tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post1493549834059805279..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: Breaking News: A New Cat on the Blog!Ally Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-25889503259841914262010-06-29T08:05:16.693+10:002010-06-29T08:05:16.693+10:00Phew! Breathing a sigh of relief:-)
Thanks, Cath!...Phew! Breathing a sigh of relief:-)<br /><br />Thanks, Cath!Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586192358963827660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-59588654798850419732010-06-28T11:02:36.786+10:002010-06-28T11:02:36.786+10:00Michelle, I DEFINITELY meant crying in a good way!...Michelle, I DEFINITELY meant crying in a good way! CathCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09322007107036171737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-24272328531024463522010-06-27T11:53:12.683+10:002010-06-27T11:53:12.683+10:00Hi Cath - I laughed at your request that Michelle ...Hi Cath - I laughed at your request that Michelle doesn't make you spontaneously fall into a heap of tears with blog posts!<br /><br />Oh, interesting culture shock with the new book club. I guess the fact that you're looking forward to each meeting is the proof in the pudding. Thanks for dropping by!Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-72564907917029472872010-06-27T11:51:40.461+10:002010-06-27T11:51:40.461+10:00LOL, Cath, I'll do my best (she says really, r...LOL, Cath, I'll do my best (she says really, really hoping you mean crying in a good way!). <br /><br />It sounds like your move was quite a culture shock! I really like the sound of both your book clubs. Glad to hear you've settle in :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586192358963827660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-89075094663872486952010-06-27T11:36:12.380+10:002010-06-27T11:36:12.380+10:00Welcome to LoveCats Michelle. Please don't wri...Welcome to LoveCats Michelle. Please don't write any posts that out nowhere make me cry (like you seem to manage in your books!). Although I do wish I knew how you did it!! :-)<br /><br />As for joining something new, we moved almost 2 years ago, from inland to the coast, and everything was new. The most odd being the book club I transferred to. In my old book club average age was thirty-something, new book club, sixty-something. My old book club was laid back and relaxed. New book club has unwritten rules and is quite structured. It took a long while to settle in, but I look forward to each meeting now. <br /><br />CathCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09322007107036171737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-75941207196744718232010-06-27T10:24:34.105+10:002010-06-27T10:24:34.105+10:00Hi, Anna, and thanks! You're certainly looking...Hi, Anna, and thanks! You're certainly looking suitably sleek and feline in the sandbox here... as if you've always belonged:-) And it has to be said that everyone is doing their best to make me feel welcome.<br /><br />You know what, Rachel? I'm feeling like "one of the cats" already!<br /><br />Ooh, a collective noun for LoveCats... this could be a fun game. A Hearth of LoveCats? A Coolness of LoveCats? Pride does have very nice connotations, though.Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586192358963827660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-42238314477139335722010-06-27T10:00:33.021+10:002010-06-27T10:00:33.021+10:00Hey Anna - you're right, it was just not so lo...Hey Anna - you're right, it was just not so long ago that you joined the pride, but it simply wouldn't be the lovecats without you now. Am starting to feel the same way about Michelle already. Strange how quickly that happens, yes?Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-49679979140769617762010-06-27T09:18:57.352+10:002010-06-27T09:18:57.352+10:00Hi Michelle --
Wow, some great prizes on offer!
...Hi Michelle --<br />Wow, some great prizes on offer! <br /><br />So happy you've joined the LoveCats. It wasn't that long ago I was new to the LoveCats as well. I like the sound of us being a pride (-:Anna Hacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05448179667690075629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-47141450721779466792010-06-27T08:53:16.800+10:002010-06-27T08:53:16.800+10:00Oh, Jenn, your poor mum! Yep, you are definitely e...Oh, Jenn, your poor mum! Yep, you are definitely exempt from anything hip-related. Thanks for the hooray -- I know I'm biased but I think it's a pretty cute blog too :-)<br /><br />Thanks, Mel! I'm already having a blast -- feeling very petted and purry from such a warm welcome!Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586192358963827660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-15622952909510714472010-06-27T08:46:44.982+10:002010-06-27T08:46:44.982+10:00Ooh, Sandie, that's so cool about your son pro...Ooh, Sandie, that's so cool about your son proposing in Scotland! How romantic - sigh. Sounds as if you're going to welcome your new family member into the tribe with as much gusto as I've been welcomed here!<br /><br />Thanks, Nikki! So happy to be in the sandbox in such esteemed company... and thanks for watching our backs :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586192358963827660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-9777628778234176762010-06-26T21:12:52.088+10:002010-06-26T21:12:52.088+10:00Hey Mel, is that a vote for us being a pride? Cert...Hey Mel, is that a vote for us being a pride? Certainly sounds more grown up than 'litter'. Didn't someone have a group noun for romance writers... Anne Gracie, maybe? Or Trish Morey? Might have to investigate.<br /><br />And after reading your post about your muse coming back, I think your 'new thing' being your new story is perfect!Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-87892422026829856092010-06-26T21:10:33.063+10:002010-06-26T21:10:33.063+10:00Jenn, that is the best example of using adversity ...Jenn, that is the best example of using adversity to make comedy I've seen in a while:<br /><br /><i>The only 'new join' I have in my head right now is my 80 y.o mum's femur finally joining the socket in her hip. </i><br /><br />And: <br /><br /><i>So Michelle, I was going to say hip, hip hooray about you joining the cutest blog on the planet. But I'll just stick with the hooray part if that's okay. I've had enough hips for a while. </i><br /><br />Lol! Thanks for dropping by. =)Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-47828601092627462312010-06-26T20:45:40.887+10:002010-06-26T20:45:40.887+10:00Welcome to the cat pride Michelle!
Um, the only ne...Welcome to the cat pride Michelle!<br />Um, the only new thing I can think of is a new ms LOL!!!<br />i know you'll love this group blog, these girls are the bomb =)Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-20438872222773382262010-06-26T18:29:16.478+10:002010-06-26T18:29:16.478+10:00The only 'new join' I have in my head righ...The only 'new join' I have in my head right now is my 80 y.o mum's femur finally joining the socket in her hip. She fell over 2 weeks ago, had a heart attack in hospital (which delayed surgery), had surgery, now has been isolated as there is a VRE outbreak in Coffs hospital - AGAIN. So she's stuck there until they clear her for rehab. Oh dear. <br /><br /> So Michelle, I was going to say hip, hip hooray about you joining the cutest blog on the planet. But I'll just stick with the hooray part if that's okay. I've had enough hips for a while. As for that prize pack. I'd love to win it for my mum (oh and me LOL)Jenn J McLeod - Australia's small town storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383807169757515326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-82221411268928610712010-06-26T17:46:41.374+10:002010-06-26T17:46:41.374+10:00Dear Suspicious Cat - I think it's a cat's...Dear Suspicious Cat - I think it's a cat's right of birth to be suspicious, especially of humans who have a habit of getting things wrong. No idea why God created such an uncoordinated and intellectually slow species as humans when cats were obviously superior. Oh, that's right - cats needed someone to put the foot in the dish and build the houses with sunny rooms. =)Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-22964524448792971322010-06-26T17:35:15.429+10:002010-06-26T17:35:15.429+10:00Sandie, your son's proposal is definitely some...Sandie, your son's proposal is definitely something to celebrate! A new family member for you, the same as Michelle is a new family member for us. <br /><br />And to do it on holiday in Scotland? You brought that boy up right, Sandie. ;)Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-87624975887867581032010-06-26T17:33:17.922+10:002010-06-26T17:33:17.922+10:00Emily, you make a good point about whether we'...Emily, you make a good point about whether we're a pack or a litter. Or a pride? Perhaps we need suggestions for a collective noun for lovecats...Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-67934972237060847342010-06-26T17:28:48.859+10:002010-06-26T17:28:48.859+10:00OOoh... welcome to the sandbox, Michelle. So fab t...OOoh... welcome to the sandbox, Michelle. So fab to have you amongst us. Looks like I'm bringing up the rear of the welcome wagon - as usual LOL. <br /><br />Someone's got to make sure no-one's following us (yeah, I'm the suspicious cat)<br /><br />xxxNikki Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895929864616916672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-30486908350549357232010-06-26T17:27:06.376+10:002010-06-26T17:27:06.376+10:00Hey Sharon welcome to the LoveCats.
Something ne...Hey Sharon welcome to the LoveCats. <br /><br />Something new? My son finally proposed to his girlfriend while they were holidaying in Scotland. I was just telling the Bootcampers 109 this afternoon. It is also the best news I’ve had lately as well. LOL.<br /><br />SandieSandie Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362712104363641666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-37443304770439862402010-06-26T17:20:45.848+10:002010-06-26T17:20:45.848+10:00Hi, Anita! I have a face-to-face writing group too...Hi, Anita! I have a face-to-face writing group too, and I wouldn't be without them!<br /><br />Thanks, Emily! It's such a thrill to be joining you guys :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586192358963827660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-57800853140571310052010-06-26T17:04:09.769+10:002010-06-26T17:04:09.769+10:00Hi Michelle -- and WELCOME to LoveCats! So great t...Hi Michelle -- and WELCOME to LoveCats! So great to have you join the pack! (Or should that be litter?) Something new? Well, I have to echo several other people here and say that joining RWAus and RWNZ have been incredible experiences. It's marvellous being part of a large and welcoming group of people who want to do the same as me -- write romances!Emily Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958085922194448672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-16315051908954146432010-06-26T16:30:08.225+10:002010-06-26T16:30:08.225+10:00Hi Anita! I don't have a face to face writing ...Hi Anita! I don't have a face to face writing group, but I certainly treasure the face to face time I get with any writing friends. Glad yours is working out for you and that it's become sacred time. =)Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-90186090291835670552010-06-26T16:25:24.035+10:002010-06-26T16:25:24.035+10:00Hi Michelle :) It's great to meet a new LoveCa...Hi Michelle :) It's great to meet a new LoveCat.<br /><br />Hmmm, something new? That's tough (I obviously need to get out more, lol). The newest thing I've done was join a face-to-face writing group. We meet once a month over lunch for chats on anything and everything to do with writing. It's a lot of fun - as any gathering with people who 'get' you is. We've only met a few times, but already that time in my diary has become sacred, lol.AJ Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529233142099749005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-21194402803844657992010-06-26T15:34:32.486+10:002010-06-26T15:34:32.486+10:00Tracie, that's a whole swag of new experiences...Tracie, that's a whole swag of new experiences! You must sometimes have to stop and look around to see where you are. Or as Michelle said, take a breath. So glad one of the new things was staring lovecats with us!<br /><br />Btw, I had a peek at the Supernatural Underground blog and it looks fab!Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-68952404772720133292010-06-26T15:30:47.505+10:002010-06-26T15:30:47.505+10:00Hi Annie - thanks for dropping by with your story!...Hi Annie - thanks for dropping by with your story! Joining RWAust was a big new experience for me too, and like everyone else here, I loved it. Finding people of like minds, getting the craft and industry information I needed, and making fabulous friends.<br /><br />Trivia nights? How fun!Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.com