Comments for Highliners and Homecomings http://commercialfishingmom.com Navigating Sea & Shore, Commercial Fishing Boats & Babies www.commercialfishingmom.com Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:53:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on My Prophetic Dream by Jen http://commercialfishingmom.com/2010/07/30/my-prophetic-dream/#comment-1326 Jen Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:53:08 +0000 http://commercialfishingmom.com/2010/07/30/my-prophetic-dream/#comment-1326 Thank you both; you are so funny. I appreciate your comments very much! I was rather blown away by that crazy dream; while understandably nervous for the conference, I certainly didn't realize HOW anxious I'd become! This was the first time I'd ever been away from my kids in almost five years, so that was another cause of anxiety. As for the conference itself, it was a wonderful and liberating experience. The last time I'd attended was almost ten years ago, so it was interesting to go back and notice the changes. I did make my three pitches to two agents and one editor. I'm currently reviewing and implementing some final edits on additional chapters to send to each. I felt relieved that they did request the follow-up work. Once I send the additional pages, I'll really be sweating as I wait to hear whether it's a go or a no. The most embarrassing thing I did at the conference was fling my iPhone halfway across the room after I was done pitching to the second agent. I was so relieved it was over and happy it went well that I moved too quickly and the darn thing just flew away. My parents and the childrens' awesome, blessed babysitter (Allison) took care of the little ones while I was gone, and my sister and brother-in-law came with me to the Hilton to take care of yours truly, lol. Thank you both; you are so funny. I appreciate your comments very much! I was rather blown away by that crazy dream; while understandably nervous for the conference, I certainly didn’t realize HOW anxious I’d become!

This was the first time I’d ever been away from my kids in almost five years, so that was another cause of anxiety.

As for the conference itself, it was a wonderful and liberating experience. The last time I’d attended was almost ten years ago, so it was interesting to go back and notice the changes.

I did make my three pitches to two agents and one editor. I’m currently reviewing and implementing some final edits on additional chapters to send to each. I felt relieved that they did request the follow-up work.

Once I send the additional pages, I’ll really be sweating as I wait to hear whether it’s a go or a no.

The most embarrassing thing I did at the conference was fling my iPhone halfway across the room after I was done pitching to the second agent. I was so relieved it was over and happy it went well that I moved too quickly and the darn thing just flew away.

My parents and the childrens’ awesome, blessed babysitter (Allison) took care of the little ones while I was gone, and my sister and brother-in-law came with me to the Hilton to take care of yours truly, lol.

]]> Comment on My Prophetic Dream by Rebecca Colson http://commercialfishingmom.com/2010/07/30/my-prophetic-dream/#comment-1325 Rebecca Colson Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:36:51 +0000 http://commercialfishingmom.com/2010/07/30/my-prophetic-dream/#comment-1325 You sound like one of those people who MUST be prepared for any possible outcome (I am one of those dillusional people, too). And I laughed when I read this blog because I so relate! I certainly hope your dream wasn't "Prophetic". I doubt that it was. :) You sound like one of those people who MUST be prepared for any possible outcome (I am one of those dillusional people, too). And I laughed when I read this blog because I so relate! I certainly hope your dream wasn’t “Prophetic”. I doubt that it was. :)

]]> Comment on My Prophetic Dream by mysillymonkeys http://commercialfishingmom.com/2010/07/30/my-prophetic-dream/#comment-1324 mysillymonkeys Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:02:57 +0000 http://commercialfishingmom.com/2010/07/30/my-prophetic-dream/#comment-1324 Okay, but what really happened?! ( And sorry to say, but your dream did make me giggle!) Okay, but what really happened?! ( And sorry to say, but your dream did make me giggle!)

]]> Comment on Audio Post by Lori French http://commercialfishingmom.com/2010/07/26/audio-post-12/#comment-1321 Lori French Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:47:50 +0000 http://commercialfishingmom.com/2010/07/26/audio-post-12#comment-1321 Wow now I feel guilty for not coming up with some of these ideas myself. I do the special treats, tried the coffee cup, but he loves his porcelain one-and for God's sake do not lovingly wash it. "You took all the seasoning out of my coffee cup." Let's see, he always liked the Lion King, 101 Dalmatian, and Mickey Mouse sheets and pillowcases because they reminded him of the boys. He helps himself to the clean towels, usually the new ones from the house. Tried the DVD player but the engine noise was too loud, so that came back to the house. When the boys were little I would give him play by play of their basketball games and track meets when he was in range. Now we just text messages. :D Wow now I feel guilty for not coming up with some of these ideas myself.
I do the special treats, tried the coffee cup, but he loves his porcelain one-and for God’s sake do not lovingly wash it. “You took all the seasoning out of my coffee cup.” Let’s see, he always liked the Lion King, 101 Dalmatian, and Mickey Mouse sheets and pillowcases because they reminded him of the boys. He helps himself to the clean towels, usually the new ones from the house. Tried the DVD player but the engine noise was too loud, so that came back to the house. When the boys were little I would give him play by play of their basketball games and track meets when he was in range. Now we just text messages.
:D

]]> Comment on Ways to Send Your Man Off to Sea! by Elizabeth http://commercialfishingmom.com/2010/07/21/ways-to-send-your-man-off-to-sea/#comment-1316 Elizabeth Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:50:47 +0000 http://commercialfishingmom.com/?p=2658#comment-1316 These are all such great ideas!! I love it! I never knew there were even things like "boat cups". This has been so helpful, Jen - I really appreciate. I know my fisherman will be equally grateful as well! These are all such great ideas!! I love it! I never knew there were even things like “boat cups”. This has been so helpful, Jen – I really appreciate. I know my fisherman will be equally grateful as well!

]]> Comment on Ways to Send Your Man Off to Sea! by Ronnie http://commercialfishingmom.com/2010/07/21/ways-to-send-your-man-off-to-sea/#comment-1315 Ronnie Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:18:55 +0000 http://commercialfishingmom.com/?p=2658#comment-1315 This post reminds me how lucky I am to be able to come and go on a daily basis now as all the fishing that I used to do that required me to be gone even overnight have been banned. If I can get a hug and a kiss in the morning it makes my day as most of the season Shelly is up at 3 and back asleep when I get up unless one of the cats roots her out of bed like this morning. This post reminds me how lucky I am to be able to come and go on a daily basis now as all the fishing that I used to do that required me to be gone even overnight have been banned.

If I can get a hug and a kiss in the morning it makes my day as most of the season Shelly is up at 3 and back asleep when I get up unless one of the cats roots her out of bed like this morning.

]]> Comment on Ways to Send Your Man Off to Sea! by Jen http://commercialfishingmom.com/2010/07/21/ways-to-send-your-man-off-to-sea/#comment-1313 Jen Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:41:14 +0000 http://commercialfishingmom.com/?p=2658#comment-1313 I'm totally cracking up. Nice!! I didn't have as much luck today with treats. Apparently, Sand Point cell coverage only involves phone messages--and barely, at that! :-) At least we received a scratchy phone call! I’m totally cracking up. Nice!! I didn’t have as much luck today with treats. Apparently, Sand Point cell coverage only involves phone messages–and barely, at that! :-) At least we received a scratchy phone call!

]]> Comment on Ways to Send Your Man Off to Sea! by Amanda SB http://commercialfishingmom.com/2010/07/21/ways-to-send-your-man-off-to-sea/#comment-1312 Amanda SB Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:11:55 +0000 http://commercialfishingmom.com/?p=2658#comment-1312 I felt so inspired by this post that Jacob and I went out and picked up a few things to send off in the mail today. Mike should be getting new underwear, socks and a DVD this Saturday! Thanks for the reminder/inspiration! I felt so inspired by this post that Jacob and I went out and picked up a few things to send off in the mail today. Mike should be getting new underwear, socks and a DVD this Saturday!

Thanks for the reminder/inspiration!

]]> Comment on Ways to Send Your Man Off to Sea! by Jen http://commercialfishingmom.com/2010/07/21/ways-to-send-your-man-off-to-sea/#comment-1311 Jen Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:19:04 +0000 http://commercialfishingmom.com/?p=2658#comment-1311 I know it! I felt inspired, too. Your comment is a great reminder that it pays to be thoughtful even when they are actually around! It's easy to forget these nice things once they're home, lol. I know it! I felt inspired, too. Your comment is a great reminder that it pays to be thoughtful even when they are actually around! It’s easy to forget these nice things once they’re home, lol.

]]> Comment on Ways to Send Your Man Off to Sea! by mysillymonkeys http://commercialfishingmom.com/2010/07/21/ways-to-send-your-man-off-to-sea/#comment-1310 mysillymonkeys Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:59:16 +0000 http://commercialfishingmom.com/?p=2658#comment-1310 This is a fabulous post! I don't send my man off to sea, and I am fortunate to see him every day, but I know that with kids and work and everything else, we can easily feel adrift. What a cool reminder of how important it is to do things for the person you love, and to keep that relationship anchored. Thanks Jen & Elizabeth! This is a fabulous post! I don’t send my man off to sea, and I am fortunate to see him every day, but I know that with kids and work and everything else, we can easily feel adrift. What a cool reminder of how important it is to do things for the person you love, and to keep that relationship anchored. Thanks Jen & Elizabeth!

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