tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post1169135550606270272..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Of Books and Hawks and Traveling BeastsBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-91229926654948679382010-02-22T07:45:38.424-06:002010-02-22T07:45:38.424-06:00Yes, of COURSE, the only reason I read your blog i...Yes, of COURSE, the only reason I read your blog is to see Miss Spooky's "first Eskimo Joe's merchandise." And yes, I see how elated she was to be wearing a knit cap. Such a wonderful model she was, too, even though she didn't walk a runway to model the cap.Bonnie Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813549471704485150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-63544611645577459342008-02-08T03:34:00.000-06:002008-02-08T03:34:00.000-06:00So late to the party! I'm very glad you're back ho...So late to the party! I'm very glad you're back home and posting regularly again.<BR/>I've been wanting to read the Aunt Purl book for a while, so thanks for jogging my memory!lazy cowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10756448890246596503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-19065648033451891952008-01-17T17:43:00.000-06:002008-01-17T17:43:00.000-06:00Trish,Yes, isn't that great? I'd love to be greet...Trish,<BR/><BR/>Yes, isn't that great? I'd love to be greeted by my grandmother and father, in particular. <BR/><BR/>That's so funny you should mention that particular drive. I'm pretty sure my MIL got a ticket while driving that stretch and the officer was apparently more than unsympathetic. It was a long time ago, though. <BR/><BR/>Thanks; it's good to be back. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-59017900697323843012008-01-17T16:47:00.000-06:002008-01-17T16:47:00.000-06:00Sounds like a nice image of heaven--being welcomed...Sounds like a nice image of heaven--being welcomed by those you love. <BR/><BR/>My last speeding ticket was several years ago when I was driving from College Station, Texas to Tulsa. I was lost, going way to fast, and had a very unsympathetic officer pull me over. :(<BR/><BR/>Glad to see you back around.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-89809102251362308752008-01-17T11:37:00.000-06:002008-01-17T11:37:00.000-06:00Tara,So true. Well, I thought 90 Minutes in Heave...Tara,<BR/><BR/>So true. Well, I thought 90 Minutes in Heaven was a wee bit different from most of the stories I've heard, but that it fits with them fine and doesn't completely contradict them. <BR/>It's worth reading, if you haven't already!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-19666416862381708292008-01-17T10:37:00.000-06:002008-01-17T10:37:00.000-06:0090 Minutes in Heaven - Wow - I hear so many of the...90 Minutes in Heaven - Wow - I hear so many of these 'return from death' stories and they are all so similar. It seems there must be something to that. Sometimes I think the great mystery of life is how it ends.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-35635481370067389032008-01-16T16:21:00.000-06:002008-01-16T16:21:00.000-06:00Andikins,I love it! Thanks for posting the link. ...Andikins,<BR/><BR/>I love it! Thanks for posting the link. Loved your little buggers, too, but the scarf is just gorgiful. Beautious. Something like that. I think I'll try to knit, tonight. I'm sick of everything else and the dryer still doesn't work. Might as well. LOL<BR/><BR/>Nikki,<BR/><BR/>Thank you. She does look attractive in a hat, doesn't she? LOL<BR/><BR/>Heather,<BR/><BR/>I'll bet that was a heck of a journey!! Spooky was in the former category - sort of paralyzed and quiet. She didn't want to eat or get out of her carrier, although I finally managed to get her to eat a little food at our last stop before Tulsa. By then, she was so hungry that she made loud cat smacking noises. We were all ridiculously happy to hear her munching down. She used to yowl on trips to the vet till we discovered she has musical taste and that playing her favorite music calms her, but I think it was mostly just terror that kept her so quiet on the trip to OK. It's nice to know how well she travels.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-8609053215528386232008-01-16T16:12:00.000-06:002008-01-16T16:12:00.000-06:00Nat,Spooky used to be quite vocal about her distas...Nat,<BR/><BR/>Spooky used to be quite vocal about her distaste for trips in the carrier, but she's been quiet ever since I discovered she has musical taste. We played Sarah McLachlan (sp?) music most of the way. She loves Sarah. Weird, but certain music does calm her!<BR/><BR/>Camille,<BR/><BR/>I didn't comment, but I just noticed you're posting, again! Glad you're back! I'll look forward to reading your thoughts on the two books, if/when you get around to reading them. And, thank you. It's so nice that you "couldn't wait" to visit my blog! You've just given me my warm fuzzy for the day. :)<BR/><BR/>Amy,<BR/><BR/>Miss Spooky says "yawn". Which, I assume, means "I'm napping but if I had the strength to say thank you, I would". Silly cat. <BR/><BR/>I hope you're not going through the kind of thing we're experiencing, but that book is definitely helpful. Sometimes we all need a little reassurance and I found it very comforting. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-77595351555957848722008-01-16T12:20:00.000-06:002008-01-16T12:20:00.000-06:00Awww, love the cat photos. :DOur cats came in the ...Awww, love the cat photos. :D<BR/><BR/>Our cats came in the car with us when we moved from NH to MD. One refused to move from her carrier and was silent; her brother never stopped howling for the whole 11 hours and was almost impossible to keep *in* his carrier.heather (errantdreams)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08867100188239630970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-16165733541307722732008-01-16T12:15:00.000-06:002008-01-16T12:15:00.000-06:00Yes, the cat pictures are the only reason I come t...Yes, the cat pictures are the only reason I come to your blog. Haha, just kidding. I do love the pictures though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853980637566992330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-68309375842503359982008-01-16T11:18:00.000-06:002008-01-16T11:18:00.000-06:00Nancyroo,Here's the post where I talked about Heat...Nancyroo,<BR/><BR/>Here's the post where I talked about Heather's scarf (last pic). I love it because it matches everything. Just gorgeous.<BR/><BR/>http://estellasrevenge.blogspot.com/2007/12/photo-blitz.htmlAndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-4586989177283449482008-01-16T10:12:00.000-06:002008-01-16T10:12:00.000-06:00Awww, Spooky is so cute!I'll have to check out tha...Awww, Spooky is so cute!<BR/><BR/>I'll have to check out that first book. It sounds like something I need to read. <BR/><BR/>-AmyAmy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10851557242036545042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-41075961393431590292008-01-16T07:49:00.000-06:002008-01-16T07:49:00.000-06:00Hi! I haven't been around for awhile and couldn't ...Hi! I haven't been around for awhile and couldn't wait to pay you a visit now that I'm trying to catch up on blogs again. Those two books would probably not have registered on my radar had you not mentioned them. Now I'm excited to read them both!Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13885265214705764092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-87771211508466932872008-01-16T07:39:00.000-06:002008-01-16T07:39:00.000-06:00Oh it's definitely the cats in hats photos that ke...Oh it's definitely the cats in hats photos that keep us coming back! ;)<BR/>Bailey makes such a fuss when we take him to the vet I really can't imagine taking him on a road trip anywhere.tanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-6380993511484767532008-01-15T22:57:00.000-06:002008-01-15T22:57:00.000-06:00Andi,I haven't had the best road trips, lately, bu...Andi,<BR/><BR/>I haven't had the best road trips, lately, but the trip up with the cat was actually very pleasant - maybe because there was another driver to trade off with. :) <BR/><BR/>Miss Spooky thanks you. I keep thinking about Stuff on My Cat and not doing anything. Keep reminding me. <BR/><BR/>Heather sent you a scarf? Cool! Did you post pics? I didn't page down because I'm having so much trouble catching up at blogs that I'm just going for the top entry unless something catches my eye. I need to learn to knit. I used to be crafty when I was young. I miss that.<BR/><BR/>Chris,<BR/><BR/>That's what Stillwater (OSU, our alma mater) is like. It's a nice little town but you can drive outside it in any direction and moo to find friendship. You know what I mean - farms and fields all around the place. I loved it. Are you thinking about moving there? It seems like I saw mention of possibly joining Megan. That would be great for both of you.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-70182700488259389512008-01-15T16:59:00.000-06:002008-01-15T16:59:00.000-06:00Megan lives in College Station which is where Texa...Megan lives in College Station which is where Texas A&M is...You would think with a major university it would be pretty "citified"...and for a very small area, it is...there's a target and a few city blocks of bars and restaurants...but it's mainly farms and farm roads because A&M is mainly an agricultural college. Pretty neat, but pretty backwoods at the same time. I love the drive though...I like all those hills and cows :pchrisa511https://www.blogger.com/profile/05793512698366676453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-30293300470357673542008-01-15T16:44:00.000-06:002008-01-15T16:44:00.000-06:00Sounds like a heck of a road trip. And yet another...Sounds like a heck of a road trip. And yet another shot for Stuff on My Cat. Spooky's so photogenic!<BR/><BR/>And I want to learn to knit, too. Every since Heather sent my scarf for Christmas, I neeed to be able to make one myself!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-88802547944250456812008-01-15T15:47:00.000-06:002008-01-15T15:47:00.000-06:00CJ,Well, gosh, that's a huge compliment so thanks....CJ,<BR/><BR/>Well, gosh, that's a huge compliment so thanks. :)<BR/><BR/>Amazingly, the cat didn't even complain! She just looked at me like, "Whatever." LOL Spooky's incredibly docile and tolerant.<BR/><BR/>I'd rather avoid the travel after this last few months, but I do enjoy the hawk sightings. Bald eagles are awesome. I've never seen any here, but we have them at a place called - of all things - Eagle Lake.<BR/><BR/>The dryer is due to be replaced, I suppose. So is the washer, unfortunately. When I turn the dial, I have to hold that top part down with one hand while turning the little dial with the other. This is because my husband has replaced parts but decided not to bother screwing everything back together. He makes life interesting; I'll say that much.<BR/><BR/>And, thank you. Things are better in some ways, worse in others. My mother wasn't able to get long-term health care insurance because of her history, so she only has 100 days paid for by medicare and then they said she'll have to start selling off her possessions if she still needs full-time care. So, I'm kind of racking my brains, trying to think of options.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-28525413777124977132008-01-15T14:21:00.000-06:002008-01-15T14:21:00.000-06:00Well, I can't speak for the others but I read your...Well, I can't speak for the others but I read your blog because you're a hoot.<BR/><BR/>The cat is indeed a gem for putting up with you and the books sound wonderful. The NDE (near death experience) sounds like an amazing book. <BR/><BR/>I don't do many road trips at the moment but I love seeing the hawks, even when I don't know what they are. I have on one occasion seen a bald eagle, which was absolutely the coolest thing ever. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad to hear that things seem to be going better (except for the dryer of course) and I hope they continue to improve.<BR/><BR/>cjhCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798965643027904154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-89426821303084132762008-01-15T14:19:00.000-06:002008-01-15T14:19:00.000-06:00Carrie,Surely you sensed the thrill when you looke...Carrie,<BR/><BR/>Surely you sensed the thrill when you looked at the photo. :)<BR/><BR/>Oh, well, you'll just have to read the book. She seems like a really fun person, doesn't she?<BR/><BR/>Mom hates her new place - just heard from my sister. Sigh. Life's that way, sometimes. This could be a crap year. I keep trying to nudge it in the other direction but it's fighting me.<BR/><BR/>Amy,<BR/><BR/>I forget it's really cold in other states. It wasn't so bad in Oklahoma, but my foam pillow did freeze and crack in the car the night I decided to just use the hotel pillows. Big mistake. <BR/><BR/>Spooky says, "Thank you." We fancy cats in this household, too. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-74638527564293969572008-01-15T14:07:00.000-06:002008-01-15T14:07:00.000-06:00Gentle Reader,My husband says the same thing. But...Gentle Reader,<BR/><BR/>My husband says the same thing. But, on the trip *up* to Oklahoma (the guys left early, so I was alone in my mother's car on the drive home), he actually helped me count. That was fun. It's addictive, isn't it? :) <BR/><BR/>I enjoyed Crazy Aunt Purl. I do wish she'd write a book just about her life with cats, though - with lots of photos. She tells some great cat stories and posts some awfully funny photos with captions on her blog.<BR/><BR/>Kookie,<BR/><BR/>Of course. I know you well. ;) Thanks, the cat obviously agrees. Actually, she looks a bit stern in that picture, doesn't she?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-68087719374509196772008-01-15T13:53:00.000-06:002008-01-15T13:53:00.000-06:00I loved reading your post though, to me,it's hard ...I loved reading your post though, to me,it's hard to imagine hanging <I>anything</I> outside right now.( I live in Michigan) :)<BR/><BR/>Spooky is adorable.<BR/><BR/>Amy(The Sleepy Reader)<BR/>and definite Cat fancier.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08134658141375355475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-28702339143979729272008-01-15T13:47:00.000-06:002008-01-15T13:47:00.000-06:00Elated. That's what that expression is conveying. ...Elated. That's what that expression is conveying. Who knew?<BR/><BR/>I'm a knitter and I love CAP's blog. Haven't read the book yet though which is just wrong. <BR/><BR/>Hawk to Hwy Patrol ratios, now that it what I call need to know. ;) <BR/><BR/>Glad you're home, hope your mom does a lot better in her new place!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-17233863419751615792008-01-15T13:10:00.000-06:002008-01-15T13:10:00.000-06:00Dang, you figured out that I don't come here for i...Dang, you figured out that I don't come here for insightful and entertaining book reviews...I come here for pictures of stuff on your cat. Cool hat. :)kookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994570192941993135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-46991971802866605662008-01-15T12:53:00.000-06:002008-01-15T12:53:00.000-06:00I count hawks on road trips, too! I drive up high...I count hawks on road trips, too! I drive up highway 5 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, and in the winter, I see as many as 35-40 hawks during about a 250-mile stretch of road. Glad I'm not the only one who does this. My husband thinks my hawk-watching is going to get us in a wreck one of these days, but I just can't help myself!<BR/><BR/>I think I might have to read that Crazy Aunt Purl book, too...Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.com