tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post2140307713402693800..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: 5 Things You Need For An Adventure by Melinda CurtisPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-25603308558851755672015-06-03T11:03:00.769-07:002015-06-03T11:03:00.769-07:00If I have to travel with a machete, I'd rather...If I have to travel with a machete, I'd rather stay home. LOLTara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-60766718923127288962015-06-02T14:39:42.215-07:002015-06-02T14:39:42.215-07:00I think I prefer visiting through stories--no bugs...I think I prefer visiting through stories--no bugs and heat. What would I take if I were crazy enough to go? probably water. :-)Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-13263792999438787312015-06-02T12:36:53.246-07:002015-06-02T12:36:53.246-07:00Congratulations Laurie! You are my winner, please ...Congratulations Laurie! You are my winner, please contact me at melinda@melindacurtis[dot]net with which book from my back list you would like. :)Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-10418923960804135342015-06-02T04:58:08.915-07:002015-06-02T04:58:08.915-07:00Contest closed.Contest closed.Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-82382972235350455472015-06-02T04:07:49.557-07:002015-06-02T04:07:49.557-07:00Well, thanks a bunch, Melinda...now I have to come...Well, thanks a bunch, Melinda...now I have to come up with a whole new list of excuses to say NO to auditioning for "Naked and Afraid." (Do you think "cellulite" should top the list?) LOL and thanks for the fun tips!Loree Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301137461076730218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-36663812372424502802015-06-01T16:56:48.745-07:002015-06-01T16:56:48.745-07:00When I go on vacation, all I want to worry about b...When I go on vacation, all I want to worry about bringing are sunglasses and sunscreen! I hope you have a fabulous vacation. You deserve it!Amy Vastinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370234907973582544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-30426716918828380432015-06-01T15:52:43.686-07:002015-06-01T15:52:43.686-07:00Yeah--between that and horseback riding, I'm a...Yeah--between that and horseback riding, I'm a sit by the pool girl from here on. :) And thanks!Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-87801262653563311092015-06-01T12:53:24.127-07:002015-06-01T12:53:24.127-07:00Go ahead and twist the Swiss Army knife, why don&#...Go ahead and twist the Swiss Army knife, why don't you?!<br />Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-3018219539078631302015-06-01T12:02:18.942-07:002015-06-01T12:02:18.942-07:00I am going to be relaxing on an exotic vacation so...I am going to be relaxing on an exotic vacation so I am going to bring my Kindle with me.<br /><br />Bettyjo.English@gmail.com B J Englishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886015937560241331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-17273891292194974922015-06-01T11:59:39.238-07:002015-06-01T11:59:39.238-07:00I think checking out local customs and taboos woul...I think checking out local customs and taboos would be valuable.girlygirlhoosier52https://www.blogger.com/profile/12253919063849062372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-58609413532345829862015-06-01T11:50:49.311-07:002015-06-01T11:50:49.311-07:00Love it!! I'm not sure I could handle your fri...Love it!! I'm not sure I could handle your friend's adventure, so all of this is good to know- from a distance, of course!Danica Favoritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06922540628183027043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-55051693655335729262015-06-01T11:33:18.407-07:002015-06-01T11:33:18.407-07:00I've heard that too. Whatever it is I must be ...I've heard that too. Whatever it is I must be full of it!!Laurie Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393553707193848649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-75407877913982526932015-06-01T11:32:32.536-07:002015-06-01T11:32:32.536-07:00Lol!!!Lol!!!Laurie Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393553707193848649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-52401583217393983512015-06-01T11:28:35.239-07:002015-06-01T11:28:35.239-07:00Well, Kristine, I suppose that rules out you going...Well, Kristine, I suppose that rules out you going on Naked and Afraid, too. LOL!Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-4909558779333316222015-06-01T11:27:45.801-07:002015-06-01T11:27:45.801-07:00Laurie, I hear there is something in the diet that...Laurie, I hear there is something in the diet that makes the mosquitos love you. Not that I know what that is.Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-11492311004074347282015-06-01T11:27:07.280-07:002015-06-01T11:27:07.280-07:00Hey, Christina! I'm not an adventurous travele...Hey, Christina! I'm not an adventurous traveler either and - not that you asked - but I'm leaving for Italy on Wednesday! Really, cafes, pasta, and wine are much more my speed.Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-58676919112046545282015-06-01T11:26:03.278-07:002015-06-01T11:26:03.278-07:00Deana, I bet you could handle almost any situation...Deana, I bet you could handle almost any situation with a Swiss Army Knife. Mine has a small ruby chip on the handle and the company logo. Tres chicMelinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-82547886679167281022015-06-01T11:24:44.735-07:002015-06-01T11:24:44.735-07:00I'm amazed you got out in the wild, Anna. No o...I'm amazed you got out in the wild, Anna. No offense and Happy Birthday!Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-6815028391527792342015-06-01T10:26:48.773-07:002015-06-01T10:26:48.773-07:00I'm glad there are fellow "travel wimps&q...I'm glad there are fellow "travel wimps" out there! I like visiting cities---no mosquitos, public transportation, lovely restaurants and shops--and have resisted my friends' attempts to convince me that hiking is *fun*. Ha!! I live vicariously through Jeremy Wade's adventures on River Monsters and pray to God I never have to go to South America and paddle around on the Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467763685088439163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-71811126149539548582015-06-01T10:16:19.227-07:002015-06-01T10:16:19.227-07:00I too think my travels to exotic places are best d...I too think my travels to exotic places are best done through books. I hate hot weather, despise humidity, and since I'm a mosquito magnet bugs are some of my worst enemies!! However, reading about someone else braving the elements or bugs or whatever is exciting! Laurie Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393553707193848649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-34021344576931856852015-06-01T10:14:15.921-07:002015-06-01T10:14:15.921-07:00Though I don't have any adventurous trips like...Though I don't have any adventurous trips like that planned, I enjoyed this post. My dream adventure would be a trip to Tuscany, Italy. Don't think I'll need a machete there, but hey you never know! :D Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17986754875043975943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-80738078961626257172015-06-01T09:53:14.000-07:002015-06-01T09:53:14.000-07:00Thanks for all the wonderful tips if I ever travel...Thanks for all the wonderful tips if I ever travel to a foreign country. I think I will stay with the Swiss Army knife . I would be less likely to hurt myself. Yes, bug repellent is a must and I hope that I can find the right kind instead of baby ointment that makes my skin smooth, thus attracting all the insects ever known to man. Rain boots are a must and I will be parading around in my Deanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15915212437719900464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-15964659516480955232015-06-01T09:53:01.812-07:002015-06-01T09:53:01.812-07:00I think I learned on my recent trip to Hawaii wher...I think I learned on my recent trip to Hawaii where we did much hiking on lost trails that I am not one for exotic locals...at least not the kind without room and board. But I like the idea of reading (and writing) about them! :) Can't wait for the next Bridesmaids installment! Now that I think about it...I could use a machete *said as Red Reddington*Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-37417582470889402882015-06-01T09:08:40.709-07:002015-06-01T09:08:40.709-07:00I took Tally out at 4am and ran screaming back ins...I took Tally out at 4am and ran screaming back inside because there was a possum in the bushes. I'm not made for the wildMelinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-40356598552804357812015-06-01T08:40:41.361-07:002015-06-01T08:40:41.361-07:00What a riot, Mel! I remember you telling us you s...What a riot, Mel! I remember you telling us you sometimes do the last dog walk before bed in cowboy boots. I have a mental image of you in them in a broad-brimmed birder's hat, searching Ecuador for research details. I can deal with bad weather, but big bugs and snakes will keep me away. What a fun way to begin the week.Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.com