tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post1730420784474694336..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Things I Forgot, Good Book Karma, Weird Shelf Coincidences, etc.Bookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-8794353664281843282007-04-12T07:15:00.000-05:002007-04-12T07:15:00.000-05:00Lazy Cow,I have to tell you I absolutely hated sel...Lazy Cow,<BR/><BR/>I have to tell you I absolutely hated selling the books because it's done through cold-calling, setting up parties and book fairs, etc. I was much, much happier earning a lousy wage in a bookstore than I was going out and selling the books. But, yes, I did manage to acquire almost every title they had, at the time, and my eldest son read them all. So, if you can stand that kind of sales job, it's worth it. I was one of the top 10 sellers in the U.S. at least 4 or 5 months, so that helped. But, it was very time-consuming. I spent so much time on the phone that I had to lock the door sometimes because the kids didn't want me on the phone and would try to make noise to get me off. I hated doing that.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-3962212489407090272007-04-12T05:20:00.000-05:002007-04-12T05:20:00.000-05:00I'm wondering whether you thought selling Usborne ...I'm wondering whether you thought selling Usborne books was worth it (I'm considering it), but judging from the number you have on that adorable shelf, I'm guessing it was!lazy cowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10756448890246596503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-68050598506112886122007-04-09T07:35:00.000-05:002007-04-09T07:35:00.000-05:00Thanks, Laura!No progress, so far, but the hubby i...Thanks, Laura!<BR/><BR/>No progress, so far, but the hubby is going away on business and kiddo will be back in school, tomorrow. That should give me more time to shove, sweep, move, toss and organize. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-80197909268718360362007-04-09T01:06:00.000-05:002007-04-09T01:06:00.000-05:00I love bookshelves and that one is definitely a be...I love bookshelves and that one is definitely a beauty...wow!!!<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your bedroom, can't wait to see the pictures :)<BR/><BR/>LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867964298149410340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-39254521497526014182007-04-07T14:00:00.000-05:002007-04-07T14:00:00.000-05:00Teabird,Now, now, just stop that gnashing. :) I ...Teabird,<BR/><BR/>Now, now, just stop that gnashing. :) I never did get around to learning how to knit, this winter - I envy you that. Maybe now that it's gone shockingly cold on us, I should give it a whirl. <BR/><BR/>And, thank you. That shelf is my favorite because it's not just any old shelving unit; it has history. I love knowing my grandfather made it.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-47765567010138253582007-04-07T12:22:00.000-05:002007-04-07T12:22:00.000-05:00I join Carrie in gnashing my teeth... but I'll sto...I join Carrie in gnashing my teeth... but I'll stop gnashing and get back to my reading (and knitting) - that is a wonderful bookshelf!teabirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01789062795176641187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-15590259562812878232007-04-06T10:35:00.000-05:002007-04-06T10:35:00.000-05:00Margaret,Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy my blog and I'...Margaret,<BR/><BR/>Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy my blog and I'll definitely throw your name in the hat! :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-12532459769833073992007-04-06T05:18:00.000-05:002007-04-06T05:18:00.000-05:00Hi, always enjoj your blog.The book soundsgreat--p...Hi, always enjoj your blog.<BR/>The book soundsgreat--please put my name into the hat--I would love to win a book<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>many thanks MargaretAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-3055439555882026602007-04-05T22:33:00.000-05:002007-04-05T22:33:00.000-05:00Amanda,Thanks, it's a good book. I'll toss your n...Amanda,<BR/><BR/>Thanks, it's a good book. I'll toss your name in the hat. :)<BR/><BR/>Wendy,<BR/><BR/>That's okay; all's fair in love and book drawings. I'll add you to the drawing. :)<BR/><BR/>I've run out of shelf space, so I need to start reading faster!!!! When it comes to challenges, I do tend to try to just get them over with; I never considered just trying for one per month on the TBR. I have way too many books I need to get through!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-70528703958046989442007-04-05T22:25:00.000-05:002007-04-05T22:25:00.000-05:00That's a very nice bookshelf. I could always use ...That's a very nice bookshelf. I could always use another one or two, maybe even three. :-)<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on finishing the TBR Challenge. I'm right on target to read one book a month, although for some reason, I feel like I'm behind. Maybe it's because of all the other challenge reading I'm doing.<BR/><BR/>I would like to throw my name in for the book, although I've already been lucky enough to win a book in one of your drawings. I'm not sure it would be fair for me to win twice.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-22772021254292089022007-04-05T21:34:00.000-05:002007-04-05T21:34:00.000-05:00I would love to own that book. Even if I don't win...I would love to own that book. Even if I don't win your contest, I'll to run out and buy that one! From your review it sounds great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-45250993461356711472007-04-05T16:58:00.000-05:002007-04-05T16:58:00.000-05:00Kookie,Thanks and I'm laughing, here. I know abou...Kookie,<BR/><BR/>Thanks and I'm laughing, here. I know about those frustrating closets. My whole house needs organizing, really. I'm not sure I'm up to the bedroom, but I'll give it a try. <BR/><BR/>Carrie,<BR/><BR/>Yep, the fact that my grandfather made the shelf makes it really special. I think he just built for himself, for fun, so not likely he made Faulkner's. In his working life, he was a civil engineer.<BR/><BR/>Yep, done, although almost nothing I've read off the stacks was on the list I wrote up! I don't stick to lists very well at all, but I'm trying harder to read from what I've already got. Don't be envious. I haven't even made a dent in my stacks. I feel pitiful.<BR/><BR/>Les,<BR/><BR/>Thanks, yeah, those side areas are quite functional. Actually, photographing the shelf worked out nicely because I noticed some books I need to get rid of. You know how you walk right past things and don't give them any thought? Think I've been doing so with Grandpa's shelf! So funny about Frankie inheriting the bed! LOL Lucky cat!<BR/><BR/>I envy your neighborhood garage sale. I got tired of dealing with garage sales, a few years back, and now I just donate everything. Thanks for the luck; I'll need it. :)<BR/><BR/>Krista,<BR/><BR/>I think you're the only person who has said so. Cross your fingers, you might have a book coming next week. :)<BR/><BR/>You don't need to hit the stacks as desperately as I do, since you have a great library and check out more!<BR/><BR/>Iliana,<BR/><BR/>I'm actually a natural organizer, but I've kind of . . . uh, let things go. LOL I've got a lot of work to do. It's a lot bigger challenge than just sitting around hacking away at a stack of books, for me, anyway!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-57102550617079599062007-04-05T16:01:00.000-05:002007-04-05T16:01:00.000-05:00That is too cool about the bookshelf! And, that 30...That is too cool about the bookshelf! And, that 30 day organizational challenge scares me to bits! ha,ha. I should organize, I say this every day it seems. Sigh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-41424293540654790782007-04-05T14:53:00.000-05:002007-04-05T14:53:00.000-05:00I would love to own that book. Wow I didn't pick 1...I would love to own that book. Wow I didn't pick 12 but I have got about 3 done. :)Lover of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983601043223228372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-7649563440233054992007-04-05T13:21:00.000-05:002007-04-05T13:21:00.000-05:00Cool bookcase! I love the little areas off to each...Cool bookcase! I love the little areas off to each side. And how nice to have it and the painting. I have an antique twin bed frame my grandfather built (with beautiful carved posts and detail on the headboard and footboard) that was my mom's, then mine, and then my daughter's. Now it's Frankie's, if he should ever decide to sleep in that room! :)<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the organizing. I have a couple of spots that need attention this month so I can add to my garage sale pile. Our neighborhood has a huge garage sale (at each homeowner's residence - just advertised as one big one) on the 5th of May. We always enjoy it, especially if the weather's nice and warm. We drag our nice rocking chairs off the porch, fill a big thermos with coffee, turn on some music and hang out in the driveway/front yard all morning. We even make a little bit of money, which is always nice.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-625543822090787942007-04-05T12:16:00.000-05:002007-04-05T12:16:00.000-05:00That bookshelf is really wonderful, especially bec...That bookshelf is really wonderful, especially because your grandfather made it. Any chance your grandfather made the other one? <BR/><BR/>Done? You're DONE with the TBR challenge? [gnashes teeth with envy].Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-84395984504747725512007-04-05T11:46:00.000-05:002007-04-05T11:46:00.000-05:00I like that shelf (apparently so did Mrs. Faulkner...I like that shelf (apparently so did Mrs. Faulkner). I wish I could get organized. I have this closet.....grrr, I don't want to think about it.kookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994570192941993135noreply@blogger.com