tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post97947981862992542..comments2024-01-03T19:02:28.070-08:00Comments on oodles of funch: TEN COUNTING DOWNAnanda girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09578471199205376974noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-26769435426725201062009-05-22T16:57:17.057-07:002009-05-22T16:57:17.057-07:00dmarks... My mouth is twisting up! They do sound ...dmarks... My mouth is twisting up! They do sound awfully a lot a like. Geez! Well, I would have loved to have had some Kzinti to watch and enjoy. <br /><br />Right now I'm pretty deep into big uglies and lovely lizards. "That'll do pig." (Its from Babe...Stephen King quoted it now its stuck in my head. You are not a pig. Its my "I'm happy with it" line.)Ananda girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578471199205376974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-79253324578668062302009-05-22T15:29:45.268-07:002009-05-22T15:29:45.268-07:00Ananda: I kind of thought that the 4th season of "...Ananda: I kind of thought that the 4th season of "Enterprise" killed the chance of introducing the Kzinti, by having an alien race called Xindi. Go ahead and say them both...<br /><br />But yet, supposedly they were going to show Kzinti next season.dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-491265576270606072009-05-22T15:28:28.817-07:002009-05-22T15:28:28.817-07:00Cube: I liked the snow ghosts. Sort of. But I rank...Cube: I liked the snow ghosts. Sort of. But I rank "Gripping Hand" rather low for a Niven book, or a Niven/Pournelle book. <br /><br />And this is coming from someone who finds it hard right now to think of a science-fiction novel that he ranks higher than "The Mote In God's Eye".dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-20705060161934974912009-05-22T14:43:44.134-07:002009-05-22T14:43:44.134-07:00dmarks: I appreciate your warning, but I feel comp...dmarks: I appreciate your warning, but I feel compelled to read "The Gripping Hand" nonetheless. I'll let you know how I feel about it once I read it.cubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788126579896276199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-11910498286888193372009-05-22T00:11:34.665-07:002009-05-22T00:11:34.665-07:00Churlita-- Oh good. That book has been whispering ...Churlita-- Oh good. That book has been whispering to me to read it for awhile now. <br /><br />Yep, 10 actual work days. I am not counting the last day where they come in to check out. It only takes about an hour and a half and then, my sanctuary is occupied by only me. It is quiet, cool and full of serenity. I feel very peaceful. It ceases to be work.Ananda girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578471199205376974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-63571835816575963732009-05-21T21:58:42.042-07:002009-05-21T21:58:42.042-07:00i loved The book Thief. It was a little dark, but ...i loved The book Thief. It was a little dark, but it was a great read. Only 10 days left? That's great.My girls have about that too.Churlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05018288474865559384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-24402499853814474932009-05-21T20:41:46.544-07:002009-05-21T20:41:46.544-07:00dmarks-- I would not have guessed that, though I d...dmarks-- I would not have guessed that, though I don't know why. You like many of the books that I do. I too have read all the Man-Kzin war series.<br />What a shame they cancelled... the Kzinti might have saved the series. They'd have had me hooked.Ananda girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578471199205376974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-68716725643630931072009-05-21T19:20:14.300-07:002009-05-21T19:20:14.300-07:00I love the Kzinti. I've read all of the Man-Kzin w...I love the Kzinti. I've read all of the Man-Kzin wars series. I've also read that they were due to be in the "Star Trek: Enterprise" season 5, but the show got cancelled.dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-426809002287839212009-05-21T15:30:31.664-07:002009-05-21T15:30:31.664-07:00Braja-- Hello! It's always wonderful to have you ...Braja-- Hello! It's always wonderful to have you here. :) I loved your post today. Love that people share my pleasure in the morning hours.<br /><br />I'm not sure if it is real or not. They claim that it is. It looks real to me, so I am going to take their word for it. I like to think that God has such a sense of humor.Ananda girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578471199205376974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-60198592451639997592009-05-21T15:20:15.069-07:002009-05-21T15:20:15.069-07:00the goat wins :)
I think it's real...is it?the goat wins :) <br />I think it's real...is it?♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-11502704542578745522009-05-21T13:46:47.334-07:002009-05-21T13:46:47.334-07:00dmarks-- Clever you... Io! I love that.
Malcolm...dmarks-- Clever you... Io! I love that. <br /><br />Malcolm IX...lol! <br /><br />I was not on my game with this post. I am distracted today by a number of small annoying events. I lost some of my sheep and had to track them down... because another shepherd took liberties and sent my flock away while I was reading to her flock... a real pisser to me to be underminded. So my head was in the fume.Ananda girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578471199205376974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-6595401778417601902009-05-21T13:38:31.659-07:002009-05-21T13:38:31.659-07:00Mr.Shife!!!! How is that darling boy? He's such...Mr.Shife!!!! How is that darling boy? He's such a handsome sweetie. I am thrilled that you are able to spend time with him... for all of you.<br /><br />How is Quincy dear? I miss bassetts. They have such personality.<br /><br />I too have a ton of good memories with Pearl Jam. My kids couldn't ride in the car or do anything without them... and they even let me sing along. ha<br /><br />I am so glad you poked your nose in here today. I've been thinking about you, the Mrs. and the sweeties (Quincy and Kyle). Though about beating some bushes to see if you'd fall out, then recalled the days of new babies and sleep depravation. <br /><br />All is what it is. I, like earth, abide. Funch always waits and welcomes you... when you are rested and have time, but spend as much with that boy as possible.<br /><br />You made my day, Shife!Ananda girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578471199205376974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-65893568500540389812009-05-21T13:13:50.355-07:002009-05-21T13:13:50.355-07:00Cube: Gripping Hand is awful: you wil be let down....Cube: Gripping Hand is awful: you wil be let down.<br /><br />Ananda: A couple more for this one related to "10". I am reminded of a review of the movie "Malcolm X", in which the reviewer said something to the effect like it was the like a tired recent sequel in the overlong "Malcolm" series, and the previous movie was "Malcolm IX".<br /><br />And don't forget the moon named Io, which looks like 10.dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-81010421435590699542009-05-21T12:31:24.035-07:002009-05-21T12:31:24.035-07:00Hey there. Sorry I have been a stranger. Been busy...Hey there. Sorry I have been a stranger. Been busy with the little man. Good lists you have here. I have a lot of good memories of Pearl Jam's first record. I was a freshman in college so it was good time for me. Hope all is well.Mr. Shifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061232966394052314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-11534181659457136742009-05-21T12:08:05.108-07:002009-05-21T12:08:05.108-07:00laura b-- thanks for signing up as a follower. I'...laura b-- thanks for signing up as a follower. I'm not sure that numbers matter much to me, but it always gives me a little thrill to have someone sign up.Ananda girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578471199205376974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-66833466707684388522009-05-21T11:16:03.346-07:002009-05-21T11:16:03.346-07:00Readers-- Funch is acting up and being crazy again...Readers-- Funch is acting up and being crazy again. Someday I'll get it tamed. Until then, if you see a blank space or something looks like it fell off... operator error! Just shake your head, laugh and say "there she goes again..." ;-)Ananda girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578471199205376974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-9920777437514169692009-05-21T11:07:29.500-07:002009-05-21T11:07:29.500-07:00laura b.-- (and cube too) I live a "sticky note l...laura b.-- (and cube too) I live a "sticky note life"... it's all on a sticky somewhere. Perhaps I should take a cue from you ladies and use a notebook I can find... and not stuck to the bottom of my shoe! My list is ever evolving too. :-)<br /><br />cube-- Few books can ever put me off. I'm okay with crazy, obscene, violent, crass... no problem. I like to read things that give me things to think about. <br /><br />Read and love Ringworld... big fan of puppeteers (Hindmost lol!)and Kzin! Have you read the new one? Ringworld's Children? I finshed it recently. <br /><br />Thanks for "The Gripping Hand". I really liked The Mote in God's Eye. I did not know of this one.Ananda girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578471199205376974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-6041921204502605832009-05-21T10:25:27.482-07:002009-05-21T10:25:27.482-07:00laura b: I do that too. I also have a notebook in ...laura b: I do that too. I also have a notebook in which I list books as I finish them.cubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788126579896276199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-39713002295331486782009-05-21T10:24:27.821-07:002009-05-21T10:24:27.821-07:00Prepare yourself for one crazy-ass book when you t...Prepare yourself for one crazy-ass book when you tackle "Infinite Jest". It's the kind of book I'd love to write, but I could see where it might put off some people. Not you, I hope.<br /><br />Speaking of Larry Niven, "Ringworld" is also good.<br /><br />This summer, among other things, I plan to read "The Gripping Hand" which is the sequel to "The Mote In God's Eye".cubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788126579896276199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-33004915226200871792009-05-21T10:20:50.264-07:002009-05-21T10:20:50.264-07:00I have this notebook where i write down books I in...I have this notebook where i write down books I intend to read at some point. I read a LOT, but still the list keeps getting longer. I've read three on your list and all I can say is - go for it :-) Good list!laura b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15086009761943858915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-14442664406720275772009-05-21T09:25:26.629-07:002009-05-21T09:25:26.629-07:00dmarks--How do you do that? I don't even have it ...dmarks--How do you do that? I don't even have it posted and you are answering it. Amazing.<br /><br />You've read the Time-traverler's Wife? A good book.<br /><br />Saturn's Children is steamy sci-fi. More like Phillip Jose Farmer could be than Larry Niven. We shall see.Ananda girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578471199205376974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176829704548523811.post-66282505552990698522009-05-21T09:17:16.959-07:002009-05-21T09:17:16.959-07:00I read "Saturn's Race" by Larry Niven, but not "Sa...I read "Saturn's Race" by Larry Niven, but not "Saturn's Children". I think "God Bless You Mr. Rosewater" was the first Vonnegut I ever read.<br /><br />I wonder if the zookeeper is a time-traveler too.dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.com