tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17857437.post201809517653049187..comments2023-04-01T03:17:24.395-07:00Comments on Lady Jane Scarlett's Den: LJS-World Traveller WannabeLady Jane Scarletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16743082543888658245noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17857437.post-42154792978348482862007-02-18T06:34:00.000-08:002007-02-18T06:34:00.000-08:00I'll do all of these with you except the marathon ...I'll do all of these with you except the marathon thing. I'll cheer you ON, but I ain't runnin' one.tiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351692108818152561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17857437.post-86983595805854275902007-02-17T17:25:00.000-08:002007-02-17T17:25:00.000-08:00Uh.Huh.And you said the little captcha thing kept ...Uh.Huh.<BR/><BR/>And you said the little captcha thing kept out the spamminators.Biff Spiffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12779819218871812658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17857437.post-1345255317239426842007-02-17T12:15:00.000-08:002007-02-17T12:15:00.000-08:00Gee, I wonder to whom the pseudonym *nepalwriter* ...Gee, I wonder to whom the pseudonym *nepalwriter* is referring? <BR/>Gee, I wonder if I have a clear grasp on English grammar today.Lady Jane Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16743082543888658245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17857437.post-88056271973123120322007-02-17T10:59:00.000-08:002007-02-17T10:59:00.000-08:00To get a real sense of what it's like to trek in t...To get a real sense of what it's like to trek in the Everest region plus read a wonderful love story, read Beyond the Summit by Linda LeBlanc. Details of Sherpa culture and religion are interwoven in a tale of romance and high adventure. The story has something for everyone: a love affair between an American journalist and Sherpa guide, conflict between generations as the modern world challenges centuries of tradition, and expedition from the porter's point of view.<BR/><BR/>Below are selections from reviews. To read the complete ones and excerpts go to www.beyondthesummit-novel.com<BR/><BR/>A hard-hitting blend of adventure and romance which deserves a spot in any serious fiction collection. Midwest Book Review<BR/><BR/>LeBlanc is equally adept at describing complex, elusive emotions and the beautiful, terrifying aspect of the Himalayan Mountains. Boulder Daily Camera<BR/> <BR/>LeBlanc's vivid description of the Himalayas and the climbing culture makes this a powerful read. Rocky Mt News Pick of the Week<BR/><BR/>A rich adventure into the heart of the Himalayan Kingdom. Fantastic story-telling from one who has been there. USABookNews.com<BR/><BR/>A gripping, gut-twisting expedition through the eyes of a porter reveals the heart and soul of Sherpas living in the shadows of Everest. EverestNews.com<BR/> <BR/>Memorable characters and harrowing encounters with the mountains keep the action moving with a vibrant balance of vivid description and dialogue. Literary Cafe Host, Healdsburg, CA<BR/> <BR/>This superbly-crafted novel will land you in a world of unimaginable beauty, adventure, and romance. The love story will keep you awake at night with its vibrant tension and deep rich longing. Wick Downing, author of nine novels<BR/><BR/>The book is available from amazon.com, chesslerbooks.com, Barnes & Noble and Borders Stores, and the web site for an autographed copy.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348784104577369200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17857437.post-50492563359380094482007-02-16T11:52:00.000-08:002007-02-16T11:52:00.000-08:00Ill send you to Italy with mrs Duck and my digital...Ill send you to Italy with mrs Duck and my digital camera. Whattaya say? I cant do the whole flying thingSparky Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10599649584020982942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17857437.post-16988973353300524592007-02-16T05:59:00.000-08:002007-02-16T05:59:00.000-08:00Quite a list, hope you're healthy and wealthy enou...Quite a list, hope you're healthy and wealthy enough to complete it! Srsly.<BR/><BR/>I'm rethinking my list to include something a little more challenging than 'another mai-tai, garcon?'Biff Spiffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12779819218871812658noreply@blogger.com