Hubby is on a search for the perfect barbeque. It must be reasonably priced, have three burners, a side burner, have a hood and be stainless steel. He dragged me to five – yep that’s FIVE – different shops selling barbeques on Saturday. I tell you, I know more about the things than I ever wanted to know. I think he’s narrowed down the options but I wish he’d just go and buy one. I am so NOT a shopper.
It rained off and on for most of the weekend. Yes, it’s supposed to be spring but Mother Nature is keeping us all guessing. It’s been so windy I haven’t attempted to get out my bike. After a few hairy bike rides battling the wind I know better. I did get quite a bit of polishing done on my book. The second-guessing is still present but I’m ignoring it and pushing onward. This morning I did some work on a novella and this afternoon I’m back to polishing. I’d like to finish the novella this month – that’s the plan anyway.
I also did a little reading. I read Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard. I went off Linda Howard for a little while and this is the first of her books I’ve read for at least a year. This one was really good. I totally loved the characters and I didn’t see the twist coming at the end. I read late into the night to finish it – proof of how much I enjoyed it.
I also read Bound by Sasha White. I’ve been meaning to read one of Sasha’s books for ages and grabbed this one while we were in Hawaii. It’s first person with a slight submission element. Once again, I loved the characters and enjoyed the plot that went along with all the hot sex. I thought Sasha did a great job and I’ll be looking for more of her books.
What did you do for the weekend? Anything interesting? Any good reads recently?
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October 14th, 2007 at 5:16 pm · Link
No good reads. Caught a cold, which sucks.
I still get mind boggled that it’s Spring where you are and Fall where I am.
It boggles my mind … or maybe it’s the cold medicine. LOL!!!
October 14th, 2007 at 5:58 pm · Link
Shame on you!
Mr Munro’s interest in barbeques should be actively fostered…along with the intricacies of preparing salads, side dishes, cleaning up afterwards. The exercise of a few feminine wiles now could be repaid with many hassle free meals in the future, where some judicious praise will reinforce good habits.
Always look to the future at these moments!
Amy.
(My smile is a little broader for the thought)
October 15th, 2007 at 12:11 am · Link
Good luck with the bbq hunting – and hope your weather soon improves! Our spring has finally arrived in WA, hooray! I really hate being wet and cold!!
October 15th, 2007 at 12:13 am · Link
Amy R – hope you get better soon! I think I’d rather be in spring than fall. I need to thaw out
Amy G – well, you would side with Mr. Munro, wouldn’t you?
Actually, I’m pretty lucky. Mr. Munro loves cooking, says it helps him wind down after a stressful day at work. I’m quite happy to be sous chef!
October 15th, 2007 at 1:34 am · Link
Christina – I hate being wet and cold too. Bring on summer!
October 15th, 2007 at 6:05 am · Link
The perfect barbecue, ahhh. Men. LOL
And goodluck on the novella, Shelley. As for reading, grrr, I’ve not been able to read much and it makes me a wee bit angry. But I will soon…hopefully.
October 15th, 2007 at 6:21 am · Link
With our move we had to give up our tank for the BBQ. The movers won’t touch it for safety reasons. This will give us an excuse to look at new BBQs in the spring…
Good luck on the novella. Why are they harder to write than novels??
October 15th, 2007 at 6:57 am · Link
Oh… glad you asked.
I picked some interesting books this week. I blogged about it today. 
October 15th, 2007 at 10:20 am · Link
I just finished the latest J.R. Ward. I liked it. Different, but I liked it.
I also love anything by Shasha!
October 15th, 2007 at 10:49 am · Link
i loved Bound by Sasha – but then she’s one of my auto buys. i don’t even bother to read the back covers of her books, they just automatically get picked up and purchased. There’s like a dozen authors I do that with, because you KNOW whatever they create is going to be awesome.
October 15th, 2007 at 1:09 pm · Link
I made use of the fact that it’s not raining here for a change, drove around in the surroundings in search of interesting places to see and photograph (I’m close to the ex-GDR and they stilll have to do some restoration of old buildings, but it gets better every year) and did some hiking.
I’m reading the Eagle series by Jack Whyte, and Rebecca Gablé’s third book in the Waringham trilogy (Spiel der Könige).