Monday, July 09, 2012

Longing for Lobster... and Sun

Happy Monday, everyone!

Well, the Great Hope (aka Andy Murray) may not have won Wimbledon, but hey, at least he provided a very good reason to pig out on strawberries and cream along with pear cider (non-alcoholic, sigh) on a Sunday afternoon. *pats belly contentedly*

And in total non-sequitur, I'm at Mel Chesley's today, talking about my books and such... and Mel has a lovely review of Build A Man.   I'm also at Carol Hedges' blog, discussing my reasons for self-publishing. Carol is a wonderful, sparky writer starting out on the self-publishing journey herself, so pop by if you get the chance!

I'll only be posting on Mondays for the next two weeks, due to a hectic schedule. This Friday, I take off to the wilds of Penrith for the Romantic Novelists' Association annual conference! Where's Penrith, you ask? I haven't a clue. (Ah, okay, I've just looked it up, and it's on the edge of the Lake District.)

Sounds idyllic, but for the fact it's only supposed to be around 15 C and rainy the whole time. The autumnal weather is, as you can imagine, prompting a wardrobe/ shoe crisis the likes of which has never before been seen. My previous plan had been to spend the weekend in lovely floaty maxi dresses with comfy yet stylish flat sandals. The dresses had the dual function of not only looking passable, but also hiding my bulging pot-belly which looks more like I've ingested too many pastries  rather than a 14-week pregnancy. Now, I'll be squishing myself into trousers paired with random tops that make me resemble the Michelin Madam.

Where's that lobster outfit when you need it?

Have a lovely week, and spare a thought for those battling the elements while you bask in glorious rays of sunshine, wearing the lovely floaty summer dresses I long for!
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52 comments:

  1. Kate Johnson9 July 2012 at 12:54

    I know, I know, I have no sensible shoes to wear in cold rainy weather except trainers and boots, and they really don't go with any of my nice clothes! I'm seriously considering the Festival Chic look: wellies with everything!

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  2. L. Diane Wolfe9 July 2012 at 13:04

    Don't rush it - you'll look really pregnant soon enough.

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  3. Anita Chapman9 July 2012 at 13:15

    Hope you have a great time at the conference Talli! (and that there isn't too much rain...)

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  4. Jennifer Joyce9 July 2012 at 13:43

    I haven't been to the Lake District since I was little but I remember it being lovely. Have a great time, whatever the weather!

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  5. Cathy9 July 2012 at 14:21

    I hope you have a brilliant week Talli in this unpredictable weather :-)

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  6. Creepy Query Girl9 July 2012 at 14:25

    I hope you have a fantastic time Talli! Enjoy that belly!

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  7. Bish Denham9 July 2012 at 14:57

    Did I miss an announcement that you are expecting a bambino? If so, CONGRATULATION! If not... well then, my apologies to the pot-belly.

    Have a wonderful week-end.

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  8. Alex J. Cavanaugh9 July 2012 at 15:03

    I'd take the cold and rain!

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  9. Julie Dao9 July 2012 at 15:11

    Enjoy the conference! "The Lake District" sounds so glamorous and Jane-Austenish.

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  10. Jemi Fraser9 July 2012 at 15:30

    I bet you'll have a great time at the conference - weather notwithstanding! At this point I'd take that weather in a heartbeat!

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  11. Jacqueline Howett9 July 2012 at 15:32

    Yeah, it was a good tennis match. I use to live in Wimbledon as a child, so I could hear all that Wimbledon clapping from my house. Have fun Talli. The Lake district sounds nice! Oh, and you're welcome to take some of my Florida heat:)

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  12. RHYTHM AND RHYME9 July 2012 at 15:48

    I've forgotten what the sun looks like or how to wear my flip flops. I too self publish so will pop over to read what you have to say.

    Yvonne.

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  13. Anonymous9 July 2012 at 15:50

    I look like a lobster after all the sun this weekend.

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  14. Rosemary Gemmell9 July 2012 at 16:07

    Can't wait for the festival, Talli - but I'm glad you warned us about the weather!

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  15. Kath9 July 2012 at 17:20

    The Lake District's gorgeous, whatever the weather. Hope you have a brilliant time wafting around - whether you're wearing wellies or sandals with your maxi dresses!!

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  16. Flowerpot9 July 2012 at 17:20

    No rays of sunshine forecast here n Cornwall either Talli - enjoy the conference!

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  17. ~Sia McKye~9 July 2012 at 17:24

    I love maxi skirts and dresses and always have. I have a number of them and wear them daily. My son teases me about being an old hippie. I'm not but I love how feminine they make me feel.

    So take a few of the maxis with you and throw on a sweater over it. You're going to be inside for the most part and add some socks and shoes or boots and you should be good to go.
    :-). Who says it has to be trousers?

    Enjoy your RNA conference.

    Sia McKye OVER COFFEE

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  18. Arlee Bird9 July 2012 at 17:40

    Penrith sounds like a romantic locale. Have a great time!


    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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  19. cleemckenzie9 July 2012 at 18:19

    I really teared up when Andy didn't win. I mean it was time for GB to take the cup.

    As to dressing for your conference, I'm with Sia! Congrats BTW. How did I miss your announcement of the great impending event? Asleep at the computer again, Lee! Very dangerous.

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  20. Old Kitty9 July 2012 at 18:45

    You'll be belle of the ball in gorgeous Penrith!!! Float away in your gorgeous floaty maxi dress!! Enjoy!!

    p.s. Yay for Federer - a proper champion! LOL!

    Take care
    x

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  21. Sarah Ahiers9 July 2012 at 19:03

    now i really want to eat some lobster. Luckily it's lunch time! Unluckily i have no lobster..

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  22. Mina Lobo9 July 2012 at 19:17

    Oh, how I long for your sweater-weather! (Oh, I suppose I should've said "jumper-weather!") ;-)

    Hope you have a great time at the conference!
    Some Dark Romantic

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  23. Leigh Covington9 July 2012 at 20:14

    Love your sense of humor! Have fun at the conference!

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  24. T. Powell Coltrin9 July 2012 at 21:07

    Gee, Talli, this makes me think I haven't had lobster in a VERY long time.

    Have a great time at the conference.

    Teresa

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  25. Carol Kilgore9 July 2012 at 21:14

    You'll have fun anyway. Even if the weather is chilly and damp.

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  26. Susan Gourley/Kelley9 July 2012 at 21:17

    Too bad about the weather, but conferences are always fun. Enjoy.

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  27. Susan Oloier9 July 2012 at 22:33

    OMG! Congrats, Talli! I missed the announcement, too.

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  28. Joyce9 July 2012 at 22:49

    Never been to Penrith but I have a photo of their rail station sign that is one of my all time favorites : ) Have fun!

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  29. Mel Chesley9 July 2012 at 23:32

    Talli, thanks so much for your time. I had fun doing the interview. You will have to come guest post some day on my blog! And yes, that first 14 week tummy doesn't look like much now, but as they say, you should have the 'glow' to pull it off. It will get better, then you'll hit that point where you can't wait to go into labor and start counting the seconds... but worth it! Remember that end goal. ;) Have a great rest of the week!

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  30. DL Hammons10 July 2012 at 01:46

    I was rooting for Andy!! :)

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  31. Carrie Butler10 July 2012 at 03:17

    Oh, Talli, congratulations! I missed so much during the power outages and what not. How very exciting! :D

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  32. Diane Fordham10 July 2012 at 05:13

    No need for a reason to pig out Talli - enjoy the pregnancy.
    :-)

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  33. Unknown10 July 2012 at 05:25

    Amazing to hear about the rain while we broil in Phoenix, Arizona temperatures. Today was unbearable. But you always make me smile, laugh or both when I visit here! The Lobster Outfit! :D) Enjoy!!!

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  34. Sangu Mandanna10 July 2012 at 13:59

    I hope you pigged out on the pear cider on my recommendation last week, because that would make me very happy. And alas, poor Andy. x

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  35. Hart Johnson10 July 2012 at 14:46

    Fall weather or not, I hope you have a great time at your conference!. I can't blame you even a little bit for craving lobster! As for sun... I'm just glad the 100 degree days have left for a while!

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  36. Nicky Wells10 July 2012 at 15:04

    I'm fairly sure you don't need that lobster outfit just yet. Plus you've got one advantage over most people: you've got your own built-in heating with you now... Just watch everybody freeze and chatter while little bean is keeping you lovely and warm. Your heating bill will plummet this winter, and everybody else will just have to wear jumpers. Ha!

    Have a great time at the conference and let us know what you got up to. Hope to see you at one of these events soon.... :-)

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  37. Unknown10 July 2012 at 15:19

    Oh dear, at 14 weeks you cannot possibly be ready for a housedress like my grandmother used to wear. Shudders. I'm sure you'll be quite lovely in anything. You're making a wee one, you'll be all aglow!

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  38. Deniz Bevan10 July 2012 at 18:59

    Oh fun! I've been through Penrith on the train but never stopped there for long. Hope you have a great conference! Any conferences in Montreal coming up? :-)

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  39. Charlotte Brentwood11 July 2012 at 00:25

    It's below freezing here in the mornings at the moment... very hard to get out of bed when your face is already cold! At least we have a decent summer I suppose.

    I did tear up a little when Andy Murray made his speech thanking the crowd.

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  40. Ciara11 July 2012 at 13:39

    Have a fabulous time at the conference. I'll send some sun your way since I'm vacationing in Florida. I'm sitting on my parents back patio watching the golfers curse at their faulty clubs and the tilted green. It's a great place to people watch.

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  41. LTM12 July 2012 at 02:21

    LOL! The Michelin Madam. You silly! Have fun in the Lake District, which sounds divine, albeit chilly. :D So excited for you and little TR. Fun times~ :o) <3

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  42. Heather12 July 2012 at 17:25

    I'm sending warm thoughts out to your conference! It's been in the 90's here with almost no humidity, scorching hot!

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  43. Maurice Mitchell12 July 2012 at 18:12

    Congrats Talli! "Michelin Madam" is a hilarious image.

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  44. William Kendall13 July 2012 at 00:25

    It's made the news here that London's breaking records for rainfall this summer... send some our way! We're in drought conditions.

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  45. Empty Nest Insider13 July 2012 at 16:09

    Hope you're enjoying the conference! See you next week! Julie

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  47. J.C. Martin14 July 2012 at 14:42

    Have fun at the conference! Didn't realise you were 14 weeks gone as well! At least I won't be the only blimp at the Festival of Writing in York come September! :) Big congrats, fellow bump buddy!

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  48. Dolly14 July 2012 at 21:07

    I am sure you are having a lovely time up there, in spite of our dreadful weather.

    You have me pining for lobster now, and oysters!!! No I am not expecting! but going to Britanny soon so shall gorge on seafood there.

    My wardrobe is a disaster, being an art student has meant jeans & t-shirts and paint spatters. My lovely floaty summer dresses hang forlornly in the wardrobe, it is just too chilly in Ireland to wear them at the mo.

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  49. Missed Periods14 July 2012 at 22:06

    I pack away all my winter clothes in the summer, so I can feel your wardrobe pain!

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  50. Krisztina Clifton15 July 2012 at 17:06

    I didn't know you're pregnant. Congrats!! Have a great time at the conference.

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  51. momto816 July 2012 at 04:08

    good for you! sounds fun!!
    and congrats conrats!!!!

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  52. Denise Covey 16 July 2012 at 09:14

    Enjoy your conference. Hope you found something to wear. I won't tell you about the balmy winter sun in Fiji then! D

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