rip ivan doig

[dead man walking]

excellent writer from montana, both non-fiction and fiction.

take a break from igx and read this house of sky

[seeahill]

RIP Ivan. This House of Sky is brilliant, lyrical, and the land is a living breathing character.

[syaigh]

Get a room.

[dead man walking]

is that an invitation?

[seeahill]

Out of the wayDMW. She was talking to me.

[dead man walking]

you are ancient, have low-t, and are likely to roll you vehicle on your way to an assignation. take refuge in your cabin and avoid risky adventures.

i'll handle this one.

[syaigh]

Who's willing to foot the airfare?

[dead man walking]

bus fare, maybe

[syaigh]

I can tell by your timely response that you are chomping at the bit. How bout you send me some maple syrup instead.

[dead man walking]

seriously?

it's worth more first class air fare.

i once saw a contortionist from ulan bator whom i might reward in maple syrup

[seeahill]

I might if you say something knowledgeable and eulogiac about Ivan Doug.

[Abandoned by Wolves]

Wfe's a big fan, has spoken enthusiastically about several of his books. I should check him out. (And RIP, Ivan.)