tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post5847340194867306429..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: Interstellar Voyages With Simon The Time Traveling Cat | IWSGThe Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-3122235658791805292017-09-13T08:08:26.541-07:002017-09-13T08:08:26.541-07:00Thanks so much for your nice words, Nick :-)Thanks so much for your nice words, Nick :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-74729849202715378142017-09-13T08:07:42.096-07:002017-09-13T08:07:42.096-07:00I can relate to the feeling of being punched in th...I can relate to the feeling of being punched in the face by insecurity. It's really hard for me to share my work with others. Thanks so much for stopping by!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-37212416878429771782017-09-13T08:06:43.730-07:002017-09-13T08:06:43.730-07:00If you ask Simon nicely and rub his belly, he migh...If you ask Simon nicely and rub his belly, he might help you out. :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-83252825606531261322017-09-13T08:01:31.533-07:002017-09-13T08:01:31.533-07:00It's just awful reading about the fires in the...It's just awful reading about the fires in the Northwest. Seems like something awful is happening just about everywhere. :-(The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-18372803390998282582017-09-13T08:00:59.803-07:002017-09-13T08:00:59.803-07:00We evacuated to Atlanta, but couldn't escape I...We evacuated to Atlanta, but couldn't escape Irma here. The winds were pretty high, but fortunately it doesn't look like any damage in the neighborhood we're staying in and we didn't lose power (although most everyone else did).The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-40985466652194156222017-09-13T07:57:59.007-07:002017-09-13T07:57:59.007-07:00I think it would take a lot of work to build a spa...I think it would take a lot of work to build a spaceship. I'd much prefer to travel thru some sort of portal. :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-39739174623737041732017-09-13T07:55:42.351-07:002017-09-13T07:55:42.351-07:00It's just awful the devastation she left in he...It's just awful the devastation she left in her path. We were very, very lucky during Irma.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-45179213636568197772017-09-13T07:54:27.806-07:002017-09-13T07:54:27.806-07:00I'll let Simon know you like him, but knowing ...I'll let Simon know you like him, but knowing him he'll just give the cat equivalent of shrugging his shoulders. :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-80772049137627126562017-09-13T07:51:37.219-07:002017-09-13T07:51:37.219-07:00I wonder if Simon and Hastings would get along?I wonder if Simon and Hastings would get along?The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-87068608785954354592017-09-13T07:51:18.677-07:002017-09-13T07:51:18.677-07:00Simon is the epitome of directness :-)Simon is the epitome of directness :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-88087271875195704082017-09-13T07:50:56.359-07:002017-09-13T07:50:56.359-07:00I agree - there has to be life elsewhere in the un...I agree - there has to be life elsewhere in the universe. Can't imagine that such a big place would just have us in it.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-5896362743312860342017-09-13T07:49:52.762-07:002017-09-13T07:49:52.762-07:00Thanks! We were lucky and evacuated to Atlanta.Thanks! We were lucky and evacuated to Atlanta.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-38286176988441658442017-09-11T09:23:28.148-07:002017-09-11T09:23:28.148-07:00I can't imagine that there isn't intellige...I can't imagine that there isn't intelligent life elsewhere, but I guess only time or time travel will tell :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-38552909819767179192017-09-11T09:22:24.528-07:002017-09-11T09:22:24.528-07:00The fires out west are insane! How terrible that t...The fires out west are insane! How terrible that they've had to cancel outdoor activities at the schools. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-68568022829494901702017-09-11T09:21:30.966-07:002017-09-11T09:21:30.966-07:00Me too. I want a guarantee that all aliens are fri...Me too. I want a guarantee that all aliens are friendly and that nothing evil happens in other universes.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-9410839791068345592017-09-11T09:17:32.212-07:002017-09-11T09:17:32.212-07:00That's a great idea :-)That's a great idea :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-4276148368380432962017-09-11T09:17:16.602-07:002017-09-11T09:17:16.602-07:00Thanks Sandee :-)Thanks Sandee :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-12502215784426603922017-09-11T09:16:35.846-07:002017-09-11T09:16:35.846-07:00Definitely great minds :-)Definitely great minds :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-91406787533484211842017-09-11T09:16:12.857-07:002017-09-11T09:16:12.857-07:00I remember that episode!I remember that episode!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-43172449372391909872017-09-11T09:13:09.554-07:002017-09-11T09:13:09.554-07:00I was surprised to find an active branch of IWSG i...I was surprised to find an active branch of IWSG in another universe, but it does make sense. After all, it's a great group. Why wouldn't you find it everywhere:-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-55640825607588689122017-09-10T12:21:23.251-07:002017-09-10T12:21:23.251-07:00That was a brilliant answer to the question! And y...That was a brilliant answer to the question! And you did well going out of your comfort zone because your story was great.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-62648053427898295832017-09-09T07:08:30.987-07:002017-09-09T07:08:30.987-07:00Hope you and yours all weather the hurricane safel...Hope you and yours all weather the hurricane safely. I'm up in Massachusetts. Hurricanes rarely get this far with any oomph left in them. As for your questions: no, I wouldn't want to visit another planet, but as a Biologist by academic training, it seems obvious to me that there is life on other planets. In terms of writing insecurities? Well, I'm halfway through a graduate program for creative writing. Every time I click the send button to submit my work to my mentor, I'm punched in the face by insecurity. But then I toast having met another deadline with a bottle of craft ginger ale and move on. Loved the post. Thanks for sharing! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907123006268829477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-76391482541833892162017-09-08T16:28:39.940-07:002017-09-08T16:28:39.940-07:00Would anyone notice if Simon helped me find my dou...Would anyone notice if Simon helped me find my double that writes great posts and short stories? Maybe my dog won't notice either.Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-11038755821695032702017-09-07T22:52:05.615-07:002017-09-07T22:52:05.615-07:00I think your fantasy story is awesome. I would hav...I think your fantasy story is awesome. I would have never guessed it was new to you. <br />I hope that you get ready for the hurricane with time to spare. I'm in the smoke zone of the Northwest so we are dealing with fire instead of our usual rain.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-78862742350165176022017-09-07T07:26:58.039-07:002017-09-07T07:26:58.039-07:00This month's question seems tailor-made for yo...This month's question seems tailor-made for you. I'd say your success in getting your fantasy story accepted for the anthology shows just how versatile you are. I guess we never know our potential until we test it.<br /><br />Good luck with the hurricane. Even here in the Atlanta area, lots of people are preparing for the expected high winds and rain. I haven't ventured to the grocery store yet, but I've heard some shelves have already been stripped bare, so I can imagine how it must be in FL. Be safe!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.com