tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post4426119243556680312..comments2024-03-05T16:18:46.768-06:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Recent Arrivals and some other inane jabberBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-50578109931843690202011-07-07T19:58:17.420-05:002011-07-07T19:58:17.420-05:00Jenclair,
Thanks! We truly had a wonderful time....Jenclair,<br /><br />Thanks! We truly had a wonderful time. London is one of my favorite cities on the planet (#1, in fact). I'll have to look up the Fringe Festival to see what that is. Edinburgh is great fun, too. I don't know if my knees could handle those hills, anymore, but I'd love to return. I've only been there once.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-60437501005100064392011-07-07T17:53:26.157-05:002011-07-07T17:53:26.157-05:00So glad your trip turned out to be so rewarding! ...So glad your trip turned out to be so rewarding! I love London. In August, the girls and I will be heading to Edinburgh and the Fringe Festival. Can hardly wait!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-80322131315537554152011-07-06T00:05:22.845-05:002011-07-06T00:05:22.845-05:00Alyce,
It looks very, very wrinkled! I washed ...Alyce, <br /><br />It looks very, very wrinkled! I washed it, but have not yet gotten around to ironing. Apparently, being crammed into a 2" x 2" cube under pressure leaves a heck of an impression. <br /><br />Keats house is cool. I love it that it's not just a place to visit but a location for regular poetry events. :)<br /><br />I'm glad you liked reading about Betty! That was a great moment, if only for the shared laughter with strangers.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-709913992998797272011-07-05T23:27:37.520-05:002011-07-05T23:27:37.520-05:00That t-shirt is too funny! Now I want to see what ...That t-shirt is too funny! Now I want to see what it looks like all spread out. :)<br /><br />The Keats house sounds great, and the dog story was cute!Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-62086399598449855252011-07-05T20:21:10.556-05:002011-07-05T20:21:10.556-05:00Carrie,
It was a terrific trip. I seldom feel so...Carrie,<br /><br />It was a terrific trip. I seldom feel so satisfied that I can say, "Okay, I'll happily stay home the rest of the summer," but this time . . . seriously satisfactory. The kitties are so sweet! I walked outside to get the mail, today, and when I reached the door they were sitting side by side. So cute!<br /><br />Keats House was fascinating for the glimpse into his life and work. I wish we could have stayed for the poetry event. Poor Betty. I will be grinning about her bad experience for years, I'm sure. Isn't she a cute little gal?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-70638389177862129802011-07-05T18:12:58.461-05:002011-07-05T18:12:58.461-05:00Sounds like a great trip and the kittes are playin...Sounds like a great trip and the kittes are playing nicely together! The Keats house sounds marvelous, as does your No Betty! story.Carrie#Khttp://mymiddlenameispatience.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-56163774754439064352011-07-05T13:33:15.343-05:002011-07-05T13:33:15.343-05:00Thanks, Kelly! I got quite a few books in England...Thanks, Kelly! I got quite a few books in England and I've enjoyed all of them, so far.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-27032693425385711462011-07-05T12:37:01.180-05:002011-07-05T12:37:01.180-05:00I hope you enjoy your new books!!I hope you enjoy your new books!!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-87294382724113384762011-07-05T11:45:07.464-05:002011-07-05T11:45:07.464-05:00Andiloo,
I'm still basking in the afterglow o...Andiloo,<br /><br />I'm still basking in the afterglow of my trip, watching video clips of songs from Les Miserables and such. I just adore the UK. <br /><br />Yes, we shall definitely have a gush-fest. LOL I need to add a book to my sidebar. I've got a tour on Thursday and I hope I can do the book justice because I find that I'm trying to shove myself through it so I can get back to Simon's book!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-6504796180409331062011-07-05T10:25:59.995-05:002011-07-05T10:25:59.995-05:00Sooo wonderfully envious of your recent travels AN...Sooo wonderfully envious of your recent travels AND I can't wait to gush with you about Simon's novel!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-73604196541432443102011-07-05T08:47:03.863-05:002011-07-05T08:47:03.863-05:00Chris,
Isn't Betty adorable? She looked so s...Chris,<br /><br />Isn't Betty adorable? She looked so sad after her slip in judgment. LOL <br /><br />I wondered if you were away for the holiday weekend. Yes, this is release week so Simon's book should already be on the shelves -- if not, it will be within a couple days! :)<br /><br />Les,<br /><br />Isn't that cute? They had a little travel-clothing section at Selfridges that we thought was really nice. Yep, Marks and Spencer is down the way (bit of a hike) on Oxford Street. I'm still having knee issues, so shopping was kind of painful but we had fun. The summer sales had just begun and Oxford St. was intense.<br /><br />I think I'll recover faster, once I get back to exercise. The gym was shut down for the holiday but I start a daily 2-hour workout, this evening. Hopefully, that will help me get some energy back (if it doesn't kill me). I've been pretty sluggish. Hope you have a wonderful time in Oregon! I've got to get back on the reviewing horse.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-18622004026008378082011-07-05T05:53:09.737-05:002011-07-05T05:53:09.737-05:00What a funny little package for that t-shirt! And ...What a funny little package for that t-shirt! And I recognize the name "Selfridges." We actually stayed at that hotel, which as I recall is right next to the store. Marks & Spence is nearby, too, I think. Oh, how I love London!<br /><br />Hope you've recovered from your jet lag and are getting back into your groove. We're off to Oregon on Friday. I'm hoping to get caught up on my reviews before we head out. Have a few ready to go in the pipeline!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-47607155783693112792011-07-04T22:49:55.963-05:002011-07-04T22:49:55.963-05:00Awww...poor Betty :p So CUTE! I just got back from...Awww...poor Betty :p So CUTE! I just got back from Arkansas and thought of you of course as I drove through Mississippi :) Ooooh, is Simon's new book out now?? Like available to buy? If so I have to get it!!!!chrisa511https://www.blogger.com/profile/05793512698366676453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-13891305496241486962011-07-04T16:34:13.731-05:002011-07-04T16:34:13.731-05:00Zibilee,
You should definitely go! I'm absol...Zibilee,<br /><br />You should definitely go! I'm absolutely crazy about the UK. Best thing about it, besides the history: They speak English. Gotta appreciate that. LOL <br /><br />Wahoo! I'm so glad you read Love Begins in Winter! Isn't his writing breathtaking? I just realized I have a book tour, this week, so Simon's book may get shoved to the wayside. Wish I wasn't such a slow reader. It'll be next in line, though. I'm still playing homemaker catch-up, here. This vacation really wore me out more than expected, so I keep falling asleep in the middle of the day.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-2836965529911266862011-07-04T10:51:13.205-05:002011-07-04T10:51:13.205-05:00Oh, I am very envious of your trip! I would love t...Oh, I am very envious of your trip! I would love to visit England someday. I also just finished Simon Van Booy's Love Begins in Winter and just loved it so much. He has an incredible way with words and story. I will be interested in hearing what you think about his book.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-13337934811706937972011-07-03T22:32:42.285-05:002011-07-03T22:32:42.285-05:00Amy,
We both got a kick out of poor Betty's p...Amy,<br /><br />We both got a kick out of poor Betty's plight. :) Thanks! The kitties have been so sweet. I think they must have missed me a bit. Every time I turn around, there they are. If I leave a room, they jump up to follow me. I feel so loved! LOLBookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-8268251948435596922011-07-03T21:11:16.604-05:002011-07-03T21:11:16.604-05:00Heh what a cute story about the pooch! Also, the p...Heh what a cute story about the pooch! Also, the picture of the cats is adorable :) Thanks for the updates!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102250492155489672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-88124589997337218122011-07-03T16:34:45.619-05:002011-07-03T16:34:45.619-05:00Jenny,
London is a great city, isn't it? I l...Jenny,<br /><br />London is a great city, isn't it? I love it, too. It took me 6 visits to end up at Keats House and I wouldn't have even known about it, if not for Simon (Van Booy). He gives great travel advice. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-2277896683194084162011-07-03T16:10:37.461-05:002011-07-03T16:10:37.461-05:00I've been to London twice and I LOVE it. Thoug...I've been to London twice and I LOVE it. Though, I never went to the Keates house. I'm glad to see the kitties survived.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-76982194807575236592011-07-03T15:33:36.711-05:002011-07-03T15:33:36.711-05:00Kathy,
Well, you'll just have to go back for ...Kathy,<br /><br />Well, you'll just have to go back for a London trip, then, won't you? I hope you'll post some photos of Northern Ireland! I'm anxious to see what you got to enjoy on your trip. <br /><br />I don't think I was jet lagged so much as just overtired. I usually don't have any trouble with jet lag at all, really. It was a long 10 days and we didn't get very good sleep, so I think the lack of rest just caught up with me. I feel pretty normal, today, thank goodness.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-89380543522983319722011-07-03T15:25:19.413-05:002011-07-03T15:25:19.413-05:00What a wonderful trip! We didn't get to spend...What a wonderful trip! We didn't get to spend enough time in London since Northern Ireland was the reason for our visit. I've been surprised that jet lag really didn't affect me this trip.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com