tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post5753032104800744510..comments2024-02-23T02:45:27.134-08:00Comments on Brodi Ashton: Three things, A Rant, And the Return of the Great Author SmackdownBrodi Ashtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-64646618416948806822011-04-18T18:39:19.275-07:002011-04-18T18:39:19.275-07:00Kent- I didn't know you enjoyed losing. :)
Am...Kent- I didn't know you enjoyed losing. :)<br /><br />Amanda- Of course! Matt Damon is always a safe bet, no matter the contest.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-51098942759123605642011-04-18T18:38:09.773-07:002011-04-18T18:38:09.773-07:00Can I root for Matt Damon?Can I root for Matt Damon?Amanda Hovinghttp://amandaswrinkledpages.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-51939344765236760402011-04-16T21:17:30.370-07:002011-04-16T21:17:30.370-07:00I'm joining Sam's teamI'm joining Sam's teamThe Eastley Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02832569455783072664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-7739350994473094912011-04-16T07:26:17.175-07:002011-04-16T07:26:17.175-07:00Donna- Hubby called them back and brought down the...Donna- Hubby called them back and brought down the hammer. I think they're now working to fit me in. He's very scary.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-33654944137524918402011-04-15T21:32:40.311-07:002011-04-15T21:32:40.311-07:00Totally call them back. It was their bad, not your...Totally call them back. It was their bad, not yours.<br /><br />Good luck with your challenge!Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17158114738303231773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-7069832965038168372011-04-15T19:58:46.969-07:002011-04-15T19:58:46.969-07:00Sara- You win! Retroactively. And a retroactive wi...Sara- You win! Retroactively. And a retroactive win is worth retroactive credit bucks, redeemable only at the Retroactive Festival Celebrating Months that end in R's. <br /><br />Thanks for the commiseration over the doctor's waits. Stupid wait times. <br /><br />Emily- That totally counts for something... a Gold Star!Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-64549793331704909672011-04-15T18:48:05.522-07:002011-04-15T18:48:05.522-07:00Lots of questions there that I don't have answ...Lots of questions there that I don't have answers for. BUT! I do know you're hilarious - that has to count for something :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270697355082230752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-77553486833265339712011-04-15T15:53:09.892-07:002011-04-15T15:53:09.892-07:00I would love to join if I were writing a book righ...I would love to join if I were writing a book right now instead of revising. I wrote it in about 30 days though, so can I get retroactive joinage and credit?? <br /><br />Also, that is totally lame about that doctor. My doc's office doesn't call you if he delivered a baby, you just have a longer wait, but he still sees you. Unless something catastrophic happens, and then they give you the option to wait or reschedule. I'm sorry you had a bad test, I hope everything is okay. You and your family have been hit hard enough as it is!Sara B. Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213313028658810705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-39446437254523111242011-04-15T14:00:33.764-07:002011-04-15T14:00:33.764-07:00Kristin- Yay! Glad to have you on board!
Elena- Y...Kristin- Yay! Glad to have you on board!<br /><br />Elena- YOu could always cut 40,000 words. Would that work? :)<br /><br />Jenn- Team Wonton on the scoreboard! I'm always happy to add the culinary delicacies of Asia. :)Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-28457867350884809532011-04-15T13:57:22.513-07:002011-04-15T13:57:22.513-07:00Awesome. I really want to get in on this. Hmm... m...Awesome. I really want to get in on this. Hmm... maybe I'll be team.... wonton? That sounds good. Go Team Wonton!J.R. Johanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02671109654769467131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-54008962619784151872011-04-15T13:20:19.880-07:002011-04-15T13:20:19.880-07:00You so deserve more respect, Brodi. Sheesh! In bot...You so deserve more respect, Brodi. Sheesh! In both writing and scheduling. <br /><br />In my favorite scene from the movie "Bright Star," the poet John Keats's friend tells somebody: if we look like we're sleeping, or sitting around staring into space, don't disturb us, WE'RE WORKING!<br /><br />Good luck to both you and Bree! I won't join you because I'm still cutting words in my book, definitely don't want to add any.elenajubehttp://elenajube.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-2811934090281474142011-04-15T12:55:00.421-07:002011-04-15T12:55:00.421-07:00That doctor totally should have gotten you in. Tha...That doctor totally should have gotten you in. That is SO NOT FAIR! Talk about a double standard, huh? You have to do your part, but they don't have to do theirs. Nice...<br /><br />I REALLY WANT TO JOIN YOUR CHALLENGE! I already told you that I am querying my latest novel... Well, I am writing a new one that I am really excited about. It is a great distraction while I am waiting. Right now I'm 10,000 words into it. So tacking on another 40,000 would get the bulk of it written. (I am thinking it will end up between 65,000 and 75,000 words long).<br /><br />So....now I have to pick a team? *yikes*Kristin Lynn Thetfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108909242693115499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-79184314469366976342011-04-15T12:53:19.549-07:002011-04-15T12:53:19.549-07:00Lulabell- that's the wonderful thing about Bre...Lulabell- that's the wonderful thing about Bree: She can't tolerate wheat or dairy! :)Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-82637309359889621872011-04-15T12:48:07.360-07:002011-04-15T12:48:07.360-07:00This sounds exciting! Go Team Tamale! But doesn...This sounds exciting! Go Team Tamale! But doesn't gluten-intolerant mean that she can't tolerate wheat products? I mean, if you're gonna trash talk, you should at least get your facts right! :P Just kidding,good luck to both of you!lulabellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649870862527841322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-5432494232801406942011-04-15T12:40:40.961-07:002011-04-15T12:40:40.961-07:00Shari- Edits are infinitely more important than ou...Shari- Edits are infinitely more important than our challenge. Edit the crap out of those words!Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-45403395850862219612011-04-15T12:39:57.395-07:002011-04-15T12:39:57.395-07:00First off, I can't believe none of you have en...First off, I can't believe none of you have enough gumption to choose sides! Not even my own hubby. It's understandable, though.<br /><br />Robbie- I love a good barbecue. Go Team BBQ! If you win, we'll all treat ourselves to a night at Dave's BBQ. I'm voting for you.<br /><br />Ashlie- You're a scheduler? So, couldn't you just call my doctor's office and talk to the person "Scheduler to scheduler" otherwise known as Mano a mano? You could say you are a member of the Gambino Schedulers, and you could make her life a living hell. <br /><br />Just an idea. :)<br /><br />LC- excellent idea. I will send them a bill immediately in the amount of $25 cancellation fee and $1,000,000 in emotional turmoil.<br /><br />Sam- I thought you already did that last night.<br /><br />Jenni- I totally did that! Only I had Sam talk. I'm hoping she assumed I was so angry that my voice dropped a couple of octaves.<br /><br />Alysa- I hate it when they threaten to take away your pills unless you pay them a copay! (Otherwise known as... I can't keep prescribing meds when I haven't seen you in five years.)<br /><br />I always break down and sob, "Please don't take the little pink ones away. Please, sir!"<br /><br />Robin- It was a follow-up to a bad test. So, yeah, it's not routine! Sam called back and told them what was what. (Which involved pointing out that the knee-bone is connected to the thigh bone). <br /><br />After he explained what was what, he asked them to reconsider. And we're still going to another doctor.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-57296044099382270542011-04-15T12:38:49.485-07:002011-04-15T12:38:49.485-07:00I want to play! I want to play! Unfortunately I ca...I want to play! I want to play! Unfortunately I can't. My edits should arrive any day now (that is, I heard a rumor) so I can't come out and play. =)Shari Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393609010526562080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-58952328274496839782011-04-15T12:08:14.552-07:002011-04-15T12:08:14.552-07:00Schedulers can smell fear. Don't let her intim...Schedulers can smell fear. Don't let her intimidate you like that. Even ladies of leisure such as yourself deserve to be treated with respect and timely medical care.<br /><br />What are you being seen for? If it's a condition you have that needs to be checked (as opposed to a routine physical or some such), you might want to call back, describe your condition, the time you've already been made to wait, and ask if it would be best for you to seek out alternative medical care, as it appears that their office is awfully full. Heck, try that even with a routine checkup. Be nice, be accommodating, but don't let them think they're the only act in town and that you don't have choices. If the scheduler likes you (and is a bit scared of losing you), you might at least get a phone call if there's a cancellation.<br /><br />I'd love to join your challenge, but I'm editing--if I add another 40,000 words to my WIP, it will be completely unpublishable. I'm rooting for you both, though. Impossible to choose.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-68201532352828537592011-04-15T11:41:52.114-07:002011-04-15T11:41:52.114-07:00love it! i am a scheduler wuss too. I called the o...love it! i am a scheduler wuss too. I called the other day, "can I get my prenatal vitamins refilled? I'm still nursing." Her: "well, our system says you're due to be seen. I can renew them for your for 3 months, and then you can get the prescription again at your appointment." Me: "I spoke at length with Dr. Smith and he told me I would not need to be seen again until September 2012." Her: "Well the system says you're due for an appointment." Me:"..." Her:" I can refill for 3 months IF YOU SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT." Me:(your system is whack! FIX THE SYSTEM! "ok fine whatever."<br /><br />I planned to call and cancel the appointment soon, but just the other day I got a letter in the mail: "Your appointment has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances..."Alysa Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03705870547401762370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-40966882999619420262011-04-15T11:33:24.443-07:002011-04-15T11:33:24.443-07:00"I say you send the scheduler a bill for canc..."I say you send the scheduler a bill for canceling with less than 24 hour notice."<br /><br />This.R Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01966011054306300511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-80590508292899216352011-04-15T11:31:30.082-07:002011-04-15T11:31:30.082-07:00I'm definitely Team Switzerland because I want...I'm definitely Team Switzerland because I want both books to be finished! :) Good luck you two.<br /><br />Also, you should've told the scheduler that you'd call her back and then I'd call her for you and give her what's what!Jenni Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403700912436098391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-1820373363939259852011-04-15T11:16:19.594-07:002011-04-15T11:16:19.594-07:00You didn't put up the option for me, Team Pop ...You didn't put up the option for me, Team Pop Tart and Tab...if I can eat and drink a combination of 10,000 of pop tarts and Tab colas by that date, then I win. Wish me luck!Samhttp://www.samandbrodi.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-7720061422642526732011-04-15T11:15:14.562-07:002011-04-15T11:15:14.562-07:00I say you send the scheduler a bill for canceling ...I say you send the scheduler a bill for canceling with less than 24 hour notice. Or ask to get on the cancellation list.<br />Chimichanga challenge: I'll not take sides though wouldn't want to cause conflict outside of your novels. I'm still on my outline due to slow edits from first quarter so I'm going to lose with style, but you're on. New team: Team Immortals. Our Slogan: If you're not immortal, you're probably going to die.LC Piperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12141615222928717833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-75388485836419715822011-04-15T11:01:53.259-07:002011-04-15T11:01:53.259-07:00I work in an office with an obgyn & if he gets...I work in an office with an obgyn & if he gets called away for a delivery, the pts get the option to wait, reschedule or see a PA or NP. That was so whack that they didn't give you options. Also, let me tell you, I do almost all the scheduling at our office & sometimes there really is NO way to fit someone in, but MOST times, it will be a tight shuffle, but it's possible, especially in a situation like yours. That makes me peeved for you. <br /><br />On a note about the teams, there is no way I'm choosing between the two of you haha! I think it's funny that Bree's name can be shortened to Team GI. Team Tamale is a win though too. Best to both of you on your challenge. I hope, since everyone will win, you both get awesome prizes aside from having a finished WIP. <br /><br />P.S. I thought Bree was getting a kitten if she finished DD#3? Is Kitten Divine a no go now? <br /><br />AshlieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239636473681835811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-15425679670196432852011-04-15T11:01:25.436-07:002011-04-15T11:01:25.436-07:00They totally should have been able to schedule you...They totally should have been able to schedule you sooner than that! Call them back!<br /><br />I support both teams because I like both of you. While I am not gluten-intolerant, I also am not actually fond of spicy things like most tamales, so I will unofficially spearhead the non-committal Team Barbecue. Because you both like that.R Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01966011054306300511noreply@blogger.com