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I was thinking of you when I said that and had a feeling you would catch me in my use of his biography. ;) I still don't think it makes the story better or worse, but it is an interesting observation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
I don't have any more to say on "Sun." If everyone is finished discussing it we can move on to Dark Muse's suggestion of "The Man Who Loved Islands." I remember that being an interesting story.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
OK - geez... I was going to put merely 'ok'... then a window popped up saying my message was too short. I was going to post another one saying the last one is the shortest post I have ever had.....:lol:
Ok, instead I will answer Dark Muse and say that I am delighted you came into the discussion and glad you are looking forward to the next one. I was also happy to see Jeff commenting and hope he also returns for the next story. I always try to recruit new Lawrence people, just ask Virgil.;) I work hard at the task; new faces are always exciting.
Yeah right, sure Virgil....hummm...just posting that for my sake....am I suppose to believe this really....?:lol:Quote:
I was thinking of you when I said that and had a feeling you would catch me in my use of his biography. I still don't think it makes the story better or worse, but it is an interesting observation.
I am ready for the next story; is that one in Volume 3? I am sure I have that one here in one of my books. Tell me when you wish to start - perhaps Monday?
No really, it was the truth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
That sounds good. It will give us the weekend to read it. Yes it is in volume three. Let me see if I can find it on the internet. Somehow I don't think we will on this one.Quote:
I am ready for the next story; is that one in Volume 3? I am sure I have that one here in one of my books. Tell me when you wish to start - perhaps Monday?
edit: I found it!! It is on the internet: http://www.literature.org/authors/la...-09/index.html
Oh silly me; you know I read that statement of yours wrong. I thought it said you posted the biography reference for my sake. I just read it again...oops:blush:Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
Oh good. Good work finding it online, Virgil. How you locate these things is beyond me and free. I went hunting for my actual paperback book and it is eluding me; volume 3. It is around here somewhere; had to tear my room appart yesterday, so that the guy taking out my airconditioner from the window, could find a small path to that window:idea: . All the books got stuck here and there around the room and I failed to put the room back together today....excuse is have to clean the window (now that it is assessable) ugh...also other things in the area. More fun being on here. ;) :lol:Quote:
That sounds good. It will give us the weekend to read it. Yes it is in volume three. Let me see if I can find it on the internet. Somehow I don't think we will on this one.
edit: I found it!! It is on the internet: http://www.literature.org/authors/la...-09/index.html
Virgil's choice was great, I enjoyed both reading "Sun" and taking part in the discussion. As you know, I have recently read "The Man Who Loved Islands" so when the discussion is about to start, PM me and I will be there. May I say that this is a great choice too?
I look forward to reading the next story and will print it out today.
Hi Amalia, So glad you already read it. It is a long story - but I was reading it last night between watching a movie - you see my stupid DVD player is on the blink and keeps stalling every 30 or so seconds, so I just glanced at the story and read a paragraph between. Now that is what I call really 'multi-tasking'! Nothing like overloading one's brain:eek2:Quote:
Originally Posted by amalia1985
What I want to say is I actually read about 1/3 so far and I like it very much. Somehow the story tone reminds me of Lawrence's story "Things" which I like very much. I think I can sort of see where this story is going to lead us. Yikes, I am starting to think like DHL! ;) Do you think that is overexposure to the author?:lol:
Dark Muse, hi and glad you are happy with the choice. Glad that Virgil found it online for everyone; thanks again, V. If it was not as long as it is, I would print it out, too; maybe mark certain passages. I think, actually, I read this story years ago, but re-reading any L work is a whole new adventure. They never tire me at all and seem as fresh after two or even three readings. So far I really like this story about the man on the island. I love the sea and islands anyway.
I had wanted to do a few more of the earlier stories, but I guess sometime we can backtrack to that time-period. We have so quickly progressed to Lawrence's later work with Volume 3 of the "Collected Short Stories".
You're moving on already? I'm going to be two stories behind by the time I rejoin the thread. Someone's going to have give me an abbreviated summary of the discussion when I come back so I'm not completely in the dark.
Hi Quark,glad you see you back and don't worry about it..missing the two stories. You can catch up eventually. I am so fanatically stuck on Lawrence's work lately, I can discuss more about the other stories or summarize them for you. I am sure Virgil will come to your aid, as well. Yes, I actually thought of taking a break this next story, but now once again, became intrigued in starting to read the story, and I want to read it all, so I am still in. It is a good one!Quote:
Originally Posted by Quark
Hurry back as soon as you can...we all miss you!
Sorry, I am lagging behind again with my reading. I did not progress any from the other night. I got so busy and still am. I hope everyone else is still reading the story. Maybe we can get started discussing next week?
I'm way lagging too. I have yet to start. Sorry, but completely overwhelmed right now.
Virgil, you know, I really wanted to skip this month and postpone till January. I feel too pressured already with Christmas coming. Do you think the others would mind? I haven't been feeling well either. I hate to miss this story but if we could delay it it would be so much better for me and apparently for you, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
I would not mind if we delay it, as it might be a better discussion if people are not busy and preoccupied with the holidays comming up, so I would be fine with that.
I don't mind. Dark Muse, do you mind if we start after Christmas?
edit: You beat me to it. :)
Virgil and Dark Muse, thanks for being so understanding. Already, I feel the holiday crunch or tension, and I know my mind is not going to be on this thread whole-heartedly. I luckily, already did read the Christmas book, so I could probably discuss some aspects of that one and review a little. I am sure amalia will be in agreement and manolia, as well. I guess just Jeff and Quark are left and I am sure they will agree. Gee, we are such an agreeable group, aren't we? :D So it will be in January for the read, Virgil? Shall we make an announcement? or it this good enough.