8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #13

[luvmy3sons]

Wow..they are already posting Olympic scores....we will watch part of th eopening tomorrow but I figure I will miss most things witht the trip and all.

I have to record the opening ceremony for my friend. Her daughters High School band is performing in it.


Penny

 

[danfromca]

He loves it...in his case the cost was worth it because he has to read a lot of books fo rhis work which normally run hardback approx 50-60 each...so uploading them into the unit works for him..for me it wouldnt be worth it..i love the used bookstore where I get my books for .50 each

It's funny how technology is impacting some of my book/media habits. I used to collect DVD's, but I stopped buying them when I got a Netflix subscription - why buy when I know I can get most any video within a day or two? I'll probably be dropping my HBO/Showtime subscriptions when I get back for the same reason - I can just rent the DVD/series a few months after it's on the air.

Clearly I'm moving the same way in terms of books. Normally I would never dream of disposing of a book (my library is... rather large). But the 10 or so books that I'm bring with me won't come home. If I really like any of them enough to keep, I'll just buy a replacement.

The world keeps changing and it's sometimes tough to reevaluate my own best practices in the context of the new world....

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I think Chris went to upload her kindle already

 

[captaincrash]

I would multi-quote but we are trying to fluff here..

FOr the 3 of us we will have 4 suitcases and 2 carry ons I think..of those...1 of the checks suits cases are full of FE and SM gifts and 1 of the carry ons is full of a FE gift..if I remember or I might be off by 1..cant remember..I just know its a lot of carp!

 

[Grandma x3]

Kindle is showing in-stock on Amazon for $359. I do hear it's pretty good - but $359 pays for a lot of paperbacks.....

Amazon has them at $359 - but w/tax = almost $400!! and that doesn't include shipping.
That's why I went to eBay - and still spent alot.

However, I travel alot and now w/so many restrictions - including weight - I thougt this might be the way to go. DD Lori's boss got one and Loves it. I have to read to survive - have to have books for the TOAL and the 5-Day B to B cruise and -----
And I'll get it before I leave for LA - soooo I guess I've rationalized fairly well don't ya think!!!!!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

It's funny how technology is impacting some of my book/media habits. I used to collect DVD's, but I stopped buying them when I got a Netflix subscription - why buy when I know I can get most any video within a day or two? I'll probably be dropping my HBO/Showtime subscriptions when I get back for the same reason - I can just rent the DVD/series a few months after it's on the air.

Clearly I'm moving the same way in terms of books. Normally I would never dream of disposing of a book (my library is... rather large). But the 10 or so books that I'm bring with me won't come home. If I really like any of them enough to keep, I'll just buy a replacement.

The world keeps changing and it's sometimes tough to reevaluate my own best practices in the context of the new world....

I completely understand...we buy songs for our IPODs because we dont care for the entire album..I too have Netflix so we hardly every purchase a movie...and my books all come from the friends of the library bookstore. After I read them I usually return a large bag back so they can resell them. However, the books I am taking this time..I will leav ebehind..mostly for room in the suitcase but hoping someone else will enjoy them as well.

 

[luvmy3sons]

I think Chris went to upload her kindle already

i think she did too or she's checking out what else she can bid on!

Penny

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Amazon has them at $359 - but w/tax = almost $400!! and that doesn't include shipping.
That's why I went to eBay - and still spent alot.

However, I travel alot and now w/so many restrictions - including weight - I thougt this might be the way to go. DD Lori's boss got one and Loves it. I have to read to survive - have to have books for the TOAL and the 5-Day B to B cruise and -----
And I'll get it before I leave for LA - soooo I guess I've rationalized fairly well don't ya think!!!!!

I think it works for you! and you have to save room for the wine!

 

[danfromca]

I love to read as well. My problem is - if it's a good book I don't want to put it down - which means - no house cleaning - no laundry - no nothin'! It will take me about 2 days to finish a good book.

Penny

Oh yeah. The worst one in recent memory for me was Harry Potter & the Deathly Hollows. Purchased about midnight. Home by 12:30. Finished about 7:00am. Slept until about 1pm. Read it again.

In November I get to read it again (movie marathon, followed by the midnight showing of Half Blood Prince, followed by reading of Deathly Hallows). That is, assuming I don't just go ahead and reread the entire series again.

Sigh - they don't make enough books that are that good....

 

[captaincrash]

It's funny how technology is impacting some of my book/media habits. I used to collect DVD's, but I stopped buying them when I got a Netflix subscription - why buy when I know I can get most any video within a day or two? I'll probably be dropping my HBO/Showtime subscriptions when I get back for the same reason - I can just rent the DVD/series a few months after it's on the air.

Clearly I'm moving the same way in terms of books. Normally I would never dream of disposing of a book (my library is... rather large). But the 10 or so books that I'm bring with me won't come home. If I really like any of them enough to keep, I'll just buy a replacement.

The world keeps changing and it's sometimes tough to reevaluate my own best practices in the context of the new world....

 

[luvmy3sons]

Amazon has them at $359 - but w/tax = almost $400!! and that doesn't include shipping.
That's why I went to eBay - and still spent alot.

However, I travel alot and now w/so many restrictions - including weight - I thougt this might be the way to go. DD Lori's boss got one and Loves it. I have to read to survive - have to have books for the TOAL and the 5-Day B to B cruise and -----
And I'll get it before I leave for LA - soooo I guess I've rationalized fairly well don't ya think!!!!!

Yes you did!! good job!

Pen

 

[danfromca]

Amazon has them at $359 - but w/tax = almost $400!! and that doesn't include shipping.
That's why I went to eBay - and still spent alot.

However, I travel alot and now w/so many restrictions - including weight - I thougt this might be the way to go. DD Lori's boss got one and Loves it. I have to read to survive - have to have books for the TOAL and the 5-Day B to B cruise and -----
And I'll get it before I leave for LA - soooo I guess I've rationalized fairly well don't ya think!!!!!

I think if you're a frequent traveler it makes a lot of sense. I don't travel as much.
What state are you in? I didn't realize Amazon charges sales tax in some states and not others?

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Ebay is very dangerous!

Some of your FE gifts came from Ebay! I got a great deal on year old chocolate..only .2 a piece!

 

[Grandma x3]

I think it works for you! and you have to save room for the wine!

Well girlfriend - you've got that right!!!


And I was just reading y'all posts - and gosh I got myself a glass of wine!!

 

[luvmy3sons]

Ebay is very dangerous!

Some of your FE gifts came from Ebay! I got a great deal on year old chocolate..only .2 a piece!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Oh yeah. The worst one in recent memory for me was Harry Potter & the Deathly Hollows. Purchased about midnight. Home by 12:30. Finished about 7:00am. Slept until about 1pm. Read it again.

In November I get to read it again (movie marathon, followed by the midnight showing of Half Blood Prince, followed by reading of Deathly Hallows). That is, assuming I don't just go ahead and reread the entire series again.

Sigh - they don't make enough books that are that good....

DD has had to wait for the paperback to come out....unfortunately..it was supposed to be out by now and isn't...we have a surprise for her on the ship tho..we are getting a copy from the UK.

 

[captaincrash]

Midnight lines for a Harry Potter release....

Oh yeah. The worst one in recent memory for me was Harry Potter & the Deathly Hollows. Purchased about midnight. Home by 12:30. Finished about 7:00am. Slept until about 1pm. Read it again.

In November I get to read it again (movie marathon, followed by the midnight showing of Half Blood Prince, followed by reading of Deathly Hallows). That is, assuming I don't just go ahead and reread the entire series again.

Sigh - they don't make enough books that are that good....

 

[danfromca]

I completely understand...we buy songs for our IPODs because we dont care for the entire album..I too have Netflix so we hardly every purchase a movie...and my books all come from the friends of the library bookstore. After I read them I usually return a large bag back so they can resell them. However, the books I am taking this time..I will leav ebehind..mostly for room in the suitcase but hoping someone else will enjoy them as well.

Yep, I'll abandon them up in Cafe Cove for other passengers or the crew to enjoy.
I rarely purchase CD's anymore. Just individual songs as needed. The only CD I buy regularly is the latest Capitol Steps album every year.

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Well girlfriend - you've got that right!!!


And I was just reading y'all posts - and gosh I got myself a glass of wine!!

Wow..a glass of wine..you're in this for the long fluff!

 

[Grandma x3]

I think if you're a frequent traveler it makes a lot of sense. I don't travel as much.
What state are you in? I didn't realize Amazon charges sales tax in some states and not others?

I'm just up the road from you - I'm in Marin County