tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post4211281511391095758..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Monday Update: Memorial DayJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9986170975970338682014-05-30T08:48:42.596-04:002014-05-30T08:48:42.596-04:00Les - I never seem to listen to audiobooks when I&...Les - I never seem to listen to audiobooks when I'm on vacation! I was both reading and listening to The Interestings... absolutely loved it!<br /><br />The fitbit sure makes me a lot more conscious of my daily activity. I can't seem to hit 10,000 without going for a walk or hopping on the treadmill, but when I do, then 12 - 14,000 steps is a given. I would love your job ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69197974570172953722014-05-29T13:01:10.666-04:002014-05-29T13:01:10.666-04:00I started listening to The Interestings, but now t...I started listening to The Interestings, but now that I'm on vacation, I don't have any time to plug in and listen. I'll get back to it next week when I return to work. <br /><br />I don't have a Fitbit, but my Nano tracks my steps. I usually hit my goal of 10,000/day and was surprised a few weeks ago when I hit 13,000+. That's pretty much all at work since I don't walk on the treadmill or bike trail during the week. Thank goodness for a job that keeps me active!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74677182673487705842014-05-27T22:11:27.326-04:002014-05-27T22:11:27.326-04:00Stacybuckeye - If you can, get a fitbit now! Such ...Stacybuckeye - If you can, get a fitbit now! Such great motivational tool - I love it.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-63263889900300344952014-05-27T22:10:16.808-04:002014-05-27T22:10:16.808-04:00Jennifer - The clip on the fitbit one seems very s...Jennifer - The clip on the fitbit one seems very secure. I really have to work to get 10,000 steps, too... the dog loves it when I need a few more steps in the evening!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8830237560562707822014-05-27T22:08:51.234-04:002014-05-27T22:08:51.234-04:00I've heard good things about We Were Liars. I...I've heard good things about We Were Liars. I should probably get a Fitbit - I need some motivation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-86245249948456161032014-05-27T21:57:25.757-04:002014-05-27T21:57:25.757-04:00Kathleen - I posted review today - you could easi...Kathleen - I posted review today - you could easily read it in a day.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43089107423067054062014-05-27T21:56:14.260-04:002014-05-27T21:56:14.260-04:00Darlene - It took me a while to get used to the na...Darlene - It took me a while to get used to the narrator , but once I did it was amazing.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76977702446783784522014-05-27T21:51:54.706-04:002014-05-27T21:51:54.706-04:00Anbolyn - Be my guest... the herbs seem happy in t...Anbolyn - Be my guest... the herbs seem happy in their new container.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-84746955321417777052014-05-27T08:58:04.831-04:002014-05-27T08:58:04.831-04:00I had a fitbit flex and LOVED it, but it quit work...I had a fitbit flex and LOVED it, but it quit working. :/ Most reviews make the fitbit one sound the best, but a lot of folks lose theirs so hang on tight to it! I have a desk job so I have to really work for those 10,000 steps.<br /><br />Have a great week!Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-27629184234312246582014-05-27T01:49:41.144-04:002014-05-27T01:49:41.144-04:00I've been hearing so much about We Were Liars ...I've been hearing so much about We Were Liars and so far it has been all good. I really want to read that one!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-88040213450556179532014-05-27T01:28:27.822-04:002014-05-27T01:28:27.822-04:00I've been curious about The Interestings for a...I've been curious about The Interestings for a while. I just grabbed the audio from my library so maybe I'll give it a go. <br /><br />We finally got our garden in last week and surprisingly enough some stuff is already popping out of the soil. With the rain we're getting it should really grow. <br /><br />Hope you found something good to listen to!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73592390057655766892014-05-26T23:16:28.940-04:002014-05-26T23:16:28.940-04:00It's interesting about The Bell Jar - I did re...It's interesting about The Bell Jar - I did read it as a teen and it made no impression, but when I read it last year I loved it!<br />I adore the wine crate herb garden idea - I might steal it from you. :-)Anbolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080054175904900094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50689157151944537752014-05-26T21:46:55.625-04:002014-05-26T21:46:55.625-04:00Sandy - I've got to watch the rest of the OITN...Sandy - I've got to watch the rest of the OITNB episodes before season 2 starts... think we're in for a rainy day or two this week so I'll be looking at the treadmill again. I finished We Were Liars this afternoon - so good!! I'm kicking myself for waiting so long to get a fitbit.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78538763266872457402014-05-26T21:43:28.545-04:002014-05-26T21:43:28.545-04:00Greg - The Interestings was a great read for me......Greg - The Interestings was a great read for me... especially since I'm about the same vintage as the characters ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-56101912614820472062014-05-26T21:42:47.903-04:002014-05-26T21:42:47.903-04:00Pat - I think my book group would like The Interes...Pat - I think my book group would like The Interesting, too. I'll definitely mention it at our next meeting. I got the herb garden planted this afternoon... it looks very nice. Hope the plants thrive in that container.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38822579275227787802014-05-26T21:41:02.057-04:002014-05-26T21:41:02.057-04:00Athira - I think I may have liked The Bell Jar bet...Athira - I think I may have liked The Bell Jar better if I'd read it in high school or college, but maybe my expectations were just too high. The Interestings was excellent though.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8167721648887903672014-05-26T21:39:42.770-04:002014-05-26T21:39:42.770-04:00JaneGS - I can't help but wonder if I would ha...JaneGS - I can't help but wonder if I would have appreciated The Bell Jar more in my late teens or twenties. It was a good enough book, but I was expecting to love it.<br /><br />Huguette Clark was a woman and she died several years ago just shy of her 105th birthday. The author claims she was a member of the wealthiest family nobody has heard of. I have both the paperback and audio... think this will be a good book.<br /><br />Fitness/activity goals really keep me motivated. Don't know why I waited so long to get a fitbit!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-62274972560878079422014-05-26T21:32:22.667-04:002014-05-26T21:32:22.667-04:00Elizabeth - Thanks. Hope you have a good one, too....Elizabeth - Thanks. Hope you have a good one, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5175427884476953852014-05-26T21:31:55.398-04:002014-05-26T21:31:55.398-04:00Juli - I think The Interestings may be my favorite...Juli - I think The Interestings may be my favorite book of the year so far!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55100976522367763712014-05-26T18:56:25.173-04:002014-05-26T18:56:25.173-04:00You and I would get along swimmingly in real life....You and I would get along swimmingly in real life. I couldn't stop myself from binge-watching OITNB while my husband was away. I love it...and the new season comes SOON! We Were Liars is probably the fastest read this summer, and the most compelling. And LOVE my Fitbit. My goal is always at least 15K, but I don't always make it. Even have my husband asking me "how many steps do we have so far". Today, however, I have 3K!!! It was that kind of day. Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73301546709094818982014-05-26T17:33:53.390-04:002014-05-26T17:33:53.390-04:00Chicken barbeque sounds good, we've had beauti...Chicken barbeque sounds good, we've had beautiful weather but did not grill out this weekend... too much running around. The Interestings does sound like a good read, I've been curious when I've seen that one pop up. Happy Memorial Day! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77498755941616010192014-05-26T13:56:02.039-04:002014-05-26T13:56:02.039-04:00I've added The Interestings to my To Read list...I've added The Interestings to my To Read list, I think I may recommend for my book club when it's my turn. Your herb garden sounds like a nice idea. Have a great week.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263900929320390381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89449216321263803362014-05-26T12:56:55.937-04:002014-05-26T12:56:55.937-04:00Loved Bell Jar and need to read Interestings. I lo...Loved Bell Jar and need to read Interestings. I love my Fitbit too but I need to work on being more active. Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-19216067457683473642014-05-26T12:45:21.974-04:002014-05-26T12:45:21.974-04:00Interesting that you had a lukewarm reaction to Th...Interesting that you had a lukewarm reaction to The Bell Jar--definitely will read that this summer, and get it out of the way!<br /><br />Empty Mansions sounds like the kind of book I will like--never heard of Huguette Clark, I can't even tell if it's a man or woman by the name.<br /><br />I have no idea how many steps I take in a day, but I do now my RunKeeper monthly miles goal keeps me on track walking wise. JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25202597925545499692014-05-26T12:30:23.994-04:002014-05-26T12:30:23.994-04:00Nice books and week for you.
ENJOY!!
Elizabeth
S...Nice books and week for you.<br /><br />ENJOY!!<br /><br />Elizabeth<br />Silver's Reviews<br /><a href="http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2014/05/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-52614.html" rel="nofollow">My It's Monday, What Are You Reading</a>Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522861943931628690noreply@blogger.com