Doug’s Comments (group member since Nov 12, 2007)

Doug’s comments from the Quirky humour group.

Suzy,

How Wonderful to honor 'Towel Day' - It sounds like a fun place to work - :)Doug

Elyse, Suzy, Bruce,

I agree that Christopher Moore is a great and funny writer in the Douglas Adams tradition. I do think though, that Douglas Adams is amazing - whenever I am in a predicament I often think of the words on the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe" :"Don't Panic" - :)Doug

Ray,

I loved Dirk Gently - a delightful read - :)Doug

Ray,

"Going Postal" was also my first - what a wonderful start to the series - :)Doug

Ivette,

Thank you for joining the group. :)doug

Mary,

Thank you, I will look him up on Facebook. And yes I am enjoying his sense of humor and his take on society. - :)Doug

Mary,

I had no idea that he is battling alzheimers - that is sad - do you know how old he is?

I have only recently started the discworld series - so I appreciate your recommending "The Color of Magic", which I have not read. Thank you, Doug

Abram,

I need to defer to Elyse on this one - I have only read a couple of them. Doug

Val, Abram,

I couldn't agree more...Douglas Adams is a wonderfully funny writer. :)doug

Micha,

Thank you for letting us know about your book. It sounds like great fun! I will keep an eye out for it. :)Doug

Marissa,

I agree - "Stupid and Contagious" was a delightful novel. A great Summer read. I love a great laugh and this novel was full of them. :)Doug

Elyse,

Thank you! Doug

Elyse,

Thank you for recommendations, I appreciate it. I really liked "Thud" which was of course about the police. The police were quite funny. I liked Death in Thud. Are there any novels where Death takes the lead - Doug

Elyse,

What Wonderful quotes - thank you for sharing them - :)Doug

Elyse,

It is good to hear that - everyone is fine on my end - they are looking forward to Summer and the freedom from school.

I have really enjoyed the two books I have read (or listened to) by Pratchett. I am starting to get hooked. Do you have a favorite? He has written so much, I am not sure which one to start next. :)Doug

I thought it might be good to start a new topic on the novels of Terry Pratchett. His works are of an alternative World, but with enough connection to the "real world" to allow us to feel a part of his stories.

Doug

Hi Elyse,

I hope all is well with you and your family. Yes, I read "Going Postal" awhile ago and am currently listening to "Thud". I will start a seperate thread for him. :)Doug

Folks,

Anyone want to be the moderator of this group? Both Jenny and Anders have been lost to Goodreads...it truly is our loss that they chose to leave.

I will put myself as the interim moderator - anyone is welcome to join me or take over as moderator, just let me know. :)Doug

Folks,

It would be enjoyable to discuss the "Thursday Next" series. I actually started a group to for Jasper Fforde's novels - so far I haven't had any takers, of course it would be smart to actually invite people to join...on the other hand a group of one does sound like the beginnings of a novel with a certain sense of quirkiness (sp.?) about it. :)Doug

Ruth,

What a Wonderful quote and certainly "Quirky". :)Doug