tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post7092497921665011659..comments2024-03-18T17:08:18.111-05:00Comments on Fatale Abstraction: phlegmfatalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636803080525003892noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-13691711956735301182007-09-11T22:37:00.000-05:002007-09-11T22:37:00.000-05:00dick -I'll be interested to READ yours!fhb - well,...dick -I'll be interested to READ yours!<BR/><BR/>fhb - well, you're busy having a life. It's a fair tradeoff, I think. You'll cram in time for books again soon, I'll bet.<BR/><BR/>becky - yeah, there were plenty of comely English lasses who would have done nicely. Didn't realize it hadn't done well at the box office, but that won't keep me from buying the dvd<BR/><BR/>lin - I think I could crochet steel-wool, but methinks something the scale of a Unimog would guarantee me a case of carpal tunnel syndrome, which would put my crafting career right in the crapper! Otherwise, I'd be delighted to accommodate you. Then again, postage on that thing would be hell. And back.<BR/><BR/>schnoobie - I'm as handy as a handle on a pig! Yup, I taught my teacher to crochet in the 4th grade, actually. It's fun and easy. This time, though, I really want to learn picot. I started a piece tonight in that very fine gauge yarn, and it's starting off fairly well. I'm excited! WOOHOO!<BR/><BR/>I wish we had a proper winter down here - it'd be great to make sweaters and actually use them. Oh well, maybe a throw for the sofa...<BR/><BR/>kate - yeah, the whole pinata thing was a blast! I really NEED to learn to knit one of these days...phlegmfatalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636803080525003892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-6168557627741339252007-09-11T20:17:00.000-05:002007-09-11T20:17:00.000-05:00Sounds like you had a great time with the pinata ...Sounds like you had a great time with the pinata party! What a cute picture!<BR/><BR/>Crocheting, eh? I've forgotten what little I knew about that, and have been sticking to my knitting. Remember, you need to post pictures when you finish a project! ;)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00848835904914119912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-64045831432977481992007-09-11T20:11:00.000-05:002007-09-11T20:11:00.000-05:00CROCHET!!??????Well now ...aint you a Renn-a Sonse...CROCHET!!??????<BR/>Well now ...aint you a Renn-a Sonse woman?????<BR/>I'ts getting kinda chilly up here in the evenings just south of the Great Lakes.That touch of Fall is creeping in...<BR/> I busted out some knitting myself ....a couple of days ago.(as a quilting distraction) I once tried to learn to crochet but my left hand was too dumb to hold the yarn....but it can work a knitting needle?????Too bad cause I've always loved granny squares....<BR/>Happy yarn fondling....FatQuarterQuiltFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06456887074211400976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-51978333513975825782007-09-11T17:56:00.000-05:002007-09-11T17:56:00.000-05:00Oh, oh, oh, you do crochet?! Given your results w...Oh, oh, oh, you do crochet?! Given your results with that tank pinata, could I send you enough steel wool to crochet me up a full-sized Unimog?Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100999113439449482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-62287400741447136142007-09-11T16:19:00.000-05:002007-09-11T16:19:00.000-05:00Yeah, Scarlett was a little annoying in the film -...Yeah, Scarlett was a little annoying in the film -- I can't stand it when American actors bungle other accents. Why not just use a Brit, it's like anyone probably went to see that movie because she was in it.<BR/><BR/>I liked Stardust too and am disappointed that it hasn't performed very well at the box office. I guess it was just overshadowed by all these sequels this summer.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07236996311963818408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-85249130679904219322007-09-11T12:30:00.000-05:002007-09-11T12:30:00.000-05:00God, I wish I had time to read a book. One of thes...God, I wish I had time to read a book. One of these days. Used to consume them mightily on the ships back in the day. Too much goin' on now.FHBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04261425729050948728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-59454154400992516832007-09-11T11:24:00.000-05:002007-09-11T11:24:00.000-05:00I'll be interested to read what you have to say ab...I'll be interested to read what you have to say about mine.Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12522246796559007832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-87847944231227528742007-09-11T10:38:00.000-05:002007-09-11T10:38:00.000-05:00Thanks, sis!lawdog - Wow, that's high praise, inde...Thanks, sis!<BR/><BR/>lawdog - Wow, that's high praise, indeed, for a film. I thought Stardust was a stunning film. Loved the human, flawed characters. I think this is my favorite Robert DeNiro performance ever - seeing such a badass get in touch with his kinder, gentler side was a hoot. Being a movie buff, it's definitely in my top 50, and possibly in my top 25 of all time. I need to make that list, one day.phlegmfatalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636803080525003892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-56868802570257416422007-09-11T10:27:00.000-05:002007-09-11T10:27:00.000-05:00Stardust is one of the few books/movies where I ac...<I>Stardust</I> is one of the few books/movies where I actually prefer the movie version over the book.LawDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232684877582591461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-88623138929957656662007-09-11T08:46:00.000-05:002007-09-11T08:46:00.000-05:00yes, meant to bring it Mon, forgot, maybe Sat. Ayes, meant to bring it Mon, forgot, maybe Sat. AAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-70090167168967299952007-09-11T08:06:00.000-05:002007-09-11T08:06:00.000-05:00Neverwhere may be close to a tie, but it's the sub...Neverwhere may be close to a tie, but it's the subject and theme of Good Omens that so hit it out of the park for me. Delightful.<BR/>Speaking of, do you have my copy of Good Omens? Mama be needin' her book back.<BR/><BR/>dba dude - Indeed, other than Good Omens, this is the first Pratchett I'm reading. Yes, I sensed immediately that I have lots of brilliant reading ahead. That was quite a momentous realization, actually. Quite exciting. Those are incredible quotes. And he makes me laugh, too - I've snorted a few times so far.<BR/><BR/>lainy - Some of the Harry Potters were a more fast read for me than others. <BR/>Crochet is fun! Someday I'll have to start doing something more elaborate than making a chain. I've got miles of the stuff laying around. *just kidding*<BR/><BR/>I was thinking how much smarter knitting is - those long pointy sticks would make a much more effective weapon in a pinch. Maybe one should just keep knitting needles laying about the house, just in case. Yup, people keep having kids- you're sure to have SOMEONE to give that stuff to, sooner or later.phlegmfatalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636803080525003892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-37202845128963724942007-09-11T04:43:00.000-05:002007-09-11T04:43:00.000-05:00I'm still reading Harry Potter. I only manage to r...I'm still reading Harry Potter. I only manage to read a chapter and a half before I fall asleep. May take me until Christmas to finish.<BR/><BR/>I love to crochet. I'm working on a baby blanket with hat and booties to match. I don't know anyone having a baby, but who knows, anything can come up with having older kids, nieces and nephews.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-90580799456555656552007-09-11T04:15:00.000-05:002007-09-11T04:15:00.000-05:00As Colour of Magic is the first Discworld novel I ...As Colour of Magic is the first Discworld novel I am assuming that this is the first one that you have read?<BR/><BR/>If so I envy you, I own all of them and he is of the few writers who can make me laugh out loud while reading. The ones with the witches or the Night Watch rank high among my favourites. You have a lot of great reading ahead of you.<BR/><BR/>Some quotes:<BR/><BR/>“You can’t go around building a better world for people. Only people can build a better world for people. Otherwise it’s just a cage.”<BR/><BR/>“Sometimes I really think people ought to have to pass a proper exam before they’re allowed to be parents. Not just the practical, I mean.”<BR/><BR/>“Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.”DBA Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05684347517853961518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-74779995307985932572007-09-11T01:18:00.000-05:002007-09-11T01:18:00.000-05:00I liked Neverwhere better than Good Omens, me thin...I liked Neverwhere better than Good Omens, me thinks. Both great though. I bet we could think of lots of reasons to slap ScarJo. <BR/>Happy crocheting... AAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com