<p>Sabaray - my sister felt the same way about a kindle (something about the weight, turning the pages, etc) and so she was dubious. Now she loves it. And can’t leave home without it. I definitely need to get one. The only thing she doesnt like is the abillity to flip back to find something she might need to clarify - a name, a place etc. She says it’s not so easy to flip around. Not sure if that’s right or…</p>
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I would agree with that. You can “mark” a spot to refer to later, but I find that most of the time I don’t know I want to mark something until I’ve already read past it – if that makes sense. But, for me, the positives outweigh the negatives.</p>
<p>I bought the two “Girl” books at Walmart yesterday - $6 each.</p>
<p>I WANT A KINDLE!!! Have for a couple of years now. Keep asking for one for Christmas, b’day etc. but H has something against it. He only reads technical stuff and doesn’t read online. I on the other hand read about 2 books a week and would LOVE to not have all the stupid paperbacks lying around the house. I used to go to the library but out read them on books I like. Now just about every week I pick up a couple of books and read them. I don’t generally go back and reread unless I’m just out of things to read. I usually donate them to the library for their annual book sale but the mess during the year is terrible. Plus I would like to read some of my magazines online as well. I’m not much into TV so nights are spent reading or doing a craft.</p>
<p>I have always used the library for 90% of my books, only buying something that I know H or S1 will also want to read. I got my first “Girl” book from the library although I bought it after I read it and will own all three of those. The Gate at the Stairs and women of Genesis were also libary books, but too girly to buy for H and S. Unfortunately, our library has been so hard hit by budget cuts, they don’t have the selection they had before. That may force me to go the Kindle route. </p>
<p>Very satisfying to see Pletcher and Borel win the Derby yesterday. I liked Pletcher’s suit.</p>
<p>I cannot believe S2 will be done at the end of this week. This year went so quickly. Sabarary, good news on the sublet lead. S1 has identified several rooms he could rent on a month to month while in Rio for a very reasonable price. He has stayed in touch with a lot of people, including students, who are able to hook him up. His new laptop has shipped and everything seems to be falling into place except the phone. I don’t want to see him locked into a $70+ per month contract for a smart phone based on usage in the U.S. he won’t ever use. Still trying to sort through options there.</p>
<p>Missypie, you’re breaking my heart. I paid a fortune for the two I bought at B&N! Ouch.</p>
<p>DH is so proud of his shopping finds. He wears mostly jeans and Columbia short sleeve (made to hang out) shirts. But, he believes that all jeans are the same and doesnt take the time to try things on, so he has a collection of cheap, ill-fitting, baggy bottom jeans. On the other hand, he thinks nothing of dropping $90 for a pair of arborwear pants to go camping in or to wear for a volunteer day clearing brush and tromping through mud. </p>
<p>He also prides himself on finding shoes on sale. Guess no one else wanted those day-glo orange sneakers?</p>
<p>D will pay around $550 per month (rent and utilities) beginning in July- when her lease starts- I was shocked to see what some kids were paying–$700 just to have a private bedroom and a private bath. Needless to say most are eager to sublet. </p>
<p>She had a scholarship she needed to reapply for by letter; deadline was May 1 so of course I was nagging her for the entire month of April to get it done. Finally submitted Thursday am; by noon she had received confirmation it was renewed. We had a lengthy adult conversation over finances yesterday and she had a very mature attitude about things. Obviously SabarayS’ situation has impacted our finances in a very negative fashion leading to the dreaded trickle down effect. But as D pointed out, she’s never had a job before, she wanted to be more responsible for herself and wanted to be more of an adult. So I was very pleased with that. </p>
<p>I remind myself that in spite of all the small irritations she really has come a very long way in less than a year.</p>
<p>Hmmm, this thread is starting to get very stream of consciousness-y. Books, diamonds, the derby, 70s clothing, wedding dresses and of course, our kids. I really love it all.</p>
<p>D had her sorority formal last night and is going on a wine tour with her ski team this AM. I’m not really asking too many questions at this point.</p>
<p>23rd anniversary here today! Have a great Sunday everyone!</p>
<p>Happy Anniversary, Woody!!! </p>
<p>Does she post pictures of this stuff so you can see them? Truthfully, that’s what I like most about FB (when they’re appropriate pictures, course). Hmm… should I begin to wonder that this is the reason son has not posted nor been tagged in any photos recently? Given some thought, I should just be glad he has the good sense either way. Sure do wish there were a few formals he could go to! The girls are usually the ones with the cameras…</p>
<p>Moda, most of D’s friends have set their pictures to “friends only” – so while I can see pics D puts on her page as I am her friend, I can’t see pictures she’s tagged in unless she links them to her page. So she’s actually been sending me links so I can make photo collages. S and I are friends again on FB but he has blocked his page significantly so I really have no idea what’s going on there. </p>
<p>One of his friends “friended” me some time back- a young lady I know well- but then limited her profile to such an extent I wondered what she was up to all the time. Certainly nothing she wanted me to know about, that’s for sure!</p>
<p>Well, I 'm not on FB but I know she routinely takes down pictures - friends or no friends.</p>
<p>Happy Anniversary, woody! Hope you have a great day.</p>
<p>Just catching up and saw the Kindle recommends, and at the risk of sounding like a spoiled brat, my mew iPad beats the Kindle hands down. It does feel like you’re holding a book, and is much easier to flip back and forth between pages. We are taking in our north woods cabin for a few days, and my iPad is my laptop and my library. Honestly, I really liked my Kindle, but there’s no comparison !</p>
<p>I had thought of an iPad, cpeltz- really appeals to me as I need a laptop. Glad to hear from someone who likes it as I’ve heard varying reports.</p>
<p>Happy Anniversary Woody!
CBBBlinker–still have not found my wedding band. So sorry about you earring.
We are driving S to school this am to get a load of stuff. He has 10 days left and H will fetch him then as I need to work. S said former GF was a mess at the prom until near the end and then things turned around and ended on a good note. I feel bad for her. I am glad S broke up while he has his support at school but just wish it was not so close to her prom and graduation ceremonies. He wishes he had taken care of this a few months ago. I told him we had grown to think she was sweet but that he did not seem happy and seemed bored and that was what we did not like. Secretly the entire family and every loving friend is doing a happy dance.</p>
<p>Clearly, however, typing on the iPad without proofreading is a bit of issue!</p>
<p>I will wait to get an IPad when it comes out with the second generation to get rid of some of the issues. Would prefer something that easily syncs with everything. I’ve never had issue with laptop, desktop or my iphone – so why look for issues by going elsewhere. Still… the point it, a book is no longer a book. Sometimes I think of all the people slowly going out of work (printing presses, newspaper presses etc etc).</p>
<p>Happy Anniversary, Woody!</p>
<p>Happy Anniversary Woody!
We celebrate our 31st in 9 days. Can hardly believe we have known each other close to 40 years.
Funny story: we decided to marry hastily because once we told our families we were going to get married they all started getting carried away with plans. So we went to the JP down the block. No ring, but I had one on the other hand (from an old boyfriend no less) and that stood in for a wedding band for the ceremony. We don’t stand much on tradition around here. I still don’t have a wedding ring and neither does H and we both like having our hands free of bling. Now if he wanted to buy me some diamond earrings, well I wouldn’t argue. But like some others of you, I tend to lose the earrings that mean something to me, so maybe it is best not to have such valuable earrings.
S is home in 4 days!!! Guess we need to clear out his bedroom that we have been using as a storeroom for music equipment. Just when I had gotten used to and enamored of an empty nest…</p>
<p>Cpeltz, I have been an e-book holdout (don’t want to completely train my eyes to only understand cathode ray enhanced type but that horse might already be out of the barn…) but had been debating a switch to ipad…but like Moda, a little tempted to wait for the second generation AND a little wary about the fate and preserve-ability of printed word. Interesting to hear everyone’s thoughts.</p>
<p>Re: setting up the parameters – McSon will be taking off Tues. for a month visit to his dad up north, so maybe this is artificial, but what seems to have worked so far is just a basic general advanced prediction of whereabouts, no curfew, always has cab money and agreed to a set of responsibilities. It’s been pretty seamless, but we also haven’t expected an accounting of his arrival times home, etc. He’s been good about calling when not planning to turn up for a meal. So far so good.
We did set a rule about no unannounced guests in the backyard/hottub area without first seeing if I’m a) in it or b) in a state of undress. (I’m sure he appreciates how this is best for us all ;)</p>