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

Stitchawl · 10-28-2009, 07:26 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, 07:47 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.....

Superlucky · 10-28-2009, 08:04 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.

fugazied · 10-28-2009, 08:07 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!

desertgrandma · 10-28-2009, 08:09 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, 08:14 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.

Greg Anos · 10-28-2009, 08:15 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, 08:17 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!

desertgrandma · 10-28-2009, 08:18 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...........

ShortNCuddlyAm · 10-28-2009, 08:19 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

Quote:

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...)

Greg Anos · 10-28-2009, 08:23 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....

desertgrandma · 10-28-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

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

Just trying to get my reservation in!

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....

what a wonderful idea.

Greg Anos · 10-28-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

what a wonderful idea.

Actually, I have a better idea. One page per character, I print the avatar that the character likes best, and have the person sign that. Then bind one of each character at the start of the book....

(Now if only we could get a picture of VR peeing on Red's shoe for the endpiece...)

lilac_jive · 10-28-2009, 09:01 PM

It could be worse. I went to a book sale a few weeks ago two days in a row. First day I only bought a couple. Then I told my two coworkers and they asked me to take them the next day. I brought a reusable grocery tote, which was a bad idea. I filled the whole thing. It was half price day, and the next day was $5 a bag day, so I'm thinking, darn, I should have gone the next day. Luckily my total was only $4.75

I got about 25 books, and have already tackled 5 or so (not including the one I accidentally bought twice, oops!).

I'll divvy them up afterwards to two people: first my friend in California, then the rest (those my friend has already read) to my coworker. I don't get to share much so it's always nice when I can

carlobee · 10-28-2009, 10:23 PM

oooohh. there must be some sentimental value out of that. so yeah. would've understood how you felt at that time.

10-28-2009, 07:26 PM	#1
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	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

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10-28-2009, 07:47 PM	#2
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	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, 08:04 PM	#3
Superlucky Fanatic Posts: 581 Karma: 5952 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: PRS-505, PRS-350	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, 08:07 PM	#4
fugazied Wizard Posts: 1,305 Karma: 1958 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!

10-28-2009, 08:15 PM	#7
Greg Anos Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,520 Karma: 37057604 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Pocketbook	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".

10-28-2009, 08:17 PM	#8
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	[QUOTE=Superlucky;640930 It's the lack of shame that I find more disturbing than anything.[/QUOTE] Are you kidding? I'm downright giddy!

10-28-2009, 09:01 PM	#14
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	It could be worse. I went to a book sale a few weeks ago two days in a row. First day I only bought a couple. Then I told my two coworkers and they asked me to take them the next day. I brought a reusable grocery tote, which was a bad idea. I filled the whole thing. It was half price day, and the next day was $5 a bag day, so I'm thinking, darn, I should have gone the next day. Luckily my total was only $4.75 I got about 25 books, and have already tackled 5 or so (not including the one I accidentally bought twice, oops!). I'll divvy them up afterwards to two people: first my friend in California, then the rest (those my friend has already read) to my coworker. I don't get to share much so it's always nice when I can

10-28-2009, 10:23 PM	#15
carlobee Fanatic Posts: 535 Karma: 972 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: The new iPad	oooohh. there must be some sentimental value out of that. so yeah. would've understood how you felt at that time.

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