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colobear
Joined: 23 Jan 2005 Posts: 2154 City/Region: Denver
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2006
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:19 am Post subject: |
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Interesting idea Roger. As a near obsessive reader I would always have something to contribute or want and it might be a fun add-on for a few brats at our gatherings. _________________ Patti and Barry
formerly C-Cakes, now
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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 3807 City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:55 am Post subject: |
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rogerbum wrote: | This thread got me thinking about how we could have a C-Brats "virtual library". The idea is that everyone who wants to participate, bring a book they have already read to each C-brat gathering they attend. We have a meeting as a group on the dock (or restaurant) as some point during the gathering and exchange books. Maybe it could be a little like a book club - e.g. everyone says a few words about the book they brought and then we swap. I wouldn't want it to be too formal (since with this group, nothing that is "formal" actually works ). Maybe we can try something out like this on the locks cruise next week. |
To make it even more fun, the original owner should write their name on the flyleaf and then each reader after that can write their name following. We can track where a book has been and who has read it -- great conversation material!
I've already started a boat library -- an eclectic collection of titles that I picked up from the bookstore in Fairhaven when I was at the Bellingham CBGT. I'll plan on exchanging books with other Brats, probably beginning at the Friday Harbor CBGT. _________________ Doryman
M/V Lori Ann
TomCat 255, Hull #55, 150 Yamahas
Anacortes, WA
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terraplane
Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 524 City/Region: chesapeake bay
C-Dory Year: 2005
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:28 pm Post subject: book for list |
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I'm going to suggest to our Chesapeake gathering group for June 6,8, that they read Willima Warner's BEAUTIFUL SWIMMERS, a great book on crabbing, but much more. |
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Valkyrie
Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 1028 City/Region: Loudonville
State or Province: OH
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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I have always been fascinated by the book exchanges at marinas and have swapped many during my travels. I, too, have put in my name, boat's name and location.
Much to my surprise, last year I found my copy of A Deep Blue Goodbye, a Travis MacGee novel by John D. MacDonald at the marina on Pelee Island, ON in Lake Erie. I traded the book at the City Marina in Beaufort, SC in 1989. My original notation was in the book and had been aboard at least 14 boats before I recovered it!
Nick
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Grumpy
Joined: 10 Oct 2005 Posts: 1606 City/Region: Whidbey Is
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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Not at all a nautical subject but since many of us are dog lovers, you may want to try "Merle's Door" Lessons from a freethinking dog. By Ted Kerasote.
Even Jim would like the parts involving a cat....
Controversial but a great read. Merle would have made a perfect C-Brat.
Merv |
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Hunkydory
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 2652 City/Region: Cokeville, Wyoming
State or Province: WY
C-Dory Year: 2000
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Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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A fine read and one that may just save your life by you doing the right thing in a bad situation or keeping you out of bad situation so you don't half to do the right thing.
The book is "Deep Survival" by Laurence Gonzales. A very interesting and well written book about who lives, who dies, and why in varied stories. It well describes the science of survival in bad situations and has a fantastic section on the rules of adventure for those wanting to not only go but return.
Jay _________________ Jay and Jolee 2000 22 CD cruiser Hunkydory
I will not waste my days in trying to prolong them------Jack London
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Salmon Slayer
Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Posts: 132 City/Region: Juneau, Alaska
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C-Dory Year: 1981
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:17 am Post subject: |
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Try the CPT Kydd series by Julian Stockwin.....very engaging for those of us who have already devoured the Jack Aubry series.
Also another vote for Farley Mowat and the "Boat the Wouldnt Float". _________________ Salmon Slayer
Where did all those years go? |
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damason
Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 184 City/Region: Valparaiso, Florida
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:38 pm Post subject: A good book! |
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For a really good book to read and you cannot put it down until finished try "The Boat Who Wouldn't Float" by Farley Mowat. _________________ Marlene and Dave Mason
Once a C-Brat - Always a C-Brat! |
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Frogpawg
Joined: 19 Jun 2005 Posts: 83 City/Region: Wallis Run; Montoursville, PA
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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A Great True Mystery And The Sea Will Tell by Vincent Bugliosi
Soapy Joe
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Simplicity
Joined: 04 May 2007 Posts: 219 City/Region: Chipley
State or Province: FL
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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Terraplane-I read beautiful swimmers years ago when it first was published. Great book. I named a boat I owned at the time Callinectes and did research on blue crabs while in graduate school. We're hoping to cruise the Chesapeake again this summer. |
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dotnmarty
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 4196 City/Region: Sammamish
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:21 am Post subject: |
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for anyone who ever wondered about how those big green and white tugs got here...Found this on Amazon-
_________________ MartyP
"...we're all in the same boat..." |
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Rabbits Hutch
Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 143 City/Region: Seal Beach, CA
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:01 pm Post subject: Books in PDF format |
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Being "away" more than home these days...finding books in the PDF format to easily download, save and read when able is a blessing. Its just too hard to order/purchase books and get them shipped to me.
If any of you have nautical books in PDF, or know where I could seek out the sources for these, please feel free to share the link.
Thanks,
Gary R. _________________ Go Army Beat Navy |
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terraplane
Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 524 City/Region: chesapeake bay
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:30 pm Post subject: reading |
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Simplicity,
Just catching up with the "reading "thread.
Warner's book is still a re' read for me...great stuff.
If you come to the Chesapeake be sure to let us know..Why not come to the gathering at Lankford Bay in June? It is posted here on the event signup list.
Terraplane (tom) |
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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hears a coupple for ya HUDSON RIVER PILOT by capt. john g. hamilton tugboats of n.y. by george matterson one that won"t put ya to sleep is AFTER THE STORM by john rousmaniere ( author of fastnet, force 10 ) true stories of disaster & recovery at sea >>>>>>>>>john |
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JT
Joined: 12 Nov 2005 Posts: 143 City/Region: JUNEAU
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C-Dory Year: 1990
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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Friends in Southeast lent me "The Bear Man of Admiralty Island" A biography of Allen E. Hasselborg by John R. Howe.
I sure enjoyed it and recommend it enthusiastically!
JT |
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