tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post7043707495084376459..comments2024-03-27T05:30:07.368-04:00Comments on The More, The Messier: Bloggy Book Club Week #2Suburban Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-71027778895622481732008-07-27T14:49:00.000-04:002008-07-27T14:49:00.000-04:00It sounds like an awesome book and how cool to sha...It sounds like an awesome book and how cool to share it with another blogger after finishing it. I'm in (if I can play from waaaaaay over in Europe :)Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020576169697163185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-59708138487525560292008-07-27T03:51:00.000-04:002008-07-27T03:51:00.000-04:00Well, even though there are NO snakes in New Zeala...Well, even though there are NO snakes in New Zealand (Not even at the zoo. I know because I asked to see one. They said "no we don't have snakes in New Zealand." I asked why they didn't have one in the zoo just to look at. They said "in case it got out". Never mind the lions, tigers and venomous spiders though.)<BR/>Nevertheless, I'd love a chance to read the book. Are New Zealanders in the running? We're nice....and we have no snakes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-88575148622324947472008-07-22T22:29:00.000-04:002008-07-22T22:29:00.000-04:00So what if you win and DON'T read the book? Is th...So what if you win and DON'T read the book? Is there a fine?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-74834036462642051142008-07-22T08:24:00.000-04:002008-07-22T08:24:00.000-04:00Oh Golly, I would NOT like to find a python in the...Oh Golly, I would NOT like to find a python in the washing machine...with or without clean clothing. I'm glad that I finished the wash last night and won't have a full load to do for a day...I can try to get that snake out of my residual optical memory!<BR/><BR/>I would love to read the book!<BR/>A friend of mine owns a "hobby farm" near my home and I love to visit...my girls are asking if we can get chickens...<BR/>I would gladly fulfill the requirements...any excuse to sit down and read for a while!<BR/>Blessings, EElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505258364895249347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-10779771458053953702008-07-22T05:46:00.000-04:002008-07-22T05:46:00.000-04:00Sounds like an interesting book. I like to read a...Sounds like an interesting book. I like to read anything. Anything except "Duck on a Bike" <I>again</I>.<BR/><BR/>I was confused at first when I read about the washer. Here, a washer is what you'd probably call a flannel or a washcloth. What you call the washer - we call the washing machine. (Yes I do tend to skim a bit when trying to get as many blogs-reads into the one spare 5 minute interval I get in my day.)Mum-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10964065407491663047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-8544146230175756142008-07-22T04:04:00.000-04:002008-07-22T04:04:00.000-04:00School's out, and my brain has turned to cream che...School's out, and my brain has turned to cream cheese...blogging is suffering too....only another 7 weeks to go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-28348175915791919952008-07-22T01:20:00.000-04:002008-07-22T01:20:00.000-04:00The story won't load. Something about pythons.The story won't load. Something about pythons.robkroesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731849693307953813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-38331958466421265902008-07-21T23:39:00.000-04:002008-07-21T23:39:00.000-04:00Does the python eat the poodle, by chance?I knew t...Does the python eat the poodle, by chance?<BR/><BR/>I knew there was a reason I hated washing clothes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-72530526540604175292008-07-21T21:00:00.000-04:002008-07-21T21:00:00.000-04:00I would like a chance to win the book. (I began my...I would like a chance to win the book. (I began my blog TODAY for the sole purpose of entering the contest!!) I will read it, and I will comment on it on the blog (especially because I don't yet have much else to write about yet). and then I'll mail it out again.<BR/><BR/>Although actually, your python story link reminded me of the time my dear hubby came home from his night shift job, and woke me at 2 AM to tell me he discovered why his pet (yes, PET!!!) python wouldn't eat the delectable live rat he brought home for him. I could post that story!!!<BR/><BR/>Yup, there are MANY reasons I am the Grumpy Momma.Grumpy Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298085412860733641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-40741000283827821752008-07-21T19:32:00.000-04:002008-07-21T19:32:00.000-04:00You read a book in a week? I am mightily impressed...You read a book in a week? I am mightily impressed.Mrs. G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01171997573144385692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-39907103693697163352008-07-21T18:55:00.000-04:002008-07-21T18:55:00.000-04:00I've heard of that book!!! Please please pleasep...I've heard of that book!!! Please please pleasepleaseplease pick me!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-7821709882369323632008-07-21T18:17:00.000-04:002008-07-21T18:17:00.000-04:00That sounds like a good book. I used to love to re...That sounds like a good book. I used to love to read books like that when I was a teenager. I'll definitely read it if I get picked.<BR/><BR/>Just,no snakes please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-87195344316439114142008-07-21T17:57:00.000-04:002008-07-21T17:57:00.000-04:00I haven't read this book, but the title is terrifi...I haven't read this book, but the title is terrific! :-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-73970070224950604472008-07-21T16:28:00.000-04:002008-07-21T16:28:00.000-04:00The book sounds great, but I'll let someone else h...The book sounds great, but I'll let someone else have a shot at winning it. <BR/><BR/>A friend and I have often said how glad we are that we had kids so that we're not so self-absorbed. <BR/><BR/>That snake story freaked me out. I'm going to pretend I never read it.Jennifer Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16239563357592230711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-12135058234276941922008-07-21T16:07:00.000-04:002008-07-21T16:07:00.000-04:00Well if that don't beat all. It never occured to m...Well if that don't beat all. It never occured to me to check the washer for snakes...I usually just keep my eyes peeled for knives, bullets, rocks, gum and tar...I have 2 boys and a hubby. Although, now that I think of it, there is a very real possibility that a snake could get into the washer via a little boys pocket. Hmm.<BR/><BR/>This snake business could totally be a possiblilty at my house. Thanks. Thanks for totally creeping me out. Totally.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06027862831421242012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-27335603969230213992008-07-21T14:14:00.000-04:002008-07-21T14:14:00.000-04:00This book sounds right up my alley. I have only 1...This book sounds right up my alley. I have only 1/4 acre in the suburbs, but I farmify it as much as I can. It's really a bit absurd.Funny Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354631372234582170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-69589280122324179772008-07-21T14:04:00.000-04:002008-07-21T14:04:00.000-04:00I've read the book and it's definitely entertainin...I've read the book and it's definitely entertaining.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-57090368290971402732008-07-21T13:04:00.000-04:002008-07-21T13:04:00.000-04:00mom on the verge - you definitely should read this...mom on the verge - you definitely should read this book first. Also, read The Egg and I. If all that doesn't dissuade you, then good luck!<BR/><BR/>sara - Oh, I do like that idea - just make sure you don't sacrifice the family pet (at least, not in front of the children...)Suburban Correspondenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-42609930367590123292008-07-21T12:55:00.000-04:002008-07-21T12:55:00.000-04:00A python. I read it. You have completely nagged me...A python. I read it. You have completely nagged me into clicking on your links, I hope you are happy.<BR/>Don't move to Florida. My daughter lives there and people are forever throwing away their animals into the "wild". Alligators, crocodiles, HUGE poisonous toads, millions and billions of lizards from very small to GIANT, etc. You would just curl up and never ever come out again.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530972001172936718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-23539365097733616122008-07-21T12:45:00.000-04:002008-07-21T12:45:00.000-04:00And maybe HP2 isn't so far fetched. Maybe snakes ...And maybe HP2 isn't so far fetched. Maybe snakes do have an affinity for pipes - no children chasing them, nice and dark and moist. Eew...still creepy!Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17254208744417742746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-57687287330013581522008-07-21T12:43:00.000-04:002008-07-21T12:43:00.000-04:00No, don't want the book but can I say that I do no...No, don't want the book but can I say that I do not want to ever find an 8 foot snake in my washer?!?! Seriously?! On the other hand, if I did, I would never do laundry again so maybe this would be a blessing in disguise....Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17254208744417742746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-66806437698782164022008-07-21T12:24:00.000-04:002008-07-21T12:24:00.000-04:00Oh Lord. Something else to be paranoid about. I th...Oh Lord. Something else to be paranoid about. I thought the local vermin were enough, but now we have exotic vermin?! <BR/><BR/>I'm with Kari. I can barely contain my urge to chuck it all, move to a farm, and raise goats and chickens. (Anyone else get "Good Neighbors" on PBS? It's the 1970's version with a British accent.) Best not read this one... ;)Mom on the Vergehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764277306253027011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-57780451792056849672008-07-21T12:12:00.000-04:002008-07-21T12:12:00.000-04:00I'll read the book and blog about it! It sounds e...I'll read the book and blog about it! It sounds entertaining. Plus, I actually read the article about the PYTHON. It didn't contain much safety information, though. Maybe they should have suggested throwing a rat or bunny in the washer and slamming shut the lid in case of invading pythons! Then the guy wouldn't have been in danger of losing his arm. Feed the dang thing first!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072984925282936743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-15368960207058825472008-07-21T11:13:00.000-04:002008-07-21T11:13:00.000-04:00I was afraid it was a snake but I clicked the link...I was afraid it was a snake but I clicked the link just to be sure. Sometimes I'm not that crazy about being right.Alison Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764321314666554990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-60651658440968386382008-07-21T10:45:00.000-04:002008-07-21T10:45:00.000-04:00The book sounds great! And like you, I immediately...The book sounds great! And like you, I immediately thought I'd never reach into the washer without looking EVER AGAIN. Aaaacccckkkk.Angela Williams Dueahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05570848895164313428noreply@blogger.com