LINDALSHOT

No thank you necessary. Catch up on whatever you're doing. Did you try the chili??????? Linda

Is it me or has it been slow in here???? Linda

I never see a darn soul when I look halfway decent (a rarity in itself!) But, just let me sneak outside in my robe with the hole in the sleeve or the nighshirt that is almost dead and EVERYONE is looking out a window. Even if it's 5AM!!! There's a condo development out back where it used to be a wooded area. Almost ALL are older people---they're the only ones who can afford these places. Anyway, they are ALWAYS awake at weird hours. The one decorates her porch deck overnight. I'll go to bed at maybe 11PM. The next morning, her third floor balcony/deck will be festooned in decorations for the next holiday. Christmas. Valentine's Day. Easter, Halloween, St. Patrick's Day, Groundhog Day. I have NEVER seen her put up as much as a ribbon during daylight hours. And they look at ME in my shabby robe!!! LOL Linda

Picture this........we were supposed to get flurries today. I just came in from blowing the snow for the second time. It's looking like 4-5 inches so far. Anyway, when i came in about 3PM by sweatpants were soaked so I took them off and put on a pair of those flannel loungers assuming I would NOT need to go out again. About 6PM, it looked pretty sucky so I went out again......it was semi-dark so I couldn't REALLY see. Well, I coiuldn't imagine how I felt wet all the way through. When i came in, I realized i still had the flannels on. Virtually, I was snowblowing in high-tech jammies!!! So, I'm sitting her now in a sweatshirt and my underwear. I shucked the pants and once i warm up, I'm taking a shower. Okay, there's a GREAT mental picture for ya!!! LOL Linda

See, all I do is shoot out a Snoopy letter to my 15 old folks and I'm done for the week!!!!! It requires to think like the dog for about 1o minutes and the dog is so weird that he always gives you inspiration! Linda

It is WAY too quiet in here! I couldn't even perk things up with my chili offer. Only Sasha & Sylvia were bold enough!!! LOL Linda

Okay, for some reason this message board hasn't allowed me to post to individual messages. So....my offer stands on the chili mix. So, Sasha, Sylvia, Steph & Marguerite (I think) and anyone else...e-mail me your address and I'll send you a pack next time I get to the store. Cincinnati chili is very good. And, i think it was Steph who said her DH said Skyline was great but Cincy had another one too??? Yep, that would be GOLD STAR!!! Sorry for the weird post but This is the only way I can post right now. Linda

Looks like I got my quote inside out on the last one!!!!!!!!!

We get to Cinci pretty regularly even tho we live in NY - our daughter sees one of the docs at Cincinnati Children's Hospital...

Okay, we have SIXTEEN inches of snow!!!! Linda

Just a few snow showers down this way but it sure has gotten cold. I got the tree up today. I'm bumming a little. I had to have my big dog, Casey, put to sleep yesterday. I had him almost 13 years. He was a gorgeous Sheltie. I told Snoopy that he's now "king." Actually, I think the little snot has thought he was a "god" ever since he exited the womb! I love him and my other little dog but Casey was MY dog. Batman car or Batman motorcycle???? The age old question. You do realize that even if you buy BOTH, he'll still play with the boxes they came in! You should try to take a video of him talking to the Blue's Clues ornament. that'd be a "keeper." Good luck finishing up the book. The holidays seem to compress time on us, don't they? Love, Linda

Hey, Are you all hiding again? I've got my outdoor lights up but my tree is still nestled all snug in the crawl space!!!!! I have to decide when I want to fold my 5'9" body into this 5'1" space AND wrestle with a tree while doing my best Quasimodo imitation. Linda

Just wanted to wish you all Happy Thanksgiving! Love, Linda

Hi Sylvia, How's life treating you? I won a pre-release copy of Dean Koontz' LIFE EXPECTANCY. I had never read his books even though I heard they were good. I'm about a third of the way through and it is absolutely riveting. It's just jaw-dropping GREAT! I think it goes on sale in December. Cold & rainy back here in Cincinnati. I picked up some SUPPORT OUR TROOPS car magnets. Do you want one? I can pop it in the mail if you do. You said your sister was in the service. Also found some that say HOME OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. I think that's kind of neat. Linda

Hi Sasha, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES is awesome! It has that same off-beat humor as PICKET FENCES or NORTHERN EXPOSURE. I like MEDICAL INVESTIGATIONS too. The actors are pretty lame but the stories are interesting. My dogs are awesome. I do a weekly "Snoopy" letter for a dozen or so old folks I write to. It started as sort of a tongue-in-cheek thing. Anyway, I decided to run a fake campaign for my dog as president. So far, the feeback has been pretty funny. I'd post it but don't know if the photo would come through. I have a Shetland Sheepdog and two Papillons. It's French for "butterfly" but I suspect the French word for "rat" would be more honest. Linda

So glad to see life on the boards again. I'm reading SURGEON IN CRISIS by Jennifer Taylor. It's a Harlequin Medical Romance. It's so-so. Not the best; not the worst either. Pretty lightweight story but the writing style is enjoyable. Does that make sense? Mostly, I'm just finishing up some yardwork and letting my dogs get some fresh air as I prepare for winter. Hey, I'm in Ohio. We get all sorts of weird weather. Be good, Linda

Way to go, Sylvia!!!! It's just a matter of time before you get that BIG deal. Linda

Everyone has been quiet the last few days!!!! Linda

Just saying "Hi." I'm going to check out the book info. Yep, those yellow ribbons are VERY popular here! That one captured soldier, Matt Maupin, is from this area and his folks asked for people to wear yellow ribbons in support. I think the yellow magnets are VERY popular here because of that. Linda

So, when do we all get to purchase your books? Soon? Linda

CALIFORNIA is a heck of a lot safer than other places right now! Has she been deployed overseas? You must be SO proud of her. I hope you let her know how much she is supported. Some of our wonderful troops feel like we're not always behind them. Have you seen the magnetic SUPPORT OUR TROOPS yellow ribbons for on the cars? They are SO popular her in Ohio. My cousin was visiting from Florida and had never seen them. Linda

Some of the guys I write to are only 18 or 19 but they are doing the best they can for this country. I'm so proud of them. My room has some weird furnishings like shipping boxes, packaging tape, cases of beef jerky & such but it's for a good cause. Is your sister still in the Air Force? Linda

Hi Sylvia, Start with Evanovich's ONE FOR THE MONEY. You'll be hooked. I'm not saying you'll read through the whole series without a break but it just has a certain appeal that kind of hooks you in. The characters are appealing & well-drawn; and the dialogue is like machine-gun fire. It's very crisp & quick-paced. (I feel like a criminal recommending another author!!!!) Your biography says you worked with the US Army. I'm in three groups that support our troops. Some of those men & women serving overseas are little more than kids. I think your work as a translator had to be very interesting. Stay happy, Linda

By Rhonda Nelson. It's part of the BLAZE series by Harlequin. Just a delightful story about how far some people will take a "diet." Humorous but very sexy too. It was the first book i read by Rhonda Nelson. I also love the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. And I'm currently ready Carly Phillip's SIMPLY SCANDALOUS. Linda

This is awesome! I post and the author actually responded!!! Wow! What a neat site! Thank you. I highly recommend Janet Evanovich when you just want some light-hearted reading. She's very funny; uses terrific dialogue and twists some mystery in there too. Yes, I have seen Carly Phillips' site. Good stuff. Thank YOU for caring for your fans. Linda