All About Pocket Knives

steve99f wrote: ↑Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:05 pm

Paladin wrote: ↑Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:01 pm

steve99f wrote: ↑Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:21 pm I too am a fan of JLB Ray, its been awhile since I picked one of his up. The Robicheaux novels are well written, particularly enjoy his pal Cletus. His other novels are done well too.

I really enjoy his work.
If you were casting the role of Cletus for a movie, who would you put in that role?

Ray

I think a couple would be good Ray. How 'bout a younger Woody Harrelson? Maybe a younger Robert Duvall.

Who would you pick?

I would want him to be an almost overweight, tough guy and about the only one I can think of would be David Keith. He is getting a little long of tooth. I haven't seen him in quite a while but I'm betting he has aged well and could pull it off. Harrelson might work but I've never seen Duvall be physical enough to get the job done.
The only Burke movie I ever saw did not have Clete in it and Dave was played by Alex Baldwin. He was OK but not stellar.

Ray

Had to google him Ray, name didn't ring a bell. I was thinking more crazy than physical. Character does both though. Telly Savalas in his day would be a good pick.

steve99f wrote: ↑Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:48 pm Had to google him Ray, name didn't ring a bell. I was thinking more crazy than physical. Character does both though. Telly Savalas in his day would be a good pick.

He has had a few good roles but mainly the suicidal candidate in Officer and A Gentleman. I hadn't thought about Telly Savalas and he would have worked.

Ray

Just started Ian Toll's "Twilight of the Gods". The third and final book in his trilogy on the war in the Pacific covering the last year, from mid 1944 to the end. I've had this ordered since February as a gift from son Pete for my 68th birthday so much anticipated on my part.

Been a good day to read, since "it's too wet to plow".
Finishing up Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus. A very interesting read.
Treefarmer

TF

How readable is the book? Does it pull you along or do you have to push trough it? Compelling?

Looks like an interesting read.

steve99f,
Catching on the forum up and realized you had asked a question, sorry for draggin' around.
The first few chapters were a bit hard to grip due to all the Muslim words being used. The words were defined/translated but I had a time trying to remember what was what, however I chewed through it and in just a few chapters it was a very gripping story. It gave me a better perspective of Eastern and Western Muslims and what makes them tick.
It is well worth reading!
Treefarmer

Found this on the magazine rack at a Hannaford (grocery store chain) in Rochester, NH.

Starting this one. I’ve read most if not all of Rollins’ Sigma Force series. Always a page turning read.

Ken

I seem to read this at least once a year. Good information delivered with some humor.
Bill

Picked up this one from the used book store. The author, now deceased, was next to youngest of 7 kids growing up in rural west Texas in the early 1900s, where their father was an itinerant cowboy moving from ranch to ranch, taking his family with him. The book’s title is derived from the author’s older brothers telling him the house they lived in was haunted by “crazy women in the rafters”. I’m about four chapters in - filled with humorous stories.

Ken

thankgod4rkids wrote: ↑Wed Sep 23, 2020 2:13 am I seem to read this at least once a year. Good information delivered with some humor.
Bill

Steve Warden wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:47 pm Found this on the magazine rack at a Hannaford (grocery store chain) in Rochester, NH.
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Good pick-up, looks like a fantastic read.

So far really enjoying it.

Steve Warden wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:05 pm So far really enjoying it.
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Back to some fiction.
I do like how L'amour incorporates bit of actual history in his writings. Major Patrick Ferguson, inventor of the first breach loading rifle, thus the title, makes an appearance in the first chapter.
L'amour does his research, and his writings inspire me to do mine. Not uncommon for me to Google something once or twice per chapter.

It's ok to read knife books, right?

Yessir!

Steve Warden wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:04 pm Back to some fiction.
I do like how L'amour incorporates bit of actual history in his writings. Major Patrick Ferguson, inventor of the first breach loading rifle, thus the title, makes an appearance in the first chapter.
L'amour does his research, and his writings inspire me to do mine. Not uncommon for me to Google something once or twice per chapter.
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That has always been one of my favorite L'Amour books. Most of what he describes geologically is also correct. I can't remember which book mentioned the Medicine Wheel in the Bighorns but it's still there. Take the pass between Sheridon and Lovell. Enjoy!
Bill

thankgod4rkids wrote: ↑Fri Oct 16, 2020 2:29 am

Steve Warden wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:04 pm Back to some fiction.
I do like how L'amour incorporates bit of actual history in his writings. Major Patrick Ferguson, inventor of the first breach loading rifle, thus the title, makes an appearance in the first chapter.
L'amour does his research, and his writings inspire me to do mine. Not uncommon for me to Google something once or twice per chapter.
20201015_185541.jpg

That has always been one of my favorite L'Amour books. Most of what he describes geologically is also correct. I can't remember which book mentioned the Medicine Wheel in the Bighorns but it's still there. Take the pass between Sheridon and Lovell. Enjoy!
Bill

I've read the one that mentions the Medicine Wheel, but like you, I don't remember which one.

My first issue of my new subscription came in yesterday.

Steve Warden wrote: ↑Tue Oct 20, 2020 11:57 pm My first issue of my new subscription came in yesterday.
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"Shotguns and Stagecoaches" and "Tombstone" hit my mailbox a couple of days ago from Abe Books, an online used book dealer. $19 and change for both hardcovers in great condition. My lovely wife picked up the other book from a local second hand book shop. She knows what I like Still reading through my issue of "True West", then to decide which is next

The Clavin book is a good read, Steve. Those well versed in the history will not likely learn anything new, but Clavin lays out the events and explains the background dynamics leading up to them better than any author I’ve read, in an easy to understand prose. If you could read only one book about Tombstone, this is the one.

Ken