Comments for Jacob's Escalator http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog Moving up in the world... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:54:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on Mindlight - Harry Potter and I by Allison http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/44#comment-183 Allison Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:23:35 +0000 http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/44#comment-183 So, Sam, have you killed off your blog - much like JK Rowling killed off Sirius? It's been such a long time since you've shared your thoughts.... And yes, Kristin, dealing with Umbridge was EXCEEDINGLY painful. So, Sam, have you killed off your blog - much like JK Rowling killed off Sirius? It’s been such a long time since you’ve shared your thoughts….

And yes, Kristin, dealing with Umbridge was EXCEEDINGLY painful.

]]> Comment on Mindlight - Harry Potter and I by Kristin http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/44#comment-174 Kristin Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:04:14 +0000 http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/44#comment-174 I love Harry Potter. Though I agree with a lot of what you've said, Sam. I absolutely loved the first three books. The Prisoner of Azkaban is my favorite. The Goblet of Fire was also very enjoyable. However, the Order of the Phoenix was a bit of a turning point for me. I felt it was entirely unnecessary to kill off Sirius. It was just wrong, rude, and uncalled for. And when you all in some things like the two-way mirror and such, just totally out of line.... I also found dealing with Umbridge painful and tedious. After OOTP, I still had to read the next two books just as soon as they came out. And of course I have to see the movies. But I don't love them as I did. The story became more painful than fun. And when I started reading Deathly Hallows, I said -- She'd better not kill off Lupin or Tonks, and she most definitely better not kill off the Weasley twins.... Well... Also in the last book there was the part about Godrick's Hallow that made no sense, and in no way added to the story. It was just annoying and tedious, and when I get to that part next time I read it (which, by the way, will be soon since I just finished OOTP a few nights ago and have moved on to HBP again). You can rest assured now, Sam, that you no longer in any way resemble Harry Potter. I love Harry Potter. Though I agree with a lot of what you’ve said, Sam. I absolutely loved the first three books. The Prisoner of Azkaban is my favorite. The Goblet of Fire was also very enjoyable. However, the Order of the Phoenix was a bit of a turning point for me. I felt it was entirely unnecessary to kill off Sirius. It was just wrong, rude, and uncalled for. And when you all in some things like the two-way mirror and such, just totally out of line…. I also found dealing with Umbridge painful and tedious.

After OOTP, I still had to read the next two books just as soon as they came out. And of course I have to see the movies. But I don’t love them as I did. The story became more painful than fun. And when I started reading Deathly Hallows, I said — She’d better not kill off Lupin or Tonks, and she most definitely better not kill off the Weasley twins…. Well…

Also in the last book there was the part about Godrick’s Hallow that made no sense, and in no way added to the story. It was just annoying and tedious, and when I get to that part next time I read it (which, by the way, will be soon since I just finished OOTP a few nights ago and have moved on to HBP again).

You can rest assured now, Sam, that you no longer in any way resemble Harry Potter.

]]> Comment on Mindlight - Harry Potter and I by Allison http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/44#comment-173 Allison Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:43:22 +0000 http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/44#comment-173 Blasphemer!!!!! :grin: Blasphemer!!!!! :grin:

]]> Comment on What’s this I have? A blog? by Sam http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/43#comment-170 Sam Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:55:09 +0000 http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/43#comment-170 (I could have sworn I replied...) Shelby could probably yop, if she received proper instruction. And yes. You do deserve that level of praise. Probably more than that. (I could have sworn I replied…)

Shelby could probably yop, if she received proper instruction.

And yes. You do deserve that level of praise. Probably more than that.

]]> Comment on What’s this I have? A blog? by Kristin http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/43#comment-168 Kristin Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:31 +0000 http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/43#comment-168 I really enjoyed this post! It's been way too long since you updated your blog and I'm very happy you've finally found time to do it. I liked reading about your pokemon playing -- though you failed to mention that a few weeks back when they had the weekend tournament in town, Shelby won the whole thing on Saturday and you were the winner on Sunday -- and about your D&D groups, which we find it fun to host here every Friday & Saturday night. And of course reading your paragraphs of Dad, J'Neil and me were fun. Thanks for all the nice things you say (and think) about us. I'm not sure I deserve quite that level of praise, but I'm glad you think highly of me. We think you're pretty fabulous, yourself. And yes, we do like Shelby. :) I really enjoyed this post! It’s been way too long since you updated your blog and I’m very happy you’ve finally found time to do it. I liked reading about your pokemon playing — though you failed to mention that a few weeks back when they had the weekend tournament in town, Shelby won the whole thing on Saturday and you were the winner on Sunday — and about your D&D groups, which we find it fun to host here every Friday & Saturday night.

And of course reading your paragraphs of Dad, J’Neil and me were fun. Thanks for all the nice things you say (and think) about us. I’m not sure I deserve quite that level of praise, but I’m glad you think highly of me. We think you’re pretty fabulous, yourself.

And yes, we do like Shelby. :)

]]> Comment on What’s this I have? A blog? by grandma http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/43#comment-167 grandma Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:37:37 +0000 http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/43#comment-167 Wonderful post Sam. You have a real talent for writing. I'm so happy to hear about your friends and all the fun things you have been doing. Your tribute to your Dad, Mom and J'Niel ... just great. You do have a neat family. I look forward to your next post. Wonderful post Sam. You have a real talent for writing. I’m so happy to hear about your friends and all the fun things you have been doing.
Your tribute to your Dad, Mom and J’Niel … just great. You do have a neat family. I look forward to your next post.

]]> Comment on What’s this I have? A blog? by Allison http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/43#comment-166 Allison Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:44:34 +0000 http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/43#comment-166 He's back!!!! Fantastic post Sam - a great read, and wonderful insight into your life events and friendships. I am looking forward to meeting Shelby - and I must ask....can she yop? :grin: So happy you've found a rewarding circle of friends and are enjoying such success in your life. I'm sure it's in no small part because of the great family you have. Nice tribute to each of them. Well done. He’s back!!!!

Fantastic post Sam - a great read, and wonderful insight into your life events and friendships. I am looking forward to meeting Shelby - and I must ask….can she yop? :grin:

So happy you’ve found a rewarding circle of friends and are enjoying such success in your life. I’m sure it’s in no small part because of the great family you have. Nice tribute to each of them. Well done.

]]> Comment on I guess I better say something. by Kristin http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/42#comment-160 Kristin Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:05:08 +0000 http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/42#comment-160 SAT numbers: Reading - 740 Math - 720 I'm excited about your Digipen plans. I think it will be a great move for you. You seemed to have a great time at the Oregon State Pokemon Tournament. I'm glad you were able to go. SAT numbers: Reading - 740 Math - 720

I’m excited about your Digipen plans. I think it will be a great move for you.

You seemed to have a great time at the Oregon State Pokemon Tournament. I’m glad you were able to go.

]]> Comment on Soundtrack to my Life: Another Pointless Game of Tag by Kristin http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/41#comment-155 Kristin Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:16:53 +0000 http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/41#comment-155 It's not pointless, it's fun. :) You ha some interesting songs come up and curious pairings. I'm looking forward to your 25 things. It’s not pointless, it’s fun. :) You ha some interesting songs come up and curious pairings. I’m looking forward to your 25 things.

]]> Comment on The Notebook… by Defying Sunshine » Blog Archive » Giving Thanks http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/1#comment-154 Defying Sunshine » Blog Archive » Giving Thanks Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:00:24 +0000 http://jacobs-escalator.com/blog/index.php/archives/1#comment-154 [...] The child never ceases to amaze me. He is the most articulate, unique and gifted kid I’ve ever seen. When Sam was 12 years old, his achievement tests could [...] […] The child never ceases to amaze me. He is the most articulate, unique and gifted kid I’ve ever seen. When Sam was 12 years old, his achievement tests could […]

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