Comments for Bookgrump

Comment on High school scheduling – an exercise in frustration! by Angeluna

Angeluna — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:05:36 +0000

Oh dear, methinks we have an over-achiever. I couldn’t agree with you more. There should be a way to test kids out on different subjects in which they are proficient. Simple really.

Way back in the olden days, I was put into the advanced classes. The geniuses in charge thought the smart kids would get in trouble if things were too easy for them, so they just doubled up on the homework at the same level for the most part. How counter-productive could you be? Science and math were usually taught by the coach, and this was in the top school in the state. After a couple of years of that nonsense, I dropped out of school and demanded to test out of the last two years for a diploma. But that option wasn’t available until I quit. Does that make any sense at all? It was sooo boring I couldn’t stand it.

BTW, I didn’t take Latin and later regretted it. It would have come in handy with two or three of the languages I learned later.

Comment on Lizards, toads, and turtles… Oh my! by Batty

Batty — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:10:30 +0000

What a great experience! And all the things you’re learning about reptiles and amphibians. It’s awesome — and you’re helping out while doing it.

Comment on Vacation knitting by Knit Witted

Knit Witted — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:47:10 +0000

#1 Where in OH do you visit (I live in Lorain)? But frequently visit Salt Lake City where my daughter has settled.

#2 Could you possibly share your Alice Mitts with me as they’re no longer on ravelry–although they SHOULD be part of the public domain—as they were publicly published before someone decided they would copywright and put in a Vampire Knitting Book (derisive snort!!). Anyway–A friend and her daughters were burned out in a fire a week ago and lost ALL their clothes so–since they and I are both Twi-hards and wanted to get them each a pair out –they’re 12 and 15–before it gets too warm to wear them.

Comment on Who made this? by Batty

Batty — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:44:56 +0000

Uh… wow?
Design fail!
Or maybe tech-enforced marketing.

Comment on Happy for deep people by Kate G

Kate G — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:31:36 +0000

The same thing happens to me around the racks of clothes at thrift shops. I wonder about the personality of the previous owner. It’s like encountering a sad form of ghost, but the fact that something remains is hopeful as well.

Thanks for the link to The Ruins. What a brilliant project.

Comment on Vacation knitting by New Moon – We Are Dyeing As Fast As We Can « Bristol County Dyeworks

New Moon – We Are Dyeing As Fast As We Can « Bristol County Dyeworks — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:42:30 +0000

[...] Bookgrump planned to knit on her way to Ohio, but knit at home instead. [...]

Comment on Vacation knitting by Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:25:18 +0000

You mitts are lovely! So glad you were happy with the yarn. Thanks for noting the light-worsted vs. worsted difference. Good to know and I will certainly update our yarn descriptions going forward.

Happy Knitting

Lisa

Comment on Little Grump’s Reading Mitts by Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:53:13 +0000

Your design, or one available on Ravelry? Because they are absolutely the right color!

Comment on Is your Firefox fizzling? by Batty

Batty — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:53:24 +0000

I had issues with Firefox, NoScript, and my Mac. They weren’t playing together nicely for a while, but now, things are back to normal. Glad you got your problem fixed!

Comment on Life is funny. by Mary Anne

Mary Anne — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:06:42 +0000

Life is funny and it can kick you in the butt. I’m glad things are working out for you this time around, even with all the work mix-ups. Good for you!