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Lost in Translation - Julia E. Sanders errata

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Thread created on 1339510110 by wodentoad.
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in reply to GraceT's post:

Then you have missed one of the funniest books ever written. If you do read it, then the next things I would recommend are the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett were friends and complement each other's style.


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And of course, this discussion happens on.... Page 42


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in reply to wodentoad's post:

Yes, there is much Deep Thought about it. (Yeah, I had to.)


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Snrk. Sorry about the long-winded explanation. I was trying in my brain-fogged state not to give away the entire thing in case you wanted to read it, @GraceT The books are funny, but I like Sir Terry so much more. If you want brilliant satire dressed as romping fantasy, Sir Terry Pratchett never ever disappoints! I'm glad @Tim brought him up. And thanks for the clearer explanation, Tim. :)


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My family listens to the Radio play (the original HHG2G) on car trips, but hubby and I have also read the books and seen both movies (the good one and the new one).


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By the way, I usually have 101010(2a(h)) on my board at work. 101010 is binary for 42 and 2a(h) is the same in hexadecimal. @moraih, Sir Terry is probably the best novelist I ever read. If you pay attention, you notice things like how in book 10, he talks about something that happens in book 30. I think he had most of them all planned out. But I still see Doug Adams in his writing.
I am not sure, but I don't think either author ever learned to tat.


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Thanks, everyone! Obviously, I have missed out - but that can easily be remedied at my public library!


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As one who grew up listening to RADIO while doing homework at the kitchen table, any drama, comedy, mystery, westerns, or whatever, I prefer audiobooks when I can get them.


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It took about 12 successive, obsessive counts, and four checks to see if it was twisted and if the rings were facing the right way, but the first length of 128 rings is done. Seven more to go. I have to admit, I am nervous that the outside is held to the inside by eight lone picots, but I also know how strong the cotton thread is.

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Woah! Erin, you're a braver woman than I.


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Wow. Yes, very brave! You go, girl!


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WoW! This part will be very interesting to watch!


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A very long time ago, when I was leaving a group I would say, "So long! And thanks for all the fish." Which confused everyone who hadn't read Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.


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in reply to Elfiona's post:

Great idea! Bet it got a lot of blank looks. I usually tell them "Life. Don't talk to me about life. Brain the size of a planet."


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It's common in my social circle to hear, "Have fun storming the castle!" and "as you wish." It's funny how pop culture permeates our lives - and that what used to be a slum of pop culture has now become so mainstream. :)

Loving the progress you're making, @wodentoad I love watching this project develop!


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in reply to moraih's post:

I just re-watched the Princess Bride a few days ago. DH and I were not in sync about the word that didn't mean what Vizzini thought it meant - inconceivable. So I plowed through a mountain of ironing while re-watching the movie. Great way to iron.


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in reply to Lynn's post:


Ah. That one I know! "Inconceivable!" that Dread Pirate Roberts could outfight and outsmart Fezzik, Inigo Montoya and Vizzini.


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Just finished string of rings 2/8. It is skimming along pretty quickly, and I am keeping up with my challenge to finish this within a couple of months.

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I got tired of counting the rings so I made numbered tags so I can just look at the last one and save myself a couple of freakouts.

I still need to figure out what kind of material to use for the cloth insertion, though. I have to say it is thrilling to even be thinking about it so close!


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in reply to wodentoad's post:


Wow. Yes, you're almost there...


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Erin, have you considered organdy for the insertions? You'll want something elegant that will compliment your tatting.


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I worry about the care that organdy requires. I was thinking more of a wash and wear style cotton or linen that will have equal stretch and can be and washed, wrung out and ironed with the rest of it.


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After all I've heard about tatting outlasting the fabric it's stitched to, that makes sense to me!


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Good point, @GraceT. Maybe Erin's instructions could include a section for replacing the fabric when the time comes.


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Whatever it is, it will have to be hand stitched at least until my sewing machine can get to the sewing machine hospital. It broke two needles without any warning.