tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post115384103276005605..comments2023-10-31T11:37:50.028-04:00Comments on on life & other inconveniences: After The Harrogate HighSandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153974441071615142006-07-27T00:27:00.000-04:002006-07-27T00:27:00.000-04:00Glad I could help! (Sorry I'm jumping in a little ...Glad I could help! (Sorry I'm jumping in a little late...but I am on vacation after all!) Also glad it was such a great time.Brett Battleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03786471378650235415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153974398094406282006-07-27T00:26:00.000-04:002006-07-27T00:26:00.000-04:00Glad I could help! (Sorry I'm jumping in a little ...Glad I could help! (Sorry I'm jumping in a little late...but I am on vacation after all!) Also glad it was such a great time.Brett Battleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03786471378650235415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153887689501203012006-07-26T00:21:00.000-04:002006-07-26T00:21:00.000-04:00It's a bloody corker of an investigation. There's ...It's a bloody corker of an investigation. There's definitions everywhere, but no origin. Tell me if you find it!<BR/><BR/>And just for future reference, the authority on Aussie slang would have to be <A HREF="http://www.macquariedictionary.com.au/" REL="nofollow">The Macquarie Dictionary</A>.Daniel Hatadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453583064175651509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153886036767659542006-07-25T23:53:00.000-04:002006-07-25T23:53:00.000-04:00Well then, I'll just have to investigate it! It's...Well then, I'll just have to investigate it! It's amazing how we can use the same language so differently, and that's one thing I love about the internet. I hear things I'd never hear here.Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153885674976108862006-07-25T23:47:00.000-04:002006-07-25T23:47:00.000-04:00Sandra, I think we do mean the same thing, but unf...Sandra, I think we do mean the same thing, but unfortunately I am not aware of the etymology of this particular idiom.Daniel Hatadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453583064175651509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153876650322484682006-07-25T21:17:00.000-04:002006-07-25T21:17:00.000-04:00Steve, don't worry! Nothing I plan to use against...Steve, don't worry! Nothing I plan to use against you. As long as you behave.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Honey.<BR/><BR/>Daniel, I empathize with you way over there. I wish you could have been at Harrogate - you would have had a blast. And I hope we mean the same thing by a bear hug and a root, because I'm wondering why on earth you call it a root!!!Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153871258865548142006-07-25T19:47:00.000-04:002006-07-25T19:47:00.000-04:00Sounds like a blast and a half. Looking forward to...Sounds like a blast and a half. Looking forward to the photos! <BR/><BR/>Makes me feel terribly isolated in the Great Southern Land of mine. You guys in the North get to have all the fun. :)<BR/><BR/>A 'bear hug' hey? In Australia, we call it a 'root'. <BR/><BR/>But we don't have a lot of bears down here.Daniel Hatadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453583064175651509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153869084030239712006-07-25T19:11:00.000-04:002006-07-25T19:11:00.000-04:00I would like to comment of this whole Sandra/Stuar...I would like to comment of this whole Sandra/Stuart thing.<BR/><BR/>I got a chance to talk to Stuart this week and have had email contact with him. He is a very pleasant and considerate fellow who does not deserve this small minded speculation. <BR/><BR/>I am thankful for his friendship with Sandra as he has been very supportive of her writing when other people would not even take a look and shown his true character on a few occasions.<BR/><BR/>For anyone who thinks there is anything sordid going on does not know Sandra and is asking for a kick in the ass. I am more than willing to provide it free of charge. I have a pair of one size fits all dumb ass boots. <BR/><BR/>And as my father would say: <BR/><BR/>"Don't make me come over there."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153864607777957962006-07-25T17:56:00.000-04:002006-07-25T17:56:00.000-04:00Sandra - Yep, it was me. My fault. My big mouth. A...Sandra - Yep, it was me. My fault. My big mouth. A couple of seconds edit will probably take care of things, and if my editor doesn't pay then I will. ;-) The more I think about it, the more I cringe...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153861567865253332006-07-25T17:06:00.000-04:002006-07-25T17:06:00.000-04:00JT, yeah, great picture. Nice chair too, don't yo...JT, yeah, great picture. Nice chair too, don't you think?<BR/><BR/>Andrea, you would have had a ball. I hope you get a chance to see Stuart next month- you'd love that.<BR/><BR/>Steve, we must have just missed each other. I went up to get bags not long after that session and then it was off to load the car. Since James dropped Marsha and I off in Manchester, we left shortly after the end. But it was great to meet you, and if Harrogate isn't in the cards next year, I'll seriously think of a UK holiday anyway. I've been so many times and just love it.<BR/><BR/>And as for your editor... Well, it's always nice to have inside info, don't you think? Wonder how much he'd offer for the tape? Seriously, I got his card and will let him check it before it goes up. I do believe you were responsible for what he's worried about, anyway!<BR/><BR/>Stephen, feel free to tell everyone I'm a goddess. Certainly not in the looks department, but still, it sounds nice! And maybe I'll send a jpeg of the drawing... Or should I leave you in suspense? Hmmm...<BR/><BR/>Mindy, Dana, you two are just so out of touch. Really, you call yourself women? Honestly, I was as surprised as you to learn this. I wonder when that happened and how I missed the whole high school angst experience. Might have made me feel young. Alas, I was clueless. Sigh.<BR/><BR/>And as soon as blogger cooperates, there will be photos!Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153860284132477272006-07-25T16:44:00.000-04:002006-07-25T16:44:00.000-04:00Yeah, I must have missed that Stuart rumor, too. ...Yeah, I must have missed that Stuart rumor, too. <BR/><BR/>Yes, post pictures of your trip, though!WannabeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938094279274975960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153860164298323742006-07-25T16:42:00.000-04:002006-07-25T16:42:00.000-04:00There was a possible rumor that you had a thing fo...There was a possible rumor that you had a thing for Stuart?<BR/><BR/>Damn. I miss all the good gossip. Even the stuff that's not true.<BR/><BR/>Dynamite picture of you and the illustrious Mr. Rankin. You're amazing. Glad you're back. Glad you had fun.Mindy Tarquinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970872751327021013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153859907557621992006-07-25T16:38:00.000-04:002006-07-25T16:38:00.000-04:00Sandra, you're a goddess.I must admit that the ide...Sandra, you're a goddess.<BR/><BR/>I must admit that the idea of Stuart drawing pictures for my benefit has me a little frightened. I can only imagine what warped and twisted things his mind has put on paper. Can't wait to see it.Stephen Blackmoorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241134280141088631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153858053844072562006-07-25T16:07:00.000-04:002006-07-25T16:07:00.000-04:00Hi Sandra - glad to hear you had a good time. Sorr...Hi Sandra - glad to hear you had a good time. Sorry I missed you after the Jeffery Deaver thing: I looked around for you for a bit, couldn't find you, and needed to head off to eat something and address my editor's comments. You know my editor, don't you? The one who's a bit nervous about that interview thing we did... ;-)<BR/><BR/>Seriously, lovely to meet you in person, and I'm just hoping you can make it over next year. Because the chances of me making it to America are pretty slim. Sorry, I mean Canada. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153851240043188972006-07-25T14:14:00.000-04:002006-07-25T14:14:00.000-04:00You just have a way with words. You made me wish I...You just have a way with words. You made me wish I had been there. It sounds like the most amazing time. Can't wait to see the pictures.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07592231080156766441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153850940215019542006-07-25T14:09:00.000-04:002006-07-25T14:09:00.000-04:00Oh Sandra, I love this. You manage to make a festi...Oh Sandra, I love this. You manage to make a festival on another continent come alive with blog entries. Talent, my dear, pure, unadulterated talent. I envy you the time you had, the experiences and can't wait to hear more.<BR/>Great pic of you and God too!JT Ellisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034115593738265631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153850439149450942006-07-25T14:00:00.000-04:002006-07-25T14:00:00.000-04:00Tell me about it! But maybe I'll get them up on t...Tell me about it! But maybe I'll get them up on the KY blog tomorrow, with luck!Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153850204970229432006-07-25T13:56:00.000-04:002006-07-25T13:56:00.000-04:00Glad you're home, Sis! And damn that Blogger!Glad you're home, Sis! And damn that Blogger!Bill Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04796321136771189464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153849837256851302006-07-25T13:50:00.000-04:002006-07-25T13:50:00.000-04:00Yes Flood, I agree. It does.Trace, it was awesome...Yes Flood, I agree. It does.<BR/><BR/>Trace, it was awesome. And I have something for you, too! Stuart was very accommodating.Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153847266344001392006-07-25T13:07:00.000-04:002006-07-25T13:07:00.000-04:00WOW! Sounds like you had an awesome time! Wish I c...WOW! Sounds like you had an awesome time! Wish I could've been there!Tracy Sharp - Author of the Leah Ryan Serieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12239533451929739327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153846674607888982006-07-25T12:57:00.000-04:002006-07-25T12:57:00.000-04:00...my heart was full.That really says it all.<I>...my heart was full.</I><BR/><BR/>That really says it all.Floodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14341265651121116197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153845922870237842006-07-25T12:45:00.000-04:002006-07-25T12:45:00.000-04:00Angie, blogger's being pissy! But I hope for pict...Angie, blogger's being pissy! But I hope for pictures tomorrow!!!<BR/><BR/>James, in a word, loose. Good thing you didn't say it on some shameless Scot's blog!<BR/><BR/>Stephen, indeed I did, and I have something for you I think you'll like! Stuart even drew pictures for you.Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153844394957908732006-07-25T12:19:00.000-04:002006-07-25T12:19:00.000-04:00Wow. Sounds like you had quite the time. Glad it...Wow. Sounds like you had quite the time. Glad it was fun.Stephen Blackmoorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241134280141088631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153843553610435262006-07-25T12:05:00.000-04:002006-07-25T12:05:00.000-04:00I guess I gave Marsha a ride, too. What kind of pe...I guess I gave Marsha a ride, too. What kind of person does that make me?<BR/><BR/>Glad to hear you got back safely, Sandra. I look forward to more of your Harrogate insights in the days to come.JamesOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09332376784689207703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-1153842574624872142006-07-25T11:49:00.000-04:002006-07-25T11:49:00.000-04:00Yeah, yeah. It was great, awesome, etc., etc. I ...Yeah, yeah. It was great, awesome, etc., etc. I want pictures!!!angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751466673491487048noreply@blogger.com