tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post6918309789819046539..comments2023-11-03T04:57:11.073-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Mystery Under the VinesLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-55330321982418400682011-10-04T18:05:53.689-04:002011-10-04T18:05:53.689-04:00Posh, I think I will start working on that idea. ...Posh, I think I will start working on that idea. I've wanted to for a long time, but figured nobody else would be interested. :0/Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-89419492250790569912011-10-02T23:42:17.910-04:002011-10-02T23:42:17.910-04:00Oh, don't worry... now he's in somebody el...Oh, don't worry... now he's in somebody else's house causing havoc... hehheee.<br /><br />And he loved the Finch Seed he munched into! All Australian produced seed too... lucky Rooster he was! <br />Little Miss Stevie would have made nasty screeching noises at him if he destroyed anything rare until I got home... and she can really be annoyingly loud (and I've seen some other birds actually become quite scared of her when she's territorial of her cage and my home)... good little bird I have :)Mozettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16267731815392625679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-67328555036487648162011-10-02T21:24:41.170-04:002011-10-02T21:24:41.170-04:00Mozette, so sorry the GR made a mess at your place...Mozette, so sorry the GR made a mess at your place! He's such an inconsiderate guest. *sigh*Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-77291342434021998532011-10-02T20:59:16.767-04:002011-10-02T20:59:16.767-04:00Mozette, I'm glad to hear your budgie kept a k...Mozette, I'm glad to hear your budgie kept a keen eye on the GR. Heaven knows someone needs to! She is obviously a conscientious and observant bird, just what the GR needs in his life. It takes all 19 of us (plus Aunty Cindy's riding crop at times) to keep him in line! <br /><br />If all it cost was some budgie seed, you were lucky. We have had to replace wood paneling and hardwood floors in the Lair!Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-71513320910338164932011-10-02T20:06:43.877-04:002011-10-02T20:06:43.877-04:00The GR got into the budgie seed and - while I was ...The GR got into the budgie seed and - while I was out and about seeing my brother and his family home from Thailand at the airport - kept my budgie company. <br />Not much scares my little bird unless her cage is attacked. The GR would have caused great curiosity for her and not fear with him strutting around the place making a mess... and looking into everything; and her telling him to leave my stuff alone. :PMozettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16267731815392625679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-60670192258348688202011-10-02T17:41:17.375-04:002011-10-02T17:41:17.375-04:00Anna, that's it: masking tape gladiator sandal...Anna, that's it: masking tape gladiator sandals! I can see you sporting that and listing a bit boozily off the seat of a scooter whilst clinging to a sexy Spaniard!Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-6704054939856319372011-10-02T17:39:45.481-04:002011-10-02T17:39:45.481-04:00Suz, I haven't been to Cades Cove, but it'...Suz, I haven't been to Cades Cove, but it's definitely on my list. That area is near where my mother's family (both sides) were from. <br /><br />The Smoky Mtns are my favorite place to be on earth, so I plan to drag the DH there. (So many places I want to see!) I'm sure it's FULL of stories begging to be told, too! I would love to write about the early days of the settlers in the mountains. I'm not sure I could do the period justice, but I'd like to try one day!Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-6791072487079591842011-10-02T17:36:05.409-04:002011-10-02T17:36:05.409-04:00Caren, might fit the gladiator sandal look! ;-)Caren, might fit the gladiator sandal look! ;-)Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-55196585335021059812011-10-02T17:28:05.511-04:002011-10-02T17:28:05.511-04:00Kate, the MANSON FAMILY?! Oh my gosh, that would h...Kate, the MANSON FAMILY?! Oh my gosh, that would have freaked me out so bad, even a year later! I'm sure the whole area was a great atmosphere for story inspiration, though. As soon as the sun starts setting, there are all those immense shadows and dark, spooky recesses. I gave myself a shiver just thinking about it!Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-29622037063670586492011-10-02T17:24:56.635-04:002011-10-02T17:24:56.635-04:00Okay, Anna, now I have a picture of you riding on ...Okay, Anna, now I have a picture of you riding on the back of a motor scooter with masking tape criss-crossed up your legs like those disco shoes from the 70s!Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-19349434990549392442011-10-02T17:23:44.528-04:002011-10-02T17:23:44.528-04:00Louisa, there is always the more unpopular option ...Louisa, there is always the more unpopular option of wearing lace-up shoes. I'm just throwing it out there! ;)Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-18269593001621109082011-10-02T17:22:50.909-04:002011-10-02T17:22:50.909-04:00Anna, you are too funny! I hadn't thought of i...Anna, you are too funny! I hadn't thought of it, but you're right about all the scooter riding in Italy and Spain. I'll bet those corners are hard on a stiletto! *snork*Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-28489774708829912422011-10-02T17:21:45.954-04:002011-10-02T17:21:45.954-04:00Jeanne, every time we hit October, it becomes Jean...Jeanne, every time we hit October, it becomes Jeanne Month in my mind. I really want to come up for the Ad(d)ams Family Halloween party one of these years! :)Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-62669838670853343762011-10-02T17:20:19.873-04:002011-10-02T17:20:19.873-04:00Amy, how spooky and cool! I have to say, the last ...Amy, how spooky and cool! I have to say, the last time we were in the Williamsburg area, we went to Historic Jamestowne. For those who haven't been, that's the site of the first colonial settlement there. It was way cooler than colonial Williamsburg, but in a completely different way. <br /><br />It was really interesting to go into the church there and see the excavation they had done under the foundation. The whole area had been inhabited for so long by native Americans when the colonists arrived you have to figure it's just riddled with ghosts! <br /><br />We also went to visit Bacon's Castle in Surry, which had a slightly spooky feel to it. It was a great trip. We tried to see the less-visited places since we had seen all the most touristy ones on previous trips. How great that you live there and can soak up the vibes of the past all year round!Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-45206678939722163692011-10-02T17:13:49.835-04:002011-10-02T17:13:49.835-04:00Pat, what a melancholy thing to have hospitals sit...Pat, what a melancholy thing to have hospitals sitting empty! Houston has had such ups and downs that I'm sure there are areas with lots of empty real estate, both private homes and commercial. We lived there in 1982 and even then, during the "boom" there were empty buildings!<br /><br />It's wonderful that they are renovating one of the hospitals. I wonder what is moving in? What in the world can you do with a hospital building besides use it as a hospital? It seems like a very specific sort of building!Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73299787702901668962011-10-02T16:46:08.769-04:002011-10-02T16:46:08.769-04:00Yeah, YAY, TRISH!!!!!Yeah, YAY, TRISH!!!!!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-13748727068878086192011-10-02T16:43:54.603-04:002011-10-02T16:43:54.603-04:00Caren,
Fascinating how your mind works, girl!And ...Caren,<br /><br />Fascinating how your mind works, girl!And now I bet at least one of those girls will write their tale, probably for creative writing class in school!!<br /><br />As for being inspired? Have you ever been to Cade's cove in The Great Smokey Mountains Forest? It was a real town years ago. Walking through the small cabins, the woods and the church, mill, etc. It had my mind filled with what those people had to endure just to live from day-to-day.Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-61867059603776387992011-10-02T16:34:14.344-04:002011-10-02T16:34:14.344-04:00Lots of cool stories here! And congrats to Mozette...Lots of cool stories here! And congrats to Mozette on snagging the bird beast! Now that's scary!<br /><br />And big CONGRATS to our TRISH on winning the MAGGIE!!! Woo hoo!!!Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-57887818704778336962011-10-02T16:32:03.398-04:002011-10-02T16:32:03.398-04:00Oooh, Caren, spooky!! I was sure there would be a ...Oooh, Caren, spooky!! I was sure there would be a dead body in there ... but I'm kind of glad there wasn't. It's fun to watch on CSI but in real life? Nightmare time!<br /><br />In college, a bunch of us would drive out late at night to Vasquez Rocks, a rugged hilly area way beyond the end of the San Fernando Valley. There were lots of big rocks to climb, along with some caves and abandoned shacks. They used to film a lot of westerns out there in the 50's and 60's. We would explore those places and make up all sorts of stories about what went on there. <br /><br />A year or so later, we found out that the Manson family had been using some abandoned home out there as a hideaway around the same time as we were going out there. <br /><br />FREAKY!!!Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73626490879411038492011-10-02T16:15:47.184-04:002011-10-02T16:15:47.184-04:00Or stick it on with masking tape when you're r...Or stick it on with masking tape when you're riding on the back of some handsome senor's motorbike!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41193479474196671252011-10-02T15:58:23.133-04:002011-10-02T15:58:23.133-04:00So now when we take our motorcycle tour of Spain, ...So now when we take our motorcycle tour of Spain, La Campbell, we know to wear only one shoe!<br /><br />And CONGRATS TO TRISH on winning the YA Maggie !!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-14857936713285507602011-10-02T15:50:41.559-04:002011-10-02T15:50:41.559-04:00Caren, you genius! I think after 26 years you solv...Caren, you genius! I think after 26 years you solved the mystery and why it was always the left shoe. Lots of girls in high heels on the back of motorbikes and scooters in Spain. And these shoes were always beside the road. Wow, whoda thunk it? All good things come to those who wait! I wouldn't say it's tormented me over the years but it just struck me as strange, you know? And now I have a valid explanation!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-39946825053141892932011-10-02T15:45:56.799-04:002011-10-02T15:45:56.799-04:00Amy said: Caren, there's nothing better than a...Amy said: <i>Caren, there's nothing better than a chance for our imaginations to go wild and scare the beejeebers out of ourselves - and it's October! </i><br /><br />Well said, Amy! And totally true.<br /><br />Woooo, welcome OCTOBER!!Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-61126042017297384482011-10-02T14:19:36.582-04:002011-10-02T14:19:36.582-04:00Caren, there's nothing better than a chance fo...Caren, there's nothing better than a chance for our imaginations to go wild and scare the beejeebers out of ourselves - and it's October! <br />I live in an area of VA where Indians lived (Pocohantas' tribe), Colonials fought, Civil War battles raged and Union troops camped. When I walk the winding roads around here, I pass a historical church, cemetery and remnants of old homes. My imagination goes wild and sometimes, my dog's does too! More than once as we've passed the cemetery, he's stopped, stared, raised his hackles and given a low growl. I took him for a walk through it once, only got him so far before he pulled me back and never got him in there again. I love it!!<br /><br />http://unwrappingromance.blogspot.comAmy Valentinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725078863607000204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-65198132866577129932011-10-02T13:51:18.198-04:002011-10-02T13:51:18.198-04:00In a large city like Houston, you can
not drive th...In a large city like Houston, you can<br />not drive through some of the older <br />areas without seeing no longer used<br />homes and buildings. In two different areas, the deserted buildings we often<br />passed were old hospitals. They made us think of all the people who came there seeking assistance. One of the deserted buildings looked so "lonely" as it sat on what passes for a hill side here. I was pleased to see, on the last time we drove by, that the building is now being used again.<br /><br />Pat CochranPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.com