Comments on: The Maui Effect http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/ More than you ever wanted to hear from Bestselling Author Jenny Crusie. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:42:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Robin http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/#comment-1946 Robin Thu, 08 Sep 2005 00:26:10 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=60#comment-1946 Hey, my worst all-time pick-up situation happened on Maui and involved a guy who tried to get me to sleep with him based on the emphatic confidence that "You wouldn't turn me down if you knew who my father was." I don't think he found it funny when I suggested he introduce me to his father (whoever he was). This is becoming one of my favorite blogs to read, by the way, even if I have to re-read entries while waiting for new ones. I think the ice cream one was my favorite. Hey, my worst all-time pick-up situation happened on Maui and involved a guy who tried to get me to sleep with him based on the emphatic confidence that “You wouldn’t turn me down if you knew who my father was.” I don’t think he found it funny when I suggested he introduce me to his father (whoever he was).

This is becoming one of my favorite blogs to read, by the way, even if I have to re-read entries while waiting for new ones. I think the ice cream one was my favorite.

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]]> By: Aimée http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/#comment-1945 Aimée Thu, 08 Sep 2005 00:25:47 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=60#comment-1945 Y'know, they were selling these "TEAM JOLIE" and "TEAM ANISTON" baseball shirts at some store in L.A. a few months ago. Almost bought one, too. I'm not sure who has it worse at the Retreat...the teachers or the attendees. Bob made us jump through flamming hoops and cartwheel across treacherous lava rock, but the good news is, the majority seemed to enjoy it. Sorry you were so exhausted! Although you definitely did look darling with those umbrellas in your hair. AH-may Y’know, they were selling these “TEAM JOLIE” and “TEAM ANISTON” baseball shirts at some store in L.A. a few months ago. Almost bought one, too.

I’m not sure who has it worse at the Retreat…the teachers or the attendees. Bob made us jump through flamming hoops and cartwheel across treacherous lava rock, but the good news is, the majority seemed to enjoy it. Sorry you were so exhausted! Although you definitely did look darling with those umbrellas in your hair.

AH-may

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]]> By: cait http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/#comment-1944 cait Thu, 08 Sep 2005 00:25:18 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=60#comment-1944 okay, i absolutely was hysterical reading about Angelina and Jennifer, needless to say my cubicle-mates looked a bit worried....also, Bet Me is a favorite.... i strongly identify with all of those Norwegians who carry cows home from pasture :) okay, i absolutely was hysterical reading about Angelina and Jennifer, needless to say my cubicle-mates looked a bit worried….also, Bet Me is a favorite…. i strongly identify with all of those Norwegians who carry cows home from pasture :)

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]]> By: Brenda Bradshaw http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/#comment-1943 Brenda Bradshaw Thu, 08 Sep 2005 00:24:52 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=60#comment-1943 Okay, the Angelina Jolie/Jennifer Aniston thing is a RIOT! All I could think of was, "WHY do they put writers in the same area with alcohol? No telling WHAT will come out of their creative minds." And I bet you DID look adorable wearing those umbrellas!! Bob, I like the pink finger thing better, too. Gave me chills. Okay, the Angelina Jolie/Jennifer Aniston thing is a RIOT! All I could think of was, “WHY do they put writers in the same area with alcohol? No telling WHAT will come out of their creative minds.” And I bet you DID look adorable wearing those umbrellas!!

Bob, I like the pink finger thing better, too. Gave me chills.

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]]> By: tinkerbarb http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/#comment-1942 tinkerbarb Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:24:28 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=60#comment-1942 I'm new to this site, but loved reading the blog. Maui sounds heavenly. I'm with Cyndi, "Bet Me" is my favorite (although "Welcome to Temptation" holds a special place in my heart). I have read it seven times and also have it on CD (which I listen to when I have to drive 7 hours to St. Louis). The characters are so delightful. It is definitely a "feel good" book and heaven knows you can never read too many. I also am looking forward to your new book. Thanks for all the great entertainment. I’m new to this site, but loved reading the blog.

Maui sounds heavenly.

I’m with Cyndi, “Bet Me” is my favorite (although “Welcome to Temptation” holds a special place in my heart). I have read it seven times and also have it on CD (which I listen to when I have to drive 7 hours to St. Louis). The characters are so delightful. It is definitely a “feel good” book and heaven knows you can never read too many.

I also am looking forward to your new book. Thanks for all the great entertainment.

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]]> By: Anna http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/#comment-1941 Anna Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:24:05 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=60#comment-1941 That sounds like a fun (and funny) time. I've heard great things about the retreat. As for the pickup line, when I was in Mexico, a guy actually asked me, in Spanish, what my sign was. I was quite sad to see that that line was also used in other countries. That sounds like a fun (and funny) time. I’ve heard great things about the retreat.

As for the pickup line, when I was in Mexico, a guy actually asked me, in Spanish, what my sign was. I was quite sad to see that that line was also used in other countries.

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]]> By: talpianna http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/#comment-1940 talpianna Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:23:46 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=60#comment-1940 Curious bit of synchronicity here: last night I was reading Ann Rule's latest true-crime book, HEART FULL OF LIES, and she mentioned that the protagonist, one Liysa Northen, attended the 1999 Maui Conference and won quite a bit of acclaim for her screenplay-in-progress (which was in many ways a blueprint for her murder of her husband a year later). Did you happen to run into her? Curious bit of synchronicity here: last night I was reading Ann Rule’s latest true-crime book, HEART FULL OF LIES, and she mentioned that the protagonist, one Liysa Northen, attended the 1999 Maui Conference and won quite a bit of acclaim for her screenplay-in-progress (which was in many ways a blueprint for her murder of her husband a year later). Did you happen to run into her?

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]]> By: Daisy Dexter Dobbs http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/#comment-1939 Daisy Dexter Dobbs Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:23:21 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=60#comment-1939 Loved the Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston bit. Very clever and probably even hilarious if multitudinous tiny paper parasols were in evidence at the time. LOL Loved the Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston bit. Very clever and probably even hilarious if multitudinous tiny paper parasols were in evidence at the time. LOL

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]]> By: Cyndi M http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/#comment-1938 Cyndi M Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:22:57 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=60#comment-1938 Great Post, but it sounds like too many umbrellas and too little time! Really looking forward to your and Bob's book. Just as an FYI - Bet Me is my ALL TIME favorite book. I gave it to my friend, who loved it so much, she gave it to her 18y/o daughter. Thought the message that "thin does not necessarily make you happy" was a good message. Also, I have a friend who NEVER reads. In fact, I doubt she has read a book since high school (We are 50)I gave her Bet Me. It has turned her on to reading again. I confess however, that I also have turned her on to Janet Evanovitch's Stephanie Plum series. Congrats on the RITA. Well earned. Great Post, but it sounds like too many umbrellas and too little time!

Really looking forward to your and Bob’s book.

Just as an FYI – Bet Me is my ALL TIME favorite book. I gave it to my friend, who loved it so much, she gave it to her 18y/o daughter. Thought the message that “thin does not necessarily make you happy” was a good message. Also, I have a friend who NEVER reads. In fact, I doubt she has read a book since high school (We are 50)I gave her Bet Me. It has turned her on to reading again. I confess however, that I also have turned her on to Janet Evanovitch’s Stephanie Plum series. Congrats on the RITA. Well earned.

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]]> By: La Karibane http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/#comment-1937 La Karibane Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:22:33 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=60#comment-1937 I'm telling SEP on both you and JAK, shamelessly walking the pathways and beaches of Maui sans maquillage, shocking I say!!! Sounds like you guys have a lot of fun (or maybe it's just the rum doing the talking and boing?) Every time you tell a Bob story, my anticipation grows for the bookssss. I’m telling SEP on both you and JAK, shamelessly walking the pathways and beaches of Maui sans maquillage, shocking I say!!!

Sounds like you guys have a lot of fun (or maybe it’s just the rum doing the talking and boing?)

Every time you tell a Bob story, my anticipation grows for the bookssss.

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]]> By: inkgrrl http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/#comment-1936 inkgrrl Tue, 06 Sep 2005 00:22:09 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=60#comment-1936 May many merry umbrellas festoon your locks, m'dear ;-> May many merry umbrellas festoon your locks, m’dear ;->

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]]> By: Molly http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/#comment-1935 Molly Tue, 06 Sep 2005 00:21:47 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=60#comment-1935 Yay! A new post! *gasp* *pant* The wait was horrific, but worth it. :) Yay! A new post!

*gasp* *pant*

The wait was horrific, but worth it. :)

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]]> By: ZaZa http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/#comment-1934 ZaZa Tue, 06 Sep 2005 00:21:21 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=60#comment-1934 “I’m Bob Mayer, and I can kill you with my little finger,” I like that one better. \;+) But you had to know I'd say that. "the worst pick-up lines anybody had ever tried on us" Ooh, I'd win that one! Or pick up situation, anyway. Ever had a guy shove a dead pig head in your face and say, "Hey, cutey, buy you a drink?"? Those wacky Southerners. He was somewhat the worse for wear, and his friends led him away and settled him down. I still have nightmares. Shudder. “I’m Bob Mayer, and I can kill you with my little finger,”

I like that one better. \;+) But you had to know I’d say that.

“the worst pick-up lines anybody had ever tried on us”

Ooh, I’d win that one! Or pick up situation, anyway. Ever had a guy shove a dead pig head in your face and say, “Hey, cutey, buy you a drink?”? Those wacky Southerners. He was somewhat the worse for wear, and his friends led him away and settled him down. I still have nightmares. Shudder.

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]]> By: Gina http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/#comment-1933 Gina Tue, 06 Sep 2005 00:20:55 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=60#comment-1933 I visited Maui several years ago for Spring Break, and it is truly a beautiful place. I'd love to visit again someday. I visited Maui several years ago for Spring Break, and it is truly a beautiful place. I’d love to visit again someday.

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]]> By: Trish http://www.arghink.com/2005/09/04/the-maui-effect/#comment-1932 Trish Tue, 06 Sep 2005 00:20:31 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=60#comment-1932 It sounds like a grand time, if exhausting. The Angelina Jolie bit was a hoot, even if I wasn't there. :) It sounds like a grand time, if exhausting. The Angelina Jolie bit was a hoot, even if I wasn’t there. :)

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