tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post1485490972351870444..comments2024-03-25T05:23:41.171-04:00Comments on Bilbo's Random Thought Collection: Enough About 9-11 ... Let's Talk About BillyBilbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213505386288233192noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-51396422547352634602011-09-13T11:04:33.729-04:002011-09-13T11:04:33.729-04:00And so I finally learn of your day 10 years ago. ...And so I finally learn of your day 10 years ago. How terrorized you all must have been.<br /><br />My world is full of books and even though I will probably purchase a Nook soon, the books will line my shelves -- but I bet you knew that already! :)KathyAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12723937251892708482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-68208062308657602262011-09-11T20:25:11.880-04:002011-09-11T20:25:11.880-04:00I like both the Kindle ebooks and the paper-and-in...I like both the Kindle ebooks and the paper-and-ink ones, especially the latter if I want to have one for repeated readings or with illustrations. The e-readers sometimes are harder to read on flights, with poorer lighting and they're a pain to re-charge. And it bothers me that some books are now going for $12.99 in that format!eViL pOp TaRthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15039755407564122331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-47904235809050241282011-09-11T16:42:06.950-04:002011-09-11T16:42:06.950-04:00ABSOLUTELY!!!ABSOLUTELY!!!allenwoodhavennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-1148828753172591932011-09-11T14:53:36.250-04:002011-09-11T14:53:36.250-04:00Katherine - I've lost count of how many Billy ...Katherine - I've lost count of how many Billy bookcases we have in different sizes and configurations. They are the pinnacle of convenient storage technology for books. We were at Ikea a little earlier this afternoon, and I saw that the Billy series was marked down for the first time in memory ... they may be clearing the decks, and it may be a good time to stock up.<br /><br />Amanda - a love of reading is one of the best gifts you can give Aaron and Adrian. Good on You!<br /><br />Bandit - now THAT is sad.<br /><br />Mike - I had no idea you could be so poetic. I'm impressed!<br /><br />Peg - I think we may live in the same house, just on different levels of reality. I'll need to live to be 100 just to read all the books I already have stockpiled, much less all the other ones people keep writing!Bilbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213505386288233192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-71135066542446914542011-09-11T13:18:13.595-04:002011-09-11T13:18:13.595-04:00Bill - I am avoiding all things 9/11 this weekend....Bill - I am avoiding all things 9/11 this weekend. I worked in Manhattan at the time and came home a day early becasue of a call from my doctor. At the time that didn't make me happy. But in hindsight how lucky for me. I remember it all so vididly yet I can't tell you where I left my car keys on any given day. I do not understand "our" need to relive. <br />I undestand paying tribute to those that died needlessly that day. But it seems to go on and on beyond just a tribute. Now having said that....You made me look around my kitchen and home. <br />I think my kitchen would have you see a family who loves to cook and eat. Herbs on the window sills and a wine bottle on the kitchen island from the night before. <br />We have books everywhere. On coffee table, on night stands, 3 bookcases of books, and books in boxes because I don't have enough book shelves or room for them all. I just removed one from a book shelf that I had read 15+ years ago and decided to dive back in because I loved it so. I agree with Mike. It's like a good friend who stopped by and we haven't seen each other in awhile and we never skipped a beat and it was great warm company and conversation....the wine enjoyed while reading it didn't hurt either.Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247428494327269983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-19017651134472435732011-09-11T12:55:26.780-04:002011-09-11T12:55:26.780-04:00Reading a kindle is like going to the doctor. It&#...Reading a kindle is like going to the doctor. It's something you make plan to do. Reading a book is like having a friend stop by for a chat.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00017192454403363349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-77233023722041502002011-09-11T09:14:12.453-04:002011-09-11T09:14:12.453-04:00I'm sure you heard about the tornado that hit ...I'm sure you heard about the tornado that hit Joplin, MO back in May. We still here alot about here in St. Louis through continuing relief efforts, etc. Joplin's high school was destoyed and the new on is an old Target store. The library has no books, just i-pads and laptops.Banditnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-8173236798206723642011-09-11T07:13:40.304-04:002011-09-11T07:13:40.304-04:00I don't have...and never had...and impressive ...I don't have...and never had...and impressive looking bookshelf. BUT, Aaron does. And you know what? I absolutely enjoy tidying it up for him, arranging and re-arranging his books. For now, I think he also appreciates his fast growing library and I hope the love for books and reading will continue to grow with him.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542715899155247984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23683658.post-36593647701940033012011-09-11T07:11:25.286-04:002011-09-11T07:11:25.286-04:00AARGGH! Not redesigning Billy! I have two Billy ...AARGGH! Not redesigning Billy! I have two Billy bookcases from when I first lived in NOVA (and worked with you) and in Germany (and worked for you). I recently went to IKEA and bought a couple more. So nice to know that, after 25 years, I could still match these incredibly durable bookcases. Yikes. I'll have to borrow someone's large vehicle and go buy more! Too bad it's a 2+ hour trip for me.KKTSewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14300483956686864167noreply@blogger.com