Confession.... (I can't believe I did it.)

Stitchawl · 10-28-2009, 08:26 PM

But I did. I read a paper book this morning.

I couldn't help myself. Honestly, I tried not to do it. I really tried.

I was cleaning up some shelves in the front room and came across my old annotated copy of "Walden" and I was lost. I sat down on the floor with it, and the next thing I new, my wife was calling me to the table for lunch.

I have to admit it. There IS something special about old favorite books. The feel. The smell. Old notes you wrote in the margins 30 years ago. Although I have gotten rid of 90% of my paper library (not much free space in a Japanese condo) there are just some books I'll never part with!

Stitchawl

desertgrandma · 10-28-2009, 08:47 PM

Oh, goodie a confession thread!!

Forgive me, mr members, for I also have succumbed to the paper temptation.

This morning I went to have my car lubed and oil changed. Guess what........there was a used book store right around the corner. I actually walked 1/2 block and entered it.

Oh my goodness. So I came away with a hardback, no less. It one of a series that BN came out with...."100 Fiendish Little Nightmares" Already have the 100 little mysteries, monsters, vampires, ghosts, etc.

I feel so...........guilty.........but deliciously satisfied.....

Daithi · 11-02-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Oh, goodie a confession thread!!

Forgive me, mr members, for I also have succumbed to the paper temptation.

This morning I went to have my car lubed and oil changed. Guess what........there was a used book store right around the corner. I actually walked 1/2 block and entered it.

Oh my goodness. So I came away with a hardback, no less. It one of a series that BN came out with...."100 Fiendish Little Nightmares" Already have the 100 little mysteries, monsters, vampires, ghosts, etc.

I feel so...........guilty.........but deliciously satisfied.....

I loved that series of short stories.

Superlucky · 10-28-2009, 09:04 PM

You people disgust me. The only use I have for a p-book is to cut it up, scan it and turn it into something useful.

You, desertgrandma, are the worst. Where was your Kindle while this debauchery took place? You should be ashamed of yourself. Owners of dedicated reading devices read during oil changes. That is, if they have any self respect.

desertgrandma · 10-28-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superlucky

You people disgust me. The only use I have for a p-book is to cut it up, scan it and turn it into something useful.

You, desertgrandma, are the worst. Where was your Kindle while this debauchery took place? You should be ashamed of yourself. Owners of dedicated reading devices read during oil changes. That is, if they have any self respect.

Safely in my purse with the cover closed to spare it any undue embarrassment.

I must admit.........it felt strange......but I couldn't help myself!!!

And I FLAUNT my debauchery in your face!

Superlucky · 10-28-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Safely in my purse with the cover closed to spare it any undue embarrassment.

That's great. You took your Kindle to a bookstore. That's like taking your grandchildren to a brothel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

And I FLAUNT my debauchery in your face!

It's the lack of shame that I find more disturbing than anything.

desertgrandma · 10-28-2009, 09:17 PM

[quote=Superlucky;640930

It's the lack of shame that I find more disturbing than anything.[/QUOTE]

Are you kidding? I'm downright giddy!

ShortNCuddlyAm · 10-28-2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

Well, when I get 6 Red adventures finished, I'm going to hand-bind them as p-books. I got the equipment and the chutzpah to do it.

The title will be "A Sixpack of Red".

Oooh - put me down for a copy please

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Are you kidding? I'm downright giddy!

And so you should be

(I am reading a pbook right now - well, not right now, but...)

Ralph Sir Edward · 10-28-2009, 09:15 PM

Well, when I get 6 Red adventures finished, I'm going to hand-bind them as p-books. I got the equipment and the chutzpah to do it.

The title will be "A Sixpack of Red".

desertgrandma · 10-28-2009, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

Well, when I get 6 Red adventures finished, I'm going to hand-bind them as p-books. I got the equipment and the chutzpah to do it.

The title will be "A Sixpack of Red".

I have cash in hand........just need a place to mail.......I also have paypal...........

Ralph Sir Edward · 10-28-2009, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

I have cash in hand........just need a place to mail.......I also have paypal...........

Now...Now... I have two written, two currently under construction, one plotted and one not even started. It'll be awhile....

And as a Texas gentleman, all the characters (who are brave enough to leave me a mailing address) in the stories will get a copy gratis. You know the Texan Motto, "You pay for the lunch, I'll pay for the Cadillacs."

When the time comes, maybe I can pass around some sign sheets so that every body could sign a page and have it built into the book....

kennyc · 10-29-2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superlucky

You people disgust me. The only use I have for a p-book is to cut it up, scan it and turn it into something useful.

You, desertgrandma, are the worst. Where was your Kindle while this debauchery took place? You should be ashamed of yourself. Owners of dedicated reading devices read during oil changes. That is, if they have any self respect.

And I hope you use the remainders in the fireplace to help address the energy crisis!

Slite · 10-29-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

And I hope you use the remainders in the fireplace to help address the energy crisis!

Meh! Burn processed paper and contribute to greenhouse gases.... fer shame!

kennyc · 10-29-2009, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slite

Meh! Burn processed paper and contribute to greenhouse gases.... fer shame!

For us engineers it's all trade-offs. We live in a closed system.

fugazied · 10-28-2009, 09:07 PM

I think we'll collect old books like we have some vinyl records around the house too. While my Stephen King books went out the door long ago, the 'special' books like my Tolkien will stay in the house!

10-28-2009, 08:26 PM	#1
Stitchawl Evangelist Posts: 471 Karma: 3181 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kyoto, Japan Device: Sony 505	Confession.... (I can't believe I did it.) But I did. I read a paper book this morning. I couldn't help myself. Honestly, I tried not to do it. I really tried. I was cleaning up some shelves in the front room and came across my old annotated copy of "Walden" and I was lost. I sat down on the floor with it, and the next thing I new, my wife was calling me to the table for lunch. I have to admit it. There IS something special about old favorite books. The feel. The smell. Old notes you wrote in the margins 30 years ago. Although I have gotten rid of 90% of my paper library (not much free space in a Japanese condo) there are just some books I'll never part with! Stitchawl

10-28-2009, 09:15 PM	#9
Ralph Sir Edward Gentleman & Cynic Posts: 2,630 Karma: 34924 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 5 generation native Texan Device: BeBook/Openinkpot, CYbook 3rd gen awaiting RTF software upgrade	Well, when I get 6 Red adventures finished, I'm going to hand-bind them as p-books. I got the equipment and the chutzpah to do it. The title will be "A Sixpack of Red". __________________ Another proud Tarnover graduate! Remember, no matter what they say, people don't want the truth, just their prejudices reinforced. -RSE

10-28-2009, 09:07 PM	#15
fugazied Guru Posts: 806 Karma: 502 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: iPod Touch	I think we'll collect old books like we have some vinyl records around the house too. While my Stephen King books went out the door long ago, the 'special' books like my Tolkien will stay in the house! __________________ Using: Kindle V2 + iPod Touch! EBook Fanatic!

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10-28-2009, 08:47 PM	#2
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 8,181 Karma: 43089 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surprise Arizona Device: 1 Kindle1, and an Asus 1000HE!	Oh, goodie a confession thread!! Forgive me, mr members, for I also have succumbed to the paper temptation. This morning I went to have my car lubed and oil changed. Guess what........there was a used book store right around the corner. I actually walked 1/2 block and entered it. Oh my goodness. So I came away with a hardback, no less. It one of a series that BN came out with...."100 Fiendish Little Nightmares" Already have the 100 little mysteries, monsters, vampires, ghosts, etc. I feel so...........guilty.........but deliciously satisfied.....

10-28-2009, 09:04 PM	#4
Superlucky Fanatic Posts: 500 Karma: 1944 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: PRS-505	You people disgust me. The only use I have for a p-book is to cut it up, scan it and turn it into something useful. You, desertgrandma, are the worst. Where was your Kindle while this debauchery took place? You should be ashamed of yourself. Owners of dedicated reading devices read during oil changes. That is, if they have any self respect.

10-28-2009, 09:17 PM	#7
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 8,181 Karma: 43089 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surprise Arizona Device: 1 Kindle1, and an Asus 1000HE!	[quote=Superlucky;640930 It's the lack of shame that I find more disturbing than anything.[/QUOTE] Are you kidding? I'm downright giddy!