Re: [Paddlewise] Cape Ommaney - Long Post

Rev. Bob said:

<<<Thank you for the compliment on my writing. I am seriously
considering putting these trip reports together as a book.<snip> I would
love to paddle with Doug, together I think we could spin some great
yarns. Bob>>>

Yeah, and we could swear on a stack of bibles that every detail was true
and that there were no exagerations -- though I know we've both shared
our adventures on PW with validity. Well, there was that bear that tore
thrugh your tent and started eating your leg; gosh, I almost started
crying with dread until you told us a few lines later that you were just
pulling our collective leg. Had ME going you bum!!!  :-)

As far as a book, I'd buy it. They can be difficult to bring to fruition
though, short of self-publishing. My friend and paddling  aquaintance,
Doug Alderson, has had a hit-and-miss time with trying to get some of
his manuscripts published. The trick might be to find a publisher who
has recently realized the popularity of sea kayaking, but is bereft of
any offerings. If you come along with something at the right time, it
just could proove advantageous.

I'd like to see a book that combines some action with the touchy-feely
stuff, as long as it doesn't get too protracted. I love Chris Duff's
writing for the most part, but it can get a bit thick at times and hard
to not get bogged down. I'll be headed to Alaska one of these days. My
father's ashes are in Ancorage after he died running to get a helicopter
to drop him off on the maiden voyage of the Manhatten icebreaker. As he
never made it to Alaska, mum sent his ashes there, so I'd like to
combine a visit with a trip. And maybe get a yet-to-be future book of
yours autographed.

Doug
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