Random Comments/Stream of Consciousness Thread

[Randall Flagg]

What are the odds that Mr. King, or any other notable author, anonymously follows their followers via FB, Twitter or THIS FORUM? I ask that because of all the speculation about signature authenticiity here and on the Rare FB group that is run by one of our own. I can picture "Steve" following a post about a signature with three S's on a copy of Firestarter, laughing his ass off, saying, "Look Tabby, I really screwed with their heads on that one!"

I doubt King has every lurked here. In the past, perhaps Marsha may have been pointed to a post or two, but rest assured, King has little time to lurk, (or sign), and spends his energy writing and enjoying his grandchildren.

[bdwyer19]

What are the odds that Mr. King, or any other notable author, anonymously follows their followers via FB, Twitter or THIS FORUM? I ask that because of all the speculation about signature authenticiity here and on the Rare FB group that is run by one of our own. I can picture "Steve" following a post about a signature with three S's on a copy of Firestarter, laughing his ass off, saying, "Look Tabby, I really screwed with their heads on that one!"

I doubt King has every lurked here. In the past, perhaps Marsha may have been pointed to a post or two, but rest assured, King has little time to lurk, (or sign), and spends his energy writing and enjoying his grandchildren.

Lately he spends a lot of energy venting on Twitter too.

[Fsmdr]

https://youtu.be/QgU1zoZJQDM

[herbertwest]

Quick question for uk citizens : do you know if any car rental companies can provide "french" cars?
My wife and I are planning to visit her family. Near Glasgow. And do a roadtrip in Scotland.

BUT. British cars are very different from french ones (the driver is on the other side, I don't know about the feet...) and the only time I tried driving a british car, my stepmom's car, a good 5 years ago. I couldn't even move the car. I was so confused. Both with the gear and the feet, I couldnt move.
And it would be crap to hire a car and not being able to actually use it.

So : any idea of a car rental company, around Glasgow, that may have some "french" cars? :s

Good luck.
Driving a car from the right isn't tough. The pedals are the same: L-R, clutch, brake, accelerator. The gearshift is on your left.
The hard part is staying on the correct side of the road, and roundabouts can be confusing.

If possible. Rent an automatic transmission car.

Having a car would simplify a lot of things, especially given the covid. And would allow enjoying better the hols.
So I decided to rent an automatic car for the first day. Test it on the parking of the airport and in the local area and if I am comfortable with it then extend it for the following 2 weeks.
That way, if I can drive it fine. If not, well... I lose 150e, not 900

[George at C-Springs]

Having a car would simplify a lot of things, especially given the covid. And would allow enjoying better the hols.
So I decided to rent an automatic car for the first day. Test it on the parking of the airport and in the local area and if I am comfortable with it then extend it for the following 2 weeks.
That way, if I can drive it fine. If not, well... I lose 150e, not 900

I go to the UK for business every once in awhile, and have found its not the left/right driving as much as the size of the rental car that makes a difference. I had a manual transmission once, it wasn't as big a deal as I thought it would be ... but I always request an automatic. Usually I get a small car and have no problems, but once they gave me an SUV (the only automatic they had) and it was horrible, I misjudged everything. As I drive an SUV at home, I was surprised the difference it made from the opposite side of the car and road. So for me it's now always a small vehicle in the UK.

[Patrick]

https://youtu.be/QgU1zoZJQDM

Thank you!

[Kongo]

Did anyone catch this? Stephen King's new Hard Case novel "Later", set for release next year

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1789096499...B1iipAhEiWWoQY

[herbertwest]

Anybody here on instagram?

I'm told that someone is copying my account (@clubstephenking ) trying to scam fans, pretending to be Stephen King
Their account is @clubstephenking_ (with an "_" at the end)

Can any of you please report it?
The account to report => https://www.instagram.com/clubstephenking_/

[Ari_Racing]

Reported.

[herbertwest]

Anybody here on instagram?

I'm told that someone is copying my account (@clubstephenking ) trying to scam fans, pretending to be Stephen King
Their account is @clubstephenking_ (with an "_" at the end)

Can any of you please report it?
The account to report => https://www.instagram.com/clubstephenking_/

Seems to be gone

[Joe315]

Anybody here on instagram?

I'm told that someone is copying my account (@clubstephenking ) trying to scam fans, pretending to be Stephen King
Their account is @clubstephenking_ (with an "_" at the end)

Can any of you please report it?
The account to report => https://www.instagram.com/clubstephenking_/

Seems to be gone

I can still see it.

[Ari_Racing]

It might have blocked you, J. I still see it as well.

[herbertwest]

I think that it must be because I reported it so, when logged in, they hide it from me.
Or he saw that I "reported" it and blocked me. But it's still out there evidently

I sent an email to a contact at facebook (that helped me getting my account back, when it was hacked 2 years ago), but he's on holidays...

[George at C-Springs]

Aw, just saw that I missed celebrating my 2,500th post 17 posts ago. No cake, no candles, no groupies, nuthin'.

[mae]

I have long considered this site a second home to me and count some of you as my actual friends. Hanging out here has helped me go through some tough times in my life a number of times. My mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and had surgery in February 2019. Earlier today she passed away. She was one of the strongest people I have ever known and she battled as hard as she could to the end, enduring anything beyond I could have imagined. It was an expected outcome, unfortunately, especially in these last few weeks, but it hurts so incredibly much nevertheless.

Those of you who are participating in the Great Movie Tournament I'm running, I'll post the remaining Round 1 polls later today or tomorrow. I won't be very active with the polls in the next week or so while they're open, so if anyone needs to adjust their votes, please message RF or another staff member at The Gem. I'll be back for start of Round 2 on August 17. Hopefully no tiebreakers will be needed, but should that be necessary I'll find some time to post them anyway, it's not a big deal.

[Hunchback Jack]

Mae, I'm so sorry. Hugs from all of us.

HBJ

[Ricky]

I'm really sorry to hear that, Mae. I hope you're able to take some time to spend with your family and celebrate your mom's life. Don't worry about the tournament. We'll be here when you get back.

[Randall Flagg]

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

[Ari_Racing]

I'm very sorry for your loss, Mae. May she rest in peace.

A big hug for you. 😔

[Dolan]

mae, there are no words that can ever express the sadness I feel for the loss of your mom. So much love to you right now.

[Br!an]

Condolences, mae.

[George at C-Springs]

So sorry Mae. Just close your eyes to see her, be near her, and hear her voice; she'll always be with you.

[Joe315]

Sorry to hear the sad news Mae. My condolences to you and your family.

[herbertwest]

So sorry to hear Mae.
Take care of you and your close ones

[Aremag]

Sorry for your loss Mae.....sending positive vibes your way.