tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post7608545138183232336..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: TSS: Holiday Weekend Wrap-Up and A Look AheadJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42433909550627392392009-12-03T07:50:37.625-05:002009-12-03T07:50:37.625-05:00Ivana - Listening to a classic was a very differen...Ivana - Listening to a classic was a very different experience, but Great Expectations (and I suspect Dickens in general) was great as an audio. Let me know if you decide to give it a try!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91331356601707782212009-12-03T07:33:29.227-05:002009-12-03T07:33:29.227-05:00Great to hear you had a nice time with your family...Great to hear you had a nice time with your family. Thanksgiving and Black Friday don't exist as such here, but the holiday frenzy seems to be the same :)<br />I always wondered what it would be like to listen to a classic. Maybe I should give it a try since I'm reading lots of classics lately.<br /><br />Have a great week!Ivanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18243664836278611954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68034312838883619912009-12-01T22:01:07.059-05:002009-12-01T22:01:07.059-05:00Matt - Yes, we do the extended family Christmas pa...Matt - Yes, we do the extended family Christmas party at Thanksgiving since that's when all the out-of-town relatives visit...plus things get too crazy as it gets further into December.<br /><br />Great Expectations is the first classic I've listened to, and I just loved it. I usually listen to lighter contemporary fiction and occasionally nonfiction, so this was a new experience for meJoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-32288744782404450662009-12-01T18:08:50.644-05:002009-12-01T18:08:50.644-05:00Christmas party already? That sounds so warm and h...Christmas party already? That sounds so warm and homey! I don't have much plan for Christmas since I don;t have much of family here. But I plan to have dinners with small group of friends, most likely in Los Angeles.<br /><br />I have never listened to classics, in fact, I have just listened to the first audiobook this year (Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society). How do you like listening to classics?Matthttp://mattviews.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73683265111752883372009-12-01T14:20:26.624-05:002009-12-01T14:20:26.624-05:00Marie - We're finally finished with the leftov...Marie - We're finally finished with the leftovers. I'm amazed by my brother and SIL wanting to shop over the weekend, too. They actually have better stores at home!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74565436332787417472009-12-01T12:30:49.242-05:002009-12-01T12:30:49.242-05:00sounds like a great holiday. we do the leftover fe...sounds like a great holiday. we do the leftover feast on friday as well and I don't blame you one bit for avoiding the mall! :-) the relatives who come up to visit insist on going out shopping the whole weekend- you'd think they didn't have stores where they're from, LOL! :-)Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-80539689301448271932009-12-01T12:07:02.686-05:002009-12-01T12:07:02.686-05:00Nymeth - Not sure why I've had such a hard tim...Nymeth - Not sure why I've had such a hard time writing reviews lately, but I do hope to get caught up within the week.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82972222812214431012009-12-01T08:41:15.075-05:002009-12-01T08:41:15.075-05:00I've very much looking forward to your review ...I've very much looking forward to your review of Kitchen!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60394931478241537442009-12-01T07:39:02.560-05:002009-12-01T07:39:02.560-05:00Kim - Isn't Agatha wonderful? I'm looking ...Kim - Isn't Agatha wonderful? I'm looking forward to reading another one soon. The Yankee auction is like a White Elephant gif exchange - lots of fun, and very funny. I also like your favorite things idea.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23862810968399077282009-11-30T23:59:09.984-05:002009-11-30T23:59:09.984-05:00I was introduced to Agatha Raisin in the Quiche of...I was introduced to Agatha Raisin in the Quiche of Death and loved her! I will read more of this writer.<br /><br />Your Yankee Auction must be like the White Elephant exchange. Last year at our christmas party for the adults, we changed it to something like Oprah's favorite things show -- everyone brings there favorite find or something they use all the time or don't want to be without. Could be something as simple as their favorite kind of pen.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870662298657958483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44952078816816516522009-11-30T22:34:47.158-05:002009-11-30T22:34:47.158-05:00Darlene - I first heard about that Christmas colle...Darlene - I first heard about that Christmas collection from you...even looked around for it last year, but to no avail. I finally just ordered it from amazon! Can't wait to get started.<br /><br />Verity - Several mall stores opened at 4AM for special 'Black Friday' sales, but you won't EVER see me there at that hour!!<br /><br />Stacybuckeye - We do seem to make a festival out of these holidays - it was nonstop around here, but we love it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48971842678085742902009-11-30T17:02:03.999-05:002009-11-30T17:02:03.999-05:00Sounds like a great Thanksgiving. I love how your...Sounds like a great Thanksgiving. I love how your family turns it into a whole weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83146141329120029082009-11-30T07:19:25.051-05:002009-11-30T07:19:25.051-05:00The mall opens at 4am? Wow! Hope you have a good...The mall opens at 4am? Wow! Hope you have a good day shpping. I like the sound of the latest collection of short stories...verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57119185460081661862009-11-30T07:12:24.636-05:002009-11-30T07:12:24.636-05:00Phew! You had a busy house these past few days bu...Phew! You had a busy house these past few days but a joyous one to be sure. I was so excited to read that you have the Everyman's Christmas book, mine will be coming out again soon.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38251903457392115182009-11-30T06:25:56.566-05:002009-11-30T06:25:56.566-05:00Diane - We have a couple gifts that keep returning...Diane - We have a couple gifts that keep returning year after year...it is so much fun!<br /><br />Carrie K. - I'll bet North River was great on audio, and am hoping Hamill's memoir will provide good background before hearing him speak. I'll be reading more of his novels, eventually - have you read any others?JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71471353791350478902009-11-30T00:32:07.074-05:002009-11-30T00:32:07.074-05:00I'm glad you had such a great holiday! I loved...I'm glad you had such a great holiday! I loved North River when I listened to it on audio - Pete Hamill is brilliant!Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60981858720860348952009-11-29T23:35:57.516-05:002009-11-29T23:35:57.516-05:00Sounds like you have a wonderful holiday Joanne. ...Sounds like you have a wonderful holiday Joanne. I love "yankee Swaps" so much fun and full of laughs--especially when there are some ridiculous gag gifts.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-80308247049666102472009-11-29T22:22:59.617-05:002009-11-29T22:22:59.617-05:00Book Psmith - I can't wait to see what short ...Book Psmith - I can't wait to see what short story you choose! I haven't read anything today, but if I get time I'll read a story tomorrow and do a post.<br /><br />Sandy - I've never done the 4AM thing, so my daughter is really surprising me. It's the time with her high school friends that she's really enjoying, I think. I will be looking into more audio classics after the holidays - just got Maisie Dobbs for my next one.<br /><br />Staci - Classics seem much less intimidating when someone reads them to you, lol! Can't wait to hear what you think about Agatha Raisin.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5376935829605785052009-11-29T22:06:02.439-05:002009-11-29T22:06:02.439-05:00Laurel-Rain Snow - It really was a fantastic week...Laurel-Rain Snow - It really was a fantastic weekend. I did go to the mall today, but it wasn't too bad. The hardcore shoppers were out FRiday and Saturday!<br /><br />Molly - We'd love to have you join in for December Short Story Mondays! I haven't read anything at all today, so if I get a post up tomorrow, it will be late. We had a great time shopping today - our last stop was B&N, where I had a pumpkin spice latte and a good book browse!<br /><br />Reviewsbylola - I don't like crowds much at all! It was busy today, but not mobbed like Friday.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51090853718596404702009-11-29T17:50:19.221-05:002009-11-29T17:50:19.221-05:00I've not ever thought to listen to a classic i...I've not ever thought to listen to a classic instead of reading it...good idea!!! I don't do Black Friday either...can't stand the crowds or the behavior of adults. Your holiday sounds truly wonderful and I like your traditions!! I will be reading my first Agatha Raisin book soon...can't wait!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-32253744920793196892009-11-29T17:21:30.568-05:002009-11-29T17:21:30.568-05:00You were so productive! If my mom were here, we v...You were so productive! If my mom were here, we very well may have been up at 4am as well, but I'm not doing it by myself! Plus she has a handicapped sticker which is like GOLD around now! I listened to Pride & Prejudice and Brideshead Revisited on audio and absolutely loved them. I need to read more classics, so I'll see if I can get more on audio. I just don't think to look.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-22544691318957656562009-11-29T15:36:55.259-05:002009-11-29T15:36:55.259-05:00I don't have the fortitude to get to the mall ...I don't have the fortitude to get to the mall on Black Friday but we did make it out to buy an outdoor extension cord. Luckily there were no crowds at the hardware store. So glad you had a wonderful holiday weekend with all your family. You have inspired me to read a short story now that I am in between reads:)Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387313238448432017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13404195183285847822009-11-29T12:19:18.285-05:002009-11-29T12:19:18.285-05:00I don't blame you for avoiding the crowds on B...I don't blame you for avoiding the crowds on Black Friday--I did too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42087084109425525802009-11-29T12:12:47.854-05:002009-11-29T12:12:47.854-05:00Oohhh...you just reminded me - I have a book of Ch...Oohhh...you just reminded me - I have a book of Christmas short stories that I purchased at a second hand bookstore about two years ago. Perhaps I will join you for Short Story Mondays during the month of December.<br /><br />Sounds like you and your family had a glorious Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Have fun shopping with daughter #1 today :)Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81202188336999472102009-11-29T12:01:25.935-05:002009-11-29T12:01:25.935-05:00Your holidays sounded wonderful...and I agree that...Your holidays sounded wonderful...and I agree that it's wise to avoid the malls on that day!<br /><br />Your reading sounds ambitious!<br /><br />My Sunday Salon is here:<br /><br />http://laurel-rainsnowsaccidentallife.blogspot.com/2009/11/sunday-salon_29.htmlLaurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.com