tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post2895918207055175050..comments2023-12-31T00:21:10.591-05:00Comments on The Education of a Pulp Writer: My Town Monday: Out To Sea EditionDavid Cranmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-49720033328983956332010-03-03T06:59:08.944-05:002010-03-03T06:59:08.944-05:00Thanks Gary.Thanks Gary.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-11034868424438714392010-02-28T08:31:59.034-05:002010-02-28T08:31:59.034-05:00Amazing fish - great postAmazing fish - great postGary Dobbs/Jack Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935686140719743351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-8168497878211656872010-02-25T08:39:31.215-05:002010-02-25T08:39:31.215-05:00Vicariously living can be a lot of fun also. :)Vicariously living can be a lot of fun also. :)David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-79251603335381441852010-02-24T18:00:08.870-05:002010-02-24T18:00:08.870-05:00I envy you...and I don't. Probably best that ...I envy you...and I don't. Probably best that I just live vicariously through the pictures. Watch out for Jawas!Alyssa Goodnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563271888054706202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-25757548113543271732010-02-24T17:58:24.229-05:002010-02-24T17:58:24.229-05:00Chris, It was very cool and several short stories ...Chris, It was very cool and several short stories came out of the experience.<br /><br />Travis, And that reminds me that the Patrick Hemingway post over a year ago was when I first dropped by One Word, One Rung, One Day.<br /><br />Sarah, Glad you like the pics. There's just so many picturesque moments at sea, that I could fill a dozen more posts.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-47862461884646692412010-02-24T16:08:06.677-05:002010-02-24T16:08:06.677-05:00I loved seeing all these photos on your blog for a...I loved seeing all these photos on your blog for a change. Strong composition in that first image, and I always enjoy a double rainbow. The mist does look golden. Flying fish are amazing – poor guy. Funny sign! Love the Frost quotation too.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-58969246362153829352010-02-24T13:40:32.933-05:002010-02-24T13:40:32.933-05:00Can't think of flying fish without thinking of...Can't think of flying fish without thinking of Hemingway.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-24185955224865331822010-02-24T11:07:37.594-05:002010-02-24T11:07:37.594-05:00Absolutely fascinating. Sounds like one hell of a...Absolutely fascinating. Sounds like one hell of an experience. (And bonus Jawa joke to boot!)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286520897538327919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-38640370725281929562010-02-24T04:37:48.552-05:002010-02-24T04:37:48.552-05:00sertech, They certainly are but I wish I could sho...sertech, They certainly are but I wish I could show the dolphins. At one point, twelve of them were leading the ship for several miles. (But why, I wonder?)<br /><br />David, You should have been there. We could have caught a few and cooked them right there on deck.<br /><br />Barbara, Those doctor prescribed patches really do the trick. But I hear you. Flying is a love of mine also and still the fastest, safest way.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-3027838543384111592010-02-23T22:33:36.411-05:002010-02-23T22:33:36.411-05:00I'm not much for sailing as I tend to go '...I'm not much for sailing as I tend to go 'green' and would rather fly over the pond.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-56253225679271080052010-02-23T16:01:30.208-05:002010-02-23T16:01:30.208-05:00David, that is a spooky picture of your 'hoody...David, that is a spooky picture of your 'hoody' flying up. That was some trip you had. I've actually had flying fish in Barbados (Or that's what they said it was on the menu) Not much meat on the wings. :-)David Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006533626998905560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-37986065919246896722010-02-23T14:36:44.817-05:002010-02-23T14:36:44.817-05:00I've heard of flying fish but that is the firs...I've heard of flying fish but that is the first video I've seen. They're something else.sertechnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-64330412911287587942010-02-23T10:24:13.190-05:002010-02-23T10:24:13.190-05:00Hilary, Kieran is telling me I need to be at the N...Hilary, Kieran is telling me I need to be at the NoirCon but I somehow always seem to be on the other side of the country or pond when it is happening. Maybe this year. I’m hoping.<br /><br />Simone, Lots and lots of upkeep. My charmer and I considered living on a houseboat until we saw the mount of work and dinero that goes into it.<br /><br />Kieran, For sure. You really get a sense ofhow insignificant you are out there.<br /><br />Dave, And I have always wanted to take a Carnival style cruise and that hasn’t happened yet. Just never seem to have the time.<br /><br />eviljwinter, Yup, it’s sole purpose is cargo. No luxury liner this.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-37108344430043696072010-02-23T09:39:06.011-05:002010-02-23T09:39:06.011-05:00Dave, were you riding a freighter over?Dave, were you riding a freighter over?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-86948982129607012812010-02-23T09:25:43.532-05:002010-02-23T09:25:43.532-05:00Well done, that man! It was on e of my childhood d...Well done, that man! It was on e of my childhood dreams to do that - one I never did realise. Ah, well... I did recently take a cruise and we were hit by a force 9 - and a freak wave. But that was luxury. Yours puts it in the shade, but gives me some small glimmer of what you did.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-53626695209701315742010-02-23T04:52:54.222-05:002010-02-23T04:52:54.222-05:00Life in the vast lane.Life in the vast lane.Kieran Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16681787953865476304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-41025813019236120392010-02-22T21:57:59.648-05:002010-02-22T21:57:59.648-05:00When I was in my 20's I dated a boat/yacht guy...When I was in my 20's I dated a boat/yacht guy who was always dragging me out to Humber Bay to get the bleeding thing seasoned for one weather or another. I tell you it is just silly to have a racing yacht in Canada.<br />Warm regards,<br />SimoneThe romantic query letter and the happy-ever-afterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382165250238920938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-14576923443473866972010-02-22T19:22:08.439-05:002010-02-22T19:22:08.439-05:00Loved hearing about your amazing adventure, David,...Loved hearing about your amazing adventure, David, and loved the photos, too. Haven't been to Bouchercon or NoirCon yet (hoping to attend both this fall), but think a conference at sea is a fine idea.Hilary Davidsonhttp://www.hilarydavidson.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-43648443081080472702010-02-22T18:11:16.428-05:002010-02-22T18:11:16.428-05:00Don, I'm not sure I equal hanging out with Fid...Don, I'm not sure I equal hanging out with Fidel and Ava but thanks anyway.<br /><br />Kathy, I'm glad you liked the post. I wasn't sure a My Town Monday made any sense without a town.<br /><br />Reb, I should have photoshopped some eyes in there.<br /><br />Rinkly, Actually, I didn't realize he was there until later and was annoyed the pic was ruined. Silly for sure. Hey, thanks for stopping by and I will check out your blog soon.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-78574819516791227042010-02-22T13:22:48.885-05:002010-02-22T13:22:48.885-05:00The ghostly creature looking over your left should...The ghostly creature looking over your left shoulder must have been great company!Rinkly Rimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890344869337115307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-57096793108313948142010-02-22T11:38:42.519-05:002010-02-22T11:38:42.519-05:00Very cool about the flying fish David. I think the...Very cool about the flying fish David. I think the Jawa must have had sunglasses on too :)Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-6616661505153235492010-02-22T11:33:12.158-05:002010-02-22T11:33:12.158-05:00Love the sea!!! Would love to live full-time on th...Love the sea!!! Would love to live full-time on the water - like "ResidenSea." Thanks for giving us something different - way cool!Kathy Holmeshttp://www.kathyholmes.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-52194991012426720432010-02-22T11:29:00.039-05:002010-02-22T11:29:00.039-05:00Papa would get a jolt out of some of your adventur...Papa would get a jolt out of some of your adventures.Donnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-36468126466758334922010-02-22T11:15:54.116-05:002010-02-22T11:15:54.116-05:00I had some of those little circulars patches stuck...I had some of those little circulars patches stuck behind my ear working miracles. I still felt off but never came close to losing it.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-31517716498388645762010-02-22T09:55:25.449-05:002010-02-22T09:55:25.449-05:00Nice pics, David. I know I would be seasick for th...Nice pics, David. I know I would be seasick for the entire trip. Sometime even a swimming pool is too much.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.com