Well, today was the Eldest Nephew's sixth birthday! (Good grief that kid is growing up fast!)
To celebrate the occasion, and to help distract him while Farm Bro and Farmdad got at least a start on putting together the ginormous new swing set that he got, I brought Rebel in and took him for a ride.
Today was the first day he's rode for more than ten minutes at a time, and it was also the first time he'd gotten to actually handle the reins himself. He was awful proud in his new boots and hat (a pre requisite to getting to ride, at least for the boots, his old ones are getting awfully small) on top of that "Big, Huge" horse.
Of course, getting Rebel in was an adventure in and of itself, since he mysteriously decided to hate the trailer today. Two hours or so of attempting to load, several minor and major altercations with his lead rope, and one phone call to get Farmmom out, I got behind him with a sorting stick and no compunctions about popping him one on the rear end if he tried the same crap with Farmmom on the end of the lead that he did with me, and he walked right in.
Grumble.
Of course, during the battle portion of the day, I had gotten some grain and laid out a nice buffet in the front of the trailer, and tied his lead about halfway in. He was outside the trailer, but couldn't get very far away.
That is, until he sat back and broke the lead. After which he wandered up to the corral gate and looked over it until I came to collect him, then led perfectly back to within about five feet of the trailer. He had no problems going anywhere else, he just didn't want to get in the trailer for love or money today.
I think he figured it wasn't worth the fight when the spots where he'd rubbed the velvet off his nose started to sting.
Regardless, once we got him in the trailer, he was his usual angelic self, and he helped me entertain the munchkin long enough for the frame of the swingset to be set up, about forty five minutes.
At that point, Eldest Nephew was hot, (especially in his spankin-new black felt cowboy hat, which he specifically requested "just like yours Auntie Farmgirl!") I was hot, between the battle with the horse and the ride and having my much beloved but very squirmy nephew sandwitched between me and the swells, and it was time to call it a day.
After all the presents were opened, and cake was eaten, as I was getting ready to leave, he hugged me and whispered in my ear "Rebel is my favorite horse ever... except for Monkey."
Me too, kiddo, me too.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Grrr
You know what I hate? People who waste my valuable time (Ok, so I'm doing laundry and watching Season 2 of NCIS but hey it's valuable to me!) calling me, and either hanging up or failing to leave a proper message.
I'm all about short sweet and to the point on phone calls, in general. There are a few people that I will BS with on the phone for hours on end, but usually if you're leaving me a message, just get to the point. I hate it when the gist of it is in the beginning, because my cell carrier forces me to wait until the message has played through entirely to delete the message, and if I hang up in the middle of it, it's just waiting for me the next time.
Last week I got a couple of hang ups, of the no-talking-when-I-say-hello variety. Three to five seconds of silence on the other end, and then click.
Aggravating.
Today, I was away from my cell phone, and got a Very Important call. At least according to the message the guy left. Unfortunately his phone etiquette is so poor that he garbled his extension number, so I have no way of calling him back, nor did he say what company he was calling from, nor what the call is regarding.
I could call the number back, he did get that much out clearly, and ask for a Mr. David Nolastname, and hope to find the man who wanted so desperately to reach me... but why??
Why should I go to that much trouble when I don't even know if I want to talk to this dude? Let alone when he failed so utterly to make himself clear, inform me of what the phone call was regarding (other than it being Very Important.. he stressed that part.. three times...) or in general create a positive phone presence that would make me want to speak to him.
I did attempt a reverse lookup, but since it was an 866 number, only one site I tried claims to have any information, and they want money for it.
I would like to discuss his failure in giving good phone, but I don't care about it that much. If it is truly as Very Important as he claimed, he will call back. Or more likely, someone else from the telemarketing call center, really.
There's a fine line between being discrete and making me suspect that you're trying to lure me into calling you back so you can try to sell me siding.
Make me believe that I want to talk to you, at least. That way, if you try to sell me siding, I'll at least congratulate you on your methods before I give the standard three no's, tell you to take me off of your calling list, and hang up.
And if it is actually important, well, I'll make that decision.
The phone is for my convenience, not anyone else's.
Now I'm grumpy. Dangit.
Edited to add: Also, cases of mistaken identity in text messages. I've been called a bitch twice, by the same person. The more I think on it, the more grumpy I get. Is it just my day for phone related grumpy makers???
I'm all about short sweet and to the point on phone calls, in general. There are a few people that I will BS with on the phone for hours on end, but usually if you're leaving me a message, just get to the point. I hate it when the gist of it is in the beginning, because my cell carrier forces me to wait until the message has played through entirely to delete the message, and if I hang up in the middle of it, it's just waiting for me the next time.
Last week I got a couple of hang ups, of the no-talking-when-I-say-hello variety. Three to five seconds of silence on the other end, and then click.
Aggravating.
Today, I was away from my cell phone, and got a Very Important call. At least according to the message the guy left. Unfortunately his phone etiquette is so poor that he garbled his extension number, so I have no way of calling him back, nor did he say what company he was calling from, nor what the call is regarding.
I could call the number back, he did get that much out clearly, and ask for a Mr. David Nolastname, and hope to find the man who wanted so desperately to reach me... but why??
Why should I go to that much trouble when I don't even know if I want to talk to this dude? Let alone when he failed so utterly to make himself clear, inform me of what the phone call was regarding (other than it being Very Important.. he stressed that part.. three times...) or in general create a positive phone presence that would make me want to speak to him.
I did attempt a reverse lookup, but since it was an 866 number, only one site I tried claims to have any information, and they want money for it.
I would like to discuss his failure in giving good phone, but I don't care about it that much. If it is truly as Very Important as he claimed, he will call back. Or more likely, someone else from the telemarketing call center, really.
There's a fine line between being discrete and making me suspect that you're trying to lure me into calling you back so you can try to sell me siding.
Make me believe that I want to talk to you, at least. That way, if you try to sell me siding, I'll at least congratulate you on your methods before I give the standard three no's, tell you to take me off of your calling list, and hang up.
And if it is actually important, well, I'll make that decision.
The phone is for my convenience, not anyone else's.
Now I'm grumpy. Dangit.
Edited to add: Also, cases of mistaken identity in text messages. I've been called a bitch twice, by the same person. The more I think on it, the more grumpy I get. Is it just my day for phone related grumpy makers???
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Fair Week
The Sunday after the County Fair is always a time for recuperation. Usually for most of the county, either because they're young and have been partying with old friends all week, or because they're involved in the proceedings, or because they have children in 4-H and have had a full week of animal shows, presentations, competitions, and activities.
This week has been busy, both because of fair and because of problems with one heifer that had a calf too big for her.
But that didn't stop me from making both rodeos, and reminding myself why I love this place, in spite of the things I complain about.
A fairgrounds full of people, activities for the kids, booths, vendors, and animals, everyone smiling and waving at each other. Children running wild, covered in mud and grass stains, scrapes and scratches, parents not worrying for a moment about their kids being out of their sight because they ARE in sight of the rest of the county.
Lines of people at the food vendors buying BBQ or burgers or funnel cakes as the KPRCA rodeo is beginning, and when the grand entry is announced, all turn towards the arena, although they can't see it past the grandstands, and put their hats over their hearts until the American Flag exits. Everyone, down to the punk-ish dressing kids who are rebelling against their country roots with their personal style, standing respectfully through the National Anthem.
Brave children climbing onto the backs of wooly sheep for the mutton busting competition, taking their tumbles only to jump up and run back to their nearby parents, begging to do it again.
A full crowd cheering on a hometown boy during the roping or one of the rough stock events, even when he doesn't quite make his loop or his eight seconds. Only cheering louder when he waves to his family in the stands.
That same crowd holding their breath when a bronc falls in the mud, and the cowboy stays down, and roaring when he stands up in the midst of the EMT's to make his exit on his own two feet, waving to the grandstands.
Working cowboys doing what they do best at the Ranch Rodeo, showing off the skill of their team and their horses in a friendly competition with teams from all over the state.
Men who tip their hat to ladies as they pass and children in western shirts and boots who say please and thank you, sir and ma'am, because that's what we do.
A street lined shoulder to shoulder with spectators for the parade, class reunion floats and fire trucks and ambulances, the Moon Man's flame-painted pickup and pop-up DJ trailer continuing the tradition and playing old time rock and roll, although the Moon Man himself died this spring.
And the most numerous part of the parade, the horses. Leading the way a covered wagon pulled by matched dark bay drafts, metal bound wheels clattering on the paved street, and the shotgun rider proudly displaying an heirloom Winchester .30-30. Following them, riders on all colors of horse, with every age of rider from the blonde pigtailed five year old girl sitting tall in her saddle to the iron haired grandfather.
Everyone smiles, everyone waves, and everyone has a good time during Fair. So when's yours?
This week has been busy, both because of fair and because of problems with one heifer that had a calf too big for her.
But that didn't stop me from making both rodeos, and reminding myself why I love this place, in spite of the things I complain about.
A fairgrounds full of people, activities for the kids, booths, vendors, and animals, everyone smiling and waving at each other. Children running wild, covered in mud and grass stains, scrapes and scratches, parents not worrying for a moment about their kids being out of their sight because they ARE in sight of the rest of the county.
Lines of people at the food vendors buying BBQ or burgers or funnel cakes as the KPRCA rodeo is beginning, and when the grand entry is announced, all turn towards the arena, although they can't see it past the grandstands, and put their hats over their hearts until the American Flag exits. Everyone, down to the punk-ish dressing kids who are rebelling against their country roots with their personal style, standing respectfully through the National Anthem.
Brave children climbing onto the backs of wooly sheep for the mutton busting competition, taking their tumbles only to jump up and run back to their nearby parents, begging to do it again.
A full crowd cheering on a hometown boy during the roping or one of the rough stock events, even when he doesn't quite make his loop or his eight seconds. Only cheering louder when he waves to his family in the stands.
That same crowd holding their breath when a bronc falls in the mud, and the cowboy stays down, and roaring when he stands up in the midst of the EMT's to make his exit on his own two feet, waving to the grandstands.
Working cowboys doing what they do best at the Ranch Rodeo, showing off the skill of their team and their horses in a friendly competition with teams from all over the state.
Men who tip their hat to ladies as they pass and children in western shirts and boots who say please and thank you, sir and ma'am, because that's what we do.
A street lined shoulder to shoulder with spectators for the parade, class reunion floats and fire trucks and ambulances, the Moon Man's flame-painted pickup and pop-up DJ trailer continuing the tradition and playing old time rock and roll, although the Moon Man himself died this spring.
And the most numerous part of the parade, the horses. Leading the way a covered wagon pulled by matched dark bay drafts, metal bound wheels clattering on the paved street, and the shotgun rider proudly displaying an heirloom Winchester .30-30. Following them, riders on all colors of horse, with every age of rider from the blonde pigtailed five year old girl sitting tall in her saddle to the iron haired grandfather.
Everyone smiles, everyone waves, and everyone has a good time during Fair. So when's yours?
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monster Hunter International!
My copy came in yesterday morning, and yesterday afternoon after mom told me it was in I went down and took it away from Farmdad.
(Grumble my book grumble opening my mail grumble grumble MINE!)
Turned the last page last night only to look up and discover that it was two in the freakin morning!
I could NOT put this book down. Many other bloggers have done reviews and raved about the fast paced action, the love-to-hate monsters and the excellence that is Larry Correia's penchant for detail in his weapons. All of that is fantastic, and they all say it so well, that I'm going to look at another aspect of the book.
This book makes you cheer for the heroes. It reminds me a lot of when I was a kid reading adventure novels, and the heroes of those would get into scrapes and it wouldn't be certain they would get out of them- but they gotta, they just gotta!
For me, this book brought back that feeling of uncertain certainty. The hero must pull through, save the girl, beat up the bad guy, and wind up with something really great for being so darned brave- but will he?
I did spot a couple of typos, but I'm blaming them more on Baen's copy editors than Mr. Correia, because frankly they ought to be better than that.
The writing in the action scenes flows well, and while I could have done with some more vivid descriptors to paint the picture for me, I have a feeling that's more my own penchant for description than any fault of the author.
There are so many many things to love about this book, go out and buy a copy so that Larry will get us MHI:II and the dozen other books he's working on swiftly.
If you'll excuse me now, I'm going to go re-read it before I let Farmdad have it back. Maybe I can distract him for a while with Pride and Prejudice and Zombies....
(Grumble my book grumble opening my mail grumble grumble MINE!)
Turned the last page last night only to look up and discover that it was two in the freakin morning!
I could NOT put this book down. Many other bloggers have done reviews and raved about the fast paced action, the love-to-hate monsters and the excellence that is Larry Correia's penchant for detail in his weapons. All of that is fantastic, and they all say it so well, that I'm going to look at another aspect of the book.
This book makes you cheer for the heroes. It reminds me a lot of when I was a kid reading adventure novels, and the heroes of those would get into scrapes and it wouldn't be certain they would get out of them- but they gotta, they just gotta!
For me, this book brought back that feeling of uncertain certainty. The hero must pull through, save the girl, beat up the bad guy, and wind up with something really great for being so darned brave- but will he?
I did spot a couple of typos, but I'm blaming them more on Baen's copy editors than Mr. Correia, because frankly they ought to be better than that.
The writing in the action scenes flows well, and while I could have done with some more vivid descriptors to paint the picture for me, I have a feeling that's more my own penchant for description than any fault of the author.
There are so many many things to love about this book, go out and buy a copy so that Larry will get us MHI:II and the dozen other books he's working on swiftly.
If you'll excuse me now, I'm going to go re-read it before I let Farmdad have it back. Maybe I can distract him for a while with Pride and Prejudice and Zombies....
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Love From The Ponies
Yesterday whilst out checking on all the livestock, I stopped for a moment in the pasture with the horses. First off to check everybody over and secondly to get some love from Etta, who is always reliable about coming up and saying hello.
Now, normally, I can lay hands on two or three of the horses on a given day. Etta, always. It's not that they don't like me or are afraid of me, it's more that usually they're in a playful mood or absolutely convinced that I want to catch them, so they stay just out of reach, unless I've brought them a little treat of grain.
Yesterday, I didn't have any grain, and I just wanted to love on Etta for a moment before I went on my merry way, but suddenly I looked up and all six of the horses were jostling around me like they usually do when there's grain involved. Except, a little more polite since they weren't working their food hierarchy over.
Every one of them came up and got love, at least a couple of strokes down nose and neck. Joan, mom's older mare who was under the influence of a proud-cut gelding for the last year (he went elsewhere about a month ago) and who has been sticking with his "better not to be touched" philosophy, came up and rested her nose against my waist, while I stroked her all over her head.
Even Monkey, who's favorite games are "Go away closer" and "Catch me Catch me" came right up for some love, and lipped at my hat and hair in his own personal brand of affection.
I just caught them at the right time, feeling the togetherness vibe, and they included me in their wanting to be together. It's been a while since I've gotten to feel that with a whole herd, and it felt pretty darned good!
Now, normally, I can lay hands on two or three of the horses on a given day. Etta, always. It's not that they don't like me or are afraid of me, it's more that usually they're in a playful mood or absolutely convinced that I want to catch them, so they stay just out of reach, unless I've brought them a little treat of grain.
Yesterday, I didn't have any grain, and I just wanted to love on Etta for a moment before I went on my merry way, but suddenly I looked up and all six of the horses were jostling around me like they usually do when there's grain involved. Except, a little more polite since they weren't working their food hierarchy over.
Every one of them came up and got love, at least a couple of strokes down nose and neck. Joan, mom's older mare who was under the influence of a proud-cut gelding for the last year (he went elsewhere about a month ago) and who has been sticking with his "better not to be touched" philosophy, came up and rested her nose against my waist, while I stroked her all over her head.
Even Monkey, who's favorite games are "Go away closer" and "Catch me Catch me" came right up for some love, and lipped at my hat and hair in his own personal brand of affection.
I just caught them at the right time, feeling the togetherness vibe, and they included me in their wanting to be together. It's been a while since I've gotten to feel that with a whole herd, and it felt pretty darned good!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Book Giveaway!
So, I mentioned a couple of days ago that the Farm Fam is giving away some books. I finally got the list alphabetized and the PayPal thingy created and well whaddaya know I have a few minutes to throw this whole post together. Go me!
A word about the books: These are books that we've picked up over the years that we've either read so many times we can quote them chapter and verse, or books that we've picked up at yard sales by buying a box of books for a dollar... for one book out of the box... or just generally books that intrigued us enough to purchase but didn't quite fit our criteria for permanent membership in the Farm Fam Library. Some of them are quite old and slightly musty from storage, some have gotten slightly damp and warped the pages a bit, and a couple are vaguely mouse-nibbled at the corners. I make no assurances as to the condition of the books other than "not destroyed" and "readable."
For the most part they're all in good condition, though, and just a little musty in that "books in storage" kind of way.
Most are paperbacks, but four or five are hard backs. As I wasn't thinking ahead, I failed to note which ones, but if you request those I will make a point of letting you know that it's a hard back before I ask you to deposit your shipping costs.
Speaking of shipping costs, there's now a PayPal button on the right hand side of the page that reads "Donate." In the interest of streamlining the process I'll be using the USPS for shipping, and using their flat rate boxes. The rates for such are available here. When you request your books, I'll pack them and figure out what size box is needed, and then let you know via email what the cost will be.
To request books, please please please email me your list (at therealfarmgirl@gmail.com) AND post it in comments. Emailing me is the fastest way to get the information to me, and posting it in comments means that everyone will know it's spoken for.
You pay the shipping, you get the books. Good deal, right?
So without further ado or convoluted instructions, here's the list:
Steve Alton- Meg
Shari Anton- The Ideal Husband
Nina Bangs- An Original Sin
Nina Bangs- One Bite Stand
L.A. Banks- Bad Blood
Michele Bardsley- I'm the Vampire, That's Why
Nancy Bartholomew- Stand By Your Man
Patti Berg- And Then He Kissed Me
Dan Brown- The DaVinci Code
Edna Buchanan- Shadows
Louis McMaster Bujold- The Curse of Chalion
Rachel Caine- Gale Force
Orson Scott Card- Children of The Mind
Caleb Carr- The Italian Secretary
Lee Child- Nothing To Lose
Karen Chance- Claimed by Shadow
Arthur C Clark- 3001 The Final Odyssey
R Cameron Cooke- Pride Runs Deep
Patricia Cornwell- Hornet's Nest
Ralph Cotton- Blood Money
Catherine Coulter- Earth Song
Robert Crais- Demolition Angel
Clive Cussler- Iceberg
Clive Cussler- Serpent
Jude Deveraux- Forever
Susan Donovan- Public Displays Of Affection
Cassie Edwards- Wind Walker
Susan Edwards- White Flame
Janet Evanovich- Eleven on Top
Janet Evanovitch- Naughty Neighbor
Jane Fancher- Ground Ties
Christine Feehan- Dark Celebration
Christine Feehan- Dark Guardian
Christine Feehan- Dark Demon
Lucy Finn- Careful What You Wish For
Ken Follett- A Place Called Freedom
Jeff Foxworthy - No Shoes No Shirt No Problem
Terry Goodkind- Chainfire
Tim Green- The Fourth Perimeter
Laurell K. Hamilton, MaryJanice Davidson, Eileen Wilks, Rebecca York- Cravings
Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, MaryJanice Davidson, Angela Knight, Vickie Taylor- Bite
Holly Harte- Texas Jade
Elizabeth Haydon- Elegy for a Lost Star
Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson- Dune The Butlerian Jihad
Sandra Hill- Hot & Heavy
Sandra Hill- The Cajun Cowboy
Craig Holden- The River Sorrow
Kay Hooper- Hiding In The Shadows
Kay Hooper- Stealing Shadows
Greg Iles- 24 Hours
Adam Lee- The Shadow Eater
Jade Lee- Dragonborn
Jane Lindskold- The Dragon of Despair
Josie Litton- Castles In The Mist
Robert Ludlum- The Bourne Ultimatum
Katie MacAlister- Sex, Lies, and Vampires
Elliot S. Maggin- The Exciting Original Story of Superman Last Son of Krypton
Steve Martini- The List
Candace McCarthy- Heaven's Fire
Fiona McIntosh- Myrren's Gift
Dennis L. McKiernan- Once Upon A Winter's Night
Teresa Medeiros- A Kiss To Remember
Fern Michaels- Trading Places
Linda Lael Miller- Time Without End
Boris Pasternak- Doctor Zhivago
James Patterson- 1st To Die
Ralph Peters- Flames Of Heaven
Carly Phillips- Cross My Heart
Carly Phillips- Lucky Charm
Stobie Piel- The White Sun
Patricia Rice- Volcano
Jennifer Roberson- Shapechanger's Song
Nora Roberts- A Little Fate
Nora Roberts- The Calhoun Women (Catherine and Amanda)
HF Saint- Memoirs of An Invisible Man
John Sandford- Hidden Prey
Sidney Sheldon- The Doomsday Conspiracy
Jeanne C. Stein- Legacy
Marianne Stillings- The Damsel In This Dress
Michael Swanwick- Bones of The Earth
Judith Tarr- Kingdom of the Grail
Scott Turow- The Burden of Proof
William Ungerman- The Devil's Finger
Shiloh Walker- Hunting The Hunter
Rebecca Wells- Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood
Eileen Wilks- Tempting Danger
Eileen Wilks- Mortal Danger
Gretchen Wilson- Redneck Woman, Stories From My Life
Laura Wolf- Diary of a Mad Bride
Star Trek- Various
(Due to the convoluted nature of the Star Trek books, and the fact that none of us read them or really know what's going on with them, the first person to request these books will get them all.)
A word about the books: These are books that we've picked up over the years that we've either read so many times we can quote them chapter and verse, or books that we've picked up at yard sales by buying a box of books for a dollar... for one book out of the box... or just generally books that intrigued us enough to purchase but didn't quite fit our criteria for permanent membership in the Farm Fam Library. Some of them are quite old and slightly musty from storage, some have gotten slightly damp and warped the pages a bit, and a couple are vaguely mouse-nibbled at the corners. I make no assurances as to the condition of the books other than "not destroyed" and "readable."
For the most part they're all in good condition, though, and just a little musty in that "books in storage" kind of way.
Most are paperbacks, but four or five are hard backs. As I wasn't thinking ahead, I failed to note which ones, but if you request those I will make a point of letting you know that it's a hard back before I ask you to deposit your shipping costs.
Speaking of shipping costs, there's now a PayPal button on the right hand side of the page that reads "Donate." In the interest of streamlining the process I'll be using the USPS for shipping, and using their flat rate boxes. The rates for such are available here. When you request your books, I'll pack them and figure out what size box is needed, and then let you know via email what the cost will be.
To request books, please please please email me your list (at therealfarmgirl@gmail.com) AND post it in comments. Emailing me is the fastest way to get the information to me, and posting it in comments means that everyone will know it's spoken for.
You pay the shipping, you get the books. Good deal, right?
So without further ado or convoluted instructions, here's the list:
Steve Alton- Meg
Shari Anton- The Ideal Husband
Nina Bangs- An Original Sin
Nina Bangs- One Bite Stand
L.A. Banks- Bad Blood
Michele Bardsley- I'm the Vampire, That's Why
Nancy Bartholomew- Stand By Your Man
Patti Berg- And Then He Kissed Me
Dan Brown- The DaVinci Code
Edna Buchanan- Shadows
Louis McMaster Bujold- The Curse of Chalion
Rachel Caine- Gale Force
Orson Scott Card- Children of The Mind
Caleb Carr- The Italian Secretary
Lee Child- Nothing To Lose
Karen Chance- Claimed by Shadow
Arthur C Clark- 3001 The Final Odyssey
R Cameron Cooke- Pride Runs Deep
Patricia Cornwell- Hornet's Nest
Ralph Cotton- Blood Money
Catherine Coulter- Earth Song
Robert Crais- Demolition Angel
Clive Cussler- Iceberg
Clive Cussler- Serpent
Jude Deveraux- Forever
Susan Donovan- Public Displays Of Affection
Cassie Edwards- Wind Walker
Susan Edwards- White Flame
Janet Evanovich- Eleven on Top
Janet Evanovitch- Naughty Neighbor
Jane Fancher- Ground Ties
Christine Feehan- Dark Celebration
Christine Feehan- Dark Guardian
Christine Feehan- Dark Demon
Lucy Finn- Careful What You Wish For
Ken Follett- A Place Called Freedom
Jeff Foxworthy - No Shoes No Shirt No Problem
Terry Goodkind- Chainfire
Tim Green- The Fourth Perimeter
Laurell K. Hamilton, MaryJanice Davidson, Eileen Wilks, Rebecca York- Cravings
Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, MaryJanice Davidson, Angela Knight, Vickie Taylor- Bite
Holly Harte- Texas Jade
Elizabeth Haydon- Elegy for a Lost Star
Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson- Dune The Butlerian Jihad
Sandra Hill- Hot & Heavy
Sandra Hill- The Cajun Cowboy
Craig Holden- The River Sorrow
Kay Hooper- Hiding In The Shadows
Kay Hooper- Stealing Shadows
Greg Iles- 24 Hours
Adam Lee- The Shadow Eater
Jade Lee- Dragonborn
Jane Lindskold- The Dragon of Despair
Josie Litton- Castles In The Mist
Robert Ludlum- The Bourne Ultimatum
Katie MacAlister- Sex, Lies, and Vampires
Elliot S. Maggin- The Exciting Original Story of Superman Last Son of Krypton
Steve Martini- The List
Candace McCarthy- Heaven's Fire
Fiona McIntosh- Myrren's Gift
Dennis L. McKiernan- Once Upon A Winter's Night
Teresa Medeiros- A Kiss To Remember
Fern Michaels- Trading Places
Linda Lael Miller- Time Without End
Boris Pasternak- Doctor Zhivago
James Patterson- 1st To Die
Ralph Peters- Flames Of Heaven
Carly Phillips- Cross My Heart
Carly Phillips- Lucky Charm
Stobie Piel- The White Sun
Patricia Rice- Volcano
Jennifer Roberson- Shapechanger's Song
Nora Roberts- A Little Fate
Nora Roberts- The Calhoun Women (Catherine and Amanda)
HF Saint- Memoirs of An Invisible Man
John Sandford- Hidden Prey
Sidney Sheldon- The Doomsday Conspiracy
Jeanne C. Stein- Legacy
Marianne Stillings- The Damsel In This Dress
Michael Swanwick- Bones of The Earth
Judith Tarr- Kingdom of the Grail
Scott Turow- The Burden of Proof
William Ungerman- The Devil's Finger
Shiloh Walker- Hunting The Hunter
Rebecca Wells- Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood
Eileen Wilks- Tempting Danger
Eileen Wilks- Mortal Danger
Gretchen Wilson- Redneck Woman, Stories From My Life
Laura Wolf- Diary of a Mad Bride
Star Trek- Various
(Due to the convoluted nature of the Star Trek books, and the fact that none of us read them or really know what's going on with them, the first person to request these books will get them all.)
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Busy Busy
Things are a bit hectic right now, and believe me, you can't miss me any more than my pups do.
Still got a couple posts percolating, I just have to find enough time to sit down and write them and make them sound good.
Also coming soon: A book giveaway.
The Farm Fam went though about eight boxes of books and pared out two boxes worth that we're going to give away one way or another. I have a list of all of them, and as soon as I find time to get it alphabetized, I'll post it and a Paypal button. Deal is, pay the shipping and the books are yours. It's an eclectic mix so if you're in the market for books, keep your eyes peeled right here.
Still got a couple posts percolating, I just have to find enough time to sit down and write them and make them sound good.
Also coming soon: A book giveaway.
The Farm Fam went though about eight boxes of books and pared out two boxes worth that we're going to give away one way or another. I have a list of all of them, and as soon as I find time to get it alphabetized, I'll post it and a Paypal button. Deal is, pay the shipping and the books are yours. It's an eclectic mix so if you're in the market for books, keep your eyes peeled right here.
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