when the prescription runs out. LOL

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Don't I know it (I am a substance abuse counselor by day).

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

FYI: For the Month of October, I'll not have the time at work to get on line that I have enjoyed lately. We have a Treatment Group staring up. I'll still be online but not nearly as often or as prolific as I have been.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I sure will miss seeing you as much, but I totally understand. We'll be happy to see you when we can, Hugh.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Thank you Lady D.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Thank you Pia. (and I'll still be posting. Just not as much time will be left in the day, that's all).

[Jason, Gone but not forgotton]

No problem, Hugh. I know all about not being able to be online as much as I'd like. lol I hope you're month goes well, though!

[Traci]

I know about being online more than I'd like. Lol.

[Eileen]

Hugh (The other Hugh) wrote: "FYI: For the Month of October, I'll not have the time at work to get on line that I have enjoyed lately. We have a Treatment Group staring up. I'll still be online but not nearly as often or as p..."

Good luck with your group!

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Thank you Eileen. I like working/Facilitating our Outpatient Groups. Their fun. It just means I won't be at my computer checking to see what's up as much. I'll still be readin and postin... just not as much since I have enjoyed a light work load (post surgery) for the last couple of weeks.

I feel like being more useful.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Did anyone volunteer to moderate the "List of Seven" discussion for November?

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I'm signed up for it, but if you'd like to do it, please let me know.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

I think I can manage one thread on "The List of Seven." I know you were looking for help later on, but I'm not sure how my schedule will shape up yet. I can do this. I don't see any reason to "Take it" (meaning, I've got no particulary investment in this above the investment of anyone else) but if you need or would like me to do it, I surely can.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I'm fine moderating it, but I haven't read the book. I plan to read it, however, I have got tons of review books to read next month. I'll probably do like I did with Goldfinger, and let people chat.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

I've read it, but that was a while ago. I have it on the Kindle (Just released on Kindle on 25 October) and I intend to re-read during November.

I can do it, but, your right, threads like that don't need much to moderate unless someone tries to call Star Wars a Fantasy on the Fantasy Aficionado thread or something. Then you have to break up people. (reminds me of a Fineas and Ferb episode.)

What ever you think will work best. I'm availible if you need me.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

If you want to pop into the discussion and keep things lively, that would be great. I am hoping we can get some members to sign up to do discussions some of the other months.

[Eileen]

I'll be happy to sign up and moderate some future reads, unfortunately I don't think I'll have time to read The List of Seven this month. Just wanted to mention I would be happy to do it in the future.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Great, Eileen. Take a look at your schedule, and if you think of a month that would work for you, just post which month you want on the Group Reads thread.

[Eileen]

Thanks, Danielle. I'll be sure and do that.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

When I try to go to the poll and vote for Sci-fi Military book, I get a blank, fix it up poll template, not the poll you've put up.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Try it now. I think it wasn't reading the date right. It should work for you.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Nope, same thing. Unless, I'm doing something wrong.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Something was wrong with my link. My apologies. This should work. I corrected it on the group reads thread as well.

http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/59...

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Bull's Ear... um.. I mean Eye. That worked. Thanks.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Do you guys have an issue with a second book in a series being nominated if we have or have not read the first book?

Let me know if that's an issue.

[Jason, Gone but not forgotton]

I don't have an issue with that.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I didn't put it in the poll this month, but we'll know for next time when Hugh gets a chance to weigh in.

Thanks, Jason.