[HPFGU-OTChatter] Frustrated about spoilers

[artsylynda at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/18/2003 7:30:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com writes:

> I must confess, that I, too am somewhat of a 'spoil-sport'! lol!
> 
> I like to find out things ahead of time, and then wait, excitedly, 
> until it is really time for it to happen!  My DH calls it "No 
> Patience!", which very acurately describes me.  
> 
> I think it just comes down to the fact that most of my life I have 
> been the one to buy all the presents,and plan the surprises, etc.  
> I'm used to standing in the background waiting with baited breath for 
> everyone else's expression, and surprised reaction, that when it 
> comes time for me to be on the other end of the rope, I just can't 
> take it!!  So I find it difficult having to wait for anything.
> 
> I must say though, that I never, ever thought of jumping ahead and 
> reading the last pages of the book, until it was mentioned on one of 
> the Lists.  Even though it may be tempting, I don't think I will (the 
> ultimate test of Patience for me!)
> 
> Oh well.  3 more days.
> 
> Anna . . .(who also  hopes the UPS/mail person will just LEAVE the 
> book at my door on saturday, as I will also be out (T-ball final game 
> and Jamboree,  . . . in the rain . . . what fun.)
> 

I was frustrated too, until one of the links in THIS digest actually worked 
to take me to that story (there are no links in the main stories to that page 
anymore, wonder why??  Maybe that spoiler page is "lost in cyberspace" now with 
no links pointing to it, who knows?)  I read the spoilers, wasn't upset by 
them at all, they actually confirmed a lot of things I kind of expected. I know 
the actual story will be a much better read, so I'm not "spoiled" by reading 
the spoilers -- but impatient me, I'm also one who will peek at the ending of a 
book if it's frustrating me too much with too many clues in too many 
directions.  I haven't done that with a Potter book yet, but if pushed to it, I will!! 
 ;->

Sure hope I can get UPS to cooperate with me, because I do need to haul Jack 
(my horse) to a show Saturday, and leave in the morning, right in prime 
"delivery" time!  Maybe he'll deliver early enough I can take the book with me!!  
Yes, I AM an optimist!!  ;-D

Lynda 
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"Don't let  the Muggles get you down." Ron Weasley PoA


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