tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post8953574911680465292..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: Sunday Salon: Demolition and DustSandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-42773603237722478772010-02-15T17:25:55.800-05:002010-02-15T17:25:55.800-05:00I'm impressed that even though you are in the ...I'm impressed that even though you are in the middle of a bathroom meltdown, you are still able to get so much reading done! And I don't think I would like to be exercising with all those construction men around either, so I think you are probably making a wise decision to do it at other times. I hope your renovation continues to go smoothly and that you are ready for swimsuit season!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-48022438027975980782010-02-09T17:50:56.441-05:002010-02-09T17:50:56.441-05:00The dust that comes from remodeling is unreal isn&...The dust that comes from remodeling is unreal isn't it? It gets into everything but you will love your new bathroom when all is said and done. <br /><br />I am also Game On'ing it (still) and will be for the rest of my darn life. It's okay most days but some days I just want to hunker down to a plate of chili fries or something equally bad.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-2204171276145537922010-02-08T12:23:21.817-05:002010-02-08T12:23:21.817-05:00Awesome work on the continuing with Game On!!!
I ...Awesome work on the continuing with Game On!!!<br /><br />I will shoot your link around. It's a great project.Pamhttp://bookalicio.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-79401473524554621672010-02-08T12:19:21.135-05:002010-02-08T12:19:21.135-05:00Good luck with your renovations and the literacy p...Good luck with your renovations and the literacy project.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-42224845244674873612010-02-08T10:49:58.597-05:002010-02-08T10:49:58.597-05:00Lisa Warren sent me to your blog. I hope you'l...Lisa Warren sent me to your blog. I hope you'll visit mine, "On a Clear Day I Can Read Forever,'' http://patebooks.wordpress.com/ <br /><br />I don't have a new Caroline Cousins to donate to auction, but I'll check my stacks!<br /><br />Cheers, Nancypatebookshttp://patebooks.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-9138288991189305562010-02-08T01:12:54.768-05:002010-02-08T01:12:54.768-05:00If only I can be as disciplined as you, Sandy. I a...If only I can be as disciplined as you, Sandy. I am trying hard to be but I can't seem to find the time to slot everything in. I need to seriously sit down and re-think what I do every day.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-52618579702611586322010-02-08T00:34:19.868-05:002010-02-08T00:34:19.868-05:00I've just had my bathroom renovated too! As lo...I've just had my bathroom renovated too! As long as I have a second bathroom for all that peeing on "The Game On Diet"!!! Az Ferguson - Co-Author of "The Game On Diet.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505069578177755437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-15701919439176188112010-02-07T22:07:16.385-05:002010-02-07T22:07:16.385-05:00And oh yeah ... David Sedaris is GREAT! You need t...And oh yeah ... David Sedaris is GREAT! You need to read "Me Talk Pretty One Day" soon!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-27619541177741130952010-02-07T22:06:48.655-05:002010-02-07T22:06:48.655-05:00May the Gods of Renovations smile upon you and may...May the Gods of Renovations smile upon you and may the bathroom be done on time!!!<br /><br />And I just won a copy of "Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt" that was signed by the author. I'll try to read it pretty soon and send it to you!!!! I thought you were done with that but I bet I can get it to you by March.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-31180682585896511652010-02-07T19:15:57.083-05:002010-02-07T19:15:57.083-05:00I'm impressed that you're doing well with ...I'm impressed that you're doing well with your Game On Diet and reading despite the renovations (and on top of that your normal routine), Sandy! <br /><br />Can't wait to read those reviews soon!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-48519339493128812442010-02-07T18:32:44.602-05:002010-02-07T18:32:44.602-05:00Girl, how do you even get to all the books with ev...Girl, how do you even get to all the books with everything going on! So glad you liked My Cousin Rachel, what a delicious tale right?<br /><br />I haven't forgotten to look for a book to donate to the cause! I've just been so busy but I promise to look for one soon and see if I can donate.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-85053469575871328832010-02-07T16:10:37.472-05:002010-02-07T16:10:37.472-05:00Dust! Yuck! Woodson is amazing. I read the Locom...Dust! Yuck! Woodson is amazing. I read the Locomotion books and have several others on my TBR list. I just finished The Rock And The River by Kekla Magoon. It is wonderful. Have a great week, Sandy.Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865699135545209220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-63021262873875551842010-02-07T15:39:20.161-05:002010-02-07T15:39:20.161-05:00The bathroom renovation sounds like it will defini...The bathroom renovation sounds like it will definitely be worthwhile! Are you going to post before and after photos?Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-41232022804343756162010-02-07T15:25:24.665-05:002010-02-07T15:25:24.665-05:00Dust drives me nuts but for a dream bathroom I'...Dust drives me nuts but for a dream bathroom I'd live with it! Have a great week!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-63464263157805643632010-02-07T14:28:52.995-05:002010-02-07T14:28:52.995-05:00What's a little dust when it nets you your dre...What's a little dust when it nets you your dream bath ;) I hope it turns out even better than you imagine (maybe the reno guys will take pity on you and clean up a bit at the end--hope springs eternal). I'm in complete agreement with the other Sedaris fans; he can get you through anything.<br />Have a great week, Sandy.dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-967466181008543772010-02-07T13:54:09.582-05:002010-02-07T13:54:09.582-05:00Remodels are such nightmares but at the same time ...Remodels are such nightmares but at the same time they are so fun! I know you will get through it all with your usual sense of humor! I can't wait to hear what you think about the books you read this week!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-12135519656926604712010-02-07T12:51:10.639-05:002010-02-07T12:51:10.639-05:00I say go for Holidays on Ice next. It's not r...I say go for Holidays on Ice next. It's not really a Christmassy book, though it takes place during Christmas. In fact, it's a bit anti-Christmas. It's still the best Sedaris audio book.<br /><br />Sounds like the book auction will be great. I hope you'll post a picture or two.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-17894077605069088812010-02-07T11:52:06.040-05:002010-02-07T11:52:06.040-05:00Kitchen and bathroom renovations can be stressful....Kitchen and bathroom renovations can be stressful. Hand in there and I think my Game On finally got up and went out.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-14158068629613132992010-02-07T11:51:46.000-05:002010-02-07T11:51:46.000-05:00I admire anyone who can live through renovations. ...I admire anyone who can live through renovations. We joke that we just move when it's time to renovate or replace. Please post pictures of your new bathroom when it's done!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-10247542801423512292010-02-07T10:40:35.907-05:002010-02-07T10:40:35.907-05:00Sarah's Key is our next bookclub selection, to...Sarah's Key is our next bookclub selection, too! Started it a few days ago, but am still on the first disk.<br /><br />A bathroom remodel horror story...<br />When the guys came to begin demolition, they pulled down the sheetrock, saw the wiring and I overheard one say "Hey John, look at this...can you believe they haven't had a fire??"<br />Needless to say, we went waaay over budget!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-17193792785424773322010-02-07T09:49:17.516-05:002010-02-07T09:49:17.516-05:00David Sedaris is great - I am a huge fan! I read ...David Sedaris is great - I am a huge fan! I read a number of his books before I saw him live and then resolved to only listen to him because his delivery is perfect and adds so much to the enjoyment of his books. I recently listened to Live For Your Listening Pleasure - it is a collection of performances from his most recent tour.<br /><br />Hang in there with the reno!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-24478753373599339172010-02-07T09:23:17.947-05:002010-02-07T09:23:17.947-05:00You have been busy! I can't believe you still ...You have been busy! I can't believe you still got so much accomplished this week!Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-1119468495160459352010-02-07T08:13:00.289-05:002010-02-07T08:13:00.289-05:00One of your weeks is the equivalent of one of my y...One of your weeks is the equivalent of one of my years! Of course, you will put up pictures of your finished bathroom, right? <br /><br />We're in the early, early stages of planning a master bath reno, kitchen reno and a small addition to include a laundry/mud/office-craft-sewing space. I'm not sure I will live to see it, but there's hope.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-71612126983863019932010-02-07T08:09:40.131-05:002010-02-07T08:09:40.131-05:00You are so disciplined! If it had been me, I would...You are so disciplined! If it had been me, I would have been on to the large sandwiches by Day 2 of construction. It can be stressful, and worse yet, difficult to let go of control over your own house. Thank goodness for Sedaris. His books can get you through with your sense of humor intact. You are so right to keep the beautiful new room and Hawaii in your sights. Wishing you the best this week.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597485569740436880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-66634008599215244442010-02-07T07:23:30.620-05:002010-02-07T07:23:30.620-05:00I was also blown away by If You Come Softly. Ther...I was also blown away by If You Come Softly. There is a sequel, Behind You, but I haven't been able to get ahold of it yet. But I agree with Amy; Woodson is truly amazing!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.com