tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959656800434623403.post245908667958712718..comments2023-07-30T10:57:16.862-04:00Comments on TREASURED ENCOUNTERS: A Wild Announcement Day! Dodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00065773551657339542noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959656800434623403.post-51912655217490516462013-04-11T16:59:20.303-04:002013-04-11T16:59:20.303-04:00Here's a secret, Nikki. I tried to get Andy to...Here's a secret, Nikki. I tried to get Andy to wear shades 'cause the Florida sun can get fierce. He slapped his tail and hustled off, insulted that I didn't know this gator fact: It's their eyes peeking up out of the water that scare the pants off people! Really, no lie. Thanks, as ever, Nikki, for such a flavorful comment :-) Dodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065773551657339542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959656800434623403.post-49521779042400768212013-04-11T11:28:02.708-04:002013-04-11T11:28:02.708-04:00Dody: Life on a canal filled with wondrous creatur...Dody: Life on a canal filled with wondrous creatures + a giveaway of a book filled with equally wondrous creatures -- what a perfect combination! That's some imagination you have. ;-D Of course,some would say griffins are much more wondrous, being fantastical and all, but gators have such a level of cool, I'm surprised they don't wear shades. ;-} Love the post! Fun & exciting!Nikki Barnabee/@GargoylePhanhttp://nikbarnabee.weebly.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959656800434623403.post-52526363791163043652013-04-05T21:22:44.623-04:002013-04-05T21:22:44.623-04:00Andy is a young 'un, about 5 years old. There ...Andy is a young 'un, about 5 years old. There are plenty alongside Andy, waiting to greet you :-)Dodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065773551657339542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959656800434623403.post-12256539585238182042013-04-05T14:47:36.905-04:002013-04-05T14:47:36.905-04:00Good tips on alligators Dody. keep them safe for t...Good tips on alligators Dody. keep them safe for the day we move to Florida. How old is Andy? Thanks for sending Julia over to say "hi" on my blog and comment.Sonia Marsh/Gutsy Livinghttp://soniamarsh.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959656800434623403.post-75430941687922016032013-04-04T20:07:08.081-04:002013-04-04T20:07:08.081-04:00Andy is definitely looking forward to a visit from...Andy is definitely looking forward to a visit from Mervyn and John, the prototypes for the Celtic Cousins' adventures. He wants their autographs - and yours :-))Dodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065773551657339542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959656800434623403.post-63659620758341562722013-04-04T19:52:17.084-04:002013-04-04T19:52:17.084-04:00Mervyn & John want to visit Andy:)
They send...Mervyn & John want to visit Andy:) <br /><br />They send their respects to the Alligator ladies:) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959656800434623403.post-13363560469070976022013-04-04T13:55:05.000-04:002013-04-04T13:55:05.000-04:00*waving* to you, Monica, and to Nero, a much more ...*waving* to you, Monica, and to Nero, a much more adorable winner-drawer than Andy! Andy is not one to be petted, loved on; nor will he allow a leash :-)He is, however, an amazing critter who has often gotten a bad rap. Julia's niggles have certainly inspired her pals to become creative during TGC's freebie promo. It is certainly a pleasure to connect with you in the stream.Dodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065773551657339542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959656800434623403.post-37252911169119974682013-04-04T10:30:58.515-04:002013-04-04T10:30:58.515-04:00WOW!!! Dody, you and your sis are fearless! I must...WOW!!! Dody, you and your sis are fearless! I must agree with Charlie, nothing compare with an alligator drawing a winner! You reminded me that there's so much hidden beauty in this world of ours. Thank you for taking me back to a time when I could still be surprised and laugh in amusement. Grazie mille!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533169156074771049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959656800434623403.post-89822094349735749502013-04-03T17:38:55.263-04:002013-04-03T17:38:55.263-04:00Between the inspiration from Monica's adorable...Between the inspiration from Monica's adorable Nero and your amazing son, Cole, (+ Julia's playful niggling!), this incredible adventure would not have gotten off the ground. I still cannot believe how well Andy cooperated. 'Tis true, too, that I felt my mom hovering and yelling, 'Be careful Dody! Kathy! Move over a little so I can see!' Thank you, Charlie, for visiting :-)Dodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065773551657339542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959656800434623403.post-29916630673780976752013-04-03T12:48:18.797-04:002013-04-03T12:48:18.797-04:00Dody and Kathy
I simply can't believe my eyes!...Dody and Kathy<br />I simply can't believe my eyes! This is going to go down in history as the most amazing prize draw ever and so truly appropriate to have Andy as your special guest in honor of Julie's other scaly friend Alfie. I would have loved to have been with you today, although I'm not nearly as brave as you two, I would have been watching from a safe distance with the first aid kit and phone to hand! Thank you for bringing us all such entertainment today, as always your beautiful spirit shines through and Andy is very lucky to have such wonderful human neighbours. Bet your mum was smiling down and having a right giggle at what her crazy girls were up too.<br />Charlie x Charlie Plunketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03159378506499088772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959656800434623403.post-59882105193653058652013-04-03T10:31:10.937-04:002013-04-03T10:31:10.937-04:00Cannot help but think, my dear sis Kathy, that you...Cannot help but think, my dear sis Kathy, that your daring move reflects the current change made in your life's journey. Stepping out on the limb of adventure and change is a thrill, isn't it? Love you!Dodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065773551657339542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959656800434623403.post-14256076882345347772013-04-03T10:24:36.532-04:002013-04-03T10:24:36.532-04:00You started the ball rolling this way, Julia...and...You started the ball rolling this way, Julia...and no surprise with that wild imagination of yours! Wouldn't trade the entire experience for anything: from my first tweet with you, read of AET and each tale, the interviews, the beta reading of TGC and this, a very wild announcement day experience! How lucky can a gal get? LOLOLOL!Dodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065773551657339542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959656800434623403.post-76049930758262135942013-04-03T10:08:12.013-04:002013-04-03T10:08:12.013-04:00My sister is typically the most adventuresome of t...My sister is typically the most adventuresome of the two of us, but I became intrigued at her plan to choose the winner for receiving a signed copy of Julia's book. She and Julia have a most profound and zany friendship, as they support, amuse, and share in life's daily foibles, mishaps, and treasured moments. So, given all that, I arose from my comfy chair and joined her with our denizen of the deep, dark canal-Andy. Don't know what got into me as I gave nary a thought to holding out that little scrap of paper. Yegads, at least he didn't select my hand for his dinner, as he happily played his role in our little escapade! Congrats to my sister and her fellow bookmate, Julia Hughes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959656800434623403.post-41381762378171239722013-04-03T10:07:08.121-04:002013-04-03T10:07:08.121-04:00I'm still shaking at your close encounter with...I'm still shaking at your close encounter with Andy. But very envious you have your own alligator as a neighbour. How serendipitous that he should show up. Are you sure you didn't whistle for him? Congratulations to Pam:) Thank you Dody, and Thank you Kathy, & many thanks to all your readers for joining in the fun! <br /><br />I can breathe again now! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com