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• I think Casey had made up his mind after that time in the church. It didn't really matter what the coin said...it just gave Pamela a bit of excitement with it...like it was a fateful decision. I found that scene with him remembering that time with his Da so comforting and sweet. I just wanted to hug the man and tell him all would be okay. *g* (NT) -- Lil, 08:43:17 07/24/09 Fri

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• Ohh Mahri, you quoted my absolute all-time favourite line! That's exactly how I feel about Jeet he's the defining moment. I get shivers and could cry just thinking about it so I can imagine Casey's feelings for Pamela when Brian tells him this. I'm not sure what the coin landed on. I think Casey would do anything to protect Pamela, keep her safe and keep them together so perhaps he had made up his mind before he flipped. I wonder if Casey told Cindy? (NT) -- Tracy, 09:46:42 07/24/09 Fri
  • No, Casey never told me either- but I know the boyo intended to take her home no matter the result on the coin- he felt it was the right thing to do for her. (NT) -- celtgirl, 10:05:17 07/24/09 Fri
    • That's where I can go THUD! Now this man Casey gets to me too and then I start thinking about Jamie or Casey and now I've decided odd days Jamie and even days with Casey! Aha that's the answer. :) (NT) -- Tracy, 12:28:17 07/24/09 Fri
      • ahh...a true diplomat (NT) -- CindyS, 16:27:19 07/24/09 Fri
        • Or is she just greedy? (NT) -- Carla, 07:39:25 07/25/09 Sat

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• Cindy, have you seen a house or building in Ireland that would somewhat rememble Jamie's house? I know it's eclectic but just wondering. (NT) -- Tracy, 12:31:19 07/24/09 Fri
  • Not really, no, and there aren't even trees on the hill where I have his house located, so I really did make Jamie's house in my mind, as well as the land surrounding it. There are some gorgeous old Georgian homes though, that did inspire me in one of the very tony neighbourhoods in Belfast, called Knockdean. We went walking there one night and ended up having a smoke (well, I didn't smoke but Jeannine did- and I tell you smoking allows you alls sorts of social contact you can't comfortably get otherwise) with a group of butlers of all things. It was really funny. (NT) -- celtgirl, 12:36:25 07/24/09 Fri
    • I don't smoke but I completely understand how it can be an ice-breaker of sorts in a crowd or with just one or two other people that otherwise one might not talk with. Butlers?? I can't wait to hear that one. You know Cindy, you could write a book about your real-life adventures of writing a book. I'll put a down payment on the first printing. :) (NT) -- Tracy, 16:37:38 07/24/09 Fri
      • It's just that I will talk to anyone, anywhere anytime, I think maybe I have one of those sympathetic looking faces too, so people feel it's alright to tell me things. I don't know. My father says I have a face that says 'Trouble May Apply Here.' Of course he's basing this on the boys I dated during my teens. (NT) -- celtgirl (), 16:55:48 07/24/09 Fri
        • LOL. Maybe they are thinking who's the hottie with the wild red locks? I do think your face is inviting but not necessarily of trouble all the time -maybe approachableness. (NT) -- Tracy (), 18:54:04 07/24/09 Fri
          • Haha- I'm thinking the only ones thinking I'm a hottie these days are men with cataracts or chubby-chasers. :) My dad can be forgiven for thinking as he did, I shudder when I think about the boys I brought home- I'd be having nitfits if my daughters brought home anyone similar. I had a real good-girl/bad-boy dynamic going on there for a few years. (NT) -- celtgirl, 18:58:03 07/24/09 Fri
            • Funny how we mellow and change and then think the opposite for our children. You are a hottie girl - personality, body and mind! (NT) -- Tracy, 19:04:20 07/24/09 Fri
    • Yep, smoking was great for social situations, and it also used to help me think more clearly. Those days are sure gone now! (NT) -- Elaine, 19:54:39 07/24/09 Fri
      • This is my excuse for not quitting before Ireland - it will be the only thing that might distinguish me from the other Shammies should we run into a certain dark haired, dark eyed, Irish boyo, who evidently doesn't drink anymore..but still smokes. I'll have innocent reason to 'step outside' with the man - he'll never know I'm a stalker until it's too late :-) (NT) -- Mahri, 20:04:13 07/24/09 Fri
        • Woman, for that man I can pretend to smoke...haha!!! (NT) -- Lil, 22:25:37 07/24/09 Fri

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• Alright, I'll post to Nalana's Question up here, so it doesn't get lost down below. Obviously I'll go long so come inside>>>> -- celtgirl, 16:02:23 07/24/09 Fri
  • I just had to add that Jamie has a gorgeous summer home in Maine, which owes quite a bit to pictures Shannon sent me of her uncle's home in Washington, saying she could really see Jamie there. So, if you're on the fence that might sway you. :) (NT) -- celtgirl, 16:16:38 07/24/09 Fri
  • Fascinating. Ummm...can I keep at least a cheek on Casey's bench? :) I know we often talk about Casey and Jamie but it doesn't mean I forget about Pat - hope he isn't offended. I do think he's a great catch! (NT) -- Tracy, 16:35:09 07/24/09 Fri
    • Oh, and that comment about Marilyn and Jamie made me giggle out loud. Just the thought of it...can you imagine? (NT) -- Tracy (), 16:38:57 07/24/09 Fri
      • No, I absolutely cannot imagine it. (NT) -- celtgirl, 16:46:54 07/24/09 Fri
      • Marilyn and I were talking about this idea today. Inconceivable! ;) (NT) -- Sallie, 18:24:29 07/24/09 Fri
        • Hahahaaa! I was worried about her passing out and needing smelling salts. What would St. Glenn think then? :) (NT) -- Tracy, 18:46:46 07/24/09 Fri
          • I think I did almost choke on my coffee at the idea ;-) I was busted by my brother today, leisurely having coffee with Sallie in the afternoon - he comes up and says 'hmm so this is what you do with yourself during the day'. Embezzling from my husband to lunch and coffee with girlfriends. Maybe I should be more drawn to Jamie, the wealthy Lord *g* (NT) -- Mahri, 19:43:07 07/24/09 Fri
  • I've never felt the same affinity towards Casey, not really sure why since he exhibits some fantastic qualities, but if ever I was in Jamie's presence I'd be tongue-tied or a blethering idiot. That's why fantasy worlds are ideal, I can be who I want to be without realistic barriers! (NT) -- Denise, 16:35:12 07/24/09 Fri
  • Carla summed up my thoughts/feelings perfectly, below. I do love Jamie but he feels 'above me' not in a snooty/snobby way. I'm not highly educated (and though I've now said that twice here this week, I'm not self-concious about that anymore..I am what I am), I've never been wealthy and I wouldn't even know how to 'work' connections. I just don't relate. I'm more blue collar, laid back and down to earth. I relate to Casey, his upbringing, his working class attitude. And yes, if you would've answered this question with 'I really see Mahri with Jamie' I would've been like WTF?!? ;-) Now, ya had to throw Maine in the mix didn't ya - I'm thinking Jamie and I could be very good friends with that in common *g* (NT) -- Mahri, 16:47:32 07/24/09 Fri
    • OH - and the fact that Casey resembles CBF in coloring and looks (sorta) has nothing to do with my lust.....NOT *g* (NT) -- Mahri, 16:50:08 07/24/09 Fri
      • Education comes in many forms Mahri and I love you just the way you are girl - smart, beautiful, caring and funny! (NT) -- Tracy (), 18:50:39 07/24/09 Fri
        • I second what Tracy said so well. Education is way more than the years we spend in school. I think we've all met people who weren't that smart in ways outside of books, that had more than one degree under their belt. (NT) -- celtgirl (), 18:56:22 07/24/09 Fri
          • Mwaahhs U2! I know I'm not stupid and I usually only mention the education thing in joking, but I know I don't structure sentences correctly and I use 'back of the class' grammar (Hi Noelle) and it seems that should be important sometimes *g* (NT) -- Mahri, 19:46:05 07/24/09 Fri
            • I think you be one of the charmingest, most funniest, smart and sassy women I know *g*....so keep it up! I have worked hard for my degrees, but I did them for myself and not to impress others. I quite honestly could be a career student I love school that much...which makes me a complete nut! :-) I figure the school of hard knocks can teach you as much if not more about life than any dern edumucation can. :-) And with both, you only learn by paying attention, which I think you have done and now your daughters are learning from their mom how to be wonderfully independent women. So kudos to you my friend! (NT) -- Lil, 22:24:16 07/24/09 Fri
          • You know, Mahri, I'm afraid I know an awful lot of people who have multiple degrees but no damned sense whatsoever. I often sell myself short, too, and both you and I need to stop that. You're one smart cookie, my friend. Don't ever doubt it. (NT) -- Elaine, 20:02:32 07/24/09 Fri
  • I think because we aside from rare glimpses we mostly see Pat through Casey's eyes, I tend to think of him as "the little brother" and so off the sexual radar for me, so to speak. In real life, his type is probably the type I'd go for -- not intimidating, smart -- both on the street and in books, not involved in violent activities (well, except when he's attacked or provoked) and just easy to talk with. I'm sure this is an over-simplification of Pat and I do hope he chats a little more with Cindy so we can learn more about his first hand. (NT) -- Carla, 17:57:15 07/24/09 Fri
    • None of them are on my radar sexually speaking, I think that would feel like incest or something after all these years. These people have become family in a way- just imaginary family. As to writing about Pat, I haven't got much written this summer, but everything I have has been scenes with Pat. (NT) -- celtgirl, 18:01:46 07/24/09 Fri
  • Well, I love Casey's earthy, honest nature, but I think I could hold my own with His Lordship, especially in the area of politics. Slippery, eh? Cindy, I need to take you aside and tell you about at least one negative impact of post-menopausal women. Hint: we clip coupons for Astro Glide. ;-) (NT) -- Elaine, 19:59:34 07/24/09 Fri
    • And the crown of the Queen of Bawd is, of course, still and always, yours. I bow to your supremacy. :) (NT) -- celtgirl, 20:06:53 07/24/09 Fri
      • I'd like to thank the Academy for this award. And I mustn't forget all the little people, upon whose backs I stepped as I climbed my ladder of bawdy success. (NT) -- Elaine, 21:25:54 07/24/09 Fri
        • LOL!!! (NT) -- Lil, 22:18:28 07/24/09 Fri
  • I think you are spot on for me, although there are some parts of Jamie I find attractive. at the end of the day, though, I'm married to someone more like Casey and very happy. :-) (NT) -- Lil, 20:36:34 07/24/09 Fri
    • Oh there's no doubt that Jamie is physically stunning, charming, witty, intelligent, perceptive and all sorts of other wonderful things and I'm sure he'd make my knees weak in person. But just as it's hard to pinpoint what makes somebody just "right" for you, Casey just feels "right" to me. (NT) -- Carla, 07:43:51 07/25/09 Sat
      • I know. I am wondering how we are all going to feel about Jamie when we get book #3. Sounds like we are really going to get a good view of his life....maybe we'll like him more? or less? I hope not the latter....I still want to fantasize about sitting on his lap in the study. LOL! (NT) -- Lil, 08:37:42 07/25/09 Sat
        • You will like him more, I guarantee it. :) (NT) -- celtgirl, 09:38:16 07/25/09 Sat
          • *THUD* (NT) -- Tracy, 18:59:33 07/25/09 Sat

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• First I want to say that the memory b/w Casey & Brian was so moving and so perfectly written. I think after that it was pretty obvious what Casey was going to do. As for the coin- it didn't really matter the choice was already made -- CindyS, 16:42:24 07/24/09 Fri
  • Cindy- I am going to assume you'd tip toward the Riordan side, being that you share a family name with those boys. :) (NT) -- celtgirl, 17:13:34 07/24/09 Fri