RkyMtnHigh 0 #1 July 19, 2007 The arthroscopic procedure on my knee is tomorrow. During the pre-op consultation yesterday, I was told that I can't drive until Monday. Therefore, all weekend I'll be just hanging around the house. So far I have a Sudoku puzzle book, TV, and have stocked the frig and pantry with necessities. Does anyone have any suggestions for good books to read or videos I should rent from Blockbuster? I really wish I had a GameBoy. Of course I'll be calling some of you who have Verizon cell service or with extra minutes as well. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #2 July 19, 2007 No Shortcuts to the Top - Ed Viesturs"That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #3 July 19, 2007 QuoteNo Shortcuts to the Top - Ed Viesturs What's the short book review on that one? Sounds like a book about corporate America. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #4 July 19, 2007 This is an auto-biography about Ed Viesturs that will entertain and motivate everyone (not just mountaineers)."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #5 July 19, 2007 duh...dizziedotcom!oh - and porno movies I was getting around albeit with crutches the day I came home from my knee surgery. I was at least able to move around the house. Cable TV, coupla books, laptop...you should be good to go! best of luck with it...and keep it flexing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #6 July 19, 2007 Quote This is an auto-biography about Ed Viesturs that will entertain and motivate everyone (not just mountaineers). Ed is a GOD!!! I hear he is one cool guy to meet.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 July 19, 2007 Quote Quote This is an auto-biography about Ed Viesturs that will entertain and motivate everyone (not just mountaineers). Ed is a GOD!!! I hear he is one cool guy to meet. That book is sitting on my stack of books to read. He spoke at the annual managers' meeting of the company I worked for a few years ago. The "mountain climbing success as metaphor for business success" part of his speech was a bit heavy handed at times, but really it was about listening to him tell these amazing stories. This was a couple of years before he'd completed Annapurna, so it was really interesting to hear about his previous attempts and his decision-making process to go back down instead of attempting to summit."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #8 July 19, 2007 depending on how open of a mind you have... "How To Make Love Like A Porn Star" by Jenna Jameson was a semi interesting book.... MUST be open-minded to read it though.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #9 July 19, 2007 There's some book that's suppose to come out this weekend... I hear a number of people are going to buy it... you might have heard about it? HP #7 though my link is in reference to the movie... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #10 July 19, 2007 If you are an adult who reads Harry Potter (to yourself and not to children) ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #11 July 19, 2007 Quote If you are an adult who reads Harry Potter (to yourself and not to children) ... I'm just saying... I didn't consider reading the series until a friend of mine suggested that the were in fact pretty good books... and go figure they are... sorry for the Hyjack Katee... I hope you're not too bored this weekend... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #12 July 19, 2007 I do not doubt that they are good books ... for children. However, I believe that there exist numerous good authors with good books for adults that will expand reading abilities, vocabulary, concepts, etc... while still providing entertainment."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #13 July 19, 2007 Quote I do not doubt that they are good books ... for children. However, I believe that there exist numerous good authors with good books for adults that will expand reading abilities, vocabulary, concepts, etc... while still providing entertainment. Right... Oh I just thought of a good book to suggest... its called "Life is so good" By George Dawson and Richard Glaubman its a simple yet interesting book to read and its a really good "feel good" book. you could also go for something a little more "adult" like John Irving's "The World According to Garp" which isn't a bad read... (which I read last summer) and though I haven't had much time to read for pleasure lately... I found this really interesting book called "The Sexual Life of Catherine M" which didn't really appeal to me a whole lot but you never know... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peanutgallery 0 #14 July 19, 2007 I had that same procedure done about 10 years ago. I was out for close to a month. They came into other problems and ended up having to do other things during the surgury. I was prepared for a 5 day recovery and ended up being incapacitated for 4 weeks! That sucks Good luck with it. As for books, try The Honeymoon by James Patterson, excellent read! I used to have a handle on life, but it broke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #15 July 19, 2007 Quote Right... I knew I was right but thanks for confirming it for me ... Back to the topic at hand. You could invite your friends over for a rousing game of Monopoly, Risk, Life, etc... Edit: Ok, I will recant my original statement (you appear to be an avid reader). Although I do not recommend Harry Potter as a first read or an only read it may be an adequate and entertaining read none the less for adults."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #16 July 19, 2007 Verizon girl here. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #17 July 19, 2007 Quote Verizon girl guy here. :-) me too (see correction)... but I'm likely to be busy this weekend... Though I should be free tomorrow afternoon... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #18 July 19, 2007 Quote Quote Right... I knew I was right but thanks for confirming it for me ... Back to the topic at hand. You could invite your friends over for a rousing game of Monopoly, Risk, Life, etc... oo ooo Full contact Monopoly or Full contact Pictionary, are great gamesYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #19 July 19, 2007 The only times Monopoly has ever become full contact was at or near the end of a game (after which the game was ended because all the pieces, properties, and money were a jumbled mess). How do you play full contact Monopoly and manage to continue playing after the full contact?"That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortyj 0 #20 July 19, 2007 Movies Goonies and Without a paddle 2 of my favorites Playtime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #21 July 19, 2007 If you need a boy toy I am free all week. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #22 July 19, 2007 there was a phase in my life where i read pretty much everything from the great marquis de sade.. not for people with weak stomaches, it might be considered pr0n, but i rather like to point out the social criticism in it.. the biography about him is also quite an interessting read too.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #23 July 19, 2007 I think you might get a kick out of "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #24 July 19, 2007 Quote If you need a boy toy I am free all week. Chris might have a problem with that. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #25 July 19, 2007 Quote I think you might get a kick out of "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman. i'll have a look at that! "american psycho" was a good read too.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
