tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post1894146813378497265..comments2023-07-01T11:03:20.380-04:00Comments on BooksEtc.: SNAFUBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-2765277868788398512007-09-01T15:32:00.000-04:002007-09-01T15:32:00.000-04:00angela:The Bahamas? Hmm...sounds like a plan.Than...angela:<BR/>The Bahamas? Hmm...sounds like a plan.<BR/>Thanks for visiting and, yes, feel free to blogroll me. <BR/>(That sounds a little weird...)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-73556223010889728982007-08-31T18:57:00.000-04:002007-08-31T18:57:00.000-04:00Hi Beth,I stumbled on your blog today and love it....Hi Beth,<BR/><BR/>I stumbled on your blog today and love it. I hate being blindsided. That sucks. I hear the Bahamas at Christmas is really nice. :)<BR/><BR/>I look forward to reading more. Is it okay if I blogroll you?<BR/><BR/>~ AngelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09609676792430545424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-73516977499795284082007-08-30T10:49:00.000-04:002007-08-30T10:49:00.000-04:00attila:Ditto.That's all I'm saying here...attila:<BR/>Ditto.<BR/>That's all I'm saying here...Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-63421723643643734652007-08-30T09:15:00.000-04:002007-08-30T09:15:00.000-04:00Just a piece of work....that's all I can say here....Just a piece of work....that's all I can say here. grrrAttila the Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158308703617226652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-1321730013923688422007-08-29T08:11:00.000-04:002007-08-29T08:11:00.000-04:00dan:Between now and Christmas changes will be made...dan:<BR/>Between now and Christmas changes <I>will</I> be made. By me.<BR/>"Hang in there" - not trite at all. I'm perfecting the art of doing so!<BR/><BR/>(thanks)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-31550602275566481252007-08-29T08:03:00.000-04:002007-08-29T08:03:00.000-04:00A lot can happen between now and December. Maybe t...A lot can happen between now and December. Maybe things will change for the better?<BR/><BR/>Hang in there OK? I know that sounds trite. Probably because it is. :)<BR/><BR/>Blog about anything you want. I think you're great and love your writing. Hugs.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09763751210167358084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-89981964405173454322007-08-28T16:20:00.000-04:002007-08-28T16:20:00.000-04:00coffee mom:It did help - a bit.all mod cons:Wonder...coffee mom:<BR/>It did help - a bit.<BR/><BR/>all mod cons:<BR/>Wonderful idea - unless you're talking about New Year's <I>Eve.</I> <BR/>I'm thinking...my "kids" won't be hangin' around here on that evening.<BR/>But you're right - a far easier "do" to arrange.<BR/><BR/>patricia:<BR/>Negotiate? Maybe. Not feeling so inclined to do that right now. (Perhaps before?)<BR/><BR/>rebecca:<BR/>Never mind Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-10943003022347690432007-08-28T14:32:00.000-04:002007-08-28T14:32:00.000-04:00I can't imagine what you're going through. But if ...I can't imagine what you're going through. But if my family wasn't around on Christmas, I'd book a trip and get the hell out of dodge.Bechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00015597830719374544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-9878052348044427002007-08-28T13:38:00.001-04:002007-08-28T13:38:00.001-04:00Nuts. That just sucks. I'm really sorry to hear ab...Nuts. That just sucks. I'm really sorry to hear about this latest blindside. Christmas is such a special time for most people and their families, so yes, it is very hurtful to not be included or informed of plans. Perhaps there is time to negotiate? Does seem odd to be thinking about Christmas in August...<BR/><BR/>And never apologize for vening. Hyper-ventilate all you want, honey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-85881530967421097072007-08-28T13:38:00.000-04:002007-08-28T13:38:00.000-04:00Screw xmas, it's arse anyway. Although I sympathis...Screw xmas, it's arse anyway. Although I sympathise with the pooey way that it's been organised without your knowledge or even without your input.<BR/><BR/>Small suggestion. EVERYONE knows that New Year is the better deal. Less rubbish to throw out (wrapping paper), less cooking to be done, more beers to be drunk, unacceptable behaviour is acceptable, no crappy decorations to put up, dressing up The Author Of Thishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01050022130807345712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-33037991206423571802007-08-28T12:27:00.000-04:002007-08-28T12:27:00.000-04:00Go ahead and vent, I wouldn't mind. In my opinion...Go ahead and vent, I wouldn't mind. In my opinion a blog doesn't have to be happy and cheery all the time and it does help to finally get things off your chest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-53933325755433533902007-08-28T12:24:00.000-04:002007-08-28T12:24:00.000-04:00diesel:Yeah, I am such a slacker!(you made me smil...diesel:<BR/>Yeah, I am <I>such</I> a slacker!<BR/>(you made me smile)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-57732180298123644822007-08-28T12:21:00.000-04:002007-08-28T12:21:00.000-04:00princess pointful:Malicious? I don't think so. ...princess pointful:<BR/>Malicious? I don't think so. But <I>very</I> inconsiderate and definitely most unthoughtful for not informing me.<BR/>Me? "Superhuman?" Oh, I can be quite human - very much so...<BR/><BR/>oreneta:<BR/>"Pretty crap." A good summing up.<BR/><BR/>shari:<BR/>Oh, my chin is definitely UP.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for both the YouTube advice and the award!<BR/><BR/>blogarita:<BR/>WowBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-37481770729503262962007-08-28T12:05:00.000-04:002007-08-28T12:05:00.000-04:00Well, it's your own fault for waiting till the las...Well, it's your own fault for waiting till the last minute. What are your plans for Memorial Day?robkroesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731849693307953813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-58815129721399051912007-08-28T11:50:00.000-04:002007-08-28T11:50:00.000-04:00okay....the christmas plans have been made by who?...okay....the christmas plans have been made by who? and to include who?<BR/>I assume the ex made christmas plans with the kids to exclude you??? no???Lainey-Paneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07722187515774744428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-91253563916431702242007-08-28T11:18:00.000-04:002007-08-28T11:18:00.000-04:00I'm visiting again. So sorry about what's going o...I'm visiting again. <BR/>So sorry about what's going on; I'm in the middle of a divorce after a slow pain marital breakdown so I can imagine how that feels. <BR/>Vent on, it does help and from what I see, you have a lot of blogger friends who care.Sweet and Saltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468737566372826655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-50547679947800753562007-08-28T10:19:00.000-04:002007-08-28T10:19:00.000-04:00Christmas plans in August? I can't even figure out...Christmas plans in August? I can't even figure out dinner plans for next weekend. <BR/><BR/>So sorry this is happening to you like this. Horrible, just horrible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-75611675110709542912007-08-28T10:03:00.000-04:002007-08-28T10:03:00.000-04:00Just think of all the guilt trips you can lay on t...Just think of all the guilt trips you can lay on them between now and then.The Guy Who Writes Thishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14640163878085652809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-73884307208674575102007-08-28T00:33:00.000-04:002007-08-28T00:33:00.000-04:00Beth,I hate to mention this, but I actually saw a ...Beth,<BR/>I hate to mention this, but I actually saw a retailer placing X-mas merchandise on a shelf. Perhaps this is how the holiday planning gets started. As for You Tube, copy and paste their code into your HTML and you'll have video, although, Blogger has some new fangled way of doing it.JR's Thumbprintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479324326541901987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-68760426010254504272007-08-28T00:17:00.000-04:002007-08-28T00:17:00.000-04:00Vent all you want. It's why we're here. I have to ...Vent all you want. It's why we're here. <BR/><BR/>I have to agree with Oreneta. Making plans for the holiday without consulting you seems rather wussy. Wussish?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02737980462115396236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-17641394772123684902007-08-28T00:05:00.000-04:002007-08-28T00:05:00.000-04:00Beth,Didn't you tell me that venting is what we ar...Beth,<BR/>Didn't you tell me that venting is what we are here for. Well that is what we are here for, the good days and the bad. God knows you have listened to me enough times, I hope you know I am here, I care too. Christmas plans being made behind your back or being underminded is just plain wrong and very hurtful(not to mention just plain rageful). I think (without knowing details) that itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-7844567441760906732007-08-27T23:05:00.000-04:002007-08-27T23:05:00.000-04:00Then again, you could be in my family and be notif...Then again, you could be in my family and be notified, just days before the holiday, that everyone's coming to your house. <BR/><BR/>I resent having my holiday planned for me, but at least when it's August you have time to figure out a way out.Blogaritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06907539670169738329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-60894272614428759512007-08-27T22:37:00.001-04:002007-08-27T22:37:00.001-04:00Oh, by the way, stop by my blog. A surprise for yo...Oh, by the way, stop by my blog. A surprise for you.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743533586969447238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-62160848724131374192007-08-27T22:37:00.000-04:002007-08-27T22:37:00.000-04:00It's okay to vent. We all vent once in a while. Ch...It's okay to vent. We all vent once in a while. Christmas, already? Christmas is not even in the stores...yet. <BR/><BR/>Hint: To get a YouTube video on your blog, look at the right-hand side where it says "embed", copy that HTML code, paste it to the HTML page of your blog body where you write "behind the scenes". Let me know if that works. That's how I do it. :)<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, think Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743533586969447238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-8098426325772087022007-08-27T22:13:00.000-04:002007-08-27T22:13:00.000-04:00Vent on, when you want. Christmas plans. That's p...Vent on, when you want. Christmas plans. That's pretty crap. It was bound to be a tricky one, and just going around you like that seems callus and cowardly.<BR/><BR/>Harsh.orenetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10616103982088424715noreply@blogger.com