Friday, January 04, 2008

Packing for the Ski Trip

" 'Well, I'm nearly ready now,' answered Mrs. Beaver at last allowing her husband to help her into her snow boots. 'I suppose the sewing machine's too heavy to bring?'

'Yes. It is,' said Mr. Beaver. 'A great deal too heavy.'

--C. S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
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17 comments:

  1. Julian12:41 PM, January 04, 2008

    This is one of MY favorite books, as well as movies, and NO Anna, you cannot take your sewing machine!
    ChRISTINA gOMEZ

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  2. Beth1:14 PM, January 04, 2008

    My heart always drops for Mrs. Beaver every time I read that. Life can be so painful...

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  3. Trina3:06 PM, January 04, 2008

    How entertaining of you to quote that in the context of your own packing! :)

    Where are you headed to find slopes and snow?

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  4. Anonymous9:18 PM, January 04, 2008

    Aww, what a shame. I'm sure SOMETHING would have turned up as a creative spark or mending to be done. :)

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  5. Mom of Five12:11 AM, January 05, 2008

    However, knitting needles and yarn would NOT be too heavy!

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  6. SisterlyLove2:52 AM, January 05, 2008

    The L, the W and the W is one of the greatest books ever written!
    -Gen

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  7. G.L.H.8:32 AM, January 05, 2008

    I love when we find ourselves in books! Maybe you could take your knitting...

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  8. Anonymous4:10 PM, January 05, 2008

    Are you just naturally good at quoteing books always having one hand and memorized? Or do you have a book that you have quotes that you loved written down and pull them out? Do tell your secret!

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  9. Edi6:44 PM, January 05, 2008

    The kids and I just finished reading that book and I was so surprised that I enjoyed reading it (first time I ever read it).

    In honor of the book, we bought some Turkish Delight this week. I liked it all right - but the kids were not too crazy about it.

    I think it was still fun to try something from the book, which they both thoroughly enjoyed too.

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  10. AmeliaB7:33 PM, January 06, 2008

    I always loved that part of the book! Have a great and safe time on vacation.

    Amelia

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  11. Davene10:18 PM, January 06, 2008

    Wonderful quote! Such a classic C.S. Lewis touch of humor.

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  12. Anonymous7:01 AM, January 07, 2008

    Just learned at church yesterday of a missionary fleeing a political coup; she could not take her sewing machine (too heavy). Instead, she threw away the bobbins so the marauders could not enjoy her machine!

    deb meyers

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  13. Jackie8:18 PM, January 08, 2008

    Poor Mrs. Beaver

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  14. Amy9:46 AM, January 10, 2008

    I LOVE that quote! And the book. . .let us know if you take some handwork along!

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  15. AlanaTatter6:10 PM, January 10, 2008

    I hope you don't mind, but I've tagged you to share 7 weird or random facts about yourself.

    Hope you enjoy your vacation!

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  16. Amy8:19 AM, January 11, 2008

    Often, I don't read the quotes you post, but in this case, it made me laugh at loud. That quote befits you perfectly! I can just picture the Composer stating matter-of-factly, "Yes, it's a great DEAL to heavy." :-D :-D

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  17. Nora Lee4:48 PM, January 13, 2008

    Also hope you have a wonderful trip.

    Smiles...Sandra

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