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Dais · 04-21-2012, 04:26 PM

Off the book topic for a sec. to jump in on the tick discussion. Last year in upstate NY we had TONS of ticks. Our cats were bringing in up to 10 of them a day. It was DISGUSTING. This year is supposed to be worse. I love essential oils and intend to try the eucalyptus suggestion (thank you!) Don't use them on the pets, though. Cats cannot metabolize the oils and it can kill them. Also Lyme disease is so rare in cats that many vets say they don't get it at all. Years ago I got Lyme disease from a deer tick, and it is no joke. Be careful, woodsy types! Check every day. I hear that if you get them out before they've been there 24 hours you are ok.

Ok, on the book topic for a sec. I am reading the second book in the trilogy from Stieg Larsson that starts with The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. I thought the first one started a bit slowly, but once it bites you.....

~Dais

PS I haven't been here in a while. Hello to all! =) I hope everyone's doing well. I look forward to getting caught up.

***NWoBHM*** · 04-21-2012, 04:29 PM

Hiya Dais,

Good to see you again.......its been a while. I hope you are well?

Dais · 04-21-2012, 04:39 PM

Doing very well, thanks. I'm glad it's spring with it's hopes of outdoor time and new things. And you, NWo?

~D

***NWoBHM*** · 04-21-2012, 04:43 PM

(04-21-2012 04:39 PM)Dais Wrote: Doing very well, thanks. I'm glad it's spring with it's hopes of outdoor time and new things. And you, NWo?

~D

Just finished a large contract and now spending my time drumming, recording, walking, cycling, cooking etc, (and looking for the next contract). I might have a lead with one in London, (that will be fun as I gather there is some sports event on this Summer, and hotels won`t be cheap).

Anyroad up - good to see ya back darlin`

**Scythe Matters** · 04-22-2012, 02:07 AM

Hi Dais

I'm re-reading The Bachman Books by Stephen King. These are the first four short books that he wrote under that pseudonym: Rage, The Long Walk, The Running Man and Roadwork. You might find a copy at a thrift shop or used book store but Uncle Stevie hasn't allowed Rage to be reprinted. Someone got it in their heads that it caused a school shooting because it's about a HS student who shoots 2 teachers and holds his class hostage... of course, there is much more to it than that but the simplistic couldn't see beyond that. Uncle Stevie decided that IF it contributed in any way to any school violence then he wouldn't allow it to be reprinted. So the old books - paperback and trade paperback - are the only ways to read it. And it's an excellent read. The other 3 are good but, IMO, Rage is the best in this collection.

Dais · 04-24-2012, 04:29 PM

Sounds like all good stuff, NWo. Rent a flat outside of London - might be cheaper. Not that I know.

~D

VincentUlyssis · 04-24-2012, 04:35 PM

Lovin' The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Nice follow up to TAoTS!

Dais-I hear you on the ticks-nothin to mess with. One got me several years back. went on a round of the antibiotics just in case. It freaked me out.

Entre Nous · 04-26-2012, 06:40 PM

Hi Dais! I couldn't put those books down and I'm sure I'll read them again. Added to the permanent collection.

Funny, Scythe, I'm also re-reading King: The Dark Tower series. Just started Book III. Roland's world has been a great escape for me with all that's been going on with my guy's surgery and recovery. That was quite the dustup over Rage, and too bad, as you said.

"The man in black fled across the desert and the gunslinger followed."

Good luck on the next contract, NWo!

**Scythe Matters** · 04-27-2012, 02:09 AM

Ah, the Dark Tower... Uncle Stevie's magnum opus. I'm currently reading the new DT book - set between the events of Wizard & Glass and Wolves of The Calla. Called The Wind Through The Keyhole. It's a slim volume (esp. when compared to the other DT books!). It's actually a story within a story within a story: Roland is relating a tale from his youth and within that is a story he told someone else. I'm about 4/5 through it - should finish by the end of the night Wink

Dais · 04-27-2012, 04:58 AM

I have always loved S. King, but couldn't get through the DT books. I loved some of the characters a lot, but I got bored of the walk. lol. The Larsson books are really gripping. I just bought the third one, and it's kinda huge. But even for a person who takes her time with a book, these move quickly. I did take a quick break between 2 and 3 to pick up The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. (author.... I'll add later... I'd have to go upstairs and my 4 year old is leaning on me) I saw the movie a while back and it so effected me that I couldn't get it out of my head. An incredibly powerful story. Has anyone read or seen it?

I didn't know that about S.King. Wow, what a thing to be accused of.

~Dais