daslied 1 Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 That's certainly a step up from "Scooby-Doo And The Scary Chef". Oh well, she's only 3... Link to post Share on other sites
TheLizard 1 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Scooby-Doo And The Scary Chef? That's Steinbeck, right? Link to post Share on other sites
skybluesky 0 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 BF-A o G G is so much a part of me. I was DEVASTATED when Matthew died. There is a really great TV adaptation that was made in Canada in the 80s with Megan Follows as Anne. I highly reccommend it. Link to post Share on other sites
johnny 1 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I just read the back of the toothpaste packet. It makes me wonder what I'm putting into my mouth every morning.... Link to post Share on other sites
Steel2Velvet 0 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Scooby-Doo And The Scary Chef? That's Steinbeck, right? This from a guy who bought a plastic wrapped "Scratch 'n' Sniff" book, disappointed when he got home, opened it and found out it was about Bert and Ernie; not pornography. Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Fish 0 Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Doctor Who-Made of Steel. Good 7/10 to short and was set in London but good. Link to post Share on other sites
Farin 2 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 some news for our Harry Potter fans Link to post Share on other sites
Earth-Angel 0 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 My new work contract. I resigned from my job 2 friday's ago. I relocate to Dundee, Scotland, 15th November. I am scared sh*tless. Link to post Share on other sites
Farin 2 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 wow, I can just imagine how scary that is... do you at least know someone in Dundee or do you go there for work? either way, all the best to you Susan Link to post Share on other sites
edna 6 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 You´ll make friends 15 minutes after you´re there, Sue... Link to post Share on other sites
Earth-Angel 0 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 I don't really want to go, but I am somewhat forced to. I just have to make the best of it. Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 3 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Ahh , Lassie , Dundee's a fine town ! You'll learn to love it . I say learn , because it likely won't take your breath away immediately , but it'll grow on you . A nice change of pace from the BIG CITY , and here's lovely countryside . Take up highland dancing , perhaps, ( or just post a pick in one of those cute skirts ) and mind you don't pick up a heroin habit ... Link to post Share on other sites
edna 6 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 It´s not forever and you´re young. It might be a very good experience... Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 0 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Is it just temporary or for the next few years? Link to post Share on other sites
Super Ry 71 0 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 some news for our Harry Potter fans "Oh, my God...the fan fiction." Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 3 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Those English private schools ... no big surprise . Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky 5 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 I've read this book several times and loved every minute. Stephen King is my favorite writer. For you HP fans who think King is too freaky/scary, etc... try "The Talisman" which was written by Stephen King and Peter Straub. It's a great book I'm a Stephen King Fan-atic. I've read every book, every novella, and short story. I found Misery good, but really only so-so, compared to some of his others. I'm not as much a fan of the fantasy-futuristic books (like those with Peter Straub) He has some very good books that aren't really frightening at all. Some of the best are the collections of novellas, The Body beng one of my favorites (that one was made into the film Stand By Me). The early Bachman stories are terribly amazing. These were written when he was young (the first was begun when he was 18) The Long Walk is the precursor to the reality tv shows of today (and frightening in it's real possibilities), and the novella Rage is the one thing he's written that he wishes he could remove from library shelves. It's about teenage rage and school shootings. It was written long before any of the true life horrors ever happened. Overall, I'd give Stephen King in general a 9/10, only because of the couple of stinkers he's put out. He was in an odd place (understandably) after his accident, but one of the newer ones I've read recently ("Cell") was great, and again, not terribly frightening. 9/10! Link to post Share on other sites
MarcM 0 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 I envy you, Sue. A new adventure. A chance to test yourself in a new job and location... You will do great! Link to post Share on other sites
Earth-Angel 0 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Is it just temporary or for the next few years? For me, I am treating it as a temporary thing - I am going for the work experience and the better salary. It's not ideal, but it is a nice enough place (I was there a few weeks ago for a visit) and I have my best friend there as well, but it is just another move to another country, again Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky 5 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Sue, you'll do well, and as you said your best friend is there. As far as moving to another country, well consider the altenative. Never moving from one place your entire life. You'll have many experiences to look back on as you get older, and when you do get to the point of settling down in one spot, you'll have so many different experiences and choices to draw from. I really understand that need for a permanent place, and roots, but think of it as using the time of your youth to gather all these experiences! Good Luck to you kiddo! Link to post Share on other sites
Super Ry 71 0 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 I wonder if this discussion was meant to go in the "Grinds Your Gears" thread but got here by accident? Link to post Share on other sites
Earth-Angel 0 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 I assure you, there is no accident I think you will find it matches perfectly with the topic Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 0 Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 At Swim-Two-Birds by Flann O'Brien. I'd rather not rate it, but if you have trouble falling asleep and/or enjoy tearing your hair out in frustration, I strongly recommend this book. It got a little better though, once I got the hang of the very odd style in which it was written. Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Fish 0 Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince 8/10 good, it's very good but the start took a while to grab me as opposed to the first three books... Link to post Share on other sites
edna 6 Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 "L´Assomoir". Emile Zola. Un chef-d´oeuvre. Link to post Share on other sites
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