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   I wanted to remind everyone that our discussion on Dewey will start on April 1.
   I finished reading it yesterday (used a box of tissues) and thought I would do some research on him. Here are some links that I thought you might enjoy. Even if we never met Dewey this is an up close and personal look into the life of a very special cat! But, then again, I have never met a cat that wasn't special!
   Have you?

   Here Dewey is featured on the CBS Sunday Morning show:

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8nSg8oxrfA&NR=1

   Here Dewey's book is featured in USA Today:

   http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/news/2008-09-17-dewey-the-library-cat_N.htm

   Here is the link to Dewey's website. It has lots of video clips of him on television and even the Japanese clip...lol! Also, candid pictures of Dewey!

   www.deweyreadmorebooks.com

   Direct link to Candid Shots: (remember the puppet he liked to sleep on)

   http://www.deweyreadmorebooks.com/deweycandids.php

   Direct link to Dewey TV:

   http://www.deweyreadmorebooks.com/deweyvideos.php

   Here is a bio of Dewey posted on the Spencer Public Library website. Check out the link that goes to his Facebook page. There is talk of a movie!!!!

   http://spencerlibrary.com/deweybio.htm

   Here is also a link to the article about the movie:

   http://www.deweyreadmorebooks.com/deweynews.php?idnews=8

   Pictures of Dewey at work. Most of the pictures will remind you of something you have read about in the book.

   http://spencerlibrary.com/deweypics.htm

   Here is the link to the Sioux City Journal about Dewey when he passed away.

   http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2006/12/01/news/top/12e475adbdb71592862572370014ef50.txt

   I hope all of you got a chance to read about Dewey. It is a book that no cat lover could resist. I think if they gave it a chance Dewey's book could convert anyone into a cat person!

   Hope you enjoy the links and remember April 1st will be our first official TDK Book Club discussion. Happy reading to all!

   Posted 2 years ago by ILoveMyCats #

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   I just watched the CBS special!! Thanks ILMC!! After I get the tears out of my eyes I'll go check the other links.

   Posted 2 years ago by 2bpurring #

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   Your welcome...2B! I know what you mean about the tears. I have cried off and on since finishing the book yesterday! I knew I would.

   Posted 2 years ago by ILoveMyCats #

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   Beautiful book. Even though I cried too :-)

   Posted 2 years ago by Siobhan #

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   Ohhhh, Dewey, that beautiful orangie....I just watched the first video and cried! I tear up just thinking of reading the book.

   Posted 2 years ago by katthays #

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   Thank you for all of those links, ILMC.

   I didn't just cry - it progressed to pure slobber and blubbering......

   What time will our discussion begin? How do you see that working? I want to be sure that I'm logged on when the discussion begins!

   *honks into yet another kleenex just thinking about Dewey*

   Posted 2 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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   OMG. The link to Deweys website with Dewey TV!! I'm forever hooked!

   Posted 2 years ago by 2bpurring #

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   I know - I just watched every single tape. My girls are jealous but I must admit.... I love Dewey.

   Posted 2 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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   I loved this book! (oops, save that comment for April 1!) The day I finished reading it, M-I-L came over with a copy. I passed it on to a fellow TDKr...

   Posted 2 years ago by JoanfromNewJersey #

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    WWM...This is what I had planned. On Wednesday morning (around 7) I was planning on starting a thread on the discussion. Going on the lines of the guide that KW posted on the other thread and using a couple of more that I have found. Maybe starting out with a couple of questions and giving people time to respond. Also, if someone else has a question they would like to add to the discussion they can. A little later add another couple of questions and so on. Around 10:00, I will have to leave to go to work but will be back online at 11:00. Does this sound all right with everyone?
    Then after that just see where it goes from there!

    Posted 2 years ago by ILoveMyCats #

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    OMG I haven't even read the book and I am blubbering like a baby! Well, maybe like a big fat lumberjack! *where's more tissue*

    Posted 2 years ago by SammyandOliversmama #

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    Uh.... 7:00 AM??? ACK!!!! That would make it 5:00 PST!

    Posted 2 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    7am is ok with me, but I do think we need to allow quite a length of time, since many people are not only on different time zones, but also have to work around work schedules, home life, etc....... But you are a peach for being willing to start things so early, that way it will be fun to see the comments through out the day (and into the night!) as people post.

    Posted 2 years ago by AV #

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    Yeah, you know - it would be almost impossible to get all of us on at one time. Actually, forget the "almost"!

    Posted 2 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    I know it is early but if I don't start it then it would be after 11:00 a.m. since I have to do all my chores....making sure all the animals are taken care of and be at work by 11:00. By starting it that early it will probably take a while for people to start posting but at least it would give everyone a chance to give their responses to the questions. The only other option would be to let someone else start the thread at a later hour.

    Posted 2 years ago by ILoveMyCats #

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    No, no, ILMC. We want you to be our leader! Besides, it most likely will be a thread that will just run all day. And, as AV says, probably all night, too!

    Posted 2 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    Yes, ILMC! I'm thrilled to death that you are willing to start it so early!!! Thank you!!!!! It will be such a fun thread as it progressess throughout the day, and also, will probably last quite a few days until we get through all the questions.!!! Make a good thing last!!!! Which brings to mind - you may want to start a new thread for each question, since some people may skip a day or want to come back to a certain topic. What do you think?

    Posted 2 years ago by AV #

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    That would be 8:00 a.m. for me. :)
    I watched the CBS special and my eyes swelled up with tears. Back in November when I read Dewey and I cried a lot.

    Posted 2 years ago by Catfancier #

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    Bump...for those who might have missed yesterday.

    Posted 2 years ago by ILoveMyCats #

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    ILMC...Thank You for the links. I'm reading the book now & so many of the links are just as I've read. I can't wait to complete it...even if I am crying like a baby from those links.

    Posted 2 years ago by feral #

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    I am sooooooooooooooooooo glad you guys have read the Dewey book now! It is an awesome book but makes you blubber when you read it! If you are a cat lover you can't help but cry! Thanks for the Dewey links! I passed the book on to my mom to read, told her to have the tissues nearby. Now she doesn't want to read it! LOL

    Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #

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    I've got to get reading. I'm only halfway through, but I've been so tired from work that I just don't get around to reading much. I think this is going to be great to discuss books online. And Dewey is a good book to start with.

    Posted 2 years ago by LadyKat of IA #

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    I took a day or two to read "Dewey", finished it yesterday (do keep the tissue box handy), and wanted to post on TDK ~ Oh, no ~ I take a day or two to read a book and TDK is .... DOWN.... Talk about 'withdrawal' ;-) Glad everything is back to normal, and can't wait for the 'Dewey discussion'. For those who haven't read 'Dewey' yet, you're in for a wonderful read!!

    Posted 2 years ago by kittymom #

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    The day of our first discussion is almost upon us!!! Anyone else excited?

    Posted 2 years ago by SoxsMom #

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    ...raises paw, I am!....

    Posted 2 years ago by AV #

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    Me, too!!!!! I love Dewey!

    Posted 2 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    8 paws up here!

    Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #

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    Paws up here, too! We can't wait!

    Posted 2 years ago by kittymom #

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    Okay I see only 1 more day left on my calendar! I am doing the Deuter tail wiggle thing!

    Posted 2 years ago by SoxsMom #

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    *bump*

    Posted 2 years ago by kittymom #

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