Kirins and dragons and unicorns. You guys are speaking my language! Don't know the series you're talking about though.
Windstone Editions -- so many, many pretties... not enough money in the world. XD
@Felina75: The grab bags are fun and addictive. Expensive though and they're tiny compared to the regular sized casts. So much detail in a tiny package, mind you!
It's true though. The dragons come in sooo many colors. So much WANT.
Whoa! Very nicely craft, but yeah, very difficult to pick out favourites from all the pretty. O_O
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:11 pm
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... Do books count? lol
Of course they do. My mom has a library unto herself. heart
*fistpump* I always feel like I get "extra points" when I have a complete set of a series -- Outlander, Little House, whatever... or even unrelated novels by an author, like my Michael Crichtons (because, in all honesty, there are a few of those I've read all of once and probably wouldn't have bothered buying, myself -- but when nearly illiterate relatives go Christmas shopping and don't want to let on that they're only spending five bucks for a bargain book, one quickly finds the humor in the situation, and can appreciate it all the more knowing it's the first time they've given something other than a makeup or perfume set... but really, Airframe honestly does kind of suck...). It's like that moment in a game of Tetris when you get the long, straight block you've been waiting for, but more subdued. xD Which, by the way, the people who have complete Stephen King collections are way beyond bibliophiles, if you ask me... I mean, that is dedication. Not to mention some pretty steady nerves -- I love some of his novels, but d00d. My boyfriend's neighbor has a St. Bernard, and it's kinda nuts to begin with -- and if Cujo can still make me nervous more than a decade after reading it, I figure that's worth some points to the author, y'know?
If only I could find a shop that sold both used books and crochet supplies... in which I could sit all day, hooking and reading (you use a clip to hold the book open; the larger paperbacks and hardbacks are best, since there's more words to each page, so you don't have to turn pages as often)... *daydreams*
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... Do books count? lol
Of course they do. My mom has a library unto herself. heart
*fistpump* I always feel like I get "extra points" when I have a complete set of a series -- Outlander, Little House, whatever... or even unrelated novels by an author, like my Michael Crichtons (because, in all honesty, there are a few of those I've read all of once and probably wouldn't have bothered buying, myself -- but when nearly illiterate relatives go Christmas shopping and don't want to let on that they're only spending five bucks for a bargain book, one quickly finds the humor in the situation, and can appreciate it all the more knowing it's the first time they've given something other than a makeup or perfume set... but really, Airframe honestly does kind of suck...). It's like that moment in a game of Tetris when you get the long, straight block you've been waiting for, but more subdued. xD Which, by the way, the people who have complete Stephen King collections are way beyond bibliophiles, if you ask me... I mean, that is dedication. Not to mention some pretty steady nerves -- I love some of his novels, but d00d. My boyfriend's neighbor has a St. Bernard, and it's kinda nuts to begin with -- and if Cujo can still make me nervous more than a decade after reading it, I figure that's worth some points to the author, y'know?
If only I could find a shop that sold both used books and crochet supplies... in which I could sit all day, hooking and reading (you use a clip to hold the book open; the larger paperbacks and hardbacks are best, since there's more words to each page, so you don't have to turn pages as often)... *daydreams*
When I was little my fave series was a scifi/fantasy about cat people called Mrems. It was fun, as much as I can remember.
lol. I know. My hubby's family gives him books that are movie releases. That's as far as it gets. They don't even try to find out what he likes. They just walk into the book store and grab what ever is in the middle of the aisle with a huge ad. lol. One of the local libraries was selling a hard back collection of the "classics" and I mean Treasure Island, Moby d**k, Mark Twain's works, Paradise Lost, Homer's Odyssey, and more. I couldn't believe it! Once we purchased an edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poetry published in the 1800s. We bought an Edgar Alan Poe published in 1927 too, which I adore.
Cujo was scary! I'd be scared too. cat_eek
We need to come up with a chain store that offers those two things. One side would have the books and lounging area with plenty of comfortable couches/chairs and the other side would be where you buy your much needed crafting supplies from around the world. We could even have book signings and crafting demonstrations.
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2015 4:28 pm
You guys are making me wish we could somehow pool money and open just such a place.
We'd also need a coffee / tea and cake! corner. ^_^
Of course they do. My mom has a library unto herself. heart
*fistpump* I always feel like I get "extra points" when I have a complete set of a series -- Outlander, Little House, whatever... or even unrelated novels by an author, like my Michael Crichtons (because, in all honesty, there are a few of those I've read all of once and probably wouldn't have bothered buying, myself -- but when nearly illiterate relatives go Christmas shopping and don't want to let on that they're only spending five bucks for a bargain book, one quickly finds the humor in the situation, and can appreciate it all the more knowing it's the first time they've given something other than a makeup or perfume set... but really, Airframe honestly does kind of suck...). It's like that moment in a game of Tetris when you get the long, straight block you've been waiting for, but more subdued. xD Which, by the way, the people who have complete Stephen King collections are way beyond bibliophiles, if you ask me... I mean, that is dedication. Not to mention some pretty steady nerves -- I love some of his novels, but d00d. My boyfriend's neighbor has a St. Bernard, and it's kinda nuts to begin with -- and if Cujo can still make me nervous more than a decade after reading it, I figure that's worth some points to the author, y'know?
If only I could find a shop that sold both used books and crochet supplies... in which I could sit all day, hooking and reading (you use a clip to hold the book open; the larger paperbacks and hardbacks are best, since there's more words to each page, so you don't have to turn pages as often)... *daydreams*
When I was little my fave series was a scifi/fantasy about cat people called Mrems. It was fun, as much as I can remember.
Mrems? Hm... I shall have to look that up. Even if it's "too young" or whatever- what'm I saying, I just re-read Island of the Blue Dolphins and Misty of Chincoteague within the past few months! whee
Felina75
lol. I know. My hubby's family gives him books that are movie releases. That's as far as it gets. They don't even try to find out what he likes. They just walk into the book store and grab what ever is in the middle of the aisle with a huge ad. lol. One of the local libraries was selling a hard back collection of the "classics" and I mean Treasure Island, Moby d**k, Mark Twain's works, Paradise Lost, Homer's Odyssey, and more. I couldn't believe it! Once we purchased an edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poetry published in the 1800s. We bought an Edgar Alan Poe published in 1927 too, which I adore.
Hoh. Lee. Moly.
... The red and green special editions of LotR and The Hobbit (respectively) are the best I can think of offhand -- and they're technically my dad's. *sigh*
Ooh, wait, I did finally get my copy of Pioneer Girl (apparently it was supposed to be a Christmas/birthday present, but mom ended up on a months-long wait list). I don't think I've read the Little House books since I was in grade school, but I still remembered most of the stories PG mentions. Kinda nifty and eerie at the same time.
Felina75
We need to come up with a chain store that offers those two things. One side would have the books and lounging area with plenty of comfortable couches/chairs and the other side would be where you buy your much needed crafting supplies from around the world. We could even have book signings and crafting demonstrations.
Dana C Scott
You guys are making me wish we could somehow pool money and open just such a place.
We'd also need a coffee / tea and cake! corner. ^_^
I'd be so down for that, I'd demand basement space! lol
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 6:21 pm
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Felina75
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Felina75
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... Do books count? lol
Of course they do. My mom has a library unto herself. heart
*fistpump* I always feel like I get "extra points" when I have a complete set of a series -- Outlander, Little House, whatever... or even unrelated novels by an author, like my Michael Crichtons (because, in all honesty, there are a few of those I've read all of once and probably wouldn't have bothered buying, myself -- but when nearly illiterate relatives go Christmas shopping and don't want to let on that they're only spending five bucks for a bargain book, one quickly finds the humor in the situation, and can appreciate it all the more knowing it's the first time they've given something other than a makeup or perfume set... but really, Airframe honestly does kind of suck...). It's like that moment in a game of Tetris when you get the long, straight block you've been waiting for, but more subdued. xD Which, by the way, the people who have complete Stephen King collections are way beyond bibliophiles, if you ask me... I mean, that is dedication. Not to mention some pretty steady nerves -- I love some of his novels, but d00d. My boyfriend's neighbor has a St. Bernard, and it's kinda nuts to begin with -- and if Cujo can still make me nervous more than a decade after reading it, I figure that's worth some points to the author, y'know?
If only I could find a shop that sold both used books and crochet supplies... in which I could sit all day, hooking and reading (you use a clip to hold the book open; the larger paperbacks and hardbacks are best, since there's more words to each page, so you don't have to turn pages as often)... *daydreams*
When I was little my fave series was a scifi/fantasy about cat people called Mrems. It was fun, as much as I can remember.
Mrems? Hm... I shall have to look that up. Even if it's "too young" or whatever- what'm I saying, I just re-read Island of the Blue Dolphins and Misty of Chincoteague within the past few months! whee
Felina75
lol. I know. My hubby's family gives him books that are movie releases. That's as far as it gets. They don't even try to find out what he likes. They just walk into the book store and grab what ever is in the middle of the aisle with a huge ad. lol. One of the local libraries was selling a hard back collection of the "classics" and I mean Treasure Island, Moby d**k, Mark Twain's works, Paradise Lost, Homer's Odyssey, and more. I couldn't believe it! Once we purchased an edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poetry published in the 1800s. We bought an Edgar Alan Poe published in 1927 too, which I adore.
Hoh. Lee. Moly.
... The red and green special editions of LotR and The Hobbit (respectively) are the best I can think of offhand -- and they're technically my dad's. *sigh*
Ooh, wait, I did finally get my copy of Pioneer Girl (apparently it was supposed to be a Christmas/birthday present, but mom ended up on a months-long wait list). I don't think I've read the Little House books since I was in grade school, but I still remembered most of the stories PG mentions. Kinda nifty and eerie at the same time.
Felina75
We need to come up with a chain store that offers those two things. One side would have the books and lounging area with plenty of comfortable couches/chairs and the other side would be where you buy your much needed crafting supplies from around the world. We could even have book signings and crafting demonstrations.
Dana C Scott
You guys are making me wish we could somehow pool money and open just such a place.
We'd also need a coffee / tea and cake! corner. ^_^
I'd be so down for that, I'd demand basement space! lol
The Mrems were a part of Bill Fawcett's Guardians of the Three series. I adore those. They were way more adult oriented for me when I was a teen, but my mom was just glad I was reading something at that age. lol. I never let her know that I loved reading back then. cat_rolleyes
Maybe your dad will hand those LOTR books down to you some time. Hopefully. I also love PG Wodehouse. We loved the TV series Jeeves and Wooster, but his books are so much fun.
No need for the basement in our new chain of stores. You can have a loft upstairs. cat_biggrin
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Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 6:22 pm
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You guys are making me wish we could somehow pool money and open just such a place.
We'd also need a coffee / tea and cake! corner. ^_^
I demand that we include a coffee / tea & cake corner! heart
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 6:53 pm
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Of course they do. My mom has a library unto herself. heart
*fistpump* I always feel like I get "extra points" when I have a complete set of a series -- Outlander, Little House, whatever... or even unrelated novels by an author, like my Michael Crichtons (because, in all honesty, there are a few of those I've read all of once and probably wouldn't have bothered buying, myself -- but when nearly illiterate relatives go Christmas shopping and don't want to let on that they're only spending five bucks for a bargain book, one quickly finds the humor in the situation, and can appreciate it all the more knowing it's the first time they've given something other than a makeup or perfume set... but really, Airframe honestly does kind of suck...). It's like that moment in a game of Tetris when you get the long, straight block you've been waiting for, but more subdued. xD Which, by the way, the people who have complete Stephen King collections are way beyond bibliophiles, if you ask me... I mean, that is dedication. Not to mention some pretty steady nerves -- I love some of his novels, but d00d. My boyfriend's neighbor has a St. Bernard, and it's kinda nuts to begin with -- and if Cujo can still make me nervous more than a decade after reading it, I figure that's worth some points to the author, y'know?
If only I could find a shop that sold both used books and crochet supplies... in which I could sit all day, hooking and reading (you use a clip to hold the book open; the larger paperbacks and hardbacks are best, since there's more words to each page, so you don't have to turn pages as often)... *daydreams*
When I was little my fave series was a scifi/fantasy about cat people called Mrems. It was fun, as much as I can remember.
Mrems? Hm... I shall have to look that up. Even if it's "too young" or whatever- what'm I saying, I just re-read Island of the Blue Dolphins and Misty of Chincoteague within the past few months! whee
Felina75
lol. I know. My hubby's family gives him books that are movie releases. That's as far as it gets. They don't even try to find out what he likes. They just walk into the book store and grab what ever is in the middle of the aisle with a huge ad. lol. One of the local libraries was selling a hard back collection of the "classics" and I mean Treasure Island, Moby d**k, Mark Twain's works, Paradise Lost, Homer's Odyssey, and more. I couldn't believe it! Once we purchased an edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poetry published in the 1800s. We bought an Edgar Alan Poe published in 1927 too, which I adore.
Hoh. Lee. Moly.
... The red and green special editions of LotR and The Hobbit (respectively) are the best I can think of offhand -- and they're technically my dad's. *sigh*
Ooh, wait, I did finally get my copy of Pioneer Girl (apparently it was supposed to be a Christmas/birthday present, but mom ended up on a months-long wait list). I don't think I've read the Little House books since I was in grade school, but I still remembered most of the stories PG mentions. Kinda nifty and eerie at the same time.
Felina75
We need to come up with a chain store that offers those two things. One side would have the books and lounging area with plenty of comfortable couches/chairs and the other side would be where you buy your much needed crafting supplies from around the world. We could even have book signings and crafting demonstrations.
Dana C Scott
You guys are making me wish we could somehow pool money and open just such a place.
We'd also need a coffee / tea and cake! corner. ^_^
I'd be so down for that, I'd demand basement space! lol
The Mrems were a part of Bill Fawcett's Guardians of the Three series. I adore those. They were way more adult oriented for me when I was a teen, but my mom was just glad I was reading something at that age. lol. I never let her know that I loved reading back then. cat_rolleyes
Maybe your dad will hand those LOTR books down to you some time. Hopefully. I also love PG Wodehouse. We loved the TV series Jeeves and Wooster, but his books are so much fun.
No need for the basement in our new chain of stores. You can have a loft upstairs. cat_biggrin
Hehehe likely -- along with his Silmarillion (which I actually have... well, made numerous attempts to read... xd)
... Chain of stores... crocheters... "Neighborhood Chain Store"?
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*fistpump* I always feel like I get "extra points" when I have a complete set of a series -- Outlander, Little House, whatever... or even unrelated novels by an author, like my Michael Crichtons (because, in all honesty, there are a few of those I've read all of once and probably wouldn't have bothered buying, myself -- but when nearly illiterate relatives go Christmas shopping and don't want to let on that they're only spending five bucks for a bargain book, one quickly finds the humor in the situation, and can appreciate it all the more knowing it's the first time they've given something other than a makeup or perfume set... but really, Airframe honestly does kind of suck...). It's like that moment in a game of Tetris when you get the long, straight block you've been waiting for, but more subdued. xD Which, by the way, the people who have complete Stephen King collections are way beyond bibliophiles, if you ask me... I mean, that is dedication. Not to mention some pretty steady nerves -- I love some of his novels, but d00d. My boyfriend's neighbor has a St. Bernard, and it's kinda nuts to begin with -- and if Cujo can still make me nervous more than a decade after reading it, I figure that's worth some points to the author, y'know?
If only I could find a shop that sold both used books and crochet supplies... in which I could sit all day, hooking and reading (you use a clip to hold the book open; the larger paperbacks and hardbacks are best, since there's more words to each page, so you don't have to turn pages as often)... *daydreams*
When I was little my fave series was a scifi/fantasy about cat people called Mrems. It was fun, as much as I can remember.
Mrems? Hm... I shall have to look that up. Even if it's "too young" or whatever- what'm I saying, I just re-read Island of the Blue Dolphins and Misty of Chincoteague within the past few months! whee
Felina75
lol. I know. My hubby's family gives him books that are movie releases. That's as far as it gets. They don't even try to find out what he likes. They just walk into the book store and grab what ever is in the middle of the aisle with a huge ad. lol. One of the local libraries was selling a hard back collection of the "classics" and I mean Treasure Island, Moby d**k, Mark Twain's works, Paradise Lost, Homer's Odyssey, and more. I couldn't believe it! Once we purchased an edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poetry published in the 1800s. We bought an Edgar Alan Poe published in 1927 too, which I adore.
Hoh. Lee. Moly.
... The red and green special editions of LotR and The Hobbit (respectively) are the best I can think of offhand -- and they're technically my dad's. *sigh*
Ooh, wait, I did finally get my copy of Pioneer Girl (apparently it was supposed to be a Christmas/birthday present, but mom ended up on a months-long wait list). I don't think I've read the Little House books since I was in grade school, but I still remembered most of the stories PG mentions. Kinda nifty and eerie at the same time.
Felina75
We need to come up with a chain store that offers those two things. One side would have the books and lounging area with plenty of comfortable couches/chairs and the other side would be where you buy your much needed crafting supplies from around the world. We could even have book signings and crafting demonstrations.
Dana C Scott
You guys are making me wish we could somehow pool money and open just such a place.
We'd also need a coffee / tea and cake! corner. ^_^
I'd be so down for that, I'd demand basement space! lol
The Mrems were a part of Bill Fawcett's Guardians of the Three series. I adore those. They were way more adult oriented for me when I was a teen, but my mom was just glad I was reading something at that age. lol. I never let her know that I loved reading back then. cat_rolleyes
Maybe your dad will hand those LOTR books down to you some time. Hopefully. I also love PG Wodehouse. We loved the TV series Jeeves and Wooster, but his books are so much fun.
No need for the basement in our new chain of stores. You can have a loft upstairs. cat_biggrin
Hehehe likely -- along with his Silmarillion (which I actually have... well, made numerous attempts to read... xd)
... Chain of stores... crocheters... "Neighborhood Chain Store"?
lol. I know the feeling. I have, but not read The Children of Hurin.
I love that! Seriously great name for our "chain" of stores. lol.
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:03 pm
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Hehehe likely -- along with his Silmarillion (which I actually have... well, made numerous attempts to read... xd)
... Chain of stores... crocheters... "Neighborhood Chain Store"?
lol. I know the feeling. I have, but not read The Children of Hurin.
I love that! Seriously great name for our "chain" of stores. lol.
... I think I made it through that one. As in, I turned all the pages and read all the words on them. Kinda reminded me of the time when I was twelve and I tried to read an article by... either Keppler of Hubble, even that's fuzzy now... doesn't matter, one of the telescope guys. About physics as applied to light. The only thing I was sure of when I finished was that I had probably missed some important bits. xd
... With a monthly email newsletter, "Chain Mail"...? Hm. Maybe not, sounds like a newsletter for metallurgists. Ooh, "In the Loop." 3nodding
Hehehe likely -- along with his Silmarillion (which I actually have... well, made numerous attempts to read... xd)
... Chain of stores... crocheters... "Neighborhood Chain Store"?
LOL, I remember trying to read that one too. Really hard going, never finished it and didn't take in very much of what I did read. Meep!
I love your ideas. "In the Loop" sounds so cool. Would be awesome to make it happen.
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2015 1:44 pm
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Hehehe likely -- along with his Silmarillion (which I actually have... well, made numerous attempts to read... xd)
... Chain of stores... crocheters... "Neighborhood Chain Store"?
lol. I know the feeling. I have, but not read The Children of Hurin.
I love that! Seriously great name for our "chain" of stores. lol.
... I think I made it through that one. As in, I turned all the pages and read all the words on them. Kinda reminded me of the time when I was twelve and I tried to read an article by... either Keppler of Hubble, even that's fuzzy now... doesn't matter, one of the telescope guys. About physics as applied to light. The only thing I was sure of when I finished was that I had probably missed some important bits. xd
... With a monthly email newsletter, "Chain Mail"...? Hm. Maybe not, sounds like a newsletter for metallurgists. Ooh, "In the Loop." 3nodding
I know. They do tend to drag a bit. I still need to find the series my mom and dad used to read. It had like 9 or 10 books to it. Yum. The only book I read that was similar to the "telescope guys" was an early book on computer programming. Ugh. That thing was lame. I ended up writing a 22 page informative report in high school. The teacher was so impressed that the next year he made his class read my report and report on it. lmao.
I like that! Our store advertisement / monthly newsletter should be called "In the Loop". cat_whee
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I still need to find the series my mom and dad used to read. It had like 9 or 10 books to it.
... You'd recognize if it'd been Narnia, I'm sure... fantasy series?
Felina75
The teacher was so impressed that the next year he made his class read my report and report on it. lmao.
You shoulda pushed for royalties! rofl
Felina75
I like that! Our store advertisement / monthly newsletter should be called "In the Loop". cat_whee
All creations and writings therein, of course, being original offerings from us Loopy Hookers. mrgreen
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:29 am
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I still need to find the series my mom and dad used to read. It had like 9 or 10 books to it.
... You'd recognize if it'd been Narnia, I'm sure... fantasy series?
Felina75
The teacher was so impressed that the next year he made his class read my report and report on it. lmao.
You shoulda pushed for royalties! rofl
Felina75
I like that! Our store advertisement / monthly newsletter should be called "In the Loop". cat_whee
All creations and writings therein, of course, being original offerings from us Loopy Hookers. mrgreen
lol. No. It wasn't C.S. Lewis. I definitely would have noticed that.
lmao. I wish you could claim royalties from work that was based on someone else's work.
