Julie’s Jungle Madness Friday
I’m home…still jet-lagged, but home. And yes, it’s warm here. But don’t start talking about everyone coming to visit until you’ve been here in August. 
I got an email today from Loretta’s Pralines reminding me that Mardi Gras is right around the corner. As IF I’d forget. But still…it’s nice to be reminded. And so, I’m offering a sampler of pralines from Loretta’s and a copy of my books, NEW ORLEANS NIGHTS, if you don’t already have a copy.
US residents only.
I’ll pass on the prizes this time around, but want to wish everyone a great weekend! Stay warm, read lots, and just relax. Me, I’m planning on cuddling up for a Richard Armitage marathon, starting with “Robin Hood” and ending with the lovely “North & South”. Just can’t get enough of the man
Comment by Stacy ~ — January 18, 2008 @ 7:01 am
Even if I can’t take part, I want to wish everybody a great AND warm weekend. I think I’ll reread some books I haven’t read in a while. And maybe my sister will come over and we’ll have some fun. Hope your having fun, too.
Glad you’re home safely, Julie
Enjoy the weekend and take care all.
See you
Vero
Comment by Vero — January 18, 2008 @ 7:29 am
Happy Friday everyone. Count me in for this - would really love this book and chocolate too! Sweet…………
Comment by Pat L. — January 18, 2008 @ 7:44 am
Wow! That sounds wonderful. Put me in for a chance at the offerings this week. Hope everyone has a great weekend. Supposed to be really cold here. Lows in the single digits. I’m staying in!
Comment by Cheryl S. — January 18, 2008 @ 7:50 am
Count me in!!!
And I’ve been there in August- I used to spend my summers with my cousins. I only want to visit in the dead of winter.
It’s going to be cold this weekend and I don’t plan on leaving the warmth of this house unless I have too.
Comment by ev — January 18, 2008 @ 8:13 am
Always nice to be back home! Great prize Julie - count me in!!
Happy Friday everyone!
Comment by Carolyn A. — January 18, 2008 @ 8:29 am
Awesome prize! Count me in! Have a great weekend everyone!
Comment by Amy S. — January 18, 2008 @ 8:47 am
Dont rub it in how warm it is when we are going to have a 0 degree weekend here in ohio . I am soooooo jealous! Have a good weekend everyone. :cold:
Comment by TAMMY — January 18, 2008 @ 8:56 am
Glad you got home safely. Prize sounds great and the book even better.
Comment by Patty L. — January 18, 2008 @ 9:09 am
warm? what that. :cold: were under warnings to stay inside this weekend.. its not supposed to get above zero anytime soon and the wind chills reaching -30 today and tomorrow..
id settle for anyplace above the zero mark today…lol..
what a lovely prize and that basket is adorable…
Comment by Jolene — January 18, 2008 @ 9:20 am
Count me in….nothing I love more than books and candy!
Cold here too right now :cold:
Comment by Karen H in NC — January 18, 2008 @ 9:21 am
What a YUMMY sounding prize. I love pralines. Hope everyone has a great weekend. Stay warm.
Comment by Barbara — January 18, 2008 @ 9:30 am
Good to hear you got home safe.
Include me in the prizes please.
Like most, it is very cold here too, keep warm all who need too. :cold:
Read a good book tomorow and snuggle.
Comment by Dina — January 18, 2008 @ 9:42 am
:cold:Count me in (never had the prailines…sounds yummers). Yesterday, we had snow off and on (not really sticking), but it it crazy cold!
Off the topic, do any of you have valentined themed books? I enjoyed reading my Christmas themed books in December, so now, I am on to valentine’s day!
Comment by katie — January 18, 2008 @ 9:50 am
Happy Friday! Hope the jet lag passes soon.
Comment by Kelly H — January 18, 2008 @ 10:00 am
Great prize as always! I love pralines and a book is always great! I thought it was cold here until I read all the other post…guess it’s pretty warm in TN right now(35 right now). Of course, this weekend the high will stay in the teens. Hope everyone has an awesome weekend!!!
Comment by Liza — January 18, 2008 @ 10:01 am
Good morning
and jungle friends,
Jules, count me in for this prize. I don’t have New Orleans Nights yet, so that would be a great addition to my library. Isn’t that the book that has the Devine sisters from Sexscapades? I finally picked up Dirty Little Secrets. I hope you get a chance to catch up on sleep. Have a wonderful day everyone…
Janelle, I am almost halfway through the Wilde series…I have been reading multiple books again…
Carly, the “hot” books are next on my list…
Leslie, I was finally able to purchase the two books I was missing from the Santori “saga”… Don’t open ’til Xmas and Behind the Red Doors…I will probably end up rereading the entire “series again when they finally come in the mail…
I have to sign off so I could go to the Dr. Talk to you all later….
TGIF…have a wonderful day!!!!
Peace and love,
Paula R.
Comment by Paula R. — January 18, 2008 @ 10:13 am
Morning Julie,
Count me in on the yummy prize
It’s Firday, It’s Friday. Can’t wait to watch Psych tonight .
Everybody stay warm this weekend looks like the country is in for a real cold one.
Comment by Gigi — January 18, 2008 @ 10:41 am
Great prize. Have a great weekend everyone.
Comment by Crystal B. — January 18, 2008 @ 10:44 am
Good morning all, and yes it’s going to be very cold here this weekend too. That prize would be great for this weekend, pralines and a good book, and I think I’ll have to have the fireplace lit this weekend. Nothing better than relaxing in front of the fireplace with a good book, or of course, a very hot guy.
Everyone stay warm this weekend.
Have a good day all and stay safe this weekend!!!
By the way, Julie it’s good to hear you got back home safely.
Comment by Kathy — January 18, 2008 @ 10:45 am
Hope Everyone has a great weekend
Comment by Beth R — January 18, 2008 @ 11:07 am
Sounds great count me in! I’m off to work yet again…
But I guess if I get money that’s all that matters….
Everyone have a
weekend
Comment by melissa — January 18, 2008 @ 11:38 am
:cold: Count me in. I am so glad that it is Friday!!!!
Comment by Philomena D — January 18, 2008 @ 11:45 am
Happy Friday everyone!
Comment by Stacy S — January 18, 2008 @ 11:46 am
I don’t think I remember what warm feels like outside anymore…LOL :cold:
Comment by Kathleen — January 18, 2008 @ 11:57 am
Good Morning Plotmonkeys and jungle Jezebels,
I’ll pass on the prize this time except for the book. It’s very cold and cloudy here but it hasn’t started snowing yet. Stay warm or cool whichever the case may be.
Cher
Comment by Cher — January 18, 2008 @ 12:10 pm
Pralines and a book
Comment by Linda Gates — January 18, 2008 @ 12:17 pm
Beautiful and yummy prize. have a great weekend.
Comment by anne — January 18, 2008 @ 12:39 pm
Comment by Karen B — January 18, 2008 @ 12:41 pm
Pralines! How Delicisous.
Hope you all have a fun-filled three day weekend.
Comment by debb — January 18, 2008 @ 12:41 pm
:cold: Its cold here too plus im sick. I think i picked something up from taking the kids to day care. Grr… Have a great weekend everyone. Sure love some pralines and the book.
Comment by Elisa V — January 18, 2008 @ 12:43 pm
I’ve never eaten a praline but if they are chocolate, count me in.
Comment by JOYE — January 18, 2008 @ 12:50 pm
Sounds sweet to me!
Comment by Little Lamb Lost — January 18, 2008 @ 1:05 pm
THANKS,
MICHELLE
Comment by michelle clark — January 18, 2008 @ 1:09 pm
The prize looks wonderful. Have a great day.
Comment by Maureen — January 18, 2008 @ 1:12 pm
Comment by Michele — January 18, 2008 @ 1:14 pm
Have a great weekend everyone. Great prize .
Comment by Emma — January 18, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
:cold: It’s freezing here in Ohio! I’m definitely looking forward to warmer days. A good book and some chocolate might help to warm me up…LOL!
Blessings,
Rhonda
Comment by Rhonda Barnes — January 18, 2008 @ 1:36 pm
OMG thats awesome im so in~
Comment by christine — January 18, 2008 @ 1:49 pm
TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really looking forward to the weekend, my brother and family are coming in for a visit so my mom is having a big dinner with all the relatives Saturday and then of course Sunday is football!! GO GIANTS!!!!!!!
Comment by Tina Martinesi — January 18, 2008 @ 1:50 pm
Hi Julie,
so would you count me in too….please.
I have to tell you, I’m not exactly sure what a praline is scratch3:, I’ve never had any but, I’m willing to learn and I would like the chance to get my greedy little hands on your book.
Comment by Shari G — January 18, 2008 @ 2:09 pm
Welcome home. I just luv pralines so
Comment by catslady — January 18, 2008 @ 2:19 pm
“New Orleans Nights” sounds sultry. Chocolate is always essential.
Comment by Jane — January 18, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
I have never had a praline…they sound good!
Comment by Jennifer Y. — January 18, 2008 @ 2:27 pm
Terrific prize! Count me in! Have a great weekend everyone! :cold:
Comment by Susan — January 18, 2008 @ 2:33 pm
It is worth coming out of lurk-dom for that gift basket! :-)
I would love to see you do a scientific survey on the correlation between the amount of chocolate consumed and the amount of work done. Depending on the strength of the correlation, you might need to increase your consumption.
Comment by ThatBrunette — January 18, 2008 @ 2:34 pm
Ooh! I love pralines! Awesome prize package. Can’t beleve how early Mardi Gras is this year. Was shocked when I saw the date on the calendar. Will have to get my souveneir beads out. The kids love to wear them. Have a great weekend all!
Comment by Cherie J — January 18, 2008 @ 2:37 pm
Another wonderful prize! How fun it would be to win. Thanks very much!
Cindi
Comment by Cindi Hoppes — January 18, 2008 @ 2:37 pm
Great Prize
, thanks Julie. Glad to hear you are home safely.
We are having beautiful sunny days in the 60’s but very cool nights for here low 30’s & even down into the high 20’s over the weekend! Brrr!! The afternoon’s have been lovely, yesterday I went for a walk with no coat or jacket. We have possible rain for Monday.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Comment by Donna M — January 18, 2008 @ 2:37 pm
I would love to win this
Comment by Jack Mishler — January 18, 2008 @ 2:37 pm
Great prizes, Julie! It’s tough living in South Florida - shorts and bare feet. It’s in the 80s here today and nice and sunny. I wouldn’t want to live where it’s zero!
Comment by Susan P. — January 18, 2008 @ 2:47 pm
I hope I win!
Comment by Beth — January 18, 2008 @ 3:00 pm
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
great prize!
Comment by Susan Ford — January 18, 2008 @ 3:56 pm
EVERYONE HAVE A NICE FRIDAY!!! MY ASTHMA IS ACTING UP AND THE LIBRARY JUST CALLED THAT I HAVE 5 BOOKS WAITING FOR ME WOOHOO THAT MADE MY DAY!!!!
ANY CHOCOLATE MAKES MY DAY!!!
DONNA
Comment by donna — January 18, 2008 @ 4:00 pm
:cold:This seems to be the sentiment of the day! Cool prizes! Was in New Orleans years ago and had a great time. Have a great weekend and keep warm!
Comment by Georganna — January 18, 2008 @ 4:07 pm
Would love the pralines and the book! 5 inces of snow yesterday and 20 below wind chills this weekend, going to snuggle up with love ones, read some good books and watch a few good movies this weekend.
Have A Great Weekend!!
Comment by Stephanie K. — January 18, 2008 @ 4:11 pm
Wow, another wonderful prize this week! Have a great weekend everyone!
Comment by Joanne — January 18, 2008 @ 4:11 pm
Glad you made it home safely. Wow.. Mardi Gras is around the corner? Where does the time go?
Have a great weekend.
Comment by Ann M. — January 18, 2008 @ 4:24 pm
Welcome Home. You picked a great prize, sweets and a good book.
Comment by Cathy M — January 18, 2008 @ 4:25 pm
Hi Julie -
Wow, already thinking about Mardi Gras! I’ll also agree with it being super cold today. Worse, I was colder sitting in a classroom than outside. Please count me in on this contest - I’ve never read “New Orleans Nights,” or had pralines. I’ve only been to New Orleans once - in late July- early August. Believe it or not, I was in KY the next year around the same time and that was worse!
Comment by JSL — January 18, 2008 @ 4:52 pm
Have never tasted a praline!
Comment by Estella — January 18, 2008 @ 4:58 pm
Pralines are wonderful - especially crumbled up over vanilla ice cream. Have a nice weekend everyone.
Comment by Linda — January 18, 2008 @ 5:04 pm
WONDERFUL PRIZE–PRALINES AND A BOOK. HOPE I WIN.
SOME OF THE GALS HAVE THOUGHT THAT PRALINES WERE
CHOCOLATE–BUT THEIRS NO CHOCOLATE IN THEM.
ALICE IN TEXAS (WHERE THANKFULLY IT ISN’T AS COLD
AS IN SOME OF THE PLACES YOU ALL ARE–26 TO 36
YESTERDAY.
Comment by ALICE — January 18, 2008 @ 5:06 pm
I’ve never had pralines before, so I am definitely in. Have a great weekend, everyone!
Comment by kriss — January 18, 2008 @ 5:15 pm
Count me in! MMMMMMM!!! Pralines
Comment by Carol R — January 18, 2008 @ 5:16 pm
Great prize! Have a great weekend!
Comment by Amelia — January 18, 2008 @ 6:05 pm
Pralines and a story about New Orleans!! Yummy!
Comment by Theresa N. — January 18, 2008 @ 6:33 pm
What a great treat! Need it for a cold winter. Have a great weekend.
Comment by ellie — January 18, 2008 @ 6:41 pm
Glad you had a good trip. Food and Books what a great combination!! I hope I win. Hope everyone is enjoying this New Year so far and keeping warm!
Comment by Cheryl — January 18, 2008 @ 7:03 pm
Happy Friday
Comment by Shelley — January 18, 2008 @ 7:07 pm
We had snow yesterday…now I just need a book and a snack. *cough* *hint-hint*
Rest up. Jet lag. blech. :cold:
Comment by Alison — January 18, 2008 @ 7:09 pm
Please throw my name in. The pralines sound great! It sure is cold here even though I’m in Texas. I guess I can’t complain. My mom said they had some snow in New Jersey. I hope everyone stays snug and warm and has a wonderful weekend.
Comment by Janet — January 18, 2008 @ 7:55 pm
:cold:
Count me in too
Have a great weekend everyone and stay warm
Comment by Cherylann — January 18, 2008 @ 8:07 pm
I hope everyone has a great weekend. I hope I win the prize.
Comment by Steve — January 18, 2008 @ 8:24 pm
Hope you all are staying warm & dry. The pralines sound wonderful & a good book to curl up with is the ideal week-end pleasure.
Comment by susie — January 18, 2008 @ 10:11 pm
Happy Friday everyone! There are some nasty colds going around (I should know, hubby and I both caught one) so everyone bundle up and be safe!
Comment by Ladytink_534 — January 18, 2008 @ 11:22 pm
Glad your home! Don’t count me in this weeks contest since I have the book (in fact, I think I bought two of them
)
It’s a great book and whoever the lucky winner is you’re not going to want to put it down.
Comment by Vicki — January 18, 2008 @ 11:44 pm
Hi Julie!
I would love to be entered in the contest! I don’t have this book yet and it sounds fantastic from all the comments I have read above about it!
My husband and I love sweets and the pralines your offering look delicious!
YES! DEFINITIELY ENTER ME IN THIS FABULOUS CONTEST!
Comment by Melis L. — January 19, 2008 @ 12:50 am
sounds great have a great weekedn ladies
Comment by kim h — January 19, 2008 @ 12:54 am
Another great prize, hope everyone has a good weekend!
Comment by Teresa W. — January 19, 2008 @ 1:27 am
I’ve never had Pralines before. So it would be cool to win so I could try them. Have a great weekend everyone.
Comment by Dena — January 19, 2008 @ 3:39 am
Here is to hoping you all stay warm! Here in NC, we are supposed to be getting snow. If you live here, you know that means there will not be any eggs, milk, or bread in ANY of the stores! Even if only 1-3 inches is being called for! I intend to stay inside, watch it fall, watch my children with their wide eyes, and take them out to play in it! (Snow is rare here in my part of the state.) So, snuggle up to loved ones! Count me in for the prizes!
Comment by Amy — January 19, 2008 @ 7:19 am
:cold: Count me in, please. I miss the pralines of my home state!
I wish it were warmer here in Oregon. It is a crazy weather year here!
Comment by Lettetia — January 19, 2008 @ 9:18 am
I would love to win this prize.
Comment by Kimmy L — January 19, 2008 @ 9:39 pm