tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post6658437936718925642..comments2024-03-18T15:27:31.588-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Sunday Salon: Thankfully Reading Weekend, Almost OverLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56690859985123312382009-12-09T22:44:54.950-08:002009-12-09T22:44:54.950-08:00Kristie - I hope you were able to get more of your...<b>Kristie</b> - I hope you were able to get more of your holiday shopping done, Kristie. A friend of mine attempted to hit as many of the sales as she could and ended up not getting much. I feel lucky I was able to do as well as I was shopping wise. <br /><br /><b>Florinda</b> - Bookstore shopping is the best kind. :-) Company does tend to put a damper on getting in any reading time, doesn't it? I hope you had a nice visit despite that.<br /><br /><b>Marie</b> - I couldn't resist fitting in a nap here and there either. :-) <br /><br /><b>Staci</b> - Yeah, that part wasn't any fun. Fortunately there were no visits to the emergency room or doctor's so in that way it wasn't so bad. :-)<br /><br /><b>Kristen</b> - I love reading in bed. :-) I am so relieved to have all that holiday shopping behind me. I really shouldn't wait until the last minute like that. I'll try better next year. Yeah, right. Haha<br /><br /><b>Kathleen</b> - It was quite productive in hindsight. :-)<br /><br /><b>Stacy</b> - Your a V watcher too! Isn't the show great? <br /><br />I did mostly gift cards last year--easier on the shipping bills. I figured I should send actual wrapped gifts this year. And since my budget is much tighter this year, books seemed a reasonable way to go. Besides, any excuse to buy a book--even if it isn't for me. :-)<br /><br /><b>Nymeth</b> - Yes, I did get some reading in. I am content with that. :-) I hope things will balance out for you soon. Your new job sounds so exciting!<br /><br /><b>Ti</b> - Money is really tight for us this year as well. I have a tendency to go overboard with gifts but I really had to cut back this year. Most of the people on my list understand times are tough, but there are a couple who might not be so happy. Can't do anything about that. <br /><br />I'm excited about the books I am giving people this year. I do hope they'll enjoy them.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-9481997201807060462009-12-09T22:34:27.527-08:002009-12-09T22:34:27.527-08:00Julia - It sounds like you had a nice Thanksgiving...<b>Julia</b> - It sounds like you had a nice Thanksgiving weekend, Julia! A busy one at that.<br /><br />I am all finished with my Christmas shopping as of this past weekend. Well, mostly. I'd still like to pick up one more present for my husband and then I'll be all done. Whew!<br /><br /><b>Sandy</b> - This time of year for you does sound quite busy from what I've read over at your blog. I do hope you are able to sneak in some quiet time for reading. Even if only five minutes. :-) <br /><br /><b>Meghan</b> - Christmas shopping can be very stressful. Especially when you aren't sure what to get the person. Sounds like you got a good head start on the gift shopping! Less to worry about last minute. :-)<br /><br /><b>Beth F</b> - It was. I really am proud of what I managed to accomplish, even if it wasn't as much as I had originally hoped for, much like you. We were able to relax and have fun, and that's what matters.<br /><br /><b>Laura</b> - I could already use another weekend like that. LOL<br /><br /><b>Beth (bookaholicmom)</b> - I am glad you were able to relax over the Thanksgiving Weekend too! I wish more people gave me books as gifts. LOL I seem to give them a lot but receive them much less.<br /><br /><b>Kathy</b> - Yes, it was such a relief to get some of that shopping done. Whew!<br /><br /><b>Jenn</b> - I just love the new "V". I wish we didn't have to wait so long to see the next episode.<br /><br /><b>Dave & Tami</b> - It helped that my husband was shopping with me. He helps keep me focused so I don't stray too much. Since we were mailing out most of our presents, I had the added motivation of needing to get them in the mail in a timely manner to help spur me along.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-87123447846440936472009-12-01T19:35:16.764-08:002009-12-01T19:35:16.764-08:00There is still a lot that I could buy, but I think...There is still a lot that I could buy, but I think I am going to buy a few more things for a couple of people on my list and then just call it a day. Money is so tight this year I just cannot justify the spending this time around. It stinks because I normally get so excited over my Christmas list!!<br /><br />I think books make great gifts though and I NEVER feel as if I wasted money on a book.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86188931604386724092009-12-01T10:38:48.033-08:002009-12-01T10:38:48.033-08:00I'm sorry to hear you didn't get to read a...I'm sorry to hear you didn't get to read as much as you hoped, but at least you did read some! I haven't finished a book in ages, it seems. Ah well...hopefully we'll both have more time soon.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-74523286483429199612009-11-30T20:24:11.862-08:002009-11-30T20:24:11.862-08:00My husband took the day off work and we had a V ma...My husband took the day off work and we had a V marathon. Love it!<br />Last year I did all of my shopping in bookstores. This year I will only use it to supplement, I think. But who knows. Once I walk into our local indie bookstore I might go wild and buy all my gifts :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26888903521738945752009-11-30T19:07:35.134-08:002009-11-30T19:07:35.134-08:00You got to read AND you got Christmas shopping don...You got to read AND you got Christmas shopping done??? I'd say it was a GREAT weekend! Glad you enjoyed a stress free reading weekend and feel good about what you accomplished!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-74849619830409898692009-11-30T15:28:49.345-08:002009-11-30T15:28:49.345-08:00Cozy reading in bed and Christmas shopping accompl...Cozy reading in bed and Christmas shopping accomplished? I'd say you had a banner weekend!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651401312450990123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-29683346725007688352009-11-30T13:17:13.894-08:002009-11-30T13:17:13.894-08:00Your weekend sounds pretty wonderful except for yo...Your weekend sounds pretty wonderful except for your hip screaming at you!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-5046029201765046502009-11-30T12:55:28.671-08:002009-11-30T12:55:28.671-08:00I'm totally jealous you had time to read this ...I'm totally jealous you had time to read this weekend- I tried, right, but as soon as I sat down I fell asleep, and then my husband wanted to "go out and take advantage of the beautiful day." Ugh, whatever! :-) Sounds like you had some fun :-)Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-46565100619287992942009-11-30T11:02:42.628-08:002009-11-30T11:02:42.628-08:00We did a bit of Christmas shopping at the bookstor...We did a bit of Christmas shopping at the bookstore yesterday, and I finished reading <i>When She Flew</i> - I'm looking forward to seeing what you thought of it!<br /><br />I would have liked to read more this past weekend, but since we had company I knew it would be tough. I need a <i>Thankfully WRITING Weekend</i> to get some blog posts drafted up!<br /><br />You've really had a knack for stumbling on author signings lately, Wendy :-). Have a great week!Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39353592589689036672009-11-30T07:28:44.082-08:002009-11-30T07:28:44.082-08:00I am so glad you had a weekend spent with good boo...I am so glad you had a weekend spent with good books! It sounds very relaxing and I am just a bit jealous! :) Even though I spent a ton of time shopping this weekend, I still didn't get that many gifts, something I hope to rectify sometime this week, maybe even today!Kristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06546211802962694878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-66319468544549155062009-11-30T07:15:08.481-08:002009-11-30T07:15:08.481-08:00I envy you having much of your shopping done. I&#...I envy you having much of your shopping done. I've barely started and couldn't bring myself to brave the weekend crowds. Glad you got to enjoy some reading time and some time with hubby.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094928747500699123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31503725741531850002009-11-30T06:36:17.321-08:002009-11-30T06:36:17.321-08:00Sounds like you had a great weekend as well. As yo...Sounds like you had a great weekend as well. As you know, my hubby and I caught up on "V" as well. It's much different than the original series but we love it nonetheless!Jenn's Bookshelveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17773328322580511441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-71398216084824397892009-11-30T06:12:29.215-08:002009-11-30T06:12:29.215-08:00At least you got some shopping done! If I'd b...At least you got some shopping done! If I'd been in the bookstore, I would have bought some titles for myself too!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33987168824593208822009-11-30T04:55:58.780-08:002009-11-30T04:55:58.780-08:00I only got one book read this weekend but I did lo...I only got one book read this weekend but I did love how relaxing the weekend was. Good for you getting some Christmas shopping done. I think books make excellent gifts!Beth(bookaholicmom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04829694494490831936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-82704385568564533912009-11-30T04:47:00.721-08:002009-11-30T04:47:00.721-08:00It sounds to me like you had a great weekend! Rea...It sounds to me like you had a great weekend! Reading, and shopping for books ... what could be better?!<br /><br />Have a great week!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219439074687598827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4509964475493807662009-11-30T04:01:18.900-08:002009-11-30T04:01:18.900-08:00Sounds like a successful weekend to me! We avoided...Sounds like a successful weekend to me! We avoided the stores, but I didn't get in the reading I had hoped to. Still, it was relaxing and fun to know that I was reading along with others.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-10178729899968924852009-11-30T03:32:30.308-08:002009-11-30T03:32:30.308-08:00Christmas shopping is somewhat stressful! This is...Christmas shopping is somewhat stressful! This is our first year buying gifts for two families/sets of friends, so I made sure we got it out of the way early, and now we have just one person left, my dad, who we won't be seeing until late January anyway. I'm quite pleased with myself, LOL.<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed your Thankfully Reading weekend! I think relaxation was the goal, and you do seem to have accomplished it. =)Meghanhttp://chikune.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-41347411034696516642009-11-30T03:13:04.564-08:002009-11-30T03:13:04.564-08:00My reading this weekend was totally pathetic, but ...My reading this weekend was totally pathetic, but then I knew it would be. Weekends are not very peaceful in my house. I'll get back to it this week, along with that darned shopping!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-57032517602138798462009-11-30T01:56:10.157-08:002009-11-30T01:56:10.157-08:00I didn't get a chance to read anything during ...I didn't get a chance to read anything during the weekend. From Thursday - Sunday, we were celebrating Thanksgiving with families and friends. We were baking foods for our guests on Thursday and than the next few days other guests come and go. You so lucky you've finish your shopping already (or are you?). I only got few done but I do have LOT more shopping to do! Monday I'm mailing off Xmas cards and packages. With the rest of the other gifts I need to buy for others..well be done this weekend coming :)<br /><br />I hope you have a happy holidays! And good luck with reading more books :)Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327851309182088290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-10893603078248710162009-11-29T23:14:50.506-08:002009-11-29T23:14:50.506-08:00Diane - It was a lot of fun, wasn't it? I'...<b>Diane</b> - It was a lot of fun, wasn't it? I'm glad I was able to take part.<br /><br /><b>Melody</b> - Too much stimulation and lots of things to do, no doubt. :-) We do what we can. <br /><br /><b>Readerbuzz</b> - You did very well! I am glad you were able to fit in so many books. Had I not decided to go shopping today, I'm sure I would have done better. That's okay though, I had fun and that's what matters most, right? :-)<br /><br />I won't be able to participate in the read-a-thon next weekend, but I'll be thinking of everyone who does.<br /><br /><b>Alice</b> - I seem to be stumbling on quite a few of those author signings lately, don't I? I wish some of my favorites would come to town! I also wish more authors could travel to tour in your country. When you come to the U.S. for Thanksgiving at some point in the future (we can dream, right?), you'll have to make sure you are in a town with a book signing. Maybe Nora Roberts!<br /><br />I hope your head is feeling better. <br /><br /><b>Carrie</b> - Oo! I look forward to reading your thoughts on When She Flew, Carrie. You, Florinda, and I will have to compare notes!<br /><br />Thank you. I hope you have a great week too.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-75803347789123590132009-11-29T22:28:48.079-08:002009-11-29T22:28:48.079-08:00I just started When She Flew last night! I'm n...I just started When She Flew last night! I'm not very far in, but it's good so far. Can't wait to read your review.<br /><br />Have a wonderful week - and I hope your back continues to feel better. :)Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-15504779509212678062009-11-29T22:24:40.667-08:002009-11-29T22:24:40.667-08:00Hi Wendy! You've just reminded me that I shoul...Hi Wendy! You've just reminded me that I should get started with my holiday gift shopping. It's nice to have author signings so often at your place. I wish it's the same over here.<br /><br />I didn't do much reading over the weekend, but was busy with photography class.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-51538924201012925112009-11-29T19:37:29.160-08:002009-11-29T19:37:29.160-08:00I was happy to finish three books and an audio boo...I was happy to finish three books and an audio book this weekend. Much more than I'd expected.<br /><br />Next weekend is the Readathon, if we need more reading time....Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68472801911473341392009-11-29T19:25:00.379-08:002009-11-29T19:25:00.379-08:00I didn't read much over the weekend either. I ...I didn't read much over the weekend either. I think it's the holiday mood, hehe. Or maybe I just read too many mangas and neglected the other books which I'm reading. :PMelodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.com