tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post2112498889836556996..comments2023-10-05T09:44:58.124+01:00Comments on Get On With It: Something missingKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-77641650336652005902008-07-26T13:43:00.000+01:002008-07-26T13:43:00.000+01:00I've been to a house like that, too...they had loa...I've been to a house like that, too...they had loads of shelves of videos, but no books! <BR/><BR/>I have friends who have no music in their house - no CDs or cassettes...nothing. They have a music system but it's never plugged in. I find that really strange too.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442510440531817842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-14403284657984240242008-07-23T08:35:00.000+01:002008-07-23T08:35:00.000+01:00mickmouse - Ooh, that is a terrifying thought. Re...mickmouse - Ooh, that is a terrifying thought. Reading an electronic book in the bath just wouldn't be the same. Not to mention the safety implications!<BR/><BR/>faye - Molly must the only dog I know who doesn't like bones - she just goes and buries them :o) Found her lying on the magazine recently - must stop filing them on the floor!<BR/><BR/>annie bright - I did get quite a bit of writing done...the children were very obliging with their good behaviour and sleeping habits!<BR/><BR/>maddie - Their house is tidy. I must admit our messy bookshelves do make the place look a tip!<BR/><BR/>yvonne - I've thought about purchasing books as gifts, but worry it might seem patronising! They don't 'get' people who read a lot :o)<BR/><BR/>patp - Welcome and thanks! I must admit I keep trying to whittle down some of our books and give them away, but can't bring myself to do it :o)<BR/><BR/>sprialskies - You sound like you speak from experience (strokes chin thoughtfully). You might have to pay a handsome sum to a certain Mr Chegwin quite soon, as a sweetner perhaps? I still haven't stopped chuckling...Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-14253455231811048392008-07-22T21:36:00.000+01:002008-07-22T21:36:00.000+01:00How about a cheque book? Did you find one of thos...How about a cheque book? Did you find one of those while you were casting-not-snooping? The stubs give it away... blackmailer, paid-for lover... honestly, the things people claim expenses for...Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781237143187343971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-34177531378944719642008-07-22T16:49:00.000+01:002008-07-22T16:49:00.000+01:00I wonder if they've got a book phobia? I'm the com...I wonder if they've got a book phobia? I'm the complete opposite, I think I'd be almost scared to be in a house with no books.<BR/><BR/>Love your blog, Karen. I'm enjoying so many since I found Womag's.Pat Posnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09024751148905919332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-17315263188038365552008-07-22T15:21:00.000+01:002008-07-22T15:21:00.000+01:00That is strange, I have a friend who doesn't have ...That is strange, I have a friend who doesn't have any books either and it freaks me out. I actually bought him some books for his birthday last year...Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10712024237175327405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-76772465158999724802008-07-22T14:19:00.000+01:002008-07-22T14:19:00.000+01:00Hey, but I bet their house is tidy! I think books...Hey, but I bet their house is tidy! I think books give a home that nicely lived-in look.<BR/><BR/>And all the magazines, papers, comics....<BR/><BR/>Yeah, my house is a tip.Jill Steepleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415291022830619230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-58110145746094264002008-07-22T07:05:00.000+01:002008-07-22T07:05:00.000+01:00How very weird indeedy!Hope you got lots of writin...How very weird indeedy!<BR/><BR/>Hope you got lots of writing done though!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06919354420843737481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-86140330275406862762008-07-22T00:44:00.000+01:002008-07-22T00:44:00.000+01:00Agreed--a room without books is an empty room no m...Agreed--a room without books is an empty room no matter how finely dressed it may be.<BR/><BR/>By the way, just noticed new photo of Molly Dog. Very fetching--how many milkbones did it take to get her to pose with THAT magazine?Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10227397761350236459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-84967974320109468332008-07-21T20:29:00.000+01:002008-07-21T20:29:00.000+01:00A book free zone...pretty weird indeed or maybe we...A book free zone...pretty weird indeed or maybe we have an Orwellian snapshot of an electronic future where all books are electronic, not paper!TERRIFYING!<BR/>M<BR/>xMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06224208773361822237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-73523199823847550392008-07-21T20:22:00.000+01:002008-07-21T20:22:00.000+01:00alis - Yes, there's always an up side :o)tommo - T...alis - Yes, there's always an up side :o)<BR/><BR/>tommo - The words came fast and were probably thick as well!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-30580081911961886382008-07-21T19:21:00.000+01:002008-07-21T19:21:00.000+01:00"Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard ..." Mayb..."Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard ..." Maybe it was just meant to be, as you had no choice but to Get On With It. Hope the words came think and fast... TommoxDABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10596811034169293653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-6231691871902254872008-07-21T16:23:00.000+01:002008-07-21T16:23:00.000+01:00I guess there are two kinds of people in the world...I guess there are two kinds of people in the world - those of us to whom books are almost as essential as breathing, and those who don't know what they're missing. But great that you get time to work on the novel, eh?Alishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406189984167289987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-36408927808321998012008-07-21T15:54:00.000+01:002008-07-21T15:54:00.000+01:00lane - V. freaky! I did get a surprising amount o...lane - V. freaky! I did get a surprising amount of writing done in the end. Hurrah!<BR/><BR/>fionnuala - They're just not big readers and equally can't understand my love of books! I did check the cupboard under the stairs, just in case.<BR/><BR/>Of COURSE you can add a link, I'm flattered you'd want to. I'll do the same :o)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-38283341984320613482008-07-21T14:49:00.000+01:002008-07-21T14:49:00.000+01:00What? NO books? Not a one? Maybe they only have An...What? NO books? Not a one? Maybe they only have Anne Frank books and hide them in the attic? <BR/>Seriously, I cant imagine a house without a single book. There's an explanation, there must be. Perhaps they dry clean their books? Or loan them to friends for the holidays? Hide them under their bed? The back of a cupboard? I'm trying....Still they are lucky to have you as a friend and you may yet thank them after al that work you did on the novel with your notebook to hand?????<BR/>By the way, do you mind if I put a link to your blog on mine? FFionnualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275984316414726884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-29131049045139941942008-07-21T14:33:00.000+01:002008-07-21T14:33:00.000+01:00Noo! That's just freaky.Hope you got loads of writ...Noo! That's just freaky.<BR/><BR/>Hope you got loads of writing done though!:-)Lane Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147122748453850264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-53875639584148508172008-07-21T13:15:00.000+01:002008-07-21T13:15:00.000+01:00katw - Me too! I'd think I'd entered a parallel u...katw - Me too! I'd think I'd entered a parallel universe...<BR/><BR/>anna - I did actually find a Danielle Steel in the bathroom! I did get some writing done though :o)<BR/><BR/>honeysuckle - I always take a book with me, wherever I go - I don't feel dressed otherwise!<BR/><BR/>kerry - It's fairly shocking, but I suppose it takes all sorts!<BR/><BR/>tam - Lol! There was a cookbook in a kitchen drawer (I was looking for some scissors okay, NOT snooping!) so I guess that counts :o)<BR/><BR/>janelle - Welcome, and thank you :o) I'm probably the other way in that I've got TOO MANY books lining the skirting boards!<BR/><BR/>helenmh - Yes, I had to rub my eyes a couple of times!<BR/><BR/>womagwriter - I didn't see any children's books either! Not that I looked EVERYWHERE, you understand...<BR/><BR/>casdok - I know! <BR/>Yes, my friend reached breaking point this year so something had to be done :o)<BR/><BR/>debs - Me neither, until now! Maybe they've found something more exciting to do ;o)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-14036759663456918972008-07-21T12:14:00.000+01:002008-07-21T12:14:00.000+01:00I dont know if I've ever been in a house with abso...I dont know if I've ever been in a house with absolutely no books at all in it, how strange that must be.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-51810129196459589532008-07-21T11:49:00.000+01:002008-07-21T11:49:00.000+01:00What! No books!! Wow!Ive seen Wendy Lawson speak t...What! No books!! Wow!<BR/><BR/>Ive seen Wendy Lawson speak too, shes excellent. So glad your friend has been able to get some respite. Its so maddening that we have to fight for everything.Casdokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497897393162856190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-34578476119789153882008-07-20T20:01:00.000+01:002008-07-20T20:01:00.000+01:00Were there any children's books? I can't imagine a...Were there any children's books? I can't imagine a life without books. Well, you know what to give them for Christmas!<BR/><BR/>Hey, just thought. Maybe they've got lots of ebooks and one of those amazon book reader jobbies. Have you snooped, oops I mean cast around in their study yet?Kath McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526923882402757423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-3716758244174717562008-07-20T17:36:00.000+01:002008-07-20T17:36:00.000+01:00No books? No, I don't get it I'm afraid ...No books? No, I don't get it I'm afraid ...HelenMWaltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182100572365505905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-1134234276033271582008-07-20T16:21:00.000+01:002008-07-20T16:21:00.000+01:00heh heh heh heh!!! LOVE your blog...been snorting ...heh heh heh heh!!! LOVE your blog...been snorting out loud with laughter....i am so happy i have found your blog! what a way to save a sunday...THANKS! x janelleJanellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05125077795925721552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-70701798344506628602008-07-20T16:13:00.000+01:002008-07-20T16:13:00.000+01:00COMPLETELY WORRYING. completely. love booksbooksbo...COMPLETELY WORRYING. completely. love booksbooksbooks everywhere. xbisx janelleJanellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05125077795925721552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-12769679342608068532008-07-20T13:38:00.001+01:002008-07-20T13:38:00.001+01:00Huh. Spoiled it somewhat with a typo. Typical.Huh. Spoiled it somewhat with a typo. Typical.Tamsyn Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08041502244181924265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-48905101713580810462008-07-20T13:38:00.000+01:002008-07-20T13:38:00.000+01:00Blimey, there are odd people in the world. There's...Blimey, there are odd people in the world. There's probably a story in there somewhere. Maybe one of them had a nasty incident with the Complete Works of Shakespeare as a childhood and is now bibliophobic (is that a word or did I just make it up.? I'm rather impressed if I did!).<BR/><BR/>Or maybe the little people ate them, with a nice chianti and some alfalfa beans...Tamsyn Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08041502244181924265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811678176256049495.post-9277173946495650862008-07-20T10:25:00.000+01:002008-07-20T10:25:00.000+01:00They are your friends so I won't judge but just so...They are your friends so I won't judge but just so you know....I physically gasped! :)Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021142277030520755noreply@blogger.com