tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post116509706871477477..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Three Books: To Play the Fool, Visions of Sugar Plums, and Lord Emsworth and OthersBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165433132957218962006-12-06T13:25:00.000-06:002006-12-06T13:25:00.000-06:00Chat away. It's okay by me. Sorry it took me so l...Chat away. It's okay by me. Sorry it took me so long to get online, today. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165418412960801052006-12-06T09:20:00.000-06:002006-12-06T09:20:00.000-06:00Aw, thanks Les. (Excuse us Nancy, one more time! ...Aw, thanks Les. (Excuse us Nancy, one more time! ;P) I'm glad people don't mind the books and pictures combo. <BR/>Once you switch over to beta (which actually wasn't too bad) you'll be able to have labels for all your posts so you could easily find the garden ones again. <BR/>I'll look forward to your new and improved version in the new year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165346176005426932006-12-05T13:16:00.000-06:002006-12-05T13:16:00.000-06:00Hey, Nat. (excuse us for a second, Nancy - grin). ...Hey, Nat. (excuse us for a second, Nancy - grin). Your blog is my inspiration and that's why I'm leaning more and more toward making the big switch. I still think I'd leave the garden blog so I can have some idea of what I need to do year by year as far as adding and deleting various plants. Well, maybe. Maybe I can just tag those posts (and not get into too much horticulture chatter) in my combination blog and not be so anal about creating the perfect garden! I need more simplicity in my life, not the opposite! I think I'll launch the "new" integrated blog on January 1st. Seem like a good time for a fresh beginning. I never really liked my garden blog name either, so maybe that's a sign.<BR/><BR/>OK, Nance. You can have your blog back now. Thanks! :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165332284236681422006-12-05T09:24:00.000-06:002006-12-05T09:24:00.000-06:00Les, (yes I know this is Nancy's blog but this is ...Les, (yes I know this is Nancy's blog but this is where the discussion is!) you know I'm one for combined blogs. I've got books and birds, squirrels and flowers! What would Rod say? :P But then that's mainly because I know I'd never be able to keep up with more than one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165327981492793062006-12-05T08:13:00.000-06:002006-12-05T08:13:00.000-06:00Colleen, It's interesting that so many of us have ...Colleen, <BR/><BR/>It's interesting that so many of us have put off Sugar Plums till now! I thought about reading it last year, but decided it was getting too close to Christmas and put it on a shelf to save. This was the right time for me. Hope you enjoy it!<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure what a sugar plum IS, but Hugh is definitely yummier. ;)<BR/><BR/>Les,<BR/><BR/>I asked my other friend why her husband insisted that she only write book reviews and it had to do with the fact that she mentioned some people by name when she blogged in the past. Her husband, she said, got "tired of cleaning up after her". Okay, that makes sense. <BR/><BR/>And, I can see why Rod would look at your blogs with an eye toward theme. I was just curious, since my husband has absolutely nothing to do with my blog, apart from occasionally saying, "Why didn't you post this picture?" He has my photo blogs bookmarked and wants to see all of his favorites, but I edit down to just a few. I already knew Rod's a reasonable guy. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165322062877615062006-12-05T06:34:00.000-06:002006-12-05T06:34:00.000-06:00Nancy, I think Rod's input stems from his liveliho...Nancy, I think Rod's input stems from his livelihood as a magazine editor. He probably looks at my blog as he would the concept of a book magazine and doesn't understand why I'd want to include pictures of birds and squirrels. Silly guy. It's all about me! Seriously though, he is just offering his opinion and would never criticize or dictate how my blog should look. I hope I didn't make it sound like he does!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165289928125144912006-12-04T21:38:00.000-06:002006-12-04T21:38:00.000-06:00I have Visions of Sugar Plums on my shelf...maybe ...I have Visions of Sugar Plums on my shelf...maybe this year I'll pull it out to read. I could go for a good holiday read, and Plum is always funny.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the rec...and for the pic of Hugh Laurie. ;-)Colleen Gleasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650958015205097847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165269233169000442006-12-04T15:53:00.000-06:002006-12-04T15:53:00.000-06:00Les,I think it's kind of fascinating that husbands...Les,<BR/><BR/>I think it's kind of fascinating that husbands have any influence at all on the blogging, although I know yours got you started. A friend was just telling me her husband insisted her blog must be books only. I thought, "So, why would he care?" I guess I'm a little biased, here, since my husband has nothing to do with my blogs, other than to occasionally peek at the photo blogs using his blackberry. <BR/><BR/>On cars, Daniel pays about what we've figured the insurance cost is for him to drive, although he doesn't technically own any of the vehicles. He has to pay for repairs for any damage he does and should have paid for the damage to the Honda, but David decided to be nice. I think that's a mistake. He needs those doses of reality - all kids probably do. Amy will probably not appreciate her gift now, but one day I'm sure she'll understand!!!<BR/><BR/>Angela,<BR/><BR/>You need a table to do your framing!! Sounds like a good thing to do, though. I have some things that could stand to be framed or updated; but, the hallway has to be painted, first. Actually, nearly every room needs fresh paint. We've been in this house too long. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165256261726096622006-12-04T12:17:00.000-06:002006-12-04T12:17:00.000-06:00I have family coming into town this weekend, so I ...I have family coming into town this weekend, so I wanted to replace my ugly black frames with some ones that match my room (from IKEA.. that I bought about 9 months ago!). I have about 50 drawings that are sitting around collecting dust, so I picked my favorite ones to matt & frame. I was working on that Anthony Michael Hall one (that I just posted on my site), and realized I wanted that one up too.. so I hurried and finished, and matted & framed it as well. <BR/>Needless to say, my lower back is killing me today. I had to lean over the floor to do it all. Too many hours doing that yesterday.Angela/SciFiChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03207325369810773405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165255233030638772006-12-04T12:00:00.000-06:002006-12-04T12:00:00.000-06:00Bookgirl,I used to avoid seasonal books, so I didn...Bookgirl,<BR/><BR/>I used to avoid seasonal books, so I didn't buy Visions of Sugar Plums till I found a cheap copy, last year, just thinking I might hate it. LOL It was a fun read, worth the short time it takes to finish. :)<BR/><BR/>Angela,<BR/><BR/>I think I pretty much did nothing BUT read, this weekend - with a little Christmas shopping thrown in. I finished another book, last night, and started the second book of a friend I haven't seen in a year, which I happened across at Border's, yesterday. My writing group helped her with this one!! Cool!<BR/><BR/>What did you matt and frame?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165255114777179932006-12-04T11:58:00.000-06:002006-12-04T11:58:00.000-06:00I agree about the kids paying for their own car re...I agree about the kids paying for their own car repairs. Mine is a senior in college (1 week left) and we pay her car insurance, but with this recent "accident" we've told her she needs to pay the deductible on the repair. $500! We're loaning her the $ for half and the other half is her birthday present. Not a very fun gift, but maybe a lesson will be learned? Maybe??<BR/><BR/>Yep, Rod thinks it's best to stay focused on the book blog, but I disagree. I enjoy all the blogs I read that have a bit of everything. I think it helps to still have a focus and consistent format, but I like getting to know my blogmates through their more personal posts. So we'll see... I may keep the garden blog strictly for garden "journaling" and start posting more generic photos over on my book blog.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165240697874478762006-12-04T07:58:00.000-06:002006-12-04T07:58:00.000-06:00Wow, you've been busy reading!I'm going to have to...Wow, you've been busy reading!<BR/>I'm going to have to get that Stephanie Plum book.<BR/><BR/>I did absolutely no reading this weekend.. but a lot of drawing and matting/framing.Angela/SciFiChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03207325369810773405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165205202291280502006-12-03T22:06:00.000-06:002006-12-03T22:06:00.000-06:00Yes, good to hear your son is okay after that! Sca...Yes, good to hear your son is okay after that! Scary.<BR/><BR/>Fun book reviews. I'm with Les, I had avoided that particular Stephanie Plum book but I may have to give it a go.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165194725906679262006-12-03T19:12:00.000-06:002006-12-03T19:12:00.000-06:00Hi Les!I'm behind on the Plum series, also, probab...Hi Les!<BR/><BR/>I'm behind on the Plum series, also, probably for a similar reason. I love the characters, but the stories start to sound a little too same-old, same-old, after a while. <BR/><BR/>Oh, yes, the bottom line is that Daniel's okay. Although, his father's gotten an earful about why I think he might have been a bit more cautious if David had made him help pay for the repair of the Honda that he mushed a few months ago. :)<BR/><BR/>Hmm, I think your gardening/photo blog would be a good one to combine with the Book Nook, since you post infrequently. Does your hubby dislike the idea of mixing up the subject matter? <BR/><BR/>I can't wait till we get a higher-speed connection, so things will load faster. That'll be a relief!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165154270064594282006-12-03T07:57:00.000-06:002006-12-03T07:57:00.000-06:00I avoided Visions of Sugar Plums when it first cam...I avoided Visions of Sugar Plums when it first came out but it sounds like a fun read right now. I'm a bit behind with Evanovich's book, as I got burned out on Stephanie's flakiness. Maybe I just read too many too close together.<BR/><BR/>Glad your son is ok. Bummer about the truck, though! We've recently had to help our daughter out with purchasing a new door that she managed to rip off of her car. Long story that I don't even want to go in to, but the bottom line is both our kids are ok, right? And you and your hubby, too! Eeek. Scary driving.<BR/><BR/>Love the pic of Hugh-baby. Merci!<BR/><BR/>A faster connection is always good. You'll be a happier blogger, I'm sure. And about your other blog, either way works for me. I've got all three of yours bookmarked and it's no trouble to bounce around. But I know where you're coming from. You get more traffic on this one, so maybe it's best to just post that stuff here. I keep thinking about dropping my gardening/nature/photo blog and just including that sort of stuff on my book blog. My hubby disagrees, but we'll see. I'll definitely keep my cooking blog separate.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165126378665130032006-12-03T00:12:00.000-06:002006-12-03T00:12:00.000-06:00Nat,Thanks, I'm still leaning toward just shutting...Nat,<BR/><BR/>Thanks, I'm still leaning toward just shutting the other blog down. <BR/><BR/>Can't beat a Hugh photo for a lift, can you? LOL<BR/><BR/>Bybee,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the chuckle! <BR/><BR/>I'll look for any excuse to dash off and look for Hugh pics, can you tell? ;)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165118815894696362006-12-02T22:06:00.000-06:002006-12-02T22:06:00.000-06:00Thanks for posting that picture of Hugh Laurie! I...Thanks for posting that picture of Hugh Laurie! It's a cold December day, but now I'm bathed in sweat.Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165113723085798872006-12-02T20:42:00.000-06:002006-12-02T20:42:00.000-06:00Yikes! Glad you and your son are ok. A pic of Hu...Yikes! Glad you and your son are ok. <BR/>A pic of Hugh is ALWAYS a lift! <BR/>And I'm with Joy, wherever suits you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165111529966394722006-12-02T20:05:00.000-06:002006-12-02T20:05:00.000-06:00Thanks, Joy. I'm still pondering. I think things...Thanks, Joy. I'm still pondering. I think things are best considered under a warm cat with a book in hand, today. We're so unaccustomed to cold! :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1165105197391723542006-12-02T18:19:00.000-06:002006-12-02T18:19:00.000-06:00Hey! You can share your "three good things" where...Hey! You can share your "three good things" wherever it makes you happy. :)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.com