tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post6965392894348085772..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Hawks, prairie dogs and snow: an update from OklahomaBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-43496755771474707872007-12-03T22:54:00.000-06:002007-12-03T22:54:00.000-06:00Hi Robin!Thanks, I've missed you and the rest of t...Hi Robin!<BR/><BR/>Thanks, I've missed you and the rest of the bloggy world, too. I'm only home temporarily, unfortunately; I'll be going back and forth between Oklahoma and Mississippi for about 6 months. But, I'm going to try my darndest to post, tomorrow, between unpacking and cleaning. You should see what my husband did to the house in my absence. Or, no . . . maybe not. It is *terrifying*. 'Nuff said. :)<BR/><BR/>Maggie,<BR/><BR/>I'll post my photo of Violet and turkey, when I have time; it was really cute. I came home with loads of story material (just got home, today - Monday, I think . . . it's been a long month).<BR/><BR/>Indigo,<BR/><BR/>Thanks. I'm sure Violet would thank you, too, but she's still packed. I'm really beat; I've driven about 1000 miles this week (literally - actually, probably more than that) but I hope to update, tomorrow, in between cleaning the titanic mess my husband made.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-82501808515143158242007-12-02T03:30:00.000-06:002007-12-02T03:30:00.000-06:00Ooh...Violet is adorable. Looking forward to more ...Ooh...Violet is adorable. Looking forward to more of her travelogues in the House. Have been away for so long and I see I've missed some important news. Hope all's well now. Be well too.purplefuguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12272465055994687963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-27536780660360185372007-11-30T10:24:00.000-06:002007-11-30T10:24:00.000-06:00I look forward to the Upside-down Turkey story!I look forward to the Upside-down Turkey story!maggie moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02462439415973311990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-29406501550749164642007-11-30T08:10:00.000-06:002007-11-30T08:10:00.000-06:00We've missed you, Nancy! I'm so glad your mother ...We've missed you, Nancy! I'm so glad your mother is doing better. Looking forward to your stories and hearing about the books you've been reading! <BR/>Best wishes, <BR/>RobinRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857602206725562335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-12520903613859773832007-11-29T19:17:00.000-06:002007-11-29T19:17:00.000-06:00Bonnie,I thought the same thing about the poppets....Bonnie,<BR/><BR/>I thought the same thing about the poppets. Yeah, they'll have a long wait if I don't haul them somewhere north in the winter!!<BR/><BR/>My mom is doing okay. Yesterday was her first day of chemo and it was a rough one; it took 10 attempts to find a vein and she was in tears, by the time they quit poking her (so they gave her some ativan and a nice, fuzzy free blankie from a drug company, both of which happied her up nicely). Today was much better. I'm tired and will be coming home a wee bit later, since she had a last-minute change to her treatment - three days in a row instead of one day, yuck.<BR/><BR/>Wowee, you've done great on Nano! Congratulations! I wish I was there with you, too, but at least I had a premonition that I wouldn't finish this year. That helped. There's always 2008, right? :)<BR/><BR/>Stephanie,<BR/><BR/>Awww, thanks! That's so sweet! I'll be home a little later than expected, but we're doing okay. It's going to be a long 6 months for my mother and I'll be back and forth, so posting will probably continue to be irregular, darn it. I've missed everyone!!!<BR/><BR/>Oh, yeah, Burger King pervs are "material". LOL I've got another story, too - about the guy in Panera. And, would you believe I've got my mom counting hawks on the 2-hour drive to her chemo? LOLBookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-7250971756731115132007-11-29T13:22:00.000-06:002007-11-29T13:22:00.000-06:00I have so missed your posts...and pictures!! Wond...I have so missed your posts...and pictures!! Wonderful to hear that your mom is doing better. Sorry to hear about the Burger King pervs. But hey. It's an experience, right?? <BR/><BR/>Can't wait till things settle down for you.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-67969685321290670692007-11-28T21:15:00.000-06:002007-11-28T21:15:00.000-06:00You know, don't you, that the other poppets will b...You know, don't you, that the other poppets will be very jealous when they learn what Violet did on your trip? And she has seen snow! Since snow is not a regular occurance in many parts of Mississippi, they may go for years without ever seeing such a sight!<BR/><BR/>I hope your mother is doing well. And you, too, of course. I miss you and look forward to the day you return to blogworld on a regular basis.<BR/><BR/>I wish you were about to cross the finish line with me tomorrow. I stopped writing for today because I now have 49,258 words.Bonnie Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813549471704485150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-52296999490763794762007-11-28T14:58:00.000-06:002007-11-28T14:58:00.000-06:00Stephanie,The turkey was a hoot. Huh, that just s...Stephanie,<BR/><BR/>The turkey was a hoot. Huh, that just sounds wrong, doesn't it? ;)<BR/><BR/>Andi,<BR/><BR/>Great, thanks!!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-5371422833185300142007-11-28T11:49:00.000-06:002007-11-28T11:49:00.000-06:00Yep! Got the review! Thank ya, ma'am.AndiYep! Got the review! Thank ya, ma'am.<BR/><BR/>AndiEstellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430574682284367416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-8126146454726347672007-11-27T21:22:00.000-06:002007-11-27T21:22:00.000-06:00Glad to hear that things are going better. I can't...Glad to hear that things are going better. I can't wait to hear about the turkey!<BR/>Stephanie<BR/>www.thewrittenword.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-55479505928092172882007-11-27T14:35:00.000-06:002007-11-27T14:35:00.000-06:00Trish,Well, all's not well but it's better at the ...Trish,<BR/><BR/>Well, all's not well but it's better at the moment. LOL I'll be driving a lot, the next 6 months or so. When I update, they'll be quickie reviews. The best news is that I found the time to get my personal book log updated. I was stuck at #80 - about 24 reviews behind - but I'm all caught up. Whew! <BR/><BR/>Hey Carrie!<BR/><BR/>Wasn't it pretty? Violet had fun dancing in the snow. Good thing we went out while it was still coming down because it was gone by morning.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-55752613142368594792007-11-26T16:41:00.000-06:002007-11-26T16:41:00.000-06:00Snow!Snow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-29645721947406561312007-11-26T13:31:00.000-06:002007-11-26T13:31:00.000-06:00Glad all is well! 7 reviews...sheesh; I had 3 las...Glad all is well! 7 reviews...sheesh; I had 3 last week and almost went crazy. Great pictures!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-9929934504609533672007-11-26T12:32:00.000-06:002007-11-26T12:32:00.000-06:00Joemamma,Thank you so much! I've been thinking ab...Joemamma,<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much! I've been thinking about you and hoping you're doing well. :)<BR/><BR/>Amy,<BR/><BR/>Thanks! I've missed you guys! :)<BR/><BR/>Eva,<BR/><BR/>Thank you! She's doing much, much better. :)<BR/><BR/>Heather,<BR/><BR/>Thank you and thank you! It'll probably be Sunday before I'm back to regular posting. Soon, soon. I'm really tired of emailing from a bench that feels like a rock. ;)<BR/><BR/>Hey Andi!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the hugs (!!!) and that's a great idea. I'll be heading home Friday and Saturday, so it makes sense to just send things to MS. Pray I pay attention to the speed limit in Louisiana. Heh. Did you get my review of "Powers"?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-65670217986997322382007-11-26T12:20:00.000-06:002007-11-26T12:20:00.000-06:00Tara,Thanks!! It's great to hear from you, too! ...Tara,<BR/><BR/>Thanks!! It's great to hear from you, too! I've been missing everyone. Just one more week. :)<BR/><BR/>Melanie,<BR/><BR/>Thanks! Me, too. I want to get caught up and move on. And, I'd really like to be back to emailing from a seat that doesn't feel like a rock. :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Raidergirl,<BR/><BR/>Thank you and thank you! The snow was so beautiful!! It was gone by morning, so I was really glad that I couldn't bear to just watch it and gave in to going outside to pose Violet. I think it's the first snow I've seen in 3 years (and that last bit was just flurries spotted in the headlights). <BR/><BR/>It'll probably be Sunday before I can post my stories, but I'll try to get to it sooner, if I can squeeze in the time. :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Les!<BR/><BR/>Isn't that prairie dog a cutie? They're so fun to watch. I think it's impressive that the residents have preserved their little home instead of plowing it under.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, I think it's a bit early for snow, but I'm so glad I got to see some!!! When I called home to tell the guys it was snowing, William said, "You suck". Meaning, of course, "Unfair!!" Thanks for the continued thoughts and prayers. We'll still be needing them. We've got a long road ahead. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-64584925796643878092007-11-26T12:11:00.000-06:002007-11-26T12:11:00.000-06:00Jenclair,That's funny; I just mentioned you to my ...Jenclair,<BR/><BR/>That's funny; I just mentioned you to my mother, the other day. I told her about your review of The Spanish Bow, when she was trying to decide which of my books to read, next. She's enjoying the dip into my personal library. I wish I could have seen your hawk! :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for thinking of us. My mother's much better, but she'll start chemo, soon, and then she'll be back to feeling like total crap. I'm going to leave things to my sister for a while, though, and return to help out some more, later. I'm about ready for a break!<BR/><BR/>Bookloversdiary,<BR/><BR/>Thank you! I appreciate the thoughts. We've got a long way to go, but it's nice seeing my mother gaining strength.<BR/><BR/>And, thanks. My niece is a doll, isn't she? Just like Violet. LOL<BR/><BR/>Iliana,<BR/><BR/>Thank you! It'll be a little under a week till I'm back for good (gotta drive home on Friday and Saturday) but I'll try to post sooner, if I can. CJ and Bonnie warned me to take time for myself. Whew! Glad they said that! I think I've lost weight from eating my own cooking. LOL<BR/><BR/>Hey Kookie!<BR/><BR/>Thanks. It's easy to be safe, here. The traffic is unbelievably civil. It's like . . . Maine. Ever been to Maine? They're so polite I wanted to move there immediately.<BR/><BR/>Heather,<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much! What a warm, fuzzy feeling to know you were thinking of me. I'll be heading home on Friday and Saturday (breaking up the drive at my inlaws' house, unless I decide it's too gloomy and stay in a hotel). I've missed you guys - it'll be so great to get back to being on the computer at home instead of Burger King!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-46181833630750488112007-11-26T11:59:00.000-06:002007-11-26T11:59:00.000-06:00Chris,Thanks you! I do have a few stories to tell...Chris,<BR/><BR/>Thanks you! I do have a few stories to tell, yep. It's interesting coming home. In Oklahoma, just about everything could easily start with, "This friendly person I bumped into told me--" because that has seriously been my experience. I'd forgotten how friendly people are in my hometown!!!! <BR/><BR/>Hi Nat!<BR/><BR/>Thank you!! It was so cool to get online and see all the comments. I feel so loved. LOL <BR/><BR/>The snow was all melted by morning, but I went outside with Violet (in my pajamas) and we had such fun in the snow. You would have loved it! It was very wahooey, if you know what I mean. I've missed you. :)<BR/><BR/>Hey Nikki!<BR/><BR/>Well, I'm not entirely back, but soon. I'll be heading home on Friday and Saturday. <BR/><BR/>Isn't it wild how the wi-fi places draw the perverts? I guess maybe that's one way to avoid being traced if you're doing something bad. For me, Burger King has saved me from going completely nutso. Although, there are obviously a few people who think I'm already there. LOL <BR/><BR/>I don't think they meant for these BK benches to hold people for long. The heinie gets a little sore after a while. ;)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-64506732981184865742007-11-26T11:51:00.000-06:002007-11-26T11:51:00.000-06:00Lynne,Thank you! I've missed everyone. If I have...Lynne,<BR/><BR/>Thank you! I've missed everyone. If I have time to post, again, from Burger King before I leave, I will. :)<BR/><BR/>Chris,<BR/><BR/>Hey there, fella! How are you doing? <BR/><BR/>Thanks, I've been missing y'all. You know, I had to remind myself that there are loads of other poppety-loving people posing poppets around the world, when the brother-in-law made that comment. My niece, nephew and mother were really cute about posing, so it was just him. <BR/><BR/>Oh, yes, that was my first speeding ticket. I got one warning when I was in college and rushing off to meet my sweetheart (so I can relate to your hurry to see Megan - it was the same thing). I thought the speed limit was 65 on that stretch. It was 55 and I was going 71. So, it will probably cost me a bundle. Darn. If I have time I'll post some stories before I head home - not sure if I will, but I'm working on getting my mother's connection updated. Wahoo for that. :)<BR/><BR/>Kailana,<BR/><BR/>Thanks! I've missed everyone and I'm looking forward to going home at the end of the week (for a while, anyway!). I've finished 8 books, now. That's a big wahoo. :)<BR/><BR/>Wendy,<BR/><BR/>Thanks! It's a big relief to see my mother actually getting out of her jammies. She's usually quite a spitfire. I miss you guys. Hopefully, I'll be back to blog-hopping when I get home (by Sunday). :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-73018112079477281762007-11-26T11:26:00.000-06:002007-11-26T11:26:00.000-06:00Hugs for you! I'm gonna hold off sending those rev...Hugs for you! I'm gonna hold off sending those review books to your mom's house since I'm a little late on the upswing and I'm afraid you'll leave before they arrive. So, they should be waiting for you when you get home. :)Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-30356811218550092912007-11-26T11:16:00.000-06:002007-11-26T11:16:00.000-06:00I'm so glad to hear your mother is doing better, l...I'm so glad to hear your mother is doing better, looking forward to your stories, and love the photos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-2690196553928498352007-11-26T10:25:00.000-06:002007-11-26T10:25:00.000-06:00Glad your mom's doing better!Glad your mom's doing better!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-59047647919273897352007-11-26T10:01:00.000-06:002007-11-26T10:01:00.000-06:00Hope your mother is doing better. Looking forward...Hope your mother is doing better. Looking forward to hearing your new stories!<BR/><BR/>-AmyAmy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10851557242036545042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1461093127688449672007-11-25T23:16:00.000-06:002007-11-25T23:16:00.000-06:00SOOOOOO happy to hear that things are going better...SOOOOOO happy to hear that things are going better. Such fine news that your Mom is doing well. We miss you and cannot wait to hear your stories!Be well!!!joemmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14290072739308059013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-11929380880133558592007-11-25T21:41:00.000-06:002007-11-25T21:41:00.000-06:00Fabulous post and pictures!! I especially like the...Fabulous post and pictures!! I especially like the prairie dog. Oh, and we had snow on Wednesday and Saturday. Isn't it too soon for this??<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to your return to the blogosphere. Keeping you and your mom in my thoughts and prayers. Take good care, Nancy!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-37556956698325502802007-11-25T21:09:00.000-06:002007-11-25T21:09:00.000-06:00Glad to hear your mother is doing a bit better. Lo...Glad to hear your mother is doing a bit better. Love the pics of Violet and the animals, particularly the one in the snow.<BR/>The stories sound interesting, especially the BKIP.<BR/>sending good wishes your way.raidergirl3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03629915042716259349noreply@blogger.com