RE: THE THREAD!!!
Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 12:45 pm
Good Sunday morning - Tithe. [&o][&o][&o]
ORIGINAL: JWE
ORIGINAL: goodboyladdieI have to agree Nik, with the sentiment at least. I can understand an author wanting to defend his book, but struggle to deal with academic arrogance. Write a book Nik. I'll buy it and Dr Zimm can rip the piss out of it, then everyone will be happy and John can kiss your arse too![;)]ORIGINAL: Nikademus
I won't shoot you John.......because I still have to vet out your mod [:D]
There was no need for you to apologize on my behalf however, because i have nothing to apologize for. If this really was/is Alan Zimm taking offense that I don't like his new book, then he's only proving my gut instinct correct based on the arrogant behavior of the poster or posters claiming to be him. Like i said in my response, maybe i'm a naive clown, but knowing one professional author and college professor in the past (Richard Worth) I just have a hard time wrapping my brain around a fellow academic of such lothy accolades acting in such a fashion. If it is him, his attitude speaks volumes more on him than on me.
I got it. I got it. Took a while, but finally got there.
And if Nik was to write a book, I would buy it as well, and probably kiss his arse too.[8D]


ORIGINAL: DivePac88
Well I'll be... I never realized that British eighteenth century warships carried portable air-compressors, you learn something every day.
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ORIGINAL: JWE
ORIGINAL: goodboyladdieI have to agree Nik, with the sentiment at least. I can understand an author wanting to defend his book, but struggle to deal with academic arrogance. Write a book Nik. I'll buy it and Dr Zimm can rip the piss out of it, then everyone will be happy and John can kiss your arse too![;)]ORIGINAL: Nikademus
I won't shoot you John.......because I still have to vet out your mod [:D]
There was no need for you to apologize on my behalf however, because i have nothing to apologize for. If this really was/is Alan Zimm taking offense that I don't like his new book, then he's only proving my gut instinct correct based on the arrogant behavior of the poster or posters claiming to be him. Like i said in my response, maybe i'm a naive clown, but knowing one professional author and college professor in the past (Richard Worth) I just have a hard time wrapping my brain around a fellow academic of such lothy accolades acting in such a fashion. If it is him, his attitude speaks volumes more on him than on me.
I got it. I got it. Took a while, but finally got there.
And if Nik was to write a book, I would buy it as well, and probably kiss his arse too.[8D]


ORIGINAL: Terminus
Of course, LogBoy writing a book would mean he'd have to learn to spell first...[:'(]
ORIGINAL: AW1Steve
ORIGINAL: Chickenboy
My favorite booze is what other people are stocking for me, Steve. [:D] I'm open to most tasty adult beverages, single malt Scotch or single malt Irish Whiskeys, blended Canadian whiskeys, Bourbon, Gin, Vodka...holy cow-I just realized that I'm an alky! [:D]
Since I'm your guest, it is customary for me to bring something that we can share accordingly. What are your and Lou's preferences, my good man?
I picked you up a little something in honor of your Birthday already. It's NOT a mantle-sized Yamato, although I did give that some thought. [:D]
I'd need a mantle. (My USS Constitution is in storage as a result .) [:(] Seriously, who makes a fireplace without a mantle? [&:](maybe for the bottom of a fish tank? With a couple of holes in it? [:D]
My bar is pretty well stocked (and seldom used) with lots of all of those libations (heck, I've even stocked Aquavites inclase "T" or Per show up). Yes, I have several Japanese libations for your alter ego (several Sakis, plum wine, Soju's and even Suntory single malt).
I can't think of a thing to bring , unless it's something related to you adopted home? [:)]


Oh yes. Best summer for a long time. I've been hitchhiking in the mountains. Have had a good number of lazy days at the beach. Geocached a lot. Whiskey, beer, good food. Could almost count the number of clouds I've seen the entire summer on my fingers. [:)]ORIGINAL: warspite1
Welcome back mr G [:)] have a nice holiday?
Victory is cool. And so is Constitution. But I'm like Don Bowen, I like the Babies best. Here's two tall ships I’ve sailed on in the last 15 years. Rated Master’s Mate. Really dug the Pilgrim, because she had an unusually sharp hull shape, having been originally designed and built for the slave trade in 1825. She was fast and could steer really small. A joy.ORIGINAL: Nikademus
I'll probably be labeled a heretic here.....but as pretty as HMS Victory is......I found this baby much more exciting to see and visit:
