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tomsmama

From Anaheim, California USA
Age 66
Joined Tuesday, September 23, 2003
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4 weeks all time
books registered 0 1,768
released in the wild 0 369
controlled releases 0 20
releases caught 0 136
controlled releases caught 0 16
books found 0 162
tell-a-friend referrals 0 42
new member referrals 0 10
forum posts 0 867
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You're Siddhartha!

by Hermann Hesse

You simply don't know what to believe, but you're willing to try
anything once. Western values, Eastern values, hedonism and minimalism, you've spent
some time in every camp. But you still don't have any idea what camp you belong in.
This makes you an individualist of the highest order, but also really lonely. It's
time to chill out under a tree. And realize that at least you believe in
ferries.



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Animal census 7/25/2019:
Poppi - male Chihuahua Dachshund mix from Mission Viejo Animal Shelter. Internet calls them Chi-Weenies, we call him wonderful!
Luna - female Bichon Frise (we believe) who joined us 9/25/15. She's sooo different than the other dogs it's comic. 10 pounds of...well, something!
Dot - Dalmatian. Oh my Lord! Did we know what we were getting into?! I think not! Being so much younger it's been a bit of an issue. Poppi plays with her (kind of), and Luna can't freaking stand her and screams if she comes near. We just need to hold on until she grows up. I think...


Lost Xiao Hong on Monday, 11/21/11, poor little red-headed boy. He's going to be missed greatly.
Lost Pywacket (profile pic) the Monday after Christmas 2011. She's the one who started it all and although never very social, she's left a big hole in the household.
Lost Bob on 4/16/15: Had been ill for some time and was ready to go, but is still missed.
Lost Gracie on 8/4/15: Missing our BunnyButt.
Lost Mogwai on 7/9/19; while I was out of town, miss her.
Lost Dude on 7/24/19; the last of our feline friends. My heart is broken by his passing.
Princess passed the day after Christmas 2023. Poor little scruffy dog, she's sorely missed.




Memorable quotes:
"We are only showing them the net, we are not being their wings."
- Vihnode, dwarf driver "A Son of the Circus" by John Irving

"There is so much to grieve over in our world that it would be pointless to grieve over ancient wrongs."
- Tally, museum cleaning woman "The Murder Room" by P. D. James

"Anne didn't think twice about the 'if she lost' part. She was a red-head, which is a blonde with poor impulse control."
- "Courting Trouble" by Lisa Scottoline


**International shipping**
I am unable to ship international because my local PO substation doesn't do international (or take checks or credit cards for that matter). I regret that any international shipping requests will have to be declined until my situation changes.

2023 reading stats
Print books - 10
Audio books - 46
56 books for a total of 18838 pgs

2022 reading stats
Print books - 4
Audio books - 48
52 books for a total of 16138 pgs

2021 reading stats
Print books - 20
Audio books - 47
67 books for a total of 20674 pgs

2020 reading stats
Print books - 22
Audio books - 33
55 books for a total of 18674 pgs

2019 reading stats:
Print books - 10
Audio books - 34
44 books for a total of 15308 pgs

2018 reading stats:
Print books - 3
Audio books - 39
42 books for a total of 16192 pgs

2017 reading stats:
Print books - 13
Audio books - 47
60 books for a total of 21711 pgs

2016 reading stats:
Print books - 8
Audio books - 46
54 books for a total of 20957 pgs

2015 reading stats:
Print books - 5
Audio books - 46
51 books for a total of 20048 pgs
Books of the Bible - 4

2014 reading stats:
Print books - 7
Audio books - 29
36 books for a total of 11639 pgs
Books of the Bible - 18

2013 reading stats:
Print books - 7
Audio books - 45
52 books for a total of 18665 pgs

2012 reading stats:
Print books - 15
Audio books - 48
63 books for a total of 20506 pgs

2011 reading stats:
Print books - 13.5
Audio books - 52
65.5 books for a total of 20241 pages

2010 reading stats:
Print books - 18
Audio books - 85
103 books for a total of 33405 pages.

2009 reading stats:
Print books - 31
Audiobooks - 110
141 books for a total of 41085 pages.

2008 reading stats:
Print books - 46
Audiobooks - 59
105 books for a total of 32233 pages.

2007 reading stats:
Print books: 33
Audiobooks: 39
Total: 72

2006 reading stats:
Print books:44
Audiobooks: 35
Total: 79 (1.5 books per week average)

2005 reading stats:
Print books: 93
Audiobooks: 11
Total of 104 for completion of reading goal of 2 books per week average!

2004 reading stats:
Print books: 59
Audiobooks: 4
Total: 63 (1.2 books per week average)

Completed in 2024 (2855 pgs)
1. "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" Christie A (255)
2. "The Night Circus" Morgenstern A (400)
3. "The Travelling Vampire Show" Laymon A (472)
4. "The Guncle" Rowley A (368)
5. "When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky" Verble A (384)
6. "The Celebrants" Rowley A (320)
7. "The Editor" Rowley A (320)
8. "The People We Hate at the Wedding" Ginder A (336)

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