tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post3097562717344066029..comments2024-03-10T12:09:50.303-05:00Comments on UNDER THE TIKI HUT : The One About How I WriteCarol Kilgorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-44559748914442175182010-12-01T08:43:18.984-06:002010-12-01T08:43:18.984-06:00It becomes routine after a while. But on the days ...It becomes routine after a while. But on the days they go for baths, it's heaven here :)Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-58170988768303090142010-12-01T06:06:57.552-06:002010-12-01T06:06:57.552-06:00Haha! This sounds like a bit of chaos that I woul...Haha! This sounds like a bit of chaos that I would not handle with such aplomb. ;-) Hope the schedule settles down and the dogs become more contented with a simultaneous adventure to the great outdoors soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-73117358573541165562010-11-30T20:14:29.315-06:002010-11-30T20:14:29.315-06:00I love those dog rules! Welcome back to December.I love those dog rules! Welcome back to December.Sheila Deethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465615546936319164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-21797992636767229312010-11-30T16:33:42.395-06:002010-11-30T16:33:42.395-06:00Hart - Maybe I should tie a little alarm onto thei...Hart - Maybe I should tie a little alarm onto their collars and teach them to come to the door only when it goes off. If my desk wasn't in front of a large window on the front of the house, I might never get dressed!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-32271446942794463532010-11-30T09:18:21.211-06:002010-11-30T09:18:21.211-06:00Now you KNOW you won't write NEARLY as well if...Now you KNOW you won't write NEARLY as well if you get dressed first. Take it from me. Clothing and writing are incompatible.<br /><br />Those dogs on the other hand, seem like they need to be synchronized! teehee<br /><br />(glad you're getting the routine back in order!)Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-77565803531165695362010-11-30T09:11:45.954-06:002010-11-30T09:11:45.954-06:00Clarissa - But shorts and tees are so comfy. Or je...Clarissa - But shorts and tees are so comfy. Or jeans. Or sweats.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-78655706120949596172010-11-29T22:40:43.730-06:002010-11-29T22:40:43.730-06:00Maybe if I buy myself some nice clothes and dress ...Maybe if I buy myself some nice clothes and dress up for my work (writing) I'll take it more serious.<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-11907622627948702572010-11-29T22:11:55.061-06:002010-11-29T22:11:55.061-06:00Medeia - I love to write late at night, but when I...Medeia - I love to write late at night, but when I do I can't turn off. I'm not a morning person, but sometimes when I do awake in the dark, I write. It's awesome.<br /><br />Helen - We writers are quite a bunch, aren't we!<br /><br />Stephen - I appoint you Official Chef!<br /><br />Glynis - I'd like to be able to ignore the phone...and sometimes I do :)Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-42910611364373235462010-11-29T21:32:32.896-06:002010-11-29T21:32:32.896-06:00I'm like you. I don't get dressed right aw...I'm like you. I don't get dressed right away. I used to when I worked at the hospital but that was during my cooperate years. As for doorbells ringing and phones ringing, I think I'll always jump out of my skin for those.G. J. Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716902434885633884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-57710655065428233162010-11-29T20:53:19.257-06:002010-11-29T20:53:19.257-06:00Looking forward to the after party ... I'll br...Looking forward to the after party ... I'll bring left over Thanksgiving turkey and cheese taquitos with guacamole and bean dip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-71409221841660485372010-11-29T20:34:27.791-06:002010-11-29T20:34:27.791-06:00I wish I could follow your rule. I do get dressed ...I wish I could follow your rule. I do get dressed before coming down, but then I start in on the computer and hours later, my eyes are tired because I haven't put in my contacts (or mascara or moisturizer, etc.) Sometimes I wait so long, it's not worth doing it.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-48439134035729112872010-11-29T18:08:32.629-06:002010-11-29T18:08:32.629-06:00I'd still like a dog. :)
I dislike constant ...I'd still like a dog. :)<br /><br />I dislike constant interruptions that pull me out of my writing. I tend to write late at night and early in the morning to avoid them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-44984538880291982852010-11-29T15:30:02.405-06:002010-11-29T15:30:02.405-06:00Alex - I think so!
Lydia - Same here.
Karen - Sm...Alex - I think so!<br /><br />Lydia - Same here.<br /><br />Karen - Smart woman. But you miss a lot, too. It's a trade off. I can say that one dog is basically no problem. Two...more than twice the problems and fun.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-53515582070091255352010-11-29T15:04:05.357-06:002010-11-29T15:04:05.357-06:00Exactly why I do not have dogs.Exactly why I do not have dogs.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-59830522664196676762010-11-29T14:47:34.919-06:002010-11-29T14:47:34.919-06:00I can't wait to get back into writing. THe hol...I can't wait to get back into writing. THe holiday makes everything different, in a good way, but not good for writing!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-69480054877768634962010-11-29T13:49:32.527-06:002010-11-29T13:49:32.527-06:00Party's are cool!!!Party's are cool!!!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-2480668299485605072010-11-29T13:32:40.137-06:002010-11-29T13:32:40.137-06:00Golden Eagle - ...and at the most inopportune mome...Golden Eagle - ...and at the most inopportune moments, too!<br /><br />Colette - Yes, party at the Tiki Hut. Everyone is invited. Just because we didn't participate in NaNo doesn't mean we can't celebrate it and those who die participate. The more the merrier!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-46203169463015610012010-11-29T13:10:15.644-06:002010-11-29T13:10:15.644-06:00Carol, happy to hear things are calmer for you thi...Carol, happy to hear things are calmer for you this week. <br /><br />So, can we come to the party even if we didn't finish a book? Who ever decided book writing month should be November, anyway?Colette Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685539849318739675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-21920693761477999602010-11-29T12:38:34.512-06:002010-11-29T12:38:34.512-06:00So much for a normal schedule. There are just so m...So much for a normal schedule. There are just so many things to do! And the interruptions, like ringing doorbells. :P<br /><br />Did you say . . . party?Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-49412740521423463272010-11-29T12:33:45.915-06:002010-11-29T12:33:45.915-06:00Elspeth - Unfortunately, yes. The Dreaded December...Elspeth - Unfortunately, yes. The Dreaded December. I am going to try to be much better organized this year. Pray for me.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-77580778995895514032010-11-29T12:31:58.336-06:002010-11-29T12:31:58.336-06:00Elizabeth - Maybe the dogs are cats in disguise. I...Elizabeth - Maybe the dogs are cats in disguise. I should look for a zipper. I didn't do NaNo either - I'm just a cheerleader :)<br /><br />Jane - LOL. Needless to say, I can relate only too well.<br /><br />Angela - Yep, that about covers it!<br /><br />Joanna - Yes, party time at the Tiki Hut!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-23541909409587783502010-11-29T12:26:07.473-06:002010-11-29T12:26:07.473-06:00Ah yes, the return to our regularly scheduled prog...Ah yes, the return to our regularly scheduled programming...except wait. It's December. Crap. How many shopping days are left? How much baking do I have to do? Plus tree-buying and decorating? And present wrapping? Crap again. <br /><br />Oh...and write too.<br /><br />Looking forward to Wednesday's party!Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-76584826446001604372010-11-29T12:20:25.800-06:002010-11-29T12:20:25.800-06:00oh Party hunh? I love parties and that whole pyjam...oh Party hunh? I love parties and that whole pyjama thing, serve whoever comes knocking at my door right.Joanna St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180782095853911283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-86376573449376711362010-11-29T11:57:53.879-06:002010-11-29T11:57:53.879-06:00Oh I KNOW that situation. If I don`t get dressed r...Oh I KNOW that situation. If I don`t get dressed right away but get the newspaper first, and have coffee, and read the paper, and JUST throw a look at my computer - then suddenly Paco is starting to bark and feels NEGLECTED - and me still in my bathrobe... Never mind and keep on writing!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484336744673299416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-85488241187657329862010-11-29T11:36:12.900-06:002010-11-29T11:36:12.900-06:00Carol, I had to laugh at your post because I just ...Carol, I had to laugh at your post because I just had one of those doorbell ringing moments while I was still in my pjs. It was our mailman with the mail they’d been holding for the previous week. I opened the door like it was no big deal, but I was mortified.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.com