Largely BSG-centric

[dangermousie]

Does anyone else have it as a criteria for a purse you are going to take anywhere for a length of time that a book must fit into it? And you know that certain of your purses will fit small paperbacks and the other larger books. No? Just me then? Move along, nothing to see here...

Shantaram continues to be unputdownable. I am addicted to that book. I don't know if I like the characters, but they are fascinating.

Everyone simply must head over to queenofthorns's lj and read the Lee/Noodles fic located here. It's the best thing ever.

Re: Season Finale. I know some people have been complaining about the time jump. But as for me, it doesn't bother me at all.

Because, otherwise the alternatives are:



a. They never settle. They just keep on travelling. This is a format with no variation that will get dull. Also, they set up all their ducks towards the settlement.

b. They settle and we see this year during a season. A whole season in the wetness of Vancouver? No way. Those Caprica segments were my least favorites.

c. They settle and then Cylons attack really quickly. Well, no Vancouver much, but also the fleet will be all in readiness etc etc. Situation won't be as dire.

So the time jump works for me. I guess I am easy. Plus, I don't have to see a year of Anders. Or Lee steadily getting fatter.

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[winterspel.livejournal.com]

Does anyone else have it as a criteria for a purse you are going to take anywhere for a length of time that a book must fit into it? And you know that certain of your purses will fit small paperbacks and the other larger books. No? Just me then? Move along, nothing to see here...

Haha! When I buy purses, unless they have to be fashionably small for some fancy-dress reason, I almost always calculate what will fit inside - a book is requisite. :) If I'm traveling, my bag must always be able to fit a book, water bottle, iPod and other small necessaries. I normally only make certain it will fit a paperback, but I do have bags designated as the "hardcover carriers." ;) I rarely go anywhere without a book & iPod.

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

Yes! I am not the only one!

I have a number of nice, small purses which I use if I go for a walk with someone (ergo no books) or if I have a backpack or whatever. But generally, at least a small paperback must fit.

This week's purse must hold "Shantaram" however, which is an iffier proposition as it's a monster of a book...

[ladyaeryn.livejournal.com]

Does anyone else have it as a criteria for a purse you are going to take anywhere for a length of time that a book must fit into it?

LOL! Not before, but yes, any purse I buy in the future is going to have to meet that standard. My current everyday purse will just barely squeeze in a moderate-sized paperback (in addition to the other crap in there, which is not a lot), and it's just not cutting it; half the time the purse won't close. From now on at the very least any bag I carry is going to have to be able to comfortably hold a moderate-size paperback in addition to all the other junk I need. ;)

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

and it's just not cutting it; half the time the purse won't close.

I hate it when that happens!

comfortably hold a moderate-size paperback in addition to all the other junk I need

I am so glad to know I am not the only one...

All those midget-sized purses are pretty but kinda useless...

[syliasyliasylia.livejournal.com]

Does anyone else have it as a criteria for a purse you are going to take anywhere for a length of time that a book must fit into it? And you know that certain of your purses will fit small paperbacks and the other larger books. No? Just me then? Move along, nothing to see here...
... I try not to carry hardcovers because my back does not appreciate it ;) but if I have to carry a hard cover book I have this huge hobo bag so I can carry the book, my ipod, ma chapstick, a little notepad & ballpoing, lipgloss, ... well, it's more like a truck with and adjustable strap than a purse :P

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

well, it's more like a truck with and adjustable strap than a purse :P

LOL.

It's quite tragic really, that the really usable purses and the small elegant ones are kinda mutually exclusive. I think someone should create some time/space continuum rip to fix this.

[syliasyliasylia.livejournal.com]

I think someone should create some time/space continuum rip to fix this.
LOL! I second!

[mycenae.livejournal.com]

Bag of Holding Couture?

[sinclair-furie.livejournal.com]

That wins major cool points, it does.
I want one. :D

[grace-om.livejournal.com]

I prefer the kind of purses that can be converted from a shoulder bag to a waist-pack (like to have my hands free). Must fit my palm pilot (actually a handspring) which normally has about half a dozen books loaded on it, as well as lots of short stories, plus an audiobook (for earbuds or listening in the car). AND, I can write on it as well if I get the urge.

If I need to carry more stuff, like books, notebook, laptop, etc, I carry my backpack.

And I loved the BSG final. Change is good, and I don't think they'll be stuck on that planet for long. Plus I like Anders :-P~~~ (but you'll probably win, because I imagine he's going to die :-().

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

You have no idea how great it's to find out that it's not just me re: purses. Yay. It's like some sort of a secret society.

Re: BSG. Agreed. And I hope off the planet they go. Anders is someone I'd like fine in RL but in BSG I can't wait for him to keel over...

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Does anyone else have it as a criteria for a purse you are going to take anywhere for a length of time that a book must fit into it? And you know that certain of your purses will fit small paperbacks and the other larger books. No? Just me then? Move along, nothing to see here...

Definitely agree on book-fitting thing. You know, i don't even have much time to read when i go on a train (15 minutes max) but i often carry a book, WHY? because i feel better this way ;)

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

because i feel better this way

Me too. It's this deep-seated "but you never know when you might want one" thing.

[raincitygirl.livejournal.com]

Does anyone else have it as a criteria for a purse you are going to take anywhere for a length of time that a book must fit into it? And you know that certain of your purses will fit small paperbacks and the other larger books. No? Just me then? Move along, nothing to see here...

Um, are their people for whom the above ISN'T a significant criterion when it comes to purse-buying? Good heavens. What on earth do they do when they get bored if they don't have a book in their purse?

Re: the time jump, agreed. Also, I've heard that there will be flashbacks to important things that occurred during the missing year, so we'll get the highlights.

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

I've heard that there will be flashbacks to important things that occurred during the missing year, so we'll get the highlights.

I've heard that also and I am very excited about it. A few flashbacks are pretty necessary, I'd imagine.

Re: purses. I own a number of pretty, useless purses that I almost never take out because books won't fit :)

[vierran45.livejournal.com]

*trying to avoid looking at the BSG spoilers*

Does anyone else have it as a criteria for a purse you are going to take anywhere for a length of time that a book must fit into it? And you know that certain of your purses will fit small paperbacks and the other larger books.

Oh yes, that a major deciding factor when I buy a new purse. My current purse is of a really really good size, since it can hold a normal-sized hardcover (not one of the fantasy doorstoppers) and still doesn't look at all bulky.

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

It's like this liberating secret society I just found, it seems.

[morwen_peredhil]

I prefer bags that have enough room for a trade paperback and a notebook.

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

I usually try to have pens in my purse, but not paper so I've been known to scribble in the blank pack pages of my books. *hides in shame*

The problem with my book-purse combo is that most books I have and read are bigger than that small paperbag size with always makes it a bit odd.

[danceswithwords.livejournal.com]

Does anyone else have it as a criteria for a purse you are going to take anywhere for a length of time that a book must fit into it? And you know that certain of your purses will fit small paperbacks and the other larger books.

This is mandatory for me--trade paperback is as small as I'll go. You never know when you'll have a reading emergency.

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

Exactly. I have this paranoid thought that the one time I take a bag too small, I'll need to have a book with me and won't.

[sinclair-furie.livejournal.com]

Yeah, my bags must fit a book and a bottle of water. My mp3 player and wallet should also fit, and bonus points for items of clothing.
I do sometimes have to borrow my mother's smaller bags for something that doens't look like a massive sack in case of formal occasions.
I liked the time jump in BSG. I mean, at first I was all, WTF??? but it was a good device and I think the writers got away with it. Also, I've got mad Chief love now. :D

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

I've got mad Chief love now

Yay, Chief. Now here's someone who needs more screentime. Plus, he makes the coolest union leader ever.