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Post by wiggir13 on Sept 7, 2012 17:01:47 GMT -5
Yes! That could actually be offensive! Oh dear!
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Post by zoar3 on Sept 7, 2012 17:17:48 GMT -5
^Oh no, I never, ever thought of that, but you're right, I guess it could be.
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Post by sparklymouse on Sept 9, 2012 18:07:22 GMT -5
Regarding Kristy and Patrick's family, in Kristy's Big News it's said that Patrick had a brother who didn't like him (I don't think it was one sided) and that both of the grandparents were dead. Probably just an inconsistency, but there was so much time between Kristy's Big Day and Kristy's Big News that they could have died a hundred times.
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Post by virgoscorpio on Sept 9, 2012 19:24:45 GMT -5
Do you really think that this was Ann's favourite book (as it says in her bio at the back of the books)? I wonder what sets this apart from her from other BSC books. It's a good book but definitely not one of my favourites nor is it the most memorable...
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Post by greer on Sept 9, 2012 19:39:08 GMT -5
Do you really think that this was Ann's favourite book (as it says in her bio at the back of the books)? I wonder what sets this apart from her from other BSC books. It's a good book but definitely not one of my favourites nor is it the most memorable... Ann likes Kristy, and I think Ann just likes writing about stuff like weddings. Ann now says her favorite is KBI, though.
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Post by bookwormv1 on Sept 13, 2012 5:39:01 GMT -5
I read this book dozens of time when I was little and it's still one of my favourites, I think because of all of the arranging age appropriate activities and grouping and ordering stuff, I think it gives insight into the sitter (which groups they pick, that sort of thing). I also enjoy the actuall wedding and aftermath, even if it is a little, and by a little I mean a lot, corny it's cute, and something I can actually see a bunch of thirteen/slightly older kids doing.
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Post by starrynight on Sept 13, 2012 12:21:40 GMT -5
^ I've always been more into the "real life" stuff that happens in the books as opposed to the sitting chapters, but I LOVE the group sitting jobs (the one in this book, Stacey's Mistake , etc). That was my favorite part of the book, too. I always thought that if I were in a similar situation, I'd want the oldest kids, like Stacey.
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Post by zoar3 on Sept 13, 2012 15:59:42 GMT -5
^I've always been the opposite, Starrynight. Early on, I love the balance of both sitting and "real life" in the books. What I have always loved about the very beginning was that both storylines could easily have happened in the real world. That's (to me) what etched Stoneybrook into my heart. It was a place (yes "magical" at times) but also a "real" land I sure wished I could have experienced growing up and thanks to all of you, am grateful to be able to enjoy today.
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Post by Honeybee on May 26, 2013 18:41:02 GMT -5
Just finish rereading this book. The little boys sound like getting your hair cut was bad. Worse than getting a shot, at the doctor's office.
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Post by zoar3 on May 26, 2013 20:07:11 GMT -5
^I never understood that either, Buttercup. The only thing I can think of is maybe Mr. Gates (Stoneybrook barber, IIRC), shaved too closely or something. I do know my dad is not a haircut fan so maybe it even be an older "boy" thing? I am not a haircut fan as I've said because of my TMJ and also sometimes it does feel like the smock is wanting to choke me. I guess I also don't like feeling "trapped." Still hardly worth all the fuss the young boys made. ^I think so, too, Afton. Cool idea.
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Post by Honeybee on May 27, 2013 10:01:28 GMT -5
^ I understand. Cause, sitting too long. I'm sore. Sometimes the hair stylist pull my hair hard, when they comb it out.
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Post by virgoscorpio on May 27, 2013 18:33:18 GMT -5
I also agree that Afton's idea of Sports Cuts was really cute although, in reality, it does sound similar to any barber shop I've been to. I used to go to a barber growing up until I made my Nana and Popa take me to a hairdresser when I was old enough to persuade them. Mario, the barber, always played sports (or news) on his television set. He even had the stripped barber pole out front. An Italian Barber ... oh, the cliches!
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Post by wenonah4th on May 28, 2013 8:35:19 GMT -5
There are actually two barber shops with poles, almost in the same block, near my parents' house- and they're the type where women just simply do not set foot in. this does not bother me at all; quite the contrary. I like that the men have that sort of thing.
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Post by morbiddadestiny on Jan 17, 2014 12:24:42 GMT -5
And then of course there's Karen going on "Rent a tent, rent a tent!" (Or is that DM?) i just burst out laughing remembering this scene. kristy's mom is going into conniptions and shouting a "a tent! i have to rent a tent!" and DM is just super amused and chanting "rent a tent, rent a tent"
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Post by Honeybee on Jan 17, 2014 13:29:40 GMT -5
^hahaha, that was the funny part in the book. rent a tent, rent a tent. Kristy's mom was rhyming.
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