In the garden, and RAIN!!! (2)
POSTED BY: SIGNYM
UPDATED: Monday, September 7, 2026 11:50
VIEWED: 338648
PAGE 61 of 834
Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
I wish you luck with your book, Brenda.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
Thanks but it's still a couple of months away from any serious publisher hunting.
Before I blame my self-involvement for not knowing, have you shared what your book is about Brenda? If you don't want to share I understand, but I don't recall what it is you're writing about.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
You know something SIX. I don't remember if I have or not. I can talk about it. It's a murder mystery and it happens at a rodeo. The owner of the rodeo is murdered.
JEEZ!!!! SPOILER ALERT!!!!!
J/K... I'm sure the mystery is whodunnit!
I wish the muse be with you.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
No worries. It is. That's why I kept my statement to a minimum.
Thanks. I can sure use the muse's help on my next project. I am soooo close to why my main character is doing what she's doing. But having a tough time getting there.
NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME
Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Out for my walk on a dry day with the sun trying to shine. Couple of small things to do. Found out that I didn't do all the grocery shopping I needed yesterday. So have to finish doing that today.
We're having parallel days!
I realized that I bought 20lbs of screws yesterday that were all one size when there were two sizes that were free after rebate so I had to return half of them today and get 10lbs of both sizes.
Not a bad deal. $0.28 tax on each box instead of the $5.25 per box it would have been full price and without the rebates.
I did really great on that one. After taxes and the couple of bucks I had to pay for some cheap levels, I got just over $100 of stuff for less than 7 bucks. I think that's the best percentage I've had yet.
Took that opportunity to pick up a few other things I skipped last trip up there. I got 3 carpet knives with 2 blades each for a buck a piece (when a 5 pack of carpet blades alone costs $2.98 anyhow... so 1 free blade and 3 free knives!), and a few scraper sets and 125 sheets of various grit sandpaper. Didn't do nearly as well on that one, but after the rebates clear I'll have paid about $14 for $35 worth of stuff.
Don't know if I'll get to the post office to send them in today like I wanted to though. That was the only thing I planned to do errand wise today, but it started snowing hard on my way back and all that fresh salt is going to be out on the streets. Until I get the other two break lines replaced, I don't think I want to make them any more rusty than they already are.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
It happens for me sometimes. I think I have everything then I get back and start unbagging things and realize I forgot something. That's what happened to me.
I think I just missed some rain today while I was out as when I left the local mall to come home everything looked wet out. So far no snow but it is cold out.
NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME
Well, when I got back from my errands I saw some time to do some book work on the clock. So chapter 19 is finished and I am half way through chapter 20. 
NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME
Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
I wish you luck with your book, Brenda.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
Thanks but it's still a couple of months away from any serious publisher hunting.
Before I blame my self-involvement for not knowing, have you shared what your book is about Brenda? If you don't want to share I understand, but I don't recall what it is you're writing about.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
You know something SIX. I don't remember if I have or not. I can talk about it. It's a murder mystery and it happens at a rodeo. The owner of the rodeo is murdered.
JEEZ!!!! SPOILER ALERT!!!!!
J/K... I'm sure the mystery is whodunnit!
I wish the muse be with you.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
No worries. It is. That's why I kept my statement to a minimum.
Thanks. I can sure use the muse's help on my next project. I am soooo close to why my main character is doing what she's doing. But having a tough time getting there.
I envy your ability to do it at all. Like REALLY envy you.
I've had ideas for stories floating around in my mind from time to time, but I find it impossible to
write anything resembling good dialogue. It's truly a gift. It's nice that you're using it.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME
Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
It happens for me sometimes. I think I have everything then I get back and start unbagging things and realize I forgot something. That's what happened to me.
I think I just missed some rain today while I was out as when I left the local mall to come home everything looked wet out. So far no snow but it is cold out.
I don't usually do that, but that's because I write a LOT of stuff down and have a car route planned out so I'm not making any left turns and hitting as many places as possible when I do need to go out for something.
These rebates have gotten me a few times in the recent months though. They'll only advertise one product in the fliers but there sometimes can be two or three or more in actuality, and sometimes I catch it. I'm sure I've gotten more of one thing and missed out on the other thing(s) because of this without catching it too.
I just have to be more careful when checking everything out in the future.
Do you write lists for yourself? I'd be absolutely lost if I went shopping without them. I never impulse buy or buy anything that isn't on sale.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME
Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
I wish you luck with your book, Brenda.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
Thanks but it's still a couple of months away from any serious publisher hunting.
Before I blame my self-involvement for not knowing, have you shared what your book is about Brenda? If you don't want to share I understand, but I don't recall what it is you're writing about.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
You know something SIX. I don't remember if I have or not. I can talk about it. It's a murder mystery and it happens at a rodeo. The owner of the rodeo is murdered.
JEEZ!!!! SPOILER ALERT!!!!!
J/K... I'm sure the mystery is whodunnit!
I wish the muse be with you.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
No worries. It is. That's why I kept my statement to a minimum.
Thanks. I can sure use the muse's help on my next project. I am soooo close to why my main character is doing what she's doing. But having a tough time getting there.
I envy your ability to do it at all. Like REALLY envy you.
I've had ideas for stories floating around in my mind from time to time, but I find it impossible to
write anything resembling good dialogue. It's truly a gift. It's nice that you're using it.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
Thank you.
This first book all came about by accident. I sat down years ago with a pad of paper and just started writing. One character came first then that character brought a long all the others and the setting which includes what he and the other characters do.
NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME
Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
It happens for me sometimes. I think I have everything then I get back and start unbagging things and realize I forgot something. That's what happened to me.
I think I just missed some rain today while I was out as when I left the local mall to come home everything looked wet out. So far no snow but it is cold out.
I don't usually do that, but that's because I write a LOT of stuff down and have a car route planned out so I'm not making any left turns and hitting as many places as possible when I do need to go out for something.
These rebates have gotten me a few times in the recent months though. They'll only advertise one product in the fliers but there sometimes can be two or three or more in actuality, and sometimes I catch it. I'm sure I've gotten more of one thing and missed out on the other thing(s) because of this without catching it too.
I just have to be more careful when checking everything out in the future.
Do you write lists for yourself? I'd be absolutely lost if I went shopping without them. I never impulse buy or buy anything that isn't on sale.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
I do write grocery lists for myself but I have been known to forget the lists. Also I write reminder notes when I have to pick up something specific and I'm not sure I'll remember it.
But since I am on foot there is only so much that I can carry in one trip, so sometimes I have do things over a couple of days.
I have to admit that I do a little bit of impulse buying. Especially when it comes to ice cream that I like and is on sale. *L*
Though I do buy things like dish soap out of a dollar store here and sometimes cereal if they have something that I like. Also shampoo.
NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME
Yeah. If you write a list, it doesn't do you no good not to remember it. I did almost walk out without mine today.
The only time I buy something not on the list is if there is something I catch on sale or clearance out of the corner of my eye that wasn't in the advertisement. A few months back I bought a whole bunch of filters for my furnace that were super cheap at about $1.25 each that just happened to be on an endcap so you couldn't miss it. And the other day while walking by the front aisle I saw a 2 pack of pumice stones with handles on clearance for $2.00 that will be good for cleaning out that one rust stain from my toilet bowl that no amount of cleaner or scrubbing seems to get out.
Dollar Tree is a different story. I'll hit that place pretty frequently since it's almost always in route home from anywhere I'm going and not a big deal to go in even if I can only think of one thing to get. I get my hair bands, cheap disposable DIY stuff, shampoo/conditioner and the occasional bag of chips if I want to treat myself from there. No need for a list or looking out for sale prices when everything is the same price and the store is so small you've pretty much memorized their entire inventory after you go there a dozen times.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME
Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
I envy your ability to do it at all. Like REALLY envy you.
I've had ideas for stories floating around in my mind from time to time, but I find it impossible to
write anything resembling good dialogue. It's truly a gift. It's nice that you're using it.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
Thank you.
This first book all came about by accident. I sat down years ago with a pad of paper and just started writing. One character came first then that character brought a long all the others and the setting which includes what he and the other characters do.
Accidents are how a lot of great works of art begin.
Maybe one day I will be able to write something. I haven't tried since I was around my mid-20's and didn't really have much life experience yet. And unlike your style, characters were always an afterthought for me... basically window dressing for a concept. And how are you supposed to write good dialogue between 2 people if you don't really have interesting people talking to each other in the first place?
I think maybe my concepts would be better in somebody else's hands who knows how to write, and maybe has a more outgoing personality and has had a lot more real life dialogue with other people. My writing is more analytical and better suited for office missives than for short stories or novels that anybody would pay to read.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME
Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
Yeah. If you write a list, it doesn't do you no good not to remember it. I did almost walk out without mine today.
The only time I buy something not on the list is if there is something I catch on sale or clearance out of the corner of my eye that wasn't in the advertisement. A few months back I bought a whole bunch of filters for my furnace that were super cheap at about $1.25 each that just happened to be on an endcap so you couldn't miss it. And the other day while walking by the front aisle I saw a 2 pack of pumice stones with handles on clearance for $2.00 that will be good for cleaning out that one rust stain from my toilet bowl that no amount of cleaner or scrubbing seems to get out.
Dollar Tree is a different story. I'll hit that place pretty frequently since it's almost always in route home from anywhere I'm going and not a big deal to go in even if I can only think of one thing to get. I get my hair bands, cheap disposable DIY stuff, shampoo/conditioner and the occasional bag of chips if I want to treat myself from there. No need for a list or looking out for sale prices when everything is the same price and the store is so small you've pretty much memorized their entire inventory after you go there a dozen times.
--------------------------------------------------
Growing up in a Republic was nice... Shame we couldn't keep it.
Too true. I don't use a list when I am going into a thrift store because I am usually shopping for pants and t-shirts as well as regular shirts.
Yeah, there is a dollar store in my local mall. I also buy pop out of there. And I get my hair ties there too. The store I go to also sells comic books, so I pick up the odd one. *L*
NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | PERMALINK | TOP | HOME