dhaupt wrote:
Fricka, my gosh how awful I hope that you all feel better soon.
The weather is a constant talk at the water cooler where most of us here just want to dump it over our heads
It's been in the mid to upper 90s all week here and hopefully today we may get some rain, but usually when it's that hot the rain is usually severe and that's not good either.
Other than that I resigned my seat on the Library board where I've served for the last five years, I was just sick of hitting my head against a wall and interestingly the only person who called and asked me to change my mind was the director of the library, none of the board members said anything at all, so I guess that says something. Anyway five years is long enough so now I'll just volunteer at my local branch and hope my contribution there will end with better results.
I hope everyone has a great rest of the week
dhaupt wrote:
Fricka, my gosh how awful I hope that you all feel better soon.
The weather is a constant talk at the water cooler where most of us here just want to dump it over our heads
It's been in the mid to upper 90s all week here and hopefully today we may get some rain, but usually when it's that hot the rain is usually severe and that's not good either.
Other than that I resigned my seat on the Library board where I've served for the last five years, I was just sick of hitting my head against a wall and interestingly the only person who called and asked me to change my mind was the director of the library, none of the board members said anything at all, so I guess that says something. Anyway five years is long enough so now I'll just volunteer at my local branch and hope my contribution there will end with better results.
I hope everyone has a great rest of the week
Debbie - I'm so sorry you felt the need to resign from your seat on the library board. I think the fact that the library director contacted you while the board members didn't is a good indication that the board has their own agenda. It's always sad when that happens, especially if the people who depend on the library are hurt in the process.
becke_davis wrote:
dhaupt wrote:Fricka, I may use this graceless toads quote from you on my resignation letter, thank you for making me feel good about my decision and smiling too.
I want to use that in a book!!!
Be my guest, Deb and becke. I'm just glad that one of my quaint phrases could make Deb feel a bit better about her situtation. Becke, if you use that in a book, all I want is a signed copy! 
Fricka wrote:
becke_davis wrote:
dhaupt wrote:
Fricka, I may use this graceless toads quote from you on my resignation letter, thank you for making me feel good about my decision and smiling too.
I want to use that in a book!!!
Be my guest, Deb and becke. I'm just glad that one of my quaint phrases could make Deb feel a bit better about her situtation. Becke, if you use that in a book, all I want is a signed copy!
Boy, wouldn't that be nice...
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becke_davis
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Phillip Duke Ph.D.
Welcome, Phillip and Ruth. I see that both of you have written books which are available via an e-reader, but are your books available, or will they be, in print form anytime soon? I'm still stubbornly sticking to print reading, so I won't be able to access your books unless they are printed.
Ruth, I'm also a big fan of Dorothy L. Sayers and Rex Stout. I'm wondering if you've read any of Jill Paton Walsh's books--you know, she's the one who was given permission to finish a postumous manuscript left by Sayers, and has gone on to produce several other novels featuring Lord Peter and Harriet(nee Vane, now Lady Peter). I have also read her Imogen Quy mysteries, and thought her last book in that series, The Bad Quarto, was particularly good. I think you would enjoy reading it.
Oh and some of my comments were from reading back in the thread a ways. That might be confusing. Sorry. That is what happens when I multi-task and browse through posts.
Fricka, I didn't realize you were still into print. 
) Dragons of Wendal will be out in print in about 8 weeks. Do not ask me why it takes that long to make it's way through the channel. I guess they print it and then ship it by canoe and hikers.
And fantasy may not be your thing at all, but I wanted people to know that I do have a print version. It's just on a bicycle somewhere...
