GOSSIP WORTH REPEATING

I was playing in Horseshoe Pitching tournament. My wife Anita came to the event on her mountain bicycle. She was wearing bright clothing for safety. I over heard two women gossiping not aware I was listening.
"Who is that gal on the bicycle?"
"That is Harvey's wife"
"How does that old man rate a young chick?"
"Don't know. They were together when they came to town."
"I would not want an old man no matter how rich he was."

P.S. That young chick will be 70 next birthday!!!!!!

TANDEM SKI RACK

In 1984, I built a wood rack to carry my tandem. It had no practicle value as I was young enough to raise the tandem over my head and place it on the roof rack of my SUV. Like Howard Hugh's "Spruce Goose" my "Pine Carrier Pigeon" was only a museum piece. In anticipation of tandem rally in the San Juan Islands, I needed a rack to carry the tandem as I no longer have the strength to lift the bicycle. The "Tan Demski" as it was called was revived for my Jeep! It works great. Any one is welcome to copy the design. Pictures are available on request!1

BARTER MARKETING

My novel "LANDA" is the most RED book in Sandpoint. It is readily available at most garage sales and the monthly Library bargain book sale. I trade copies for other people's hobby items. My "Labor of Love" museum contains, music, knitted items, woodworks, art and of course other authors books. I have a one of the largest libraries of self published books. The rules are simple. The item must be made by you and nothing imoral, illegal or fattening! The main purpose of the Barter Marketing is feedback and mutual support. Check the web site for more info.

Love Gone Wrong

Main writing project at this time is my play "Love Gone Wrong". The theme is Anti War and treating Gay people with dignity. The play is now on tape and transfered to CD. I am also looking for groups to stage it. I have had some positive reviews but a number of people have a problem with the flash back format. One advantage of a play is that the director can change something he may not be comfortable with. In contrast, a novel can't be changed without makeing a new edition!

HOME FROM NEW ZEALAND

We are home safely from our trip south. We enjoyed Hawii and Autrialia on the way to New Zealand. Our main activity was hiking in the National Parks. We also took three wine tours to enjoy the wine country.