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Post by mintedstar/fur on May 30, 2020 18:22:50 GMT -5
Here's where you invest in a trashy paperback which you can get wet.
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Post by phantomstar57 on May 30, 2020 20:15:58 GMT -5
True! Tho with my eccentric reading tastes, the books I like are rarely cheap LOL let alone trashy. I once tried to get into harliquin romance novels but didn't take long bfeore I realized they were all te same basic plots just different shallow characters.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jun 2, 2020 2:08:16 GMT -5
XD I found that out without trying to read them, lucky enough. I think they have waterproof kindles, though I suppose the chance of just flat losing it in a lake is a risk.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Jun 3, 2020 14:32:14 GMT -5
I think they do make waterproof kindles but I don't have one.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jun 6, 2020 4:28:47 GMT -5
Goals to get one maybe. XD
How are the cats?
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Post by phantomstar57 on Jun 6, 2020 13:26:47 GMT -5
The cats are all good, tho they don't like the heat. Even Orion, who is a black short hair. They are all quiet today even my monkey cat Abby.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jun 7, 2020 20:29:17 GMT -5
Aw, poor kitties. Hopefully it cools down for them a bit. Health doing okay for them?
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Post by phantomstar57 on Jun 8, 2020 12:15:03 GMT -5
Aw, poor kitties. Hopefully it cools down for them a bit. Health doing okay for them? It did cool down a bit, and I hope it stays that way for a while. I'm doing ok, except for the persistent low back issues. It will eventually heal, but its just taking its sweet time.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jun 10, 2020 1:35:48 GMT -5
Glad to hear you're doing okay!
I'm trying to find a way to write with all the things on my to-do list. Hum. I worked out Google Speak, so I've been trying to dictate things a bit more.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Jun 10, 2020 14:08:31 GMT -5
Glad to hear you're doing okay! I'm trying to find a way to write with all the things on my to-do list. Hum. I worked out Google Speak, so I've been trying to dictate things a bit more. I have never used dictation, but I do talk outloud to myself. A rambling thing that would just be blather on tape. But I have made a ton of charts, list, maps and illustrations to help me keep things straight along with post it notations when solutions present themselves.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jun 12, 2020 16:40:51 GMT -5
Glad to hear you're doing okay! I'm trying to find a way to write with all the things on my to-do list. Hum. I worked out Google Speak, so I've been trying to dictate things a bit more. I have never used dictation, but I do talk outloud to myself. A rambling thing that would just be blather on tape. But I have made a ton of charts, list, maps and illustrations to help me keep things straight along with post it notations when solutions present themselves.Yessss! I also have a whiteboard, which has been invaluable!
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Post by phantomstar57 on Jun 25, 2020 14:46:57 GMT -5
I've never used a whiteboard either LOL Just sketchbooks and many college lined notebooks. I've been awol-for a few reasons but recently-eye strain. May need new specs! OY! They cost a small fortune!
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jun 26, 2020 5:38:56 GMT -5
Ouch! Hope that things are a bit better with a break though. <3 And hopefully if you do need new glasses you can find something inexpensive.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Jul 21, 2020 12:55:38 GMT -5
Ouch! Hope that things are a bit better with a break though. <3 And hopefully if you do need new glasses you can find something inexpensive. Well did go to the eye doc and there is a change. A bit stronger and I hope its enough. Otherwise I may have no choice but to get the cataract surgery and pay out of pocket. . .
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 24, 2020 3:02:53 GMT -5
Ick. That's a tough call. My fingers are crossed for you! In other news. I drew more fan art. In other, other news, I still need to take a picture of it.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Jul 24, 2020 18:27:09 GMT -5
Ick. That's a tough call. My fingers are crossed for you! In other news. I drew more fan art. In other, other news, I still need to take a picture of it. Thankd. I am so behind on my reading and writing.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 26, 2020 3:24:49 GMT -5
You'll get there! One day at a time.
I too am behind! I've been listening to Word docs read out the chapters, because I'm just pasting them in and listening, and that's helping a lot.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Jul 26, 2020 14:17:22 GMT -5
You'll get there! One day at a time. I too am behind! I've been listening to Word docs read out the chapters, because I'm just pasting them in and listening, and that's helping a lot. I am so bad with listening to books or even my own writing. I never dictate because it would be a verbal mess LOL. I need the words, maps and charts in front of me to gander at and pull together and remind me of what I may have missed of goofed. God help me if I ever have to depend on that. Thankfully cataracts do have a surgical cure, and I hope soon, I can get it and at least enjoy decent vision for the remainder of my life.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 29, 2020 4:10:54 GMT -5
I hope so to. And I certainly can understand where you're coming from with listening to things not working as well as reading the physical book.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Jul 29, 2020 10:41:36 GMT -5
I hope so to. And I certainly can understand where you're coming from with listening to things not working as well as reading the physical book. Not sure why that is with me, but I don't dictate notes for writing LOL It would sound like gabbering gibberish but I do talk things out sometimes, like having a discussion in my head that spills out of my mouth about scenes or characters. That often works out little kinks in the story or parts I need to work out before continuing.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Jul 29, 2020 21:29:38 GMT -5
I usually tend to brainstorm what I write by typing. When I talk it just all sounds weird. XD
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Post by phantomstar57 on Jul 30, 2020 15:22:27 GMT -5
I usually tend to brainstorm what I write by typing. When I talk it just all sounds weird. XD Same here LOL I have to write down what spills from the lips when I think outloud or I lose it!
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Aug 1, 2020 2:25:13 GMT -5
Oh same! It is so tricky keeping all the thoughts in place!
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Post by phantomstar57 on Aug 2, 2020 11:28:28 GMT -5
Oh same! It is so tricky keeping all the thoughts in place! I guess we all have our systems. I know people who record notes and then use those. For me that just won't work so well.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Aug 4, 2020 1:10:52 GMT -5
I really need to write soon. XD I have the itch.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Aug 4, 2020 12:33:50 GMT -5
I really need to write soon. XD I have the itch. I'm working slowly on my book 3-Eyes in the dark. Been using the high contrast setting on my lappie which is helping a lot. In the files I turn the font color so it almost looks like my NEW BLOOD layout with bold font and its very helpfiul;. That means I may actually work a bit of Rising Stars, too. I have my maps and charts in the computer too so I can flip back and forth if need be, My new glasses should be here next week and I hope that helps. Will buy some time until the cataracts fog me out alltogether, but then it will be time for surgery and hopefully by then we will have better ins.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Aug 6, 2020 4:26:17 GMT -5
Fingers crossed!
I need to write. Wanted to do it today, but it didn't happen.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Aug 6, 2020 14:32:16 GMT -5
Fingers crossed! I need to write. Wanted to do it today, but it didn't happen. I did get more done yesterday-as our internet went down for 24 hours! Bit OMG the email back ups. . .oy!
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Aug 8, 2020 4:20:11 GMT -5
Glad you got to work on stuff yesterday, but o.o Sorry about the internet!
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Post by phantomstar57 on Aug 8, 2020 14:44:06 GMT -5
Glad you got to work on stuff yesterday, but o.o Sorry about the internet! Its back now. Catching up on the tons of email! I hope I can get time to catch up on Sea's fic. I can put my lappie in High Contrast setting which might work to make reading it easier. I may give it a try this eve!
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