tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post2199982841983230110..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Plumb TuckeredLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-56845055945265396482010-12-26T23:51:33.015-05:002010-12-26T23:51:33.015-05:00Thanks for sharing Boxing Day with me, everyone. ...Thanks for sharing Boxing Day with me, everyone. I'll post the winner announcement one night this week (late at night, as usual), along with the winner from the "Creative Intelligence" post. That one got lost in the holiday shuffle.<br /><br />This is my last post of 2010, so I'll wish you all a Happy New Year. I hope you'll join us Saturday when we kick off January in the Lair.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-12845315500412064602010-12-26T23:45:17.664-05:002010-12-26T23:45:17.664-05:00Pissenlit--LOL!Pissenlit--LOL!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73500817868614876312010-12-26T23:38:04.256-05:002010-12-26T23:38:04.256-05:00Nancy, knitting and purling is half the battle!
...Nancy, knitting and purling is half the battle!<br /><br /><br />...G.I. Joe!(sorry, just had to!)Pissenlithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652379987538733088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-15866994205092060242010-12-26T23:36:41.774-05:002010-12-26T23:36:41.774-05:00LilMissMolly, we used to run around during Christm...LilMissMolly, we used to run around during Christmas, but my folks are gone now, and the dh's live too far away for a short visit, so we just stay home. We sort of enjoy not having to get in the car and hurry somewhere.<br /><br />I watched the LOTR marathon tonight, sometimes with the boy and/or the dh sitting in, and it was nice.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-6734635970812482102010-12-26T23:35:14.251-05:002010-12-26T23:35:14.251-05:00Dianna, I love the well digger's lunch bucket!...Dianna, I love the well digger's lunch bucket! I'm glad you had a good Christmas even though it involved cutbacks.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-79646671450357041642010-12-26T23:34:24.212-05:002010-12-26T23:34:24.212-05:00Pissenlit, thank you! Kudos on the knitting proje...Pissenlit, thank you! Kudos on the knitting project. My mother knitted the most amazing sweaters, but I never mastered anything beyond knitting or purling, not even casting on and off.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-68702992861871995932010-12-26T23:33:38.948-05:002010-12-26T23:33:38.948-05:00Gamistress, thanks for the holiday wishes. I refu...Gamistress, thanks for the holiday wishes. I refuse to give up my regionalisms, too.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-74774934077431297212010-12-26T23:01:11.743-05:002010-12-26T23:01:11.743-05:00I've had a 2 day movie marathon of old movies ...I've had a 2 day movie marathon of old movies with my hubby and teen daughters. It was nice NOT to go anywhere this year. In the last 7 years, we've only stayed home once!<br /><br />lvsgund at gmail dot comLilMissMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847160970054624743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-755375973070631862010-12-26T22:32:19.116-05:002010-12-26T22:32:19.116-05:00I learned that even with less money you can have a...I learned that even with less money you can have a wonderful Christmas. <br /><br />Aside from all the phases already mentioned.......<br /><br />Nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.<br /><br />Busier than a one armed paper hanger<br /><br /><br />Colder than a well diggers lunch bucket.. (There is another much more colorful but not appropriate for this blog....LOL)hrdwrkdmom aka Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520769151419586319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-83270012827651269812010-12-26T22:13:42.036-05:002010-12-26T22:13:42.036-05:00Awwww, that photo is so cute!
This year, I finall...Awwww, that photo is so cute!<br /><br />This year, I finally tackled a small knitting project that originally looked a bit complicated but when I began to work on it, I realised it was super easy and really quick to knit up. Should've tried it ages ago! I guess I learned that I shouldn't shy away from things because they look hard?...maybe?...lol...I don't know that I actually learned that but it turned out to be the case this time!Pissenlithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652379987538733088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-89956342608431725672010-12-26T22:03:09.194-05:002010-12-26T22:03:09.194-05:00being originally from SW PA & speak some "...being originally from SW PA & speak some "pittsburghese" and refuse to give it up completely even after 20+ years in VA. I'll always drink "pop" (soda has ice cream in it or is soda-water) :)<br /><br />Hope all had a wonderful Christmas :)gamistress66https://www.blogger.com/profile/15832851155052440683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-69841922520818240422010-12-26T20:55:02.468-05:002010-12-26T20:55:02.468-05:00Eilis, thanks. "Put the cap on the whatever?...Eilis, thanks. "Put the cap on the whatever?" Cool. I'd never heard that before.<br /><br />Happy Boxing Day to you, too!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-91719989497874235502010-12-26T20:54:25.773-05:002010-12-26T20:54:25.773-05:00Alinaduffer, housecleaning is one of those tasks t...Alinaduffer, housecleaning is one of those tasks that never produces permanent improvement.<br /><br />I'm glad you got that second opinion.<br /><br />Kudos on gaining faith in yourself and your writing. Perfection is a hard standard to meet.<br /><br />As person who isn't happy unless she has <i>some</i>thing to obsess over, I congratulate you on stepping back from that.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-72934379737461938542010-12-26T20:34:30.473-05:002010-12-26T20:34:30.473-05:00This was a lovely piece, Nancy. And the photo of t...This was a lovely piece, Nancy. And the photo of the Boy was he was just barely a baby, well, that put the cap on the whatever. (I don't think this is a hick thing to say; inadequate, quite possibly.) Happy Boxing Day!EilisFlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730321975978034753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-66226975447464734632010-12-26T19:50:06.793-05:002010-12-26T19:50:06.793-05:00Hi Nancy! This year has been crazy! I learned a fe...Hi Nancy! This year has been crazy! I learned a few things. First you can not always trust a doctor, if he tells you you have cancer get a second opinion, which I did, lol! Second the more you stress about something the more crazy you become. Third I learned to believe in my self and my writing skills. I may not have it perfect, but its on its way. And last is that house cleaning when you have kids is like shoveling snow while its still snowing, Why bother, lol!<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful night and a Happy New Year!alinadufferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094837707702335686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-88501140175170307382010-12-26T18:50:11.476-05:002010-12-26T18:50:11.476-05:00Louisa, thank you. I think we just have to keep p...Louisa, thank you. I think we just have to keep plugging until editors capitulate. Fingers crossed for you and all of us who have that same goal.<br /><br />Fear can be a powerful barrier, especially since it's so good at hiding itself.<br /><br />I'd heard "that dog won't hunt," but not the others. I LOVE the one about the mudhole!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-52315288844152325202010-12-26T18:04:04.290-05:002010-12-26T18:04:04.290-05:00Great post, Nancy! And what a wonderful picture of...Great post, Nancy! And what a wonderful picture of the young man and his best buddy! <br /><br />The canine and feline members of my family gave their Nana a nice selection of romance novels for Christmas so they are in her good graces for another year.<br /><br />Yes, I would definitely LOVE a contract this year. I'll just keep writing until some editor gives me on out of sheer desperation to shut me up! <br /><br />Some of my favorite Southernisms -<br /><br />That dog won't hunt. (meaning basically "I'm not buy that load of bull!")<br /><br />Mad enough to stomp a mudhole in someone and walk it dry. (Trust me, that is REALLY mad!)<br /><br />I've learned something that I nearly forgot. Not everyone is what they appear. Sometimes they are better and sometimes they are worse and unfortunately sometimes it takes a little heartbreak to find out which is which. <br /><br />And I've also learned that the only thing standing between a publishing contract and me is my fear. I know what I want to write - the risks I want to take and the characters I want to bring to life. It's in my head and my hands to make it happen no matter what the naysayers think. And this year, by God, I will!<br /><br />And one last Southernism about two people who are horrible for each other. "At least they married each other and didn't mess up two families!"Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-68601288161427130022010-12-26T16:54:41.865-05:002010-12-26T16:54:41.865-05:00BJ, I'm glad you had such a great holiday.
Ou...BJ, I'm glad you had such a great holiday.<br /><br />Our smoke batteries always seem to give out in the middle of the night, too. I've heard the suggestion that we routinely change them when we reset the clocks to or from Daylight Savings Time, but we never remember.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-814115411259749602010-12-26T16:53:33.691-05:002010-12-26T16:53:33.691-05:00Lady_Graeye wrote: What did I learn...the older I ...Lady_Graeye wrote: <i>What did I learn...the older I get, the harder my body has to work to be young. <br /><br /></i>Ain't that the truth?!<br /><br />I know what you mean about little ones. They give us a new look at the world from a fresh perspective.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-55871801805087731302010-12-26T16:52:29.814-05:002010-12-26T16:52:29.814-05:00Cybercliper wrote: If you can't run with the b...Cybercliper wrote: <i>If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.<br /><br /></i>I love it! I had heard those others but not this one.<br /><br />Southern says frequently get tagged ignorant and backward by Hollywood. I'm really tired of it. Just like I'm tired of ignorant, superstitious villains on TV having Southern (usually badly done) accents.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-46964202856476859962010-12-26T16:24:34.732-05:002010-12-26T16:24:34.732-05:00I could probably fill a book from all the sayings ...I could probably fill a book from all the sayings I grew up with in the Eastern KY hills:<br /><br />It's all over but the shoutin'<br />That won't hold water<br />There's a fly in the ointment<br />Not worth a Tinker's damn<br /><br />and my alll time fav:<br /><br />If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.<br /><br />When I joined the military, it took me a year to figure our English that wasn't hillbilly speak :-DCybercliperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04382034618812212876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-71706365289773140082010-12-26T15:46:39.406-05:002010-12-26T15:46:39.406-05:00What did I learn...the older I get, the harder my ...What did I learn...the older I get, the harder my body has to work to be young. Ha Ha! I don't think we ever stop learning. I seem to absorb more from my surroundings. I see my 16 month old granddaughter exploring the world and it makes I smile. She's so open to every adventure in front of her. Through her, I learn about life all over again, all through young eyes seeing brand new perspectives. :-)Lady_Graeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697093619684822302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-74988390492178981712010-12-26T15:20:00.074-05:002010-12-26T15:20:00.074-05:00I learned that one should always check the batteri...I learned that one should always check the batteries in the fire alarms!!!!! Mine decided to let me know it needed to be changed right at 1210am Christmas morning!!!!! I had already been asleep for an hour. Then I heard this piercing beep! Lovely :0)<br />Other than trying to "Wake the DEAD" hubby to change the battery, everything on Christmas Day went really well. Dinner was good, Mom burnt the Ham as always (but it wouldn't be Christmas without it and lucky for the rest of the family I always cook a backup), the kids got what the wanted and the hubby was surprised that I hid his presents so well.<br /> and I have to agree "Plumb Tuckered" is just about how I feel today as well! Although Grand Daddy would say at my age I should feel "Fit as a Fiddle!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03260077997044896776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-57516879275931407672010-12-26T14:56:16.705-05:002010-12-26T14:56:16.705-05:00One thing I really like to do and haven't done...One thing I really like to do and haven't done this year is sit by the tree with the room lit only by its lights and think about Christmases past and people long gone.<br /><br />It's a little ritual for me, and the tree lights in the darkness, reflecting off the ornaments, seem to add a touch of fairy magic to the night.<br /><br />Maybe tonight . . .Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73966980261774854552010-12-26T14:53:31.758-05:002010-12-26T14:53:31.758-05:00Uh, that's NOT so in other regions, two commen...Uh, that's NOT so in other regions, two comments back. *sigh* I did read it before I published. . . .Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.com