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« on: January 16, 2009, 02:23:32 PM » |
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OK, the poll thread is a good way to get the Klub started and to let members post off topic stuff. Personally, I joined the klub just to harass Mike. No wait, it's that I really do like good sci fi/fantasy/romance and I heard this was all three. I think it was Jan that told me that.
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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2009, 02:50:21 PM » |
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ROTFL!
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« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2009, 02:51:48 PM » |
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The poll answers have me wondering. I sort of figured Jan would be the only one to answer yes to "I joined the club to keep an eye on Mike." Hmmmm....
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"Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing." -Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird
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« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2009, 06:05:25 PM » |
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Ooooh, just for that, I'm going to have to post a picture of me wearing kevlar underwear...on my head! Of course, if Gertie would hand over the Kool Atomic Hat, nobody would have to worry!  |
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« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2009, 06:06:25 PM » |
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The poll answers have me wondering. I sort of figured Jan would be the only one to answer yes to "I joined the club to keep an eye on Mike." Hmmmm....
Betsy
LOL Betsy! Me, too! Hmm....is there something he isn't telling me?!? And I've seen enough of the underwear on the head thing. I didn't join for that.  Love your graphic tho, Gertie!  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2009, 06:10:45 PM » |
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Of course, I hope nobody *really* wants to know why the babe on the cover is blue! The more important question is, what's she planning to do with that honkin' sword??
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« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2009, 06:18:50 PM » |
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Ha! Now that's the first question they're going to ask, dear!
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« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2009, 06:23:47 PM » |
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Of course, if Gertie would hand over the Kool Atomic Hat, nobody would have to worry! In your dreams, kiddo. But I'll share these.  |
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« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2009, 07:07:28 PM » |
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In your dreams, kiddo. Hmph! Big meanie! <mutter, mutter> But I'll share these.
Hmmm, now they just need one that looks like a unicorn! |
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« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2009, 07:37:06 PM » |
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But I'll share these. Gertie!! You have me howling here! ROFL! Where do you find these?!?! ROFL!!! |
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« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2009, 08:06:14 PM » |
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Gertie!! You have me howling here! ROFL! Where do you find these?!?! ROFL!!!
I'm just a magnet for strange pictures. It's part of my sparkling personality.  |
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« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2009, 06:24:20 AM » |
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Okay, this is very disturbing: the poll is showing that there are fewer people who want to see me with underwear on my head than are interested in sci-fi. What's up with that? Fortunately, however, the number of people who seem to want to keep an eye on me remains low, so I can perhaps cause some mayhem without too many catching on... |
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« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2009, 12:22:00 PM » |
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I've never joined in on a book klub before but i love talking about the books i read .. hopefully i can join in on this one if my Kindle gets here Friday as planned ..
if not i will have to run out and get the book if thats ok?  I never did a book club before the Outlander one (which I've been shamelessly slacking in - Gertie's gonna give me a kilt wedgie!), but they're lots of fun! The dead tree version of In Her Name isn't available in brick and mortar stores at the moment, only on-line (here's the current retailer list). But hopefully your Kindle will arrive on time! Even if it doesn't, almost all of the first week's reading is in the PDF sample from my author site. So you can just grab that if you need to. Glad to have ya and I'm really looking forward to this (despite the growing fear of getting a kilt wedgie or two!). LOL! FOUR DAYS LEFT!!! |
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« Reply #15 on: January 27, 2009, 09:21:39 PM » |
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crossing my fingers for the Friday delivery .. but if not i will surly grab the pdf one but not yet .. i will be too tempted to start reading it lol
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« Reply #16 on: January 28, 2009, 02:18:11 PM » |
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You do know you have to furnish a "treat" - or at least a recipe that goes with the book? |
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« Reply #17 on: January 28, 2009, 02:20:06 PM » |
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crossing my fingers for the Friday delivery .. but if not i will surly grab the pdf one but not yet .. i will be too tempted to start reading it lol
Yikes! Only three more days!!
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« Reply #19 on: January 28, 2009, 04:09:45 PM » |
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Hmm, I think I'm gonna have to wing that one: unlike Outlander, where there is yummy fare like haggis, the Kreelan Empire isn't known for its culinary treasures (mostly semi-raw meat!). But I'll see what I can come up with that mere humans such as ourselves might enjoy! sushi sashimi steak tartare  Ann |
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« Reply #20 on: January 28, 2009, 04:51:21 PM » |
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sushi sashimi steak tartare Ann Ha! Good one! I've had sushi, but not the other two. Hmmm... |
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« Reply #21 on: January 28, 2009, 05:46:57 PM » |
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sashimi is raw, very fresh fish.. usually tuna. . .kind of sushi without the rice and seaweed and junk
steak tartare also has to be very fresh and tender. . .like filet mignon cut. . . .
then there's lomi lomi salmon. . .which is raw salmon with chopped tomato, garlic, cilantro, etc. The acid of the tomato 'cooks' the salmon. Again, the key is freshness!
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« Reply #22 on: January 29, 2009, 07:11:16 AM » |
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ceviche-- similar idea to Ann's; generally a white fleshed fish of some kind with lemon or lime juice to marinate. From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CevicheCeviche is marinated in a citrus-based mixture, with lemons and limes being the most commonly used. In addition to adding flavor, the citric acid causes the proteins in the seafood to become denatured, which pickles or "cooks" the fish without heat. Traditional style ceviche was marinated up to 3 hours. Modern style ceviche usually has a very short marinating period. With the appropriate fish, it can marinate in the time it takes to mix the ingredients, serve, and carry the ceviche to the table. I've had it, though not in years, and it was very good. Hmmm. have to try some again. Betsy |
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« Reply #23 on: January 29, 2009, 03:17:16 PM » |
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Hmm, Betsy & Ann, I think you're heading toward opening a Kindle Restaurant here... |
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« Reply #24 on: January 29, 2009, 03:59:33 PM » |
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Hmm, I think I'm gonna have to wing that one: unlike Outlander, where there is yummy fare like haggis, the Kreelan Empire isn't known for its culinary treasures (mostly semi-raw meat!). But I'll see what I can come up with that mere humans such as ourselves might enjoy! Although I will say in Outlander we're not eating haggis (I saw Mel Gibson eat haggis on I think the Tonight Show when he was promoting Braveheart, out of a can--bleah!) but sugar free muffins. I'll take crabcakes since you're in Annapolis! Betsy |
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"Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing." -Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird
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