tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post632229601758212149..comments2023-09-01T07:10:48.073-06:00Comments on What Am I Doing In Mexico?: Lockdown '09: Day TwoMelanie Hooyengahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-2231975015804754792009-04-22T07:43:00.000-05:002009-04-22T07:43:00.000-05:00Colby, I've just heard that there ARE conspiracy t...Colby, I've just heard that there ARE conspiracy theories, not necessarily the specifics. Do tell. :)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-20922716357564808852009-04-22T07:42:00.000-05:002009-04-22T07:42:00.000-05:00Thanks Gypsy. I worked on the next three paragraph...Thanks Gypsy. I worked on the next three paragraphs yesterday -- it's coming together.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-18220657973869665102009-04-21T22:13:00.000-05:002009-04-21T22:13:00.000-05:00So have you heard the cospriacy theories about the...So have you heard the cospriacy theories about the B. Got Talent contestant? You'll have to give me your thoughts...colbymarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056535503422186623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-15323612988022366242009-04-21T22:01:00.000-05:002009-04-21T22:01:00.000-05:00The synopsis sounds great, Melanie. :)The synopsis sounds great, Melanie. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-621572144849048782009-04-21T20:29:00.000-05:002009-04-21T20:29:00.000-05:00Robin, I have so much to do that it really hasn't ...Robin, I have so much to do that it really hasn't made much difference that I couldn't leave. I'm just more worried that they aren't ever going to come, but will say they did...Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-40714491686847337192009-04-21T20:24:00.000-05:002009-04-21T20:24:00.000-05:00Love the synopsis! Those immigration people make ...Love the synopsis! Those immigration people make the Comcast guy look like Saint Thomas. <br /><br />You're way nicer than me. I'd be ranting, raving, and going completely psycho. The "F" word would be flying popcorn in an air popper.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396540555696283171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-69056403322008711232009-04-21T12:10:00.000-05:002009-04-21T12:10:00.000-05:00Spy, what?
;)Spy, what?<br /><br />;)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-87815460867807553292009-04-21T12:09:00.000-05:002009-04-21T12:09:00.000-05:00Nadine, ME too! Ibis has three days off this week ...Nadine, ME too! Ibis has three days off this week and just today it seemed to dawn on him that I CAN'T LEAVE. That also means I'm getting even less done than I need to, although I think he did wash the lunch dishes. :)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-55229438212098069312009-04-21T12:07:00.001-05:002009-04-21T12:07:00.001-05:00You're killing me, Melanie!You're killing me, Melanie!Spy Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299551957327543491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-86164190854921700772009-04-21T12:07:00.000-05:002009-04-21T12:07:00.000-05:00Great synopsis!
My fingers are crossed that the i...Great synopsis!<br /><br />My fingers are crossed that the immigration person comes today!!Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457340386682051325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-29972386876346567052009-04-21T10:54:00.000-05:002009-04-21T10:54:00.000-05:00I'll get right on that for ya. ;)I'll get right on that for ya. ;)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-70136815328545053422009-04-21T10:50:00.000-05:002009-04-21T10:50:00.000-05:00The story is really getting me interested. You wil...The story is really getting me interested. You will have to get it published so I can read it.Penguinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-6788592841672318592009-04-21T10:22:00.000-05:002009-04-21T10:22:00.000-05:00Ooh, thanks!
I try to keep that perspective. I gu...Ooh, thanks!<br /><br />I try to keep that perspective. I guess when I first got this idea I hadn't heard of any other books like it, so now anytime I hear ANYTHING even remotely similar I get all panicky.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-134115447710955742009-04-21T10:19:00.000-05:002009-04-21T10:19:00.000-05:00Found it...
http://www.creators.com/lifestylefeatu...Found it...<br />http://www.creators.com/lifestylefeatures/movie-reviews/film-captures-the-joy-and-terror-of-immigrants-trip-north-through-mexico.html<br /><br />It is called 'Sin Nombre'<br /><br />I don't think you should have a sinking gut. Your story isn't the same, and anything similar that has reached the public can be an extra resource.JLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05405559509794744714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-87548495040843172502009-04-21T10:16:00.000-05:002009-04-21T10:16:00.000-05:00LOL, Turkey. I should try reading it like that.
"...LOL, Turkey. I should try reading it like that.<br /><br /><I>"in a world where..."</I>Yes, let me know about that documentary. When I hear about things like that, my first instinct is always a sinking gut, but I need to remember it's just making my topic that much more appealing. I hope.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-56728368973576522032009-04-21T10:15:00.001-05:002009-04-21T10:15:00.001-05:00Ooh Wendy, thanks! You know exactly how it feels t...Ooh Wendy, thanks! You know exactly how it feels to stare at something till your eyes cross and still not see the smallest things. :)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-66097356124430269422009-04-21T10:15:00.000-05:002009-04-21T10:15:00.000-05:00Thanks Spy. It's really changed SO much since you ...Thanks Spy. It's really changed SO much since you read it.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-31784233100144407392009-04-21T10:14:00.000-05:002009-04-21T10:14:00.000-05:00I love reading synopsises'es. I always read it wi...I love reading synopsises'es. I always read it with that 'movie trailer voice'. <br /><br />Your book seems very cool! Have you heard about that independent film coming out about people in Mexico riding freight trains and the dangers of the gangs that control them? (I'll see if I can look it up. I heard it on NPR.)JLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05405559509794744714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-45511468530225645142009-04-21T10:13:00.000-05:002009-04-21T10:13:00.000-05:00The synopsis looks great. Small typo: ..forced to ...The synopsis looks great. Small typo: ..forced to turn TO a coyote. I presume.WendyCinNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548500219172368038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-50402115589341171092009-04-21T10:03:00.000-05:002009-04-21T10:03:00.000-05:00Oh cool! Good luck! I'm crazy about this story.Oh cool! Good luck! I'm crazy about this story.Spy Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299551957327543491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-66995887979958478612009-04-21T09:12:00.001-05:002009-04-21T09:12:00.001-05:00Janna, you ain't kidding!Janna, you ain't kidding!Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-73120381976743551472009-04-21T09:12:00.000-05:002009-04-21T09:12:00.000-05:00Thanks EMC! I am fortunate that I have so much tim...Thanks EMC! I am fortunate that I have so much time to myself. :)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-72723630125196158732009-04-21T08:58:00.000-05:002009-04-21T08:58:00.000-05:00Busy, busy!
I lurve the new synopsis.Busy, busy!<br /><br />I lurve the new synopsis.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-83113331275350906832009-04-21T08:35:00.000-05:002009-04-21T08:35:00.000-05:00Very intruiging synopsis! Great job on your WIP to...Very intruiging synopsis! Great job on your WIP too :)I wish I had time during the day to work on my WIP, ugh I loathe my day job. Oh well... Hope the immigration person shows up soon for ya :)erica m. chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773306703153110737noreply@blogger.com