tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post5539562461776584511..comments2023-11-03T04:57:11.073-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Everybody Knows Your NameLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-8112615377611647332008-12-12T04:42:00.000-05:002008-12-12T04:42:00.000-05:00Hi, Christine, I'm so late to this party that I'm ...Hi, Christine, I'm so late to this party that I'm actually attending another one!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the lovely words about Banditas and Buddies. So sweet of you. I, too, hope that 2009 will be the year of the Banditas and 20 of us will be published. What a thrill that would be!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-90908020781003873542008-12-12T04:15:00.000-05:002008-12-12T04:15:00.000-05:00I'm such a homebody that I like to stay home even ...I'm such a homebody that I like to stay home even when I'm in town. Compared to me, Christine, you're the mighty adventurous globetrotter.<BR/><BR/>My #1 destination is Hawaii and #2 destination is wherever RWA Nationals are. For international travel, other than India, the most likely place I'll visit in the next year or two is Australia.<BR/><BR/>As far as place I'd dream of going to one day: Tibet, Bhutan, Iceland, Greenland, Alaska, Antartica... I know. They're all such brutally cold places. <BR/><BR/>You all already know my plumbing preferences, so I'll refrain from reiterating them here. :)Keira Soleorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440213826734580889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-79668915238544246592008-12-11T22:41:00.000-05:002008-12-11T22:41:00.000-05:00Helen? Do you sit up at night with binoculars and ...Helen? Do you sit up at night with binoculars and a net?<BR/><BR/>I think you hold the record!<BR/><BR/>Christine, I envy you your freedom to travel as much as you do. I'd like to come visit ya'll down under someday. (Sing me to you as Nallum in Australia says)<BR/><BR/>Italy would be cool too, Scandinavia.<BR/><BR/>And oh...all those wanting to go to Ireland? I hire out as tour director. The cost is reasonable too....daily Sticky Toffee Pudding and I'll whip you around those rolling green hills so fast your head will spin :-)Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-2416238310828913522008-12-11T22:11:00.000-05:002008-12-11T22:11:00.000-05:00Chookel No. 5 ?? TOO FUNNY! And Helen definitely h...Chookel No. 5 ?? TOO FUNNY! And Helen definitely has the Rooster Mojo going for her!<BR/><BR/>I am so jealous of your recent travels Christine! Travel safely now!<BR/><BR/>I guess because I spent so much traveling as a child (Air Force brat) and then as an adult (opera singer) that I am inordinately fond of HOME! I love my five acres of mostly overgrown woods and wilds. I love my animals (domestic and the wild ones I see.)I like to sleep in my own bed with my own sheets and pillows. <BR/><BR/>However, I am not averse to traveling for a week or six at a time if the destination is worthwhile. I LOVED my trip to San Francisco for Nationals and meeting the Banditas in person was a big part of that!<BR/><BR/>My dream destination right now would have to be a return to England with side trips into Scotland, Ireland and Wales.<BR/><BR/>And after that it sounds like a trip to La Campbell's is THE thing to do!!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-75285981467929651482008-12-11T20:57:00.000-05:002008-12-11T20:57:00.000-05:00That was Works not words...That was Works not words...Tiffany Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07991564840502713121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-44281822943682349412008-12-11T20:55:00.000-05:002008-12-11T20:55:00.000-05:00I would travel if I had time and money to do so. M...I would travel if I had time and money to do so. Maybe in my future.:)<BR/>I like home a lot. I don't go roundabout town much. I'd rather be at home, with my cat snuggled against me and my computer in my lap... jeeze does that make me a bad mom that the kids didn't get mentioned? ;)<BR/><BR/>Dream Destination: Paris<BR/>Though I'd love to meet a Geisha. My friend words for Paul and Joe and on one his trips to Japan, they had a Geisha go around with them on their tour. How cool is that?Tiffany Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07991564840502713121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-52383403568753968922008-12-11T17:40:00.000-05:002008-12-11T17:40:00.000-05:00Hey Christine! So you're off on another trip? Gees...Hey Christine! So you're off on another trip? Geesh, you're getting as bad as KJ and Aunty Cindy!<BR/><BR/>I'm a homebody by necessity. Work and the checkbook keep me close at hand. However, since taking up writing and joining the Romance Writers of America, I've started doing more traveling.<BR/><BR/>I've been to Denver, Atlanta, San Francisco and hopefully this next summer will see me to my first ever trip to Washington D.C.! And of course this has become even more important for me since the Bandits formed!<BR/><BR/>Last fall I went on a writer's weekend with my Texas girls, (known as the writer foxes) to the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. It was a great weekend trip full of laughter, relaxation, wine, and good friends. We're hoping to do another retreat type trip this spring, maybe to Arkansas! The best part of this group? We don't worry about makeup or hair until after we've all sat around drinking morning coffe/tea and talked through the morning!!<BR/><BR/>And of course my dream vacation? I'd love two weeks in Scotland and a week in England. Sigh....must sell some books for that to ever happen!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-46794204008374548542008-12-11T17:28:00.000-05:002008-12-11T17:28:00.000-05:00Bon voyage, Madame! We'll miss you!Travels? I need...Bon voyage, Madame! We'll miss you!<BR/><BR/>Travels? I need to go back to Scotland and Paris, Italy, Australia and New Zealand, so many other places. But it's always good to come home. I miss my pillow!!<BR/><BR/>Helen, you've mesmerized him!!Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-82097441809041839992008-12-11T16:39:00.000-05:002008-12-11T16:39:00.000-05:00Awe - enjoy, Christine! I'm so jealous. I love tra...Awe - enjoy, Christine! I'm so jealous. I love travel (although I am a homebody). I've always wanted to go to Europe - especially Italy... but then again Australia and NZ are high on the list... Pretty much I've always wanted to travel the world. :Plimecellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04302402669154868499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-78743145052938534682008-12-11T16:33:00.000-05:002008-12-11T16:33:00.000-05:00I love traveling but haven't really done much for ...I love traveling but haven't really done much for a long time. My husband and I delayed having children 15 years and had some wonderful vacations but once the kiddies came along...I had hoped when they were grown we could continue what we started but times are tough...I love hearing about other's travels though and yours sound wonderful. Now I stay home and enjoy my family, cats and good books!catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-62958072780886899512008-12-11T16:12:00.000-05:002008-12-11T16:12:00.000-05:00Oh, your travels sound absolutely amazing! There a...Oh, your travels sound absolutely amazing! There are so many places I would love to see. Australia and New Zealand are at the top of my lists---the countries look so beautiful in pictures. <BR/><BR/>And, of course, I'd love, love, love to go to Ireland. Irish accent. That's all that needs to be written. *g*Elyssa Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01114769833125426437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-35702429853690115602008-12-11T15:45:00.000-05:002008-12-11T15:45:00.000-05:00This is very interesting to see who is a homebody ...This is very interesting to see who is a homebody and who's not. Tawny, I didn't really suspect you'd be a homebody. Whereas of course we know Aunty Cindy has been EVERYWHERE. <BR/><BR/>My travels have been intense lately but I really haven't seen that much of the world, and as Susan says, I do feel a bit odd being such a tourist. Felt more like a tourist than ever before in Japan, where I don't speak the language. What I'd love to do is go and live in another country, absorb the everyday life, learn the language, etc. But like Peter, I'd still call Australia home... *g*<BR/><BR/>Well, folks, I'm so sorry to dash off again, particularly as it's such a fun discussion, but I have to roust the kids out of bed now and soon we'll be driving 8 hours north to see the beautiful reef.<BR/><BR/>I'll be back briefly next week but let me again wish you all the best for the festive season! <BR/><BR/>Big hugs,<BR/>ChristineChristine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-15369258551680410092008-12-11T14:50:00.000-05:002008-12-11T14:50:00.000-05:00Hi, Christine! I'm a total homebody. And yet...Hi, Christine! <BR/><BR/>I'm a total homebody. And yet I have wanderlust like crazy. Strange, no? I crave seeing the world, yet I hate being a tourist. It feels so...rude. Gawking at a place where people live. <BR/><BR/>I've decided the only cure is to just move every 3-5 years. that way I can see the world & still be "at home." <BR/><BR/>Now if only I could get my husband on board with my plan...<BR/><BR/>:-)Susan Seyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18033511012283092945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-6484111288260776372008-12-11T14:41:00.000-05:002008-12-11T14:41:00.000-05:00Chookel No 5 what sort of fragrance would that be ...Chookel No 5 what sort of fragrance would that be maybe a wheat and wet feather scent (because it is raining here today) and perhaps a hint of chocolate because he does love the Tim Tams LOL.<BR/><BR/>Everyone is mentioning some wonderful places to visit and yes Christine I would love to visit Bath and The Pump room I have read a lot about it.<BR/><BR/>Welcome back Aunty Cindy sounds like the trip to Turkey was great.<BR/><BR/>Have Fun<BR/>HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-25800761985211641472008-12-11T14:31:00.000-05:002008-12-11T14:31:00.000-05:00HEEELLLLLLOOOOO Bandits and BBs!Yes, Aunty is BACK...HEEELLLLLLOOOOO Bandits and BBs!<BR/><BR/>Yes, Aunty is BACK from the wilds of Turkey! Speaking of travel, this tour FAR exceeded my expectations, and all those who have spent more than 5 minutes in the Lair know how difficult that is. :-P SERIOUSLY, I HIGHLY recommend Turkey for anyone with a love of history and/or the exotic.<BR/><BR/>Christine, I know what you mean about how good it is to be "home" here in the Lair (2 weeks without email and the net nearly did me in) and at home in my own bed. And I echo your sentiments about how WONDERFUL all the Banditas and our Buddies are! <BR/><BR/>My #1 dream destination at the moment is New Zealand, however, the DH's is Egypt. We'll have to see which gets their way first!<BR/><BR/>Thrilled to be "home!"<BR/>ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-38563768551711601982008-12-11T13:54:00.000-05:002008-12-11T13:54:00.000-05:00Christine - I am simply envious! I love to travel!...Christine - I am simply envious! I love to travel! However, I love my own bed. After a while on the road my back wonders what the heck I'm doing. LOL<BR/><BR/>I need to get back to Venice, Italy for Carnival. Haven't been since Feb. 2001. Sigh.<BR/><BR/>My ultimate vacation destination is England, Scotland and Ireland.<BR/><BR/>Confession: I've never seen a real castle before. I'm sure the experience will bring me to tears, but I want it bad! I love history (obviously) and I'll have to carve out at least three weeks in GB. I love haunted places, too, so I'm really in for a good time when the Powers That Be bless me with my dream trip.<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/>G.Genella deGreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129942813842907408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-53925891197662382632008-12-11T12:03:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:03:00.000-05:00I am a homebody all the way, but I would love to g...I am a homebody all the way, but I would love to go to Ireland and Scotland. That would be my dream spot to visit.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-78246127913596151502008-12-11T11:55:00.000-05:002008-12-11T11:55:00.000-05:00Hi, Christine! What a traveler you are! I've vis...Hi, Christine! What a traveler you are! I've visited some far-flung places, but would love to see more--more of everywhere! I don't think I'd be up for a huge world tour, at least not all at once, but there are many, many countries and places I'd still like to visit. In the meantime, at least I've got books :)<BR/><BR/>Congrats on the GR, Helen! Hope he has fun with the grandkids!Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-69605660850747728592008-12-11T10:59:00.000-05:002008-12-11T10:59:00.000-05:00Welcome home Christine! What a lovely post. I too...Welcome home Christine! What a lovely post. I too love the Geisha picture.<BR/><BR/>Helen, you have to have a secret. Either that or the chook has a favorite gal near your house. I think you and Natalie must live near his secret hideouts or cache's of chook money or something. Ha! Either way, enjoy a chook-day!<BR/><BR/>Anna, Chooknel? SNORK!<BR/><BR/>I love traveling. I love coming home too. As to dream destinations, I'm with a lot of the BBs - Scotland. Ireland. England & Wales. I'll take the whole UK. But if I had to choose one, Scotland.<BR/><BR/>Once I got that (briefly) out of my system, I'd want to go back to Kenya, then to Sweden. Back to France. I really want to see Italy and Greece and Inida too. One of my BFFs is Indian, so we're planning a trip one day to take our kids and show India to them. Same with my other BFF who's Greek. Nothing like going with someone who knows the language...Grins.<BR/><BR/>I'm a huge architecture buff, so all these "old" countries...<BR/><BR/>Then there's Aus, and NZ and Fiji...<BR/><BR/>Sigh. So little time....Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-66499793231878446002008-12-11T10:45:00.000-05:002008-12-11T10:45:00.000-05:00Christine - how wonderful - all the places you hav...Christine - how wonderful - all the places you have visited! Thanks so much for sharing them with us. And I'm so jealous that you and Denise got to spend time an Anna's home, how marvelous.<BR/><BR/>I was once a big traveler, never in one place for a long time. Then I got a job where I traveled ALL the time. It was hard to constantly live out of a suitcase. I enjoyed meeting new people and discovering new places. But now, home is always where I want to be. My favorite part of being home is the comfort I find in the familiar.Marisa O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024947742780527546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-58670820544778793072008-12-11T10:19:00.000-05:002008-12-11T10:19:00.000-05:00*does a happy dance* I'm a winner!I'm a homebody, ...*does a happy dance* I'm a winner!<BR/><BR/>I'm a homebody, but I do love to travel to new places. (There is nothing I hate worse than spending my vacation time locked up at home. One of my friends takes vacation days to CLEAN HER HOUSE. I think she's insane, completely barking.) My favorite place I've been is Grand Cayman (Please, Sugar Daddy, rescue me and set me up to live there!)--but I have a fondness for Boston too. All those dead writers and trees...and Revolutionary War stuff. I loved every minute of my time there.<BR/><BR/>My #1 Dream Destination: SCOTLAND. SOoooo want to go there. Falkirk, Stirling, Edinburgh (to see the place where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter)...the whole bit. Dishy accents, the occasional kilt if I'm lucky...I'd even like to try haggis.Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-69654460455144485502008-12-11T10:09:00.000-05:002008-12-11T10:09:00.000-05:00I adore traveling and have been fortunate to have ...I adore traveling and have been fortunate to have been to many wonderful countries. My dh was in the Navy for 21 years, and we lived overseas twice (Bahrain and Italy), so we "got around. Ireland is still my top "dream" destination, and I plan to get there someday soon. I would also love to go to New Zealand and Australia, as well.<BR/><BR/>That being said, I love to come home after a great trip--my bed, my pillow, MY home in the beautiful mountains.<BR/><BR/>Helen, I think that chook is never leaving your house. :)Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-64171879295083037432008-12-11T09:34:00.000-05:002008-12-11T09:34:00.000-05:00I am a homebody. I can't sleep well unless I am in...I am a homebody. I can't sleep well unless I am in my own bed. My dream destination is Australia.CrystalGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613282698726922126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-88855063204748837732008-12-11T07:58:00.001-05:002008-12-11T07:58:00.001-05:00Chookel No. 5! LMAO!Chookel No. 5! LMAO!pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-85527346930773252462008-12-11T07:58:00.000-05:002008-12-11T07:58:00.000-05:00Okay Helen, what's your secret? Is it the cakes y...Okay Helen, what's your secret? Is it the cakes you've been baking? The warm Aussie sun? Inquiring minds want to know! :)pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.com