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#106051 06/29/03 09:59 AM
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Dr Bill's is too modern for ships of the 1810s, I fear.


I first read this without the "is", and was all set to reply with "just barely".


#106052 06/29/03 08:17 PM
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I've got a brother who is SO lazy his self-winding watch doesn't!



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I've heard from a couple of sources that those Patrick O'Brian books are really great but I've never read one. What did you think of it?


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I used to think CS Forrester was the best there could be at this type of tale. But then there was Patrick O'Brian. And I think he improved from book to book, although due to time constraints I haven't read the last few. But I will.


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because she was built from teak rather than oak, and her bottom is still in very good condition


Is it too late for me to request teak?


#106056 06/30/03 05:45 PM
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Is it too late for me to request teak?

you're probably just not getting enough rubbing with the proper oils...



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#106057 06/30/03 06:13 PM
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Naughty ! Naughty! ....


#106058 07/14/03 08:53 AM
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Must say that I was a tad disappointed by the first of these books -didn't make me rush out and buy all 18 of them, or however many there are. Nothing I could put my finger on, perhaps just that the story line was a bit weak...but I can well see how lots of people would really enjoy them
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I believe he improved as he went on, so it might be worth persevering. Or not.


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Many excellent books start "slow." My rule is to give the author a chance. So I read 100 pages.
If he/she hasn't hooked me by then - back it goes on the shelf.


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