Thanks Mayrie, I'd like to "clear the air" a bit. Obviously, I wasn't thinking of the fairer sex when I mentioned beards. Now I feel "dumb as a post" for bringing it up.
Sure, beards are optional (they are only virtual beards anyway),, but clichés are mandatory for list membership, don't you think? I know I couldn't validate without a cliché or two in my repetoir. After all, "life wasn't meant to be easy."
When I run across an unknown word I just slip in something like "whatever!" or "you know", and the scene continues without interruption. In fact, I like to think that my little insertions improve some authors skills immensely. I won't mention any names, but one author that comes to mind has the initials R. L. Stein.
Before the bookshare staff, and other list members, start reminding me that we aren't to change the meaning of a book, I'll just throw out one of my favorite cliches: "just kidding".
Bob----- Original Message ----- From: "Mayrie ReNae" <mrenae@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Hi Bob!You are too funny! Thanks for the great imagery and plays with cliches, turning them into brilliance. I'd like to forego the bearded part myself, though, if it's all the same to you. Okay?Peace, Mayrie At 01:58 AM 5/15/2008, you wrote:Welcome Nati. I like to picture this group of folks as a group of gnarled bearded monksfastidiously scanning and double checking (validating) books for posterity.For the most part we spend silent meditative days turning "die" into "the" and praying over the inner meaning of a broken bar. or, just praying for insight into an ancient author's wishes. However, followingevening vespers, we slink snuffling from our cells to debate the various merits of techniques, debate prayerfully over how many scannos can fit on the page of a book, and to curse the evil satan-spawned stripper tool. So, are you sure you really want to join us? Just kidding, and a hearty welcome from Texas. Bob----- Original Message ----- From: "Natalia Sulca" <youngbeautyqueen@xxxxxxxxxxx>To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 3:15 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Gretings To EveryoneHello Everyone, My name is Natalia Sulca. I'm a relatively knew volunteer, and I joined the list yesterday. Some of you might already know me from the wish list, but for those who don't, I wanted to introduce myself. Happy Reading, Nati Now Reading Friends And Lovers by Eric Jerome Dickey _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_052008 To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1431 - Release Date: 5/13/2008 7:55 PMTo unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxput the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxput the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.-- No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1431 - Release Date: 5/13/2008 7:55 PM
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