LAST CALL for the 10/18/03 Eastern Magic Cruise!

[paulcrsb]

Beano sure is quiet. My guess he is out buying the GRITS book!

Paul

 

[nicurnc]

Dana,
That really does sound cute. I already put in on reserve at my library
Did you read Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood? That was a good one as well, the movie was a big dissapointment to me It had such a great cast, they could have done better.

Paul,
Beano has been quiet...what's up with that?


Loretta

 

[kamgen]

That book sounds great! I must get it.....I mean, I need to learn to flirt! LOL!! (no comments from Tim or Beano!)

Paul, I pm'd you! Sorry it took so long!

 

[BeanoC]

Yes Kamy, you need to learn how to flirt.

And I need to learn how to use video equipment and how to drink beer.




'Beano'

 

[DMoss3377]

Hi Loretta,

Yes I did read Divine Secrets...I also read Little Alters Everywhere, the book that precedes Divine Secrets. I definitly liked the books better...but I always do. Very rarely do I like the movie versions better. The closest I've gotten is with the Harry Potter movies. Yes, I'm an HP fan. I admit it.

I love to read but don't get much time except on vacation. I recently realized I can borrow books on CD from my library and listen to books during my commute to work. So right now I'm listening to "The Jester" by James Patterson. Quite good so far.

Have you read any of the Sweet Potato books? Are they any good?

 

[nicurnc]

No Dana, I haven't read any of the Sweet Potato books. I love reading books set in the South, one of my favorites is by Tim McLaurin. He wrote The Acorn Plan - it was set right here in Fayetteville. That was pretty neat.

I'm the same way when it comes to the movie versions ! My family hates to listen to me after we've left one that I've read beforehand!LOL!

My biggest dissapointment was with Jurassic Park! And the one I thought did the best job was the Lord of the Rings!! I've read those several times (starting in HS in the 70's) and was truly impressed with those first two films and am looking forward to the Return of the King. (Yes, I've already got The Two Towers )

I usually read several books a week in the summer, but this summer my scrapping has seriously cut into my reading time

Loretta

 

[Spud]

Thanks for the book ideas. I love to read all kinds of books, although I'm partial to mysteries. I hope to find some time to read on the cruise. Between work and planning this cruise, it doesn't seem like I have much time to read anymore.

And Loretta, I agree with you about books made into movies. The movies are rarely as good as the book. I usually avoid the movies all together.

 

[nicurnc]

Ooh Spud!!LOL! I love mysteries, too!LOL!

I guess it goes back to my Nancy Drew days I love series books. Sue Grafton is a favorite, I've read all the Kinsey Millhone books and I'm not sure they truly qualify as mysteries because they are just TOO FUNNY...but Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series are also must reads for me They are set in Trenton, NJ...that Granma Mazur is a pisser

You are in Chicago, have you read the V.I. Warshawski books, i really enjoyed hers as well. There hasn't been a new one in a while.

I also like Patricia Cornwell ,Barbara Parker and Joan Hess.

Loretta

 

[Spud]

Loretta!
I've spent the summer reading Sue Grafton's books. I'm up to 'N'. And I love Janet Evanovich too! DH thinks I'm goofy when I read those and laugh out loud! I also like Patricia Cornwell.

I haven't read the V.I. Warshawski books and I didn't know they were based in Chicago. Maybe I'll check those out when I'm done with Sue Grafton.

 

[nicurnc]

Spud, I do the same thing whenever I read those Stephanie Plum books, I have a few others to finish, then I can't wait to read To the Nines!

Loretta

 

[BeanoC]

Loretta,

I am a big fan of Patricia Cornwell also. I have read all of her books. Dr. Scarpetta is my hero!

I am also a huge Grisham fan. And I also agree that the movies rarely do justice to the book, although a couple of Grisham's have been adapted well.

I suppose I should come out of the closet and admit I am a Harry Potter fan too!

Right now I am reading Fannie Flaggs' "Standing in the Rainbow". Hilarious!

I doubt that I will do much reading on the cruise though - other than menus!!!




'Beano'

 

[paulcrsb]

Gee Wiz! I wish someone would learn me how to read!

Paul

 

[nicurnc]

Beano,
You are a man of many surprises! A Kay Scarpetta fan! Next you'll be telling me you cook good Italian

Paul,
I've got a great beginner book, if you really want us to learn ya...got a great plot...it's called One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish, by another one of my favs, Dr.Suess LOL!

Loretta

 

[DMoss3377]

You guys are my kindred spirits. I love anything southern...especially books. I also love mysteries and thrillers. I just recently discovered the Stephanie Plum series and love it. I also tend to read Mary Higgins Clark, Dean Koontz, Grisham and James Patterson. Or really anything that strikes my fancy. I'm not too picky.

Dr. Seuss has got to be my all time favorite though. So Paul, I'd be happy to learn ya.

I totally agree with you on Jurassic Park, I was greatly disappointed in that. I also find the same with Stephen King novels, very rarely do they do the books justice. Lord of the Rings is awesome, I already have The Two Towers as well. Between LOTR and HP, I drive my DH nuts. Gotta have the books and the movies. Although, sweetie that he can be when he chooses to, he just bought me the new Stitch movie. Gotta love Stitch.

Not sure how much reading I'll get done on the cruise either. Reading at the pool with a drink in your hand can be dangerous....for the book. LOL Last cruise, I forgot where I was for a second and nearly set my book down...right in the water. LOL

Well, hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day weekend. I'll be hanging close to home, was diagnosed with walking pneumonia and still recovering. Although I'll probably sneak in a trip to the Renaissance Festival sometime this weekend. Sshhhh...don't tell my doctor.

 

[kamgen]

Dana- take care of yourself!! We need you healthy for this cruise! Hope you feel better soon!

Paul- You know, I used to be an English Teacher...I think I can assist you with your reading problem....we will work on it in the bar...."see that bottle Paul, it says Tequila...now sound it out...Ta-key-la" LOL!!!

I love to take time to read on the cruise. Sit up on deck 10, above the quiet cove pool on a sea day, catch some sun, read a good book and sip a nice cool drink! Ahhhh...I am so ready!

 

[BeanoC]

Loretta - As a matter of fact, I make a heck of a good ricotta and garlic stuffed pasta shell !

I love Dr. Scarpetta because I only WISH we had a coroner like her here! Sure would make my job easier. She's great. I like her niece Lucy, too. She kicks butt!

As for Dr. Seuss, my favorite is "Oh the thinks you can think".


Kamy, teach Paul how to read "beer". Just one syllable. He can handle that.


'Beano'

 

[Spud]

Originally posted by kamgen
..."see that bottle Paul, it says Tequila...now sound it out...Ta-key-la"

Kamy - LOL!! It's a good thing that I'm home alone right now or my kids would think I'm crazy!

Dana- I hope you feel better soon.

Originally posted by BeanoC
I love Dr. Scarpetta because I only WISH we had a coroner like her here! Sure would make my job easier.

Beano- You've piqued my curiosity! What kind of work do you do?

 

[kamgen]

Uh oh Beano---the ultimate question has been asked....LOL!


Yeah Spud - I can read lots of different things...rum, vodka, baileys...and after lesson one we can move on to harder things...like Kahlua....sound it out paul...KA- LOU- AH! LOL!

 

[DMoss3377]

I've got one for you Paul...real real easy....okay now, say it with me....

B B C

That's it, you've got it....way to go!

Thanks everyone for you get well wishes. I'm just glad they finally diagnosed me, I've been diagnosed with the flu, bronchitis and then finally pneumonia. Once they got me on the right meds, I started feeling much better....should be in tip top shape for the cruise.

Just in time to help Paul with another one of my favorites...okay now, all together....

Martini - MAR-TEE-NEE

Yeah! You're getting to be a pro. You'll be moving onto to things like Marguerita's in no time.

 

[takemeaway]

I too am very curious why Beano needs a good coroner to make his job easier! Please do tell Beano.

My favorite Dr Seuss has to be "Horton Hatches An Egg". C'mon, everyone say it with me..."I meant what I said, and I said what I meant, an elephant is faithful 100 percent. "