tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post6206254901316826610..comments2023-09-01T07:10:48.073-06:00Comments on What Am I Doing In Mexico?: More FireMelanie Hooyengahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-64108390642299654822008-12-09T08:38:00.000-06:002008-12-09T08:38:00.000-06:00I'm so sorry Colby. My thoughts are with you and y...I'm so sorry Colby. My thoughts are with you and your family.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-2541545352692701672008-12-08T22:40:00.000-06:002008-12-08T22:40:00.000-06:00Strangely, I am going today. I am emotional from ...Strangely, I am going today. I am emotional from my Grandpa's passing today, but the emotion is making words of my WIP float out of me. It's my dealing mechanism.colbymarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056535503422186623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-45416708677306416852008-12-08T19:06:00.000-06:002008-12-08T19:06:00.000-06:00That's an idea. I'd feel bad spraying the people i...That's an idea. I'd feel bad spraying the people in between though. :)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-18861649346321307122008-12-08T19:04:00.000-06:002008-12-08T19:04:00.000-06:00From the picture your high enough so all you need ...From the picture your high enough so all you need is a hose with some pressure which may even get their attention.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-9303880020204887162008-12-08T17:52:00.001-06:002008-12-08T17:52:00.001-06:00Zoe, no kidding.Zoe, no kidding.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-55810455091638511092008-12-08T17:52:00.000-06:002008-12-08T17:52:00.000-06:00Jenna, today my spark seems to be in non-writing r...Jenna, today my spark seems to be in non-writing related things, but I just got burned out on that. Bad, I know... I'll stop. :)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-78625735680657554102008-12-08T17:41:00.000-06:002008-12-08T17:41:00.000-06:00Wow, be careful what you say, Melanie! ;)Wow, be careful what you say, Melanie! ;)Zoe Wintershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14589718828140163088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-62414207449464601222008-12-08T15:46:00.000-06:002008-12-08T15:46:00.000-06:00Too funny....your post...not the fires :(.No thank...Too funny....your post...not the fires :(.<BR/><BR/>No thanks on the kind you have deal with but I could use a figurative one right about now :).Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299674277332549914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-28045741834636475302008-12-08T13:43:00.000-06:002008-12-08T13:43:00.000-06:00Robin, I had to walk by them later in the day (I l...Robin, I had to walk by them later in the day (I left the car with Ibis) and I was all ready to scowl and give them dirty looks, but the burning was over. Sadly, there was still a lot of brush in piles that will probably be burned soon.<BR/><BR/>*sigh*Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-32157571468519896692008-12-08T13:41:00.001-06:002008-12-08T13:41:00.001-06:00Ha! Ha! I really do need a fire under my butt. I...Ha! Ha! I really do need a fire under my butt. I'll just sit on your neighbors' balcony!<BR/><BR/>I'm with Spy. That is so rude. It is plain common sense. I think you should find out their mothers' names, call their moms, and have their moms yell at them.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396540555696283171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-83877007090116327722008-12-08T13:41:00.000-06:002008-12-08T13:41:00.000-06:00Me too. I can't be the only one pissed off about t...Me too. I can't be the only one pissed off about this.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-65724589792970806292008-12-08T13:38:00.000-06:002008-12-08T13:38:00.000-06:00I missed the waterballons comment. Just when I tho...I missed the waterballons comment. Just when I thought I was being creative... :)<BR/><BR/>I'm surprised the other neighbors don't complain and talk to the offending neighbor.Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457340386682051325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-11118970590638259352008-12-08T13:36:00.000-06:002008-12-08T13:36:00.000-06:00Spy, we've talked to a few people here and they sa...Spy, we've talked to a few people here and they say the same thing. It wouldn't be a problem if it was in a rural area, but there are a lot of people living right here. I'm sure the people closer to the ground have it even worse.<BR/><BR/>My pictures from Saturday show that the smoke is surrounding another neighbor's house. I feel awful for them!Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-54928121201407797892008-12-08T13:30:00.000-06:002008-12-08T13:30:00.000-06:00See, now, that must have been why they outlawed fi...See, now, that must have been why they outlawed fires. Living out in the boondocks where I usually do, I've always thought it silly and it's a law often ignored.<BR/><BR/>But that? That's just pure rudeness and thoughtlessness. That's just common sense. Geeze.Spy Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299551957327543491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-78554397034808534532008-12-08T11:33:00.000-06:002008-12-08T11:33:00.000-06:00Nadine, did you see my comment on the other post? ...Nadine, did you see my comment on the other post? I really want to throw water balloons at them! My only fear is that will cause even more smoke, but at least they'll get the point and won't be able to burn again until it's all dry.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-76242847834946738662008-12-08T11:32:00.000-06:002008-12-08T11:32:00.000-06:00Janet, you're making me feel better. Thanks.Janet, you're making me feel better. Thanks.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-41650887379828079672008-12-08T11:30:00.000-06:002008-12-08T11:30:00.000-06:00That sucks about the fires! Can you put a bucket ...That sucks about the fires! Can you put a bucket of water on your balcony and when they start a fire, throw the water and then duck? (like water balloons as a kid)<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your flash fiction, that's awesome!!Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457340386682051325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-78652577536323173472008-12-08T11:21:00.000-06:002008-12-08T11:21:00.000-06:00No, you don't have to write every day to be a prof...No, you don't have to write every day to be a professional. I know of several pros who take one or two days off a week. I think it's much healthier, myself.<BR/><BR/>And shoot for paying markets, why not? The only point of non-paying markets is self-gratification: agents tend not to take them too seriously.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600030574995481267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-16525993044355602772008-12-08T11:10:00.000-06:002008-12-08T11:10:00.000-06:00Ew. Unfortunately I'm four floors above them so un...Ew. Unfortunately I'm four floors above them so unless I camped out on the street, I can't get next to their window. But thanks, really. ;)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-26657536395830701172008-12-08T11:09:00.000-06:002008-12-08T11:09:00.000-06:00No, no flinging. Boiling and burning is where I wa...No, no flinging. <BR/>Boiling and burning is where I was heading. Right outside the window of the offender.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-74569205097632787212008-12-08T10:58:00.000-06:002008-12-08T10:58:00.000-06:00Penguin, there will be no flinging poo! There is a...Penguin, there will be no flinging poo! There is a lot of dog manure because of all the strays, so that could work, but again - no flinging poo!Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-61880412371768377572008-12-08T10:57:00.000-06:002008-12-08T10:57:00.000-06:00Ok Jen, you've convinced me. :) You'll get back ...Ok Jen, you've convinced me. :) You'll get back into the swing of things. I'm sure the holidays make it hard. You're allowed a slow period, especially after the productive month you had!Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-71497398213938337122008-12-08T10:04:00.000-06:002008-12-08T10:04:00.000-06:00Hmmmmmmmm, fire wars.Shame I am not down that way....Hmmmmmmmm, fire wars.<BR/>Shame I am not down that way. I would have fun with that one.<BR/>The pyromaniac in me is screaming out right now, pick me, pick me.<BR/><BR/>Do you have a place where you can get large amounts of cattle manure?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-31846360944585796352008-12-08T09:39:00.000-06:002008-12-08T09:39:00.000-06:00Lofty, shmofty! Send it to the highest-paying or ...Lofty, shmofty! Send it to the highest-paying or best markets first. It might be flash fiction, but I for one think it's not at all easy to write, and you deserve to be compensated for your work, same as you would for a freelance graphics gig! :)<BR/><BR/>I'm at a standstill myself with the writing. I've been working on my interviews for AW's Day of Listening Project, but no new fiction words. Meh. I hope to be back into the swing of things soon.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11705320883615938075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-63376046659566915462008-12-08T09:21:00.001-06:002008-12-08T09:21:00.001-06:00Thanks Wendy! It turned out better than I expected...Thanks Wendy! It turned out better than I expected considering I wrote it in twenty minutes. That's the "flash" for you, I suppose. :)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.com