tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post7439251307665384355..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : We are all fine here, albeit a bit soggy and very opinionatedBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-25505389243888881292008-09-07T15:05:00.000-05:002008-09-07T15:05:00.000-05:00Yep, we do!Yep, we do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-11733809607906624772008-09-07T14:59:00.000-05:002008-09-07T14:59:00.000-05:00J.Kaye,I know how that works, with the power outag...J.Kaye,<BR/><BR/>I know how that works, with the power outages. We typically get ours back within about 36 hours, after a big storm, but we're unusual (because we're in a subdivision near town, but most people are rural, around here). I'm so glad you've got your power back and I hope Ike goes far enough east not to effect you. I'll bet you've still got parades of cherry picker trucks in the area, yes? I'm always amazed by the cooperative effort of the electrical companies.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-27867009824719623452008-09-07T14:31:00.000-05:002008-09-07T14:31:00.000-05:00It does! Power was restored for us yesterday. Ther...It does! Power was restored for us yesterday. There are still residents without though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-24609238172414804472008-09-07T14:26:00.000-05:002008-09-07T14:26:00.000-05:00Brit Girl Sarah,Thank you. We're now keeping our ...Brit Girl Sarah,<BR/><BR/>Thank you. We're now keeping our eye on Hurricane Ike and chanting, "Right turn, right turn, right turn." :)<BR/><BR/>You know, I didn't realize that our news is both slanted and insular (good choice of wording) till 1980, when I went to London for the first time. I was shocked, too. We hear very, very little about events outside of the U.S. and the reportage within our country is dramatically skewed. It was an article about a volcano that clued me in. I said something about the volcanic eruption, when I returned home, and my parents had no idea what I was talking about. It was not even mentioned, over here, even though it was reported as big news in England! Wild. <BR/><BR/>I usually go to The Guardian to read about what's happening in the U.S., but they're suddenly going downhill. The reports on Gustav were just as slanted; you'd think the state I live in doesn't even exist. We always have a huge influx of refugees and had 6 shelters open in our area alone. No mention about refugees from the MS Gulf Coast was made at all. <BR/><BR/>I love the BBC. <BR/><BR/>J. Kaye! <BR/><BR/>Does this mean your power has been restored? So happy to see you!! Thanks for the late birthday greetings. I've missed your frequent, chatty posts. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-83276313619366143972008-09-07T10:19:00.000-05:002008-09-07T10:19:00.000-05:00So glad you all are fine...and though I am late, H...So glad you all are fine...and though I am late, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!<BR/><BR/>Gosh, it feels good to be back and commenting...lol!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-39513772361643292562008-09-05T23:56:00.000-05:002008-09-05T23:56:00.000-05:00Glad you made it through the storm safely. Amen to...Glad you made it through the storm safely. <BR/><BR/>Amen to that sista on the slanted news comment. When I first moved here I was so shcoked at how censored and insular your news is here. We only watch BBC America news these days for a fair viewpoint and news from elsewhere is the world.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542425639950850366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-53186833279067835652008-09-05T09:21:00.000-05:002008-09-05T09:21:00.000-05:00Thanks, Nat!We were fortunate. Once the rain arri...Thanks, Nat!<BR/><BR/>We were fortunate. Once the rain arrived, it didn't let up for three days (Gustav still had some umph -- it just wasn't as bad as it could have been!). :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-36552276473782544452008-09-05T01:06:00.000-05:002008-09-05T01:06:00.000-05:00Oh, Happy Belated Birthday!! :)So glad to hear th...Oh, Happy Belated Birthday!! :)<BR/><BR/>So glad to hear that you were able to get everything unloaded before the rain came, and of course that Gustav lost his umph! :Ptanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-83931112063678394572008-09-04T21:00:00.000-05:002008-09-04T21:00:00.000-05:00Debi,Thank you. :) We really had it pretty easy,...Debi,<BR/><BR/>Thank you. :) We really had it pretty easy, here. Baton Rouge was slammed. <BR/><BR/>And, thank you, again! It was a good birthday -- a nice day for goofing off and reading.<BR/><BR/>Thank you, a third time. LOLBookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-64678423838454651722008-09-04T17:33:00.000-05:002008-09-04T17:33:00.000-05:00I am so relieved to hear you all are safe and soun...I am so relieved to hear you all are safe and sound!!! <BR/><BR/>And happy, happy, happy birthday! (A little late, but very sincere!)<BR/><BR/>By the way, the title of your post totally cracked me up. :)Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-31068291857232169432008-09-04T10:21:00.000-05:002008-09-04T10:21:00.000-05:00Thank you, Trish!! :)Thank you, Trish!! :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-31415868107457007032008-09-03T20:59:00.000-05:002008-09-03T20:59:00.000-05:00Happy Happy Birthday!!Happy Happy Birthday!!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-79175242857269173602008-09-03T18:05:00.000-05:002008-09-03T18:05:00.000-05:00Care,How sweet of you! Thanks! And, thanks for t...Care,<BR/><BR/>How sweet of you! Thanks! And, thanks for the birthday wishes. I spent my time worrying about Chris from New Orleans (from Stuff as Dreams are Made On) because I knew he'd gone right into the worst of Gustav, but I just checked and he's back and safe. Whew! Those storms are nasty!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-31362857058039081022008-09-03T17:00:00.000-05:002008-09-03T17:00:00.000-05:00Happy Belated Birthday! and I'm glad to hear you ...Happy Belated Birthday! and I'm glad to hear you are OK - I was thinking of you throughout the Gustav coverage. :)Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818561461478167588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-22273741811790455422008-09-03T11:20:00.000-05:002008-09-03T11:20:00.000-05:00Iliana,We may still float away. The tropical depr...Iliana,<BR/><BR/>We may still float away. The tropical depression that is the leftover mess from Gustav is just hovering over us, dumping rain like crazy. I am so sick of rain!!! But, it should be over by tomorrow. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the birthday wishes!<BR/><BR/>Dorothy,<BR/><BR/>Are you referring to Hanna? I've been watching her since before Gustav became a hurricane. We had a parade of 4 storms coming, for a while there -- haven't looked, lately. I would not want to be on an island during one of these storms. The rain they produce is just astounding. I'll be thinking of you and hope Hanna doesn't do any damage to your island home!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-86680555740739979142008-09-03T10:45:00.000-05:002008-09-03T10:45:00.000-05:00Wow. So glad you made it through safely, Nancy! ...Wow. So glad you made it through safely, Nancy! This is Dorothy at Pump Up checking on a review. We've got another one out there and it looks like it's heading toward us. I'm on an island right now and in '33, a category 1 hurricane came through here and put everything under water. Not looking forward to seeing where this hurricane is going. And happy birthday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-49531879727987876452008-09-03T08:56:00.000-05:002008-09-03T08:56:00.000-05:00Happy Belated Birthday Nancy! What a time you've b...Happy Belated Birthday Nancy! <BR/><BR/>What a time you've been having. Thank goodness you guys didn't get swept away by all the rains.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-29210492812821123822008-09-02T20:20:00.000-05:002008-09-02T20:20:00.000-05:00Les,Very cool! I love our wind chimes. We're a l...Les,<BR/><BR/>Very cool! I love our wind chimes. We're a little low on wind, here, so they often serve as an early warning system -- hear the chimes, something's coming. I doubt the neighbors can hear ours; the houses in our little subdivision are set pretty far apart. <BR/><BR/>Many thanks. I enjoyed my purple and pink cupcakes. The rest seem to have mysteriously disappeared. Ahem. <BR/><BR/>American news sucks. When I want to know what's going on in the U.S., I read <I>The Guardian</I>. My eldest loves politics. He's been told, "Remember your audience. Do not bring up politics when speaking to me. I will zone out." <BR/><BR/>Suey,<BR/><BR/>Thank you! I highly recommend birthday cupcakes instead of a big cake. Both cupcakes and temptation are quickly gone. ;)<BR/><BR/>Tara,<BR/><BR/>Thanks, me too! We really did get off easy, this time.<BR/><BR/>Book tours are an interesting concept. Too bad I haven't got an entreprenurial bone in my body or I'd try to get in on the other end of the fun. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-50033467417877397762008-09-02T19:52:00.000-05:002008-09-02T19:52:00.000-05:00So glad all is fine. I'm looking forward to these...So glad all is fine. I'm looking forward to these booktours since I'll be a host next month. I need some of your great ideas!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-87898313124630127322008-09-02T19:39:00.000-05:002008-09-02T19:39:00.000-05:00Glad you are surviving the storm and that you got ...Glad you are surviving the storm and that you got your cupcake! Happy Birthday! :)Sueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926501219758538615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-70455578766418294192008-09-02T19:20:00.000-05:002008-09-02T19:20:00.000-05:00Glad you're home, safe & sound. Speaking o...Glad you're home, safe & sound. Speaking of sounds, I think we have the same wind chimes as the Bookfool abode! They look like they're the same size and they have the same sound. I love mine, although during ferocious storms, I've gone out (in the middle of the night) to take them down so they don't wake the entire neighborhood. ;)<BR/><BR/>Again, Happy Birthday. Glad you got your cupcakes. :)<BR/><BR/>Les, who doesn't watch the news, but is SO ready for the election to be over!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-8648164212967283312008-09-02T17:55:00.000-05:002008-09-02T17:55:00.000-05:00Nymeth,Thank you! We're finally getting a break f...Nymeth,<BR/><BR/>Thank you! We're finally getting a break from the rain, so hopefully we're seeing the last of this storm and will just have overcast skies, tomorrow. Hope, hope. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure it's always nerve-wracking for people to leave their homes when a hurricane is on the way, but I do think most of them make the best of it and just have a good time after they get the exhausting drive over with. I think they're pretty amazing. :)<BR/><BR/>CJ,<BR/><BR/>It did sound like Gustav was going to be a whopper, for a while there! I think he wore himself out -- which is great. That's what we hoped for. <BR/><BR/>Oh, heavens, don't even get me started on politics. I could become very, very unpleasant! LOL Personally, I think the choice of Palin was a brilliant political maneuver, but man . . . what a crock, immediately zoning in on whether or not she's a decent mother. Is that the point? Really?<BR/><BR/>We have to kind of get dry before we can stay that way. ;)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-65631681273843886452008-09-02T17:05:00.000-05:002008-09-02T17:05:00.000-05:00I'm glad to hear you're safe and I'm so thrilled t...I'm glad to hear you're safe and I'm so thrilled that Gustav was relatively mild, especially compared to the dire predictions we were getting. <BR/><BR/>The news, especially as on TV is just ridiculous these days. All of a sudden it's horrible for someone to run for high political office if they have kids... oh, wait. That only applies if you're a Republican woman. <BR/><BR/>Stay dry down there!<BR/><BR/>cjhCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798965643027904154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-14695946835384898452008-09-02T16:38:00.000-05:002008-09-02T16:38:00.000-05:00Happy belated birthday!I'm glad you and your famil...Happy belated birthday!<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you and your family are fine and that people are in high spirits in general. Hopefully the weather will clear completely soon enough.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.com