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[olde_fashioned]

Don't. Laugh. You all are going to think I'm crazy wacko, but since this is my blog, I'm doing it anyway. ;-) "Despise me if you dare..."

Yesterday we went shopping, and of course I just had to check out the shoes...haha. They had some Skechers on sale (Bikers Luxe in black) that I've wanted since they came out last year, and my wonderful brother bought them for me! He's such an angel -- well he's so sweet anyway, not just when he buys me shoes! ;-) Here is a pic for those of you who care: click for pic

I wear mostly black anyway, and they have great support and are comfortable, so these will be very practical. They're kind of like a cross between ballet flats and running shoes, and they're rather flattering to my feet, which is always to be desired. ;-) Strangely enough, I had to go down a size from my usual 10. I guess these must run really large, or my feet shrunk overnight!! ;-)

In other news, we made it to the Friends of the Library bookstore today, and bought a stack of books. You can't beat magazines for a quarter and books for $1-2 dollars! I got a two-volume set of The Complete Sherlock Holmes to build up my Sherlockian collection, Sanctuary by Beverly Lewis which I read years ago and loved for some odd reason, and a couple old doll magazines. Like I need more stuff to read.

My brother Spencer had his usual mountain of knowledge to purchase, and it took both of us to carry it to the desk. ;-) You should have seen the librarian's eyes bug out of her head when she saw us!!

Comments

[yeshua-myprince.livejournal.com]

Hi Lauren,

Shoes are fun! :) Those are cute. :)

I read The Last Sin Eater by Francine Rivers the other day, and finished A Noble Treason: The White Rose....which was very very good.
Does WW2/Holocaust resistance interest you?

Cross-stitching, well, I did a sampler when I was like 10 and never have done it since. Do you enjoy it. :) Knitting/Crocheting is more enjoyable for me when I take the time to do it.

Did you get to see the new ITV trailer? I have dial-up as well, and understand the joys of working with it. LOL It took me about 1/2 hour to download, not bad for a minute of footage. *grin*

Northanger Abbey, my sister and I are going to watch it tonight, and I'l let you know if you feelings chance. The whole 80's feel, the music, the gothic/funny/creepy...got on my nerves. Have you ever seen Ladyhawke--the whole feel reminds me of that.

Have a great day!

~Anna

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

I think shoes are great fun! ;-)

I used to think WWII was rather dull, but that is usually the case with something of which I am ignorant. Once I learn about a subject than I am usually much more interested. I have been trying to cultivate a greater appreciation for WWII, if for no other reason than familial ones. (My grandma lived through it, and her father was a hero and pilot)

Cross Stitching -- I LOVE it. ;-) When I was a kid my mom forced me to make a sampler, which I hated, but I eventually outgrew that, and now I say she's created a monster. ;-) I've made lots of stuff, and I have tons of charts waiting to be stitched. Mostly I prefer the Antique Reproduction style samplers.

I prefer crocheting to knitting, and I've made several filet crochet items. I need to practice my knitting...

No trailer yet, sorry!!! It's been somewhat hectic around here lately, and it's further down on the priority list. Plus I'm rather mad at a certain actor who's to play Wentworth as of now -- check out AustenBlog to see his comments on These Austen People. :-\

Oh, yes do let me know what you think!! I know it "has issues" but I like it anyway. ;-) Yes I've seen Ladyhawke...zzzzzzz....campy, what can I say?? But I see your point. I guess all '80s movies have a similar flavour?? ;-)

I hope you have a lovely day, too!

BTW -- weren't you interested in a Wives & Daughters Group Read?? I'm going to try to start reading it today, and you're welcome to discuss it over at olde_and_grey with me and another friend. We just started the comm, so it's brand new. ;-)

[yeshua-myprince.livejournal.com]

Hi Lauren,

Well, Beka and I didn't really like Northanger Abbey...the whole 80's vibe was creeping us out, and Mr. Tilney? Oh man, he needed new hair, and he was too old! *shivers* Everything in that movie scared my sister, hahaha in an amusing way. :)

Did you see the new interview with Wentworth, he is much improved in my eyes. :) Sounds like a darling movie. *grin grin*

WW2 is a fascination of mine...I find it very interesting. I did have an uncle who died during peace time-he was a pilot.

Flyboys is a lovely WW1 film. You should see it. :)

Have a gorgeous day! I'll check out the W&D community. :)

~Anna

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Hi again Anna,

Looks like we're on at the same time. ;-)

Lots of people dislike NA, so that's okay. ;-) I don't like Peter Firth at all either; he and that Marchioness are the worst parts about it.

Yes I read the new interview...I still think he's a stuck up snob. "I'm posh"??? Gimme a break.

An uncle or a great uncle?? ;-) My g-grandfather died after the war, also.

I'm going to post some W&D notes later in the GR comm. If you want to join I'll try to approve you ASAP, 'kay? ;-)

[yeshua-myprince.livejournal.com]

Hi Lauren,

So glad that our dislike for NA doesn't affect our friendship. *lol* Peter Firth was just weird. *shudder* Too intense.

A great uncle, lol, you are right. *grin*

Looking forward to reading the notes. I've joined.

Persuasion--the kissing scene sounds promising, in an amusing way, eh? :)

~Anna

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

LOL!! Peter Firth is one of my main objections to that movie, so I think our mutual dislike of him would be more apt to increase our getting along, rather than diminish it. ;-) I think he's creepy, and anyone who's read the novel can tell he's physically wrong for the part of the dashing dark-haired Henry. ;-)

As for his being too old, how do you feel about Mr. Knightley from Emma, or Colonel Brandon from S&S?

Do you mind my asking what was your g-uncle's name? Just curious. :-)

I know you've joined -- I've approved you. ;-) I'll try to post some interesting things as soon as I can -- I've got a hectic day ahead of me.

Do you mean if they're soaking we atop the Cobb, then maybe it would be interesting. ;-) I fear I'm rather beginning to dislike this RPJ, so we'll see if he can redeem himself with his acting abilities and his lightness of foot, since he evidently doesn't trip over tea tables. :-/ I hated the kissing scene in the Root/Hinds Persuasion -- how un-romantic is a circus?!

~L.