kath/ mckait 2012 ~ Sliding Slowly out of Summer #19 ~

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5 * star - loved it, breathtaking, keeper, will re-read. Possibly life changing!
4.5 * star - very good, possible keeper
4 * star liked a lot
3.5 * star - very satisfying
3 * star a solid read, nothing extraordinary, worth 1 read
2.5 * star- failed potential but somewhat engaging
2 * star A mixed bag not worth reading unless desperate
1.5 * star It was a book
1 * star Fail ! A bunch of words cobbled together







You have your way, I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist. - Friedrich Nietzsche

Please find first 75 reads on my profile.

76. THE NIGHT STRANGERS by Christopher A. Bohjalian 4 stars
77. When The Storm Passes by Jett, Julie 2.5 stars /kindle
78. Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury 5 stars
79. The Witch's Grave by Phillip DePoy 3.5 stars
80. The Celtic Conspiracy by Thore D. Hansen, Anne Adams (translator) 4 stars
81. A Minister's Ghost: A Fever Devilin Mystery by Phillip DePoy 3.5 stars
82. A Widow's Curse by Phillip DePoy 3.5 stars
83. The Drifters Wheel by Phillip 4 stars
84. Force of Habit by Alice Loweecey 3.5 stars
85. Nearly Departed by Max Patrick Schlienger 2.stars
86. Jasmine and Fire: A Bittersweet Year in Beirut by Salma Abdelnour 4stars
87. The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman 4 stars LTER
88. Bill The Vampire by Rick Gualtieri 4 stars kindle read and reviewed
89. A Violent Act by Alison Joseph 4.5 stars kindle
90. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith 4.5
91. Me, Who Dove into the Heart of the World: A Novel by Sabina Berman 4 stars
92. The Pigeon Pie Mystery: A Novel by Julia Stuart 3 stars
93. Scary Dead Things: The Tome of Bill: Part 2 by Rick Gualtieri 3.5 stars
94. The Midwife of Hope River: A Novel of an American Midwife by Patricia Harman 5 stars
95.Ninth Key by Meg Cabot kindle 3 stars
96 The Mediator Reunion by Meg Cabot kindle 3 stars
97. Darkest Hour by Meg Cabot kindle 3 stars
98. Twilight by Meg Cabot Kindle 3 stars
99. and when she was good by Laura Lippman 4 stars
100. Fallen Masters by John Edward 3 stars
101. Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel By: Robin Sloan 4.5 stars
102. A Fatal Winter by G.M.Mailliet 4 stars.

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Okay, how did you do that??????

oops! Joe, missed you in the last thread. Just me being a little tricksy for fun!

Hi Kath! I think I owe you, like, ummmmm, 3-4 new-thread-messages. Sorry. :(

3: I sincerely hope that was intentional. :P

Hi Kath - still love the infrared photography and you are one tricksy lady:)

Hope you are having a great day.

And of course planeed is a word. It means to have inferred or estimated by extending known information.
You know: "Based on their comments, I planeed that I should be switching from Mozilla to Chrome."

Hi Ellen... ask and you shall receive ! So there ya go, I paneed to do it but it just never got done!
Thank you!

calm.. I am loving that photography :)

Stephen, everything I do is intentional, except the things that aren't, silly you!
Nice to see you stranger :)

Why do I feel like I'm sitting on the ceiling here? It's all so confusing.

Sometimes I feel the same way, Joe!

Stopping by to hi Kath! Great job with the upside down writing of your sentence! Very clever. I could not help but notice the title of your thread - indeed, sad to say we are sliding out of summer. But September can still be a great month. Nearly at 100 books, are you! Good for you!

Nice new thread, Kath! Finally caught up with the last one - see, Richard liked my plan for the power cord?! And I thought his for the use of parseltongue was brilliant. See where team work can get you? Now, what elsa do you need?!

A vacation? A G&T? Calorie free cakes? too much? Glad to see you Mamie :)

well hello!
Calorie free cakes.....ok, you twisted my arm. But do they taste just as good as the rich creamy dense ones I have in my mind?

hey very cool upside down message there Kath.

By the way, there's a little ghosty discussion going on in my thread that's just waiting for some input from you. :-)

HOW did you do the upside-down thingy, Kath?? Really, that is cool. Combined with infra-red photo, and your thread is positively . . . uh . . . can't find the word. . . . well, anyway, really cool.

I'll get to work on that list right away!

Megan, doubtful....sigh

Caro....off to find you! ( And the ghosts )

Terri :) Glad you like it

Mamie... priority on te cake?

You're not going to let us know how you did the upside-down thing, are you? Probably one of those secret things that only Apple/Mac computer people can do or something . . .

I'm off to find the ghostie discussion on Caroline's thread . . .

I'm here! What a whacky good thread!
Cake? Cake??

Hi Kath- I loved the "new thread" symbol. It's perfect. I also love the photo at the top. Cool beans.

Hmm.. I didn't have cake this evening but I do have some chocolate peanut butter ice cream. Can I join the party?

I love the photo!

Yummy ice cream. I'm in!

Terri... I will tell you, I promise. And nope, anyone can upside down their texts or have ghosts visit...

Cee .... cake is heavily on my mind. I wouldn't mind some ice cream either.. but not chocolate peanut
butter

Caro :P Is there any Vanilla? I would love some vanilla..

Hi Mark :) Thanks for the compliments !

Carrie! Nice to see you , as always !

Kath - laste to the party as usual given different sleeping times. Lovely photo.

Hi Paul, never too late around here... welcome!

http://www.typeupsidedown.com/

I will make the cake a priority!

Fabulous, Mamie.. Thank you !

I did not sleep well last night.. long story, but I wish I could have gone back to sleep..I tried, but no luck.
Life goes on! Dan is leaving early for work today. He will leave at 9 so he will be up shortly. He is doing an extra half shift for whatever reason.

It was humid here yesterday.. still is. Yuck!

Perhaps because of Caro's ghosties and spirits.. the dream that woke me this morning ( not, why I didn't sleep well.. no worries) was of my friend Mary's mom calling me. It was Mary's birthday ( it isn't) and her mom was calling to tell me that she was there ... ( in spirit). Then she asked me to hold on a minute... while I was "on hold" I woke up, still feeling like I was holding the phone with my shoulder, to my ear. Waiting. It took me a minute to realize....

What will I do with my day?

Pretty cool video.. magic? Illusion? I vote magic.

http://www.safeshare.tv/w/gdhRWNSrls

Sorry you did not sleep well last night :(
Must be because I neglected to tuck you in???

It is raining here - and humid. Ick!
Gotta find some a/c - maybe shopping.

Do you eat before you go to bed? You have a lot of dreams!
I suppose I do too - just don't remember... except for the angry ones that stir me up... usually about working at the place I will not mention :P~~~

Hope Dan going to work early gives you a better day.
A day to goof off and do only the things you want to do.

Wow, I was just looking at your list of books, Kath. You are up to #99? I think I missed the 75 celebration, or is it just my lousy memory? So next will be #100, huh? Very fine; lots of good books there.

hmmmm Cee, I had an Edy's lemon fruit ( frozen) bar last night? Most nights I don't eat before bed, especially lately. Dan and I had an argument before he left. He was irritated because he couldn't find the fishing license that I went on line to get and print for him ( no comment ) I had put it in his table and told him the day I did it and asked him to put it away. He did not. Which led to me mentioning that he took the money for his trip ( part of what he needs ) out of the wrong account, because I told him weeks ago to go and get the money.. and he didn't so he forgot where to get it.. and said to me that I could just transfer the money right? So when I said, Dan if you would just do it promptly you wouldnt't forget and I wouldn't have to clean up the mess.... so he said I', leaving.... ( typical) I said see you won't ever talk about things. He said "I don't talk, you do... I just listen" I said yes, that is the problem, you refuse to talk.. so he slammed out of the door. I then went and got the money out of the OTHER place he had money and sorted it out so he could be ready to go. I am such a bitch! I then stopped at Aldi to get some fruit, and I found bed pillows
( yay). So I got new pillows for the guest room, and put new ones on Dan's bed... one of them the pillow I bought him a year ago and he still had sitting on his dresser. ahem. So I sorted that out. and I think I am now free for the day. Maybe I will get to se the nephlets? Some days it really gets me down, you know? I can't get him to switch off his days off for me, so I can go away without worrying abou the furkids.. but he will do it to go to a protest or for other things. Sometimes it really gets me down.

Terri.. yeah.. I finished 100... I have to write a review and I will post it .. It's a Vine book..
You didn't miss anything. I didn't post anything about hitting 75.. just plowed on :) I hope I hit you with blue text now and then, heaven knows you get me often!

Onward! After I eat a clementine :)

Oh gosh ... I'm sure you are really looking forward for Dan to go on his vacation.

Hope you get some nice peaceful you time today.

Kath, I had insomnia last night, too. For me, it was weird. Usually insomnia is accompanied by anxiety, but last night I just couldn't fall asleep. Sigh. I hope tonight is better for both of us.

I'm cracking up that we have Joe sitting on the ceiling.

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You do look quite buff, I agree...

1. Fallen Masters by John Edward

2. Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

3. True Believers: A Novel by Kurt Andersen

4. This Honest Man (Sam Dane Thriller) by Robert J. Sullivan

Four new additions from Vine/publishers etc...

I know which one I will read next... any guesses?

OOOPS! I was wrong.. I didn't realize that I had already counted And When She Was Good so I am still at 99. That actually makes me a little happy, because I am glad that my #100 will be what it is. Silly personal bit of happy is all. I hope it's good! :)

So book number 99 is read and reviewed!

I'm goin' with Mr. Penumbra.

Oh, my, Mr. Penumbra looks good.

Yay, nice new thread, Kath! Love your pic up top as well. :)
Almost to 100! Very, very, impressive.
Hope you're having a fantastic day!

Woe, I feel a bit light headed and dizzy reading upside down posts and of course spiderman.
Anyway, happy new thread. :0P

Mr Penumbra! Mr Penumbra!

{{{{Kath}}}}

Kath .. have a large one on me.... and a couple of big hugs.

Nearly at 100 books, Kath - premature congratulations on hitting 100 books! :) Ohhh Caro has made me thirsty!!!

rd..... good guess!

joe, I agree, it does look yummy!

Valerie, thank you :) I like something pretty on top and trees are my theme this year :) I did have a pretty good day yesterday and plan another today :) I hope you have a good one, too.

Lynda.. I know.. lol. Nice to have Spidey here watching over things when I can't be here..

Cee... I know, that one was a real find, I think? A vine choice.
((((((((((((((((Cee))))))))))))) back at ya!

Oh Caro, perfect at any time of day, lol. Thank you :)

Deb..Nice to see you, and yeah.. I know! LOL

And although I agree with all of you about Mr Penumbra......................Fallen Masters was my choice.
Mr P will be next.

So whatcha all doing today? I wish a happy day to everyone, I am still catching up with a very few details of cleaning ( cleaning lamps and things) but most of my day will be free from heavy work.. I didn't see the boys yesterday.. maybe today?

Day just beginning here. So far so good. Love the photo up top (again!) and the upside down type, also the drink C left you. : ) Congrats on 99 and wishing you a swell day.

Wow... so few words, yet so many positive vibes! Thank you :)

Today... oil change, supper out with the ladies, and starting a new book - The Crossing Places - interspersed generously with laundry and breathing very chilly windy air! Refreshing sea air! Ahhhhhh.....

I kinda dread the oil change. There is a very obnoxious woman that works there (daughter of the owner). Everyone hates her and she has driven employees and customers away in droves. But the mechanics are good and the work is reasonable as long as you don't let them talk you into all kinds of unnecessary stuff. Ron usually handles all car maintenance but he is working today with a friend. I need to be strong and ignore the witch. Wish me luck :{

Yay for no heavy work! I think you've done enough to last you the rest of the year. :)

Mall date with other moms today, hopefully Caleb will expend all his energy there instead of destroying the house. Lots of laundry to wash, dry, and fold, as we are heading out of town at the end of the week...eek!

Have a great one, Kath.

Hi Kath - Getting ready to take off for the airport in Atlanta, but I wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you. Ignore Dan and have a fabulous day. Hugs!

Cee.. You have my respect for dealing with it. I HATE waiting for car work .. hate it. I have to say that is something that Dan will do .. and if he isn't able to, I cancel. I wish you the strength not to bip the nasty woman who works there.

Valerie.. I know.. My muscles agree with you :) I finally did the last of it, today I cleaned the lamps and that is the end for sure :) I love the lamp that was given to me with the bedroom set. I can't have it in my room, because my kitties would knock it over.. and it is very fragile.. but it is lovely :) Well, I htink so, my sister thinks it's ugly.. so that worked out :) Have lots of fun at the Mom's Mall Day :) That little one of yours is a doll!

Mamie :) Safe home! (((Mamie)))I have had you on my mind, too sis.. No worries about Dan.. I went down to see the nephlets today and it was fun:) Oliver was a little wild, but mom made him behave ( yay! ) and Owen, bless him, is almost crawling . I will have to post a pic later. He is so mellow. And ysterday, Kim made some baked/breaded green tomatoes. and they are yummy. Kim has magic fingers and can make breading stick to anything... anyway, she sent leftovers home with me.. she is a wonderful cook!

Waiting with bated breath. Have you finished Number 100?

Ha! nope. I just looked at the number the other day.. and I had already put up book I had been reading. So I am about halfway through 100 now.. Fallen Masters will be 100. I hope to have some more time than I have had recently, when Dan is away. We shall see :)

I am having a "feels like friday" day. ugh! But friday is when Dan will be leaving..at 5 am. I will then do the floors and clean the house..and it will stay mostly clean most of the time he is gone. sigh. That is a goodness. I like my house to be tidy.

It feels like Friday to me as well, Kath. Will's has a four day weekend so it's his Friday too.
Thinking about the County Fair this weekend but Issac may be bringing us some rain, so up in the air. If rain comes it could be a good reading weekend.
Take it easy cleaning, I know what a cleaning tornado you can be once you start. :0)

I adore County Fairs!!!!! We have several not too far away. I haven't been in a while, but I do love them!

Morning Kath- It sounds like you are looking forward to a quiet & clean house, at least for awhile anyway. Enjoy your day, my friend.

Hi Kath!
Wow - it's almost Friday! And he leaves at 5 AM!
Tell him to close the door quietly on his way out :-)
Before you clean the house to a glow - let's have a party. I'll bring the lobster and blueberry cake with lemon sauce.

He's leaving early tomorrow? Are you giddy?! CAn I join you and Cee if I bring the beverages?

Kath .. on the other hand, you could just relax for the whole weekend and clean the house just before Dan comes home. :-)

I want some of what Cee's bringing.... *drags beanbag chair and a plate of vegetable samosas*

Party sounds good :)
OMG Lobster, Cee? I do love lobster and cake :) You are on my list if party people for sure ! Even without the food!

Mamie, with or without beverages, you are welcome :)

Heck no Caro.. I want to sit back and look at the nice clean house for a week before he gets back and starts leaving things all over the place! Even the porch will stay tidy!!! yay!

And with luck he will come back in a better mood and maintain it for a week or so?

I have to wait for his friend to show up and pick up some of his stuff.....
But I ran down to see the nephlets for a few minutes this morning :)

I totally understand the thrill of a clean house that stays clean because no one else around to immediately mess it up.
I swear. Everytime I clean off a horizontal surface - it suddenly attracts junk. Arrrrggggh!

For a week, Kath, do what you WANT to do! Woohoo! Free at last!

I've always wondered: Is the uterus some sort of tidy/clean/DON'T PUT YOUR FEET ON THE CLEAN FLOOR! mechanism? What is it that so appeals to y'all about the smell of bleach and Pledge? Never have understood that.

>65 richardderus:: It's all about protecting the wee ones from eating bad things...of course, some of us then become a bit over-the-top, but I've known many a man with the same sort of tidy gene. I'll always remember coming in from a bike fall and Mother yelling, "Don't bleed on the rug!!!"

Mornin' to Kath and all. Personally I find housework tediously repetitious, but certainly see the attraction of a clean, clear space.

And what are you going to do with your free week, Kath? Whatever it is, enjoy it to the fullest.

Hi Cee :) Yep... it's all about making it tidy. And I know what you mean about the flat surfaces.. sigh. I have the same problem. And yes.. clean is cozy, and I am willing to make the effort to get it that way. I just have to vac the LR and I'm done. I brushed Dunkers after I vac'd the first time..

rd... I don't understand not liking it tidy and neat. I don't like clutter... I do like neat. The uterus is also good for finding lost things ( Where's my keys, my phone, my shoes etc.. )

Hi Gail .. yeah.. that's where it starts to get serious, I think? Protecting the wee ones. I still do it partly to protect my furkids. I don't allow twist ties in the house :P I replace them instantly with clips when I bring bread or rolls hom. Crazy huh? That is why I freaked out so badly when Morgan found some string.. that is another that is practically hermetically sealed in my house. My sewing box is in a plastic bag in my drawer.

As I posted on FB, Today.. Up early.. house cleaned .Basement, too. I moved the weights to the corner and vac'd and washed the floor, put down a rug and moved the bike and the treadmill onto it. Theory being.. I can plug in a fan and put my computer on the washer to "Watch" hulo or something. Perhaps the bike and treadmill will not be left to collect dust. As much. :P Then I did the errands and shopping and am doing laundry. I will make chicken with celery, peppers and onion.. and a bit o rice! That will be my dinner today and tomorrow.
I am so thrilled to have this all done. I am also very achy. Pretty soon I will have tome to read.

I have to put clothes in the dryer and more in the washer.. and I will be back to catch up with all y'all

Kath, you put me to shame. Up a little late today because I have the day off ... made pancakes for breakfast ... did a bit of work email while sitting on the couch.... still sitting on couch logged into LT. it's almost noon.

Says the woman who runs for miles and miles like Ellen... LOL. And I had a day like that yesterday, mostly relaxing..

Heck no .. Ellen's the marathoner .. I merely trot along and try to not to wheeze and gasp too loudly to scare off all the wildlife.

hmm point is you both work out, I don't . Walking the hills is not on my list during this weather.
Can. Not. Do. IT. :PPP So, I am cleaning. And cleaning more. And moving things.

ouch

i hate the librarians in my library

grrrr

hands worse now cause it's hot and lefty's swollen

but i'm happy you're tempted by destiny of the republic! such a good read, there used to be GOOD republicans...not like now.

Hi Kath! So quiet, moment of zen house? Wishing you a week of fabulous.

Richard - Sorry about the librarians and the hurting hands.

Sorry rd... I know, I have voted for republicans, even back in the day when I was a registered democrat. Arlen Spector for instance.. repeatedly. I need to make time for that one ..

Mamie! so glad to see you :)

Feeling a little punk, nothing important.. just not quite right. :PP Hate that !

yes, Kath, I had a bit of fun with StrengthsFinder 2.0. I'm a competitive sort LOL, and once my son had done the test for work, I had to purchase the book just like he had and compare my " Strengths" so - called. My son is just 22 , and just recently graduated in computer science from University and employed in his field. He and I get along really well, but I can never understand why he does not read books or even the newspaper much. I guess he's just not a information gatherer like I am , and not a learner! :) LOL!!!! I think he is very focused in his information input, and unlike me, very stand back and assess. In some ways I found it the book to be interesting. He's is so normal and well adjusted , it's just WEIRD!!!! :) Older son - less forward focused and not all planned out.

HEY Kath! Things are looking good around here ;-) Good job!

Hear that? Ha! Me neither! Cool, huh?
It's all yours for a week!
All transitions are a bit funky... tomorrow has the potential to be delightful. Hugs.

"... tomorrow has the potential to be delightful. Hugs."

Agreed!

Not a prayer of catching up, Kath, but thought I would check in nonetheless. ((Hugs))

Deb.... Sons! Challenging, for sure. . . and mine are all different, too. But boy are we lucky to have them or what :) ? The book looks like fun.. but I don't think I would have the patience for it...

Cee... transition? What transition? What am I missing ? I hate missing points .. sigh. I think I should go to bed, I am not making sense to me :PP

Mamie.. see that ? She has promised us good things.. that's Cee for ya. Bet we all have some, too.

Sends a hug flying after Stas.....

Get some peaceful, deep and sweet sleep tonight and your transition will be complete.
I was refering to life w/Dan -> life w/o Dan (at least for the week). Nevermind. *sigh*

Kath - impressed as ever with your energy after a panting attempt to catch up with your thread. Have a lovely holiday weekend.

Good morning Cee.. you would think that I'd be able to sleep after all of that... but it was too warm and muggy. I didn't sleep well, partly because Duncan didn't.. partly because?? dunno.

Oh well. Maybe I will have a jammie day? I can if I want to.. wheeeee!

The only thing I have to do today, aside from take care of my furkids is water the tree :)

Morning Kath- Go ahead and have a jammie day! You deserve it. I'll be back later to check on you.

100. Fallen Masters by John Edward 3 stars Vine ~ read and reviewed

Morning Kath -Jammie day sounds good. The one I had yesterday was a complete success, so I can highly recommend it. Step slowly and deliberately into your week of freedom!

Hey Kath!
On my way to the rocky ocean cliff to toss my laptop in!
Too many times I get a double result when I click on something - what's up with that?
And when I try to highlight stuff - it works till I let go. Then it un-highlights. So I have to do this a million times before it holds. (did that make sense?)
Maybe it's the mouse that hates me. Oh heck - I'll throw that in too!

Hope you are enjoying your annual Peace Week!
Have a magical day

OMG! I just noticed you hit 100!
Congrats to you!!!!

Yes - congrats on reaching 100!! Way to go, Kath!

Congrats, Kath! Hope the weekend's going well.

Brava!

Happy 100!

I hope you enjoy a nice, relaxing, peaceful day, Kath.

Hi Cee... have fun with the Great Maine Laptop Toss! You use a mouse? or do you mean the touchpad?
Oh yeah.. finally finished that one. It took forever, for some reason...

Hi Joe, back at ya!

yummy rd.. thanks for the tempting cake :)
:P

Thanks Terri, you too.. trying to do just that. I had to sign Dan up for a Water Treatment Class...and of course he never clicked the link to verify his registration, and his password ( which never changes ) wouldn't work on yahoo.. etc. But conquered that and I am about to open book number 101.

Mr Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore

Yes, I use a mouse. I'm more used to that.

YAY! Mr Penumbra!!!! I wanna know how that one is ;-)

I will tell you :) It isn't a very big book.. I have been looking forward to it :) Now if only I had a big old bag of chips to "dive into" as Caro says :)

My sister prefers a mouse too. I just use the pad, less to keep track of... I have a mouse, but never use it :P

Uh Oh. I have watched one too many Dr who episodes. I may be hooked.

Heh.

I have not started on Doctor Who yet, although I do have it in my Netflix queue. If you got hooked on it, Kath, I had better wait until my next school break!

Congratulations on hitting the 100 book mark, Kath!

I'm mouse-less too, Kath. Just don't like using it because it's way more efficient to just use the track pad, since my hand never has to leave the space around the keyboard.


Congrats on the 100!!

Well! You've seen the season premiere...what did you think?

I can't remember if I already wished you congratulations on reaching 100 books - but just in case I did not - BIG CONGRAGULATIONS!

And add another big CONGRATULATIONS! Whoohoo! And a clean house to boot. Yay!

rd... I thought I was done with it after a couple of hours in the morning.. but then a random comment of yours set me off again. At least I was able to finish one book and start another in between :) And thanlk you for the DW Primer...

Thanks roni.. I think I am reading less than usual, but since I am not racing anyone to a finish line, I am unconcerned. I always pick 150 for my second counter, not planning or expecting to get there :)

Stas, you too, will get hooked on it, I am pretty sure. I was pretty confused at first.... here is my advice to you. If something seems to not make sense, don''t worry. It isn't you. Just keep watching.

Caro I agree. My sis is actually the one who pushed me to get a mouse, but it never did feel right. I have a smallish laptop, and smallish hands that fit each other perfectly. I love my mac ... sigh.

rd, I think if it was the first one I saw, that I wouldn't have even finished watching... I think the whole dalek thing would have put me off....I am very glad that I started watching in the morning, and so was sucked in
( Partly by AK) and so kept watching I am also quite pleased with the new Who. :) And the turn of events with ... the rest.

Deb... Thank you :)

Kim, I know, right? Life is good.

So there ya go.

Yesterday afternoon and evening were pretty rainy. Lots of sirens, some trees down and local flooding..all minor. More rain in the future. More of the same sort of thing expected. It looks like through Tuesday we will have rain. Hmm I guess I should still water the tree.

Kid call day.

Good Sunday to all y'all :)

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HI Kath! Congrats on hitting 100 books already!
I also put 150 as my second counter but I won't think I will hit it. I might hit 130 or 140 but I think 150 is now out of reach.

You're right Kath ... I wasn't sorry! The picture brought a big smile to my face. Thanks for brightening my day. Love ya.

*smooch* you're right!

Chelle... you have much more exciting and important things in your life just now than books.. they will be there when things slow down.

Caro, did you watch the video??

smooch back rd :)

101. Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel By: Robin Sloan 4.5 stars

Loved it. Srsly.

Oh too bad. It was *that* awful? Oh rats. *tsk*

#103: I will keep your advice in mind, Kath!

#104: I love the 'Where the H*** is Matt' videos! I have seen a bunch of them. They never fail to bring a smile to my face.

OK, Kath, which book is it that mentions Perelandra and C.S. Lewis?

Kath, great review of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel . It sounds really interesting! Thumb up from me!

It went directly to my keeper bookshelves, rd. Very enjoyable.

Hi Stas :) it was by book#100, Fallen Masters. Not sure you would like that one.......

Thanks Deb... I was so hesitant to request it.... I love quirky, which this clearly would be. I dislike bad/stupid
and I was a bit worried about that... but I thought it was a great geeky read.

Kath - I gave you a thumb for that review, too. That sounds like an intriguing book - adding it to my WL.

Morning Kath- Congrats on hitting the century mark! Here's to another 100! Hope you had a good weekend!

Kath, you somehow lost your star. I hate it when that happens. My fault I'm sure. I'm glad I noticed in time to congratulate you on your 100th book. Good going!

Hi Mamie.. I liked it a lot. I hesitated when requesting, but when I had no Louis Penny on my leftover list, I took this. I'm glad I did .. really fun and good.

Mark, thank you! I hope I don't get another hundred :P I would like life to be busier than that! LOL

Hi Donna.. I have lost track of a lot of people, including you, I'm afraid so no worries.. it happens.. we are all 75ers and that's what counts!

Book #102 will be another Vine selection A Fatal Winter sequel to Wicked Autumn which I quite liked. It's a cozy.

*smoochings* for your rainy day.

Kath, I loved the video you posted the link to so much I had to hijack it for my fb page. I watched it again .. still smiling. Love the music too. What a great idea and it was incredible how many people they managed to get involved and the number of countries they went to.

I knew it! I knew it! Mr Penumbra was the one to rise to the top! Glad you liked it. Great review. I'm gonna get it ;-)

Now I need to choose another book - hmmm. It will either be another Dr Siri or Fifth Child by Lessing. Both library books I just picked up.

Poor Ron has been hijacked by Matterhorn! He's finally nearing the end. I think he likes it!

Hope you are having a good day...

Great link, Kath, thanks. Really enjoyed it. He's a remarkable guy.

OK, Kath, I don't know how I missed that link before - I went back up to see what everyone was talking about. So fabulous! I called all my kids over to see it, and they loved it! Thanks so much for sharing!

You got me with Mr Penumbra. Holy cow, just my sort of thing!

Claudia- That is so cool about Ron loving Matterhorn. Nothing like both spouses crazy about the same book.

Oh hi, Kath!

Hi rd.. our rain has yet to materialize.. they still say it's coming..
Caro.. glad you liked it :)

Cee... Dan has Matterhorn on his shelf. I knew I had it here somewhere. It was under his bed.

Joe, I agree.. amazing guy.. I wonder where he gets the money to travel all over. If you investigate the page further there are links to more of his videos..

Mamie.. I miss things all the time. . . but I'm glad you found it :)

Jim.. I thought it might be :)

Hi Mark!

Well.. i had some bad news today. A little girl i used to have in my classroom, then took care of at home sometimes, passed away overnight. It was post back stabilization surgery......Her mom....mom had drug problems. i hope she was up to the post surg. care. *worried* I loved Miss..but she got too tall for me to lift. She was dead weight.. and when she reached nearly my height, i couldn't do it anymore. i have no idea what arrangements will be.. if any. Or how i will cope with 30or so people from there if i manage to go.
:( Poor Miss....i hope her spirit is loving the freedom from her broken body..

Oh Kath, I'm so sorry.

Thank you Mamie. i have been out of the loop for a long time. Someone i worked with and liked called to let me know. i didn't expect to hear this.. but .. it wasn't unusual to lose a student per year. i heard a lot of disturbing things about the place, too. i like to pretend that place was never a part of my life. When the phone rang and I saw who it was, i suspected that it would be not good news.

That's just so sad. You are in my thoughts, sis.

:) Thanks Mamie :) I appreciate it !

{{{hugs}}} Kath. So sorry about the sad news ...and also rather horrified that it's not unusual for the place to lose a child a year.

Kids there are sick Caro. One year there were two..Miss was special... she would practically jump out of her seat when she heard me calling her.. I tried to take her off the bus every day.... then we would rundown the hall or hold hands, and I would pull her wheelchair that way.

I never told her I was leaving.. I just disappeared. Like her dad. her sister. . .funny thing is I was thinking about trying to visit her.

That's really sad, Kath. But I'm glad some of the kids benefited from your loving care while you worked there. I'm sure you brought a light into their lives, even if only for a few hours each day. You're a very special lady.

Like I always said, it was the other way around. Miss couldn't talk.. but she had little trouble communicating :) They are why I hung in .. but.. well, I believe that she is finally feeling free......

Oh no, I'm so sorry. It takes special people to care for the disabled and needy. I'm glad that you were there for her as long as you were.

Oh sweetness. Such painful news. I'm sad for you and so relieved for her. {{{{Kath}}}}

Carrie.. you do it every day.. even if their needs are temporary...

TY RD

{{{{{Kath}}}}}

You were a light in her life.
Death carries her soul tenderly..... to a better place.

Such sad news, Kath, I'm so sorry. Sending a hug for you and good thoughts for her little soul.

Sorry about your sad news, Kath. Hugs!

Kath, here I am trying to catch up. I'm so sorry to hear the sad news about the girl for whom you cared. I agree with Cee, that you were a light in her life and made it better for her. I love your description that she had no trouble communicating despite being unable to talk. The human spirit is really something.....

A belated congrats on making and passing 100 books, but I know right now that the cheer of adding up the books one reads is less than golden.

Take good care of yourself, sweetie.

I was tempted to click and not be sorry, I did click, but then I was sorry that I couldnt view it as YouTube takes an age to load on my cycle powered packing crate known as a computer.
It looked like it was fun though from the stills!

Terribly behind here I know....but 100 books! Woo hoo!

Ceee ... thank you.. she is done suffering now....

Thank you joanne ... she had a bright spirit ... and is probably lighting up the afterlife and dancing.

Hi Terri :) hugs back and to all

Ellen.. well.. she was my favorite sweet girl there.. She was in my first classroom when I went there.
I knew her for 7 years before I left ...she grew so much in that time..

Megan.. oh no! I am so sorry....

Well.. I was out in the back 40 digging up shrubs.. and got attacked by wasps.
I am so glad I didn't take Duncan... I just wanted to hurry and do it and be done...

I got stung 6-7 times.... but I dug out the last shrub I will spray the evil one tonight.. and hopefully
be able to move it away tomorrow..

ouch

Oh, sorry to hear of your sad news, Kath. As you say, I am sure she is in a better place. Still, the loss of someone is always a shock . Hugs to you.

Sorry about the bad news. :( Hugs!

Thank you Deb and Rachel. She was not well.. CP can be very cruel, in ways most people never see..
So in one way, I am glad that she is no longer suffering... I am choosing to see her spirit being joyful ...

Sorry to see your sad news Kath. Hope you are doing ok!

Wasps! Oh Kath! You need to sit down and do nothing for a bit.

Gotta go out.. Dunkers nails ... I think the Apis has helped... I'll be fine.. but thanks for the thought. Of course this is the day that I have stuff on the agenda :( so I can't pamper myself.

Hugs for you and for Duncan, Kath.

Thanks Ellen!

So, when is the pampering?

Sorry to hear the news, Kath. That has to be tough, especially when you've in a way helped raise her.

We've got your favorite booth ready over at the cafe when you want a break.

I hate wasps. I'm sorry you got stung.

Mamie.. I think thursday :) I took Dunkers for his nails, and my friend Jo still works there.. we made a lunch date. I love Jo. A lot.

Joe, you are so sweet, always. I will be visiting the cafe soon.

rd. I always hated them, too. One killed my kitten when I was very young. Well, my kitten that lived at my grandma's house. They ticked me off pretty darn good today, too. The Apis worked great though. All of the swelling and pain are gone.. still a bit of read around where they got me... I will survive :)

Kath - maybe you ought to wear a hazmat suit tomorrow before you dig up the last shrub... just in case.

I left a diet coke can in the car. I went out to get it. I noticed the cherry tree had a few branches needed trimming..so I trimmed them. On my way to put the cutter doo dad away, I thought I should trim the lilac bush I have been asking Dan to trim for 3 years. So I did. In flipflops. My neighbor gave me wire to wire the branches together. 82F

Help!

Well, at least dunc is manicured and my hair is cut. I really need to feed them (late) and shower.
peeee yew~ is me.

nah... I iwll kill the remaining wasps tonight. I have spray in a black can. That should do it!

ok.. now I'm annoyed. I did all of this extra work so I could go to Kelly's tonight for dinner and guinness.
Margie canceled. ::facepalm::

really?

I wish I was closer, I would go with you!

I would love that! I wish you were closer too!

Sorry - I was hoping you would get out for some fun tonight.
I am surely ready for an ice cold snakebite - which is what I would get if I could go with you ;-)

I would so love to have my LT friends joining me at the table to listen to John McCann and eat some yummy pub grub .. lol what fun! You would love our John P McCann

Oh man, I would go with you, too, Kath! I love pub grub!

I was counting on you being there, too... and Gail! & Caro..& everyibe who wants to :)

Sorry to hear about the wasps, Kath. I am terrified of all those stinging bugs - I am deathly allergic to their stings, so I stay as far away as possible. I hope that you are recovering nicely!

OUCH! Sorry to hear about the nasty wasps, and the missed chance to go to Kelly's. Sounds like a pub night out would have been really a good thing.

I think we need an LT pub night out! If we could just figure out a way to get us all together . . .

Wouldn't that be so fun?

We need Floo Powder and a few fireplaces connected to the Floo network. That would do it!
So, as of early this morning, the wasp nest has been eradicated, and the wasps are gone. I now feel guilty for depriving them of their home. I hope that when they move on, it is not to a great place in the woods behind my house, in an area where no one walks.

Morning Kath- Just swinging by to say hi and wish you a good day. I don't want to go out in that "muck", can I stay here with you?

Good thinking! Floo powder - such an excellent idea!

So, what's on tap for today?

You sure can Mark... I have hot coffee....and pillows all over the sofa... get comfy.

Mamie! good morning

I have errands.. and then plan to see the nephlets.. nothing big planned, how about you ?

So, I woke this morning from a dream in which Heidi Klum was serving tapas on geode slices and Brad Pitt was in the background. There were lots of people there, and even in the dream all I wanted was to be asleep. My kitties were very persistent this morning...

Okay you win, you're dreams are way better than mine!! Your day sounds better than mine- I have the dentist and a hair appointment. Things that must get done but are not fun. Actually the lady that does my hair is delightful, and so sweet - I just hate the chunk of time it eats up.

I understand that... but it will be good when it's done. You are being very organized and you will be glad once you move that all you have to do is settle in and get cozy :)

Just stopping in to say, Hi! Hope all's well.

Jeez, celebrities never show up in my dreams, Kath. I've figured their agents won't permit it for free, but you seem to be doing fine. I'm pretty sure my wife has been trying to get Brad Pitt to show up in hers.

#169 I would totally hook my house up to the floo network to hang out with all of the LT peeps :)

Hi Lynda... I am tired... how about you ? ")
Joe, I told my niece my dream... she dreamed that Will Smith was trying to kill her..... family thing maybe?
Chelle, me too! what fun we would have... !

I did an errand or two and stopped in to see the nephlets... Owen is now crawling all over the place, and when I walked in he smiled and headed straight for me. :) Oliver had to show me all of his new activities.. and started pulling out all of his toys... lol. I only stayed about 45 minutes. I am so tired and achy :P

Floo powder! I'd forgotten that until now! I like the idea.

What is with this spammer...

Anyways...a couple of days away and many, many messages missed!

Will just have to start here.
Hope things are going well in your part of the world, Kath. :)

Hi Kath,
Sounds like the competition is heating up between the nephlets. Is Oliver going to any kind of nursery school this fall?

Would be kinda hard for me to dream of celebrities since I don't really know them. OK by me. Though it might be a nice replacement for my elevator nightmares.

In case you come here before FB:

"Had to tell you - we just got the BEST news....
Thanks to you THE BEAUTIFUL MYSTERY is number 2 on the New York Times bestseller list!!!! Wow. Number 2! I NEVER thought that would happen. thank you, thank you, thank you!!! (this list won't be published this coming weekend, but next - Sept 17th - just so you don't think I'm delusional). Yipppee. I've given up all pretense of being seemly. I'm unseemly all over Atlanta! Wow. ahhh - bliss....and all thanks to your support of the Gamache books, and telling so many others. Wow."

Louise Penny's post a few minutes ago.

thank you ! I still haven't made up my mind.. It hasn't come my way... and so ? At least I will wait...

Spammers are like fleas..here on LT...and on FB..

Is there a version of Frontline for such...because that worked on Kitteh....

{{{Hug}}} to Kathy...today...

Hugs back at ya jude!

Stopping by to say hi! Yes , today was a big day for spammers - on my thread and most threads that I visited today! sigh! Hope all is well!

Morning Kath - Did you manage to capture Owen in action? Nothing will stop him now! That is such a fun age - everything is so new and wonderful.

So what's the schedule for today?

Good mornin', Darlin'.

Hiya, Kath. Loving RD's Louise Penny news. I just got my hands on The Beautiful Mystery - can't wait! A little bit of Steinbeck left, and then off I go.

Good morning Kath! Just a quick hello before I leave the house for a playdate! :)

Hi Kath,
Hope all is well.

Not much doin' today that would qualify as exciting.
Easy hugs for you!

Hiya Kath! Hope you're doing well, many apologies for missing your last three threads. :) I'm back on top of things though (well, at least trying to be). (((HUGS)))

Hi Deb...yeah... spammer.. bummer. Not a nice way to do business. I wonder if anyone has ever gained anything that way?

Mamie, I did not. I hoped to. But to my great delight, he saw me come in, and headed straight for me. He had a big smile on his face :D Of course I picked him right up and snuggled and hugged on him. And then after a while, he wanted to stand and jump. After a bit, we went to sit and have coffee and Oliver had WATER!!!!!! yay Kim.. no coffee for Oliver :) and Owen had baby puffy things that he works hard to pick up and put in his mouth. Also, he has a tooth. :)

Floo powder is our answer, RD

Valerie, I hope you had a good time, I had a playdate, too.

Cee, I had a busy morning, and then Went out to do errands ( return some jeans I bought that will no longer fit.. too big!) and get some cat litter and stuff. That was pretty exciting :)

Laura :) Nice to see you ! I understand that life can get in the way... no worries.. good to know that you are here and ( assuming) doing well?

Joe, no Louise Penny for me yet.. I will look forward to your thoughts..

Good morning.. erm... evening to you, my Breezy friend! I am happy to see you!

So I had dinner with my dear friend Jo. We worked together at the vet clinic. They are trying to push her out.. This is their modus operandi. They have tried before with her and failed... but soon.. she is outta there. I will be sad because the other techs don't give a ... well..

Anyway. Jo and I had a lovely 3 hour lunch. I think came home and scrubbed litter boxes and lugged trash up to the alley. Trash, recycling, and bound branches.. whew! Hot and humid. All in all a good day :)

I think tomorrow is a bath day for Duncan. If I'm not here by noon call 911 and tell them to check the basement. :P

I'm so glad you got to have a good long lunch with Jo. It's a shame they're trying to push her out.

Yikes. I'm trying to do LT with earplugs in 'cause Dh is watching some crazed war movie thing--I'll tell ya, if I never see another movie about war, any war at all, it will be way too soon--but I've got to stop now as the explosive noises are, well, explosive.

Hope to be back in the a.m.

Hi Kath - just a quick fly by catch up. Hope you are having a great Dan free time and have a wonderful weekend.

Morning Kath! Glad you got to have your lunch with Jo - sounds fun. That's sad that the clinic is trying to push her out of her job. Your visit with the nephlets also sounds like a good one - crawling! How fun is that - and a tooth!!

Is today the day that you get to do something indulgent that is just for you?

Dropping in to say Mornin', Kath.

About the Spark book: other people loved it. For me the idea just fell flat, which may be because I watched the entire drama unfold, and it was pretty sickening. I dunno. The book just felt dull to me.

Off to do some errands. It's a beautiful day in this particular neighborhood.

Well mami.. that was yesterday, with Jo, I think ? lol ... This morning I gave Duncan a bath, and put the risers under the bed. ( omg. hard) and soon, I will shower. I'm a wee bit shaky from the lifting.. it isn't something I can do with my very strong legs ... so it was harder. Could have used another hand. Oh... and the other mattress doesn't fit under the bed. I tried. The twin mattress which I though would slide under.. needs another inch. le sigh.

So maybe after I shower? Then I can just read and relax and do a bit of laundry. Duncan has lots of silky hair and needs a fair few towels to get him as dry as I can "_

So..hello there calm. I know that I've been neglecting you and others.. so busy:P

Good day to you Gail! Sorry about the noise. That is the sort of movies that Dan watches too... then he watches car shows, fishing and sports. On LOUD. I feel your pain...

Morning, Kath! I hope you can sit and read today! I don't know what your weather is like, but we are having Septaugust, which is very lovely - but then again, we had Junuary in June.

Just checking in on you, Kath.

Sorry you have not gotten to the latest Louise Penny. I thought it was terrific!

Close to 90 today Deb :(

Hi Stas! I will get there eventually :)

okay... I realized that the trash had not been picked up. There must have been a holiday? ( duh)
So .. since I was already sweaty ( lovely ) and had my second wind, I did more tree trimming. I am safe to be around now though... took a shower. Laundry up next... just a couple of loads, and the washer does all the work.. usually. Unless it decides not to spin. So....

So.. reading will ensue! And some food. Hungry.

Geez, Kath; couldn't you use a bit of this precious private time just to enjoy yourself?

How about some coffee cake? And coffee, of course. Mine will be iced. How about you?

I have recently learned from my daughter (Bridget) that some people relax by sitting down and other people relax by getting active. This was a revolutionary new idea to me as my idea of relaxing is sitting with my feet up and reading or some such. This inactivity drives Bridget nuts! She has to pretty much be movin' and shakin' to be happy.

Methinks you may be in the same boat, Kath. It's obvious you are related to the Eveready Bunny ;-)

Have a great day!

Not at all, Cee... I want to sit and read.. but I also want to get things done. I am almost done.
2 loads of laundry, I just started now. I ran down the hill to see the nephlets. Talk about make my day..
I handed Owen over to his mom and was going to leave so they could get ready to go to Kim's mom's house... and he turned and reached both arms out to me to asking me take him back!!!! Floating on cloud 9 is me :) My Amy is similar to Bridget... and I have to say that I have been consciously emulating her lately. Trying to be more active. I am running out of things to do :P But in the evenings I just sit there like a lump.. and I am about to start doing that very thing in about 5 minutes.

So, I am done for the day mostly :)

Gail, If I had anything remotely resembling coffee cake in the house, you can bet I would be eating some today. However, in order to eat something sweet, I would have to bake it and that is just not gonna happen. I am sitting down and pretty much doing nothing for the rest of the day ....

OK then - you are half and half! LOL

Gemini...it fits....lol

Come have a lobster roll with me at the country store - I'm hungry!

I sincerely wish I could... I would love that!

I wish they would hurry up and perfect warp drive hyper-space travel (or whatever it is called) so we could visit easier. Ya know, a quick trip to Maine for lunch - maybe Paris for dinner!

me too, Cee!

ummmm.... maybe that spider bite and the other spots are poison something. Dammit.

and ouch.

At this point in time, I am feeling Very sorry for myself....wah!!

exactly why I stay very far away from green stuff!
poison something... rats!

Loooong distant hugs for comfort.

Thanks Cee.. I really needed a hug. When I realized that it is probably poison something.. I started taking Rhus Tox. Hopefully it wil help :( I get poison ivy that turns into purple welts. and does horrible things.. at least I did last time.

>206 -Cee-: i am a sit down relaxer too Cee, my husband person is an active relaxer and buzzes about like a bee around me. (I try not to swat him)

Hi Kath, happy weekend to you :)

and he turned and reached both arms out to me to asking me take him back!!!!

aaaaawwwww.

He loves you! Isn't that the best feeling??

But, poison bad. I hope the Rhus Tox helps!

Good with the baby, very bad with the poison. Keep cool, take your medicine, and don't get over-excited.

Oh, that's just so easy to say, isn't it? And hard to do.

LOL, we did the same thing with the trash today, Kath. Sorry about the rash--I get terrible rashes from poison things too so I can feel your pain. Hope you have a relaxing rest of the day.

Noooooo, not poison. Oh Kath, bummer!

But the baby wanted you back!! So fabulous! Babies are excellent judges of character!

Megan, I am sitting now, and I don't plan on getting up any time soon...
Ellen, I am still glowing with that little moment of my day :) I love my Owen, and he must love me, too?
Gail.. I agree. Good with the baby... It feels like the Rhus Tox is working.. tomorrow will be cooler :)
roni, Minday was so long ago@
Mamie :) It will take a lot to top that, let me tell you..I could hold him for hours! Yeah, bummer, :P

I am glad to hear that the Rhus Tox is working! Take care of yourself, Kath!

HI, Kath! sorry to hear about the poison.

Our library has gotten The Beautiful Mystery. It is "in process." The process is stalled because we are waiting for a library supply order, including plastic book covers . . .

Today was a rotten day at work. I hate our circulation/cataloging system.

Kath - just caught up. See that RD has been busy with his Happy 100 cakes - congratulations for that. I hope you have a peaceful and restful weekend after a difficult week. btw I don't think we have too many problems with wasps over here - I think the snakes eat them all.

feeling better, kath?

Mornin' Kath. Why don't you just sit awhile as I pass you the coffee and we can chat about babies, toxic plants, cats, and...um...books?

Hi Stas.. well, I may need a bit more rhus tox today... things are not looking good. :P

Hi Terri. I can't figure out where it came from. I went out looking and still didn't find any ...I'm glad to hear that your library will be getting The Beautiful Mystery. I actually tried calling to ask ours but no one answered ... lol #during open hours

Poor rd, he has had a rough time lately. I myownself prefer snakes to wasps, and we do have one or two fairly large ones who live here... I guess they prefer other food?

Hi Ellen. If you mean the Poison ivy, not too much.. lol. I did take some benedryl last night and slept well :) Of course I woke up at 5:30 when the wind tore off the trellis at the end of my porch, and blew my trash cans that held tree cuttings all over my yard. So I was out in the dark and rain cleaning that up, so the trash guys could take it. So if there was any poison ivy in that batch .. I'm in trouble. Traditionally here, it is thursday night when we have storms, or early friday, since friday is trash day. Trash was delayed a day by the holiday, so the storm waited, too. So that's how my day started. #NoFun

I am pretty unhappy about the loss of the trellis, because when Dan put it up, I told him that without securing the sides, it was vulnerable to wind, which we get plenty of. But of course since I have no idea what I'm talking about ( ever) he ignored me. I hate that end of the porch to be open... as I am not interested in even seeing the house of the people who live across from me. They are generally disliked in the neighborhood because they are nasty.... to everyone. He even badgers the 85 yr old lady on the other corner about where she parks her car. He thinks he owns the neighborhood...so.. grrrrrr.

Hi Gail! great idea.. lets!

Sorry your day started off so lousy, Kath. I definitely hope things improve!

Hey Kath! Love all the cool photos at the top of these last threads... hot and sultry here... cooler weather coming soon :)

Thanks Terri. The trellis thing has me irritated because I can't fix it. I just untwisted it, and propped it against the house.

Thanks Susan :) Cooler so far today.. but wet.. and that's okay with me, too.......1

Ah crap! Your functional, beautiful, needful trellis blown off!
Is Dan home yet?
I'm sure he will be all rested up and happy to fix things right up for you ;-)

I remember one thing about my Dad that Mom used to tease him about. Whenever he made anything - it was SOLID. Never going anywhere! I don't think she realized how lucky she was.

Well, you were worried about running out of things to do... so you got to clean up the yard again. How nice.
Grab a book and relax!

*smoochings*

The Gruesome Twosome bathed the dog, who is sulking in front of my closed bedroom door...no one allowed to open it lest they plan further assaults upon her doggie-person.

Flea treatments to commence post-drying. Garlic pills, et alii, helping...not enough...damn.

You need to wait 24 hours after a bath....so the skin oil will spread it..

Generally she's not dry for at least 24hrs. Often 36. Very hairy poochie. STILL can't find any fleas, but...

I know.. weird, huh? good that you will wait.. I just did Dunkers flea control.. I hate it, but after last year, I had to. I am going to try to skip it again next year for the cats..You have no idea how much I hate using it.
You doing ok rd?

Now .. what going on with everyone?

Sciatica pain's a bear today...drove them around for an hour or so, and it did me in.

Am HATING my current book, Equal of the Sun. HA. TING. IT.

Pearl Rule?

So sorry you trellis got blown away - dreadful! And your weather is in the 90's you say! Dreadful! We are having a last hurrah with summer, at about 72 F, but it is going to fall into the high sixties in next week. I much prefer the 70's!

I've survived the male shopping expedition. Not fun, but not as bad as it could have been. Loooong nap this p.m. Going to read a couple of threads, and then read a book.

And you...with your last night of freedom? Please, please enjoy it.

Deb.. it cooled down today.. and will cool more .. we have a nice several days ahead. I hope we are done with the near 90s I prefer the 70s too, temps & Decade! lol

I hope to ... enjoy tonight.. despite the news that Dan is arriving home early!

I'm struggling to get to Pearl Rule point...48pp...summiting Everest is a breeze compared to this slog.

Beautiful here today...hope your day isn't too horrendous.

Srsly.

102. A Fatal Winter by G.M.Mailliet 4 stars

This is a good cozy series, I also liked the first, Wicked Autumn. I have decided that I like the folks of Nether Monkslip very well indeed. It isn't Three Pines, but I do enjoy my visits. recommended.

rd.. I have had so little time to read this week, I struggled when it came to reviewing this one.
I hope you reached your PearlPoint... for me it is whenever I choose it to be. I guess I am not a very good Pearler.

Gail.... well, it has been busy, with Dan getting home. Lots of laundry and putting away of things. His version and mine. But all is done and I have a pot of pork chops and rice for dinner.. and one last load in the dryer and whew! Done! I hope.

I'm so glad I finally finished this one. I wanted to be reading so badly, but it just wasn't in the cards this time... It took me all week for one little book. I do hope that anyone who likes Three Pines will consider giving these books a whirl.. I like them.

Well, Dan sort of propped up the trellis .. I hope he does it properly tomorrow. I guess he is taking a vacation from his vacation. He goes back to work tomorrow.. All day it has been blaring TV and newspaper all over . I haven't said a word, but I do know that after an afternoon of baseball, there is football in my future. I guess I will be retiring to my room early?

So I will try to give the threads a peek, but the dryer stopped, and I need to get the last load out of there..