Saturday, September 21, 2019

What's Happening...(09-21-19)

So I'm doing things a tad bit differently this year and will be combining all of my regular weekend posts.  This will enable me to add more content on Fridays and it is just starting to make more sense.  I'll still be linking up with Stacking the Shelves at Tynga's Reviews and Sunday Post at Caffeinated Reviewer.  Both blogs are awesome so make sure you check them out.  

So it's been kind of a sadder week here at The Farm.  My mother lost her 12 year old Boston Terrier/French Bulldog mix on Wednesday.  He had been sick a few days and nothing the vet gave him was helping.  She went back Wednesday and basically learned there was nothing left to try so she made the hard but humane decision to help Dakota pass.  It's been hard on her because it was the last dog Dad gave her before he passed.  Hopefully Dakota is up there playing with Booker T, Barkley and all our other pups.  On top of that our hot water tank died but it's been replaced and in the whole scheme of things, it wasn't that big of a deal I guess.

Other than that it's been fine.  A lot of TV shows are starting back up and next week is PACKED with premiers.  Looks like the DVR will be getting a workout.  We watched "AHS:1984."  Definitely interesting and as a child of the 80's, the music was great.  We also watched a movie called "Haunt."  One of the better horror movies we've seen in a while and I'd definitely recommend it.

So as I mentioned, Cass has finally started his Instagram bandana campaign.  I know not everyone is active there so I'm including his premier pic here. I plan on doing one on Instagram each week so I'll just feature it here as well.  Cass is seen here modeling a black bandana with hearts, hydrants and bones in white and primary colors.  He is anxiously awaiting his Dad's arrival home.


So on to the books.  I received a few arcs this week through Netgalley and the publishers.  I am super excited to read "Life and Limb" and featured it some time ago on Can't Wait Wednesday.  Berkley sent me "Meg & Jo" which I can't wait to dive into during the Christmas season.  It's a retelling/reimagining of "Little Women," my favorite classic, and I think it screams to be read during Christmas.  And finally, I'm also pleased to have "Oona Out of Order." 



Also, I had $5.00 in Kindle credits and also won a $10.00 gift certificate through the COYER Treasure Hunt Challenge so some book shopping was in order. I've been anxious for "The Deathless Girls" to release and grabbed "Puppy Love" when it was on sale because Stormi loved it so much.  I also bought "When Darkness Loves Us."  



So I'm still going strong on #Monsterathon.  I'm planning on finishing "The Imaginary Corpse" and "Time's Convert" this weekend.  So far I've terrorized 3,459 villagers.  My old home town has a population of 3,738 so I about have them wiped out completely!!!!

So how was your week???


28 comments:

  1. I am so sorry to hear about your mom's dog. It's always so hard and it breaks my heart every time I hear about someone losing a beloved family pet. Hope she is doing okay. I see you got some good books this week though. I'm also looking forward to checking out Life and Limb and I recently just learned about The Deathless Girl from a very positive review I read of it. I hope you'll enjoy it!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. Mom is hanging in there. She chose to cremate him so I picked him up for her this week. I can't wait to read The Deathless Girls.

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  2. I just read a really good review of The Deathless Girls, it sounds great. Sorry to hear about DakotašŸ˜„ I wish dogs could stay with us forever.

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    1. I need to find this review so I can get a taste. Must be the same one Mogsy saw. They should definitely live as long as we do.

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  3. I'm sorry about Dakota. It's a year since we had to help Gina (16.5yo)and it still hurts. I have Life and Limb which the publisher sent awhile ago. I'm behind so I am working primarily on ARCs for the current week. I don't like that. Anyway I hope we both enjoy it. I don't read horror, so good luck with it. I hope you have a lovely week and enjoy your reads!

    Anne - Books of My Heart Here is my Sunday Post   

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    1. I can see you liking Life & Limb because of the motorcycle aspect. Can't wait to hear your thoughts.

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  4. congrats on the wins and the new additions to your reading list. i hope you enjoy them all
    sherry @ fundinmental

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  5. Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear about Dakota. Sending you all lots of love <3

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  6. Oh no, Barb, I'm so sorry to hear about Dakota. She and Booker must be playing up a storm together with your Dad! How is your mum doing now? In book news, I'm looking forward to your review for Life and Limb -- it sounded crazy good!

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    1. Yes they are. My husband once dreamed my Dad was in Heaven driving a bus of animals around so they could go out and play. That's how I envision it now.

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  7. I'm so sorry to hear about Dakota. And I believe all dogs go to Heaven!

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  8. I'm so pleased to get the chance to see Cass modelling his bandana collection on your blog! Doesn't he look great! I'm discovering more new reality shows I never knew existed like Aussie Gold Hunters and Outback Opal Hunters. Also trying to catch up on things I'm behind on like Deadliest Catch, Gold Rush, Bering Sea Gold etc!

    Keep scaring the peasants!

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    1. Yep, I knew you wouldn't want to miss it so his modeling career will be posted here as well for all to enjoy. Congrats on finding some new series to watch.

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  9. So sorry to hear about your loss. It is always a heartbreaking decision when you have to put a beloved animal down. Wishing you and your mother all the best.

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    1. Thanks so much and thanks for your kind words.

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  10. I'm sorry about your loss (and your mom's). It's always hard to lose a pet. I've been curious about Meg & Jo, so I look forward to seeing your thoughts on it!

    Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? šŸ’¬

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    1. I hope it's good and doesn't ruin Little Women for me.

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  11. So sorry to hear about your mother's fur baby. (((((((HUGS))))))) for mom. šŸ’”

    Jo and Meg is something I could read next year because I'm also going to include books based on Classics along with my Classics. I'll be looking out for your thoughts. šŸ‘✨

    I'm glad you mentioned the giveaway wins, I forgot to pick a winner for my #DDOS giveaway. I would have remembered by Tuesday when I went to draft my Furs-Day Feature. šŸ˜›

    Have a wonderful new week! šŸŒž

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    1. That's a cool concept - read the books that go along with the classics. Can't wait! Hope you are having a great week too!

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  12. Aw sorry to hear about your mom's dog. That's tough. Always an awful decision to have to make...

    There is a ton of TV coming back! I can see a bunch of shows I kinda want to try or return to and have no idea how I'll keep up with them all lol.

    Nice look there Cass! :)

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    1. Yes there is. I will have to make myself fit in some reading time.

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  13. Aww, look at Cass - so gorgeous.
    And I'm so sorry about your mum's dog passing. 12 years is a great age but also such a long time to spend with a pet that it's absolutely heartbreaking when they go.
    Lynn :D

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    1. Cass says thanks! I think it was worse because he was my Dad's last dog before he passed.

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  14. I am so sorry about your mom's furbaby. It is so hard to lose such important pieces of your family. Cass is look good! Sorry about your hot water heater. I hate it when those kind of things happen. It isn't the end of the world but it is really inconvenient. Have a great week!

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