Where's the Most Extreme Place You've Done It? - Page 2

Maggie Leung · 07-18-2010, 01:57 AM

Propped against a slot machine in Vegas. I wasn't the one who was gambling.

On a boat, while waiting my turn to water ski.

Oh, and in a bar, when dragged along on a karaoke outing.

foreverjuly · 07-18-2010, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by HistoryWes

On the gurney, waiting to go into heart surgury. It was just an angioplasty and I'll be honest-- I don't remember what book it was.

Wow, you're hardcore! Were you tempted to pass on the anesthesia too? "I don't need that...I'm reading here!"

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Originally Posted by Maggie Leung

Propped against a slot machine in Vegas. I wasn't the one who was gambling.

Oh, and in a bar, when dragged along on a karaoke outing.

I love the image of someone slumped against a slot machine in Vegas and reading. As for the karaoke, you were probably the only one who was enjoying any entertainment.

PKFFW · 07-18-2010, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

While escaping from a burning building. Okay, so the fire was a minor one and I was just responding to the alarm, but still there were fire engines and everything

I've read in the back of a fire truck on the way to a 3rd alarm fire call(a really big fire). I had my gear on and ready so had a couple of minutes to finish the last couple of pages of the chapter.

Cheers,
PKFFW

seagull · 07-18-2010, 07:25 AM

While I was breathing in anaesthesia through an oxygen mask. Thankfully though they took my Kindle back to my bed after I had passed out. I took a while to pass out though, I think I managed a few pages.

MickeyC · 07-18-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HistoryWes

On the gurney, waiting to go into heart surgury. It was just an angioplasty and I'll be honest-- I don't remember what book it was.

Me too; I was waiting for hernia surgery. The surgeon came in to talk to me before the surgery and gaped in disbelief at the book in my hands (one of the Prey series by Jon Sandford). "What's the matter" I asked, "Don't you like Sandford?"

With a smile on his face, he turned to the anesthesiologist and said, "Better give him a double shot"

m-reader · 07-18-2010, 08:46 AM

E-book readers seem to be very popular pastime while waiting for various surgeries!
I had my trusty Irex Iliad with me when I was waiting for the ol' snip (vasectomy)

Unfortunately I had to wait for a minute for it to boot up. By that time the nurse was there with the gown. Fun over.

LDBoblo · 07-18-2010, 10:58 AM

I'm not sure about extreme, but I have read the Kama Sutra in some interesting places. I will leave it at that though, for the sake of the innocent.

Oh, and I do remember doing research on Chinese history at a strip club. It was my roommate's birthday and she wanted to take me to a gentlemen's establishment for her own strange amusement. I think the workers were a little offended that I was ignoring them the whole time.

m-reader · 07-18-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LDBoblo

I'm not sure about extreme, but I have read the Kama Sutra in some interesting places. I will leave it at that though, for the sake of the innocent.

Oh, and I do remember doing research on Chinese history at a strip club. It was my roommate's birthday and she wanted to take me to a gentlemen's establishment for her own strange amusement. I think the workers were a little offended that I was ignoring them the whole time.

You get my vote!

I just have one question: Did you have to use a reading light?

LDBoblo · 07-18-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by m-reader

You get my vote!

I just have one question: Did you have to use a reading light?

If you're close enough to the stage, there's plenty of light, as long as one of the esteemed practitioners of the anatomical display arts isn't hovering over you casting a shadow. Luckily for me, they didn't have much interest in learning about the Zhou dynasty while at work.

As for the KS reading situations...well, let's not go there

Kumabjorn · 07-18-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LDBoblo

As for the KS reading situations...well, let's not go there

Research or Book Club?

=X= · 07-18-2010, 08:35 PM

Disneyland on space mountain.

I was reading in line and thought it would be halarious to get a picture of me reading on the ride.

=X=

afa · 07-19-2010, 12:18 AM

Has anyone here been using their e-reader while actively involved in a gunfight with a gang of mafia henchmen while zooming down the river in a speedboat, a briefcase full of rare, uncut blue diamonds on the seat beside them?

If not, then I win.

Marcy · 07-19-2010, 12:54 AM

Reading while waiting for surgery must be passe, as I've done it too. When I woke up someone had tucked the reader under the pillow.

-Marcy

foreverjuly · 07-19-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by afa

Has anyone here been using their e-reader while actively involved in a gunfight with a gang of mafia henchmen while zooming down the river in a speedboat, a briefcase full of rare, uncut blue diamonds on the seat beside them?

If not, then I win.

You were reading Twilight though, weren't you? It's ok, you can admit it.

glowhappy · 07-19-2010, 01:23 AM

Probably TMI but, while in labor, Sexy! I know

07-18-2010, 01:57 AM	#16
Maggie Leung Wizard Posts: 1,449 Karma: 58383 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle, iPad	Propped against a slot machine in Vegas. I wasn't the one who was gambling. On a boat, while waiting my turn to water ski. Oh, and in a bar, when dragged along on a karaoke outing. Last edited by Maggie Leung; 07-18-2010 at 02:17 AM.

07-18-2010, 10:58 AM	#22
LDBoblo Wizard Posts: 1,385 Karma: 16056 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Asia Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Sony PRS-505	I'm not sure about extreme, but I have read the Kama Sutra in some interesting places. I will leave it at that though, for the sake of the innocent. Oh, and I do remember doing research on Chinese history at a strip club. It was my roommate's birthday and she wanted to take me to a gentlemen's establishment for her own strange amusement. I think the workers were a little offended that I was ignoring them the whole time. Last edited by LDBoblo; 07-18-2010 at 11:01 AM.

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seagull Addict Posts: 247 Karma: 89950 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Amazon Kindle 2	While I was breathing in anaesthesia through an oxygen mask. Thankfully though they took my Kindle back to my bed after I had passed out. I took a while to pass out though, I think I managed a few pages.

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07-18-2010, 08:35 PM	#26
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	Disneyland on space mountain. I was reading in line and thought it would be halarious to get a picture of me reading on the ride. =X=

07-19-2010, 12:18 AM	#27
afa The Forgotten Posts: 1,136 Karma: 4689999 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dubai Device: Kindle Paperwhite; Nook HD; Sony Xperia Z3 Compact	Has anyone here been using their e-reader while actively involved in a gunfight with a gang of mafia henchmen while zooming down the river in a speedboat, a briefcase full of rare, uncut blue diamonds on the seat beside them? If not, then I win.

07-19-2010, 12:54 AM	#28
Marcy Guru Posts: 897 Karma: 950683 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kobo Libra2	Reading while waiting for surgery must be passe, as I've done it too. When I woke up someone had tucked the reader under the pillow. -Marcy

07-19-2010, 01:23 AM	#30
glowhappy lost my wits... Posts: 593 Karma: 216708 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Sony PRS-600	Probably TMI but, while in labor, Sexy! I know

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