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Clive Cussler passes
BobJudy
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All of the fans of Dirk Pitt, Al Giordino, and the NUMA gang are mourning the passing of Clive Cussler, 88 yesterday. One of the best selling adventure writers of all time. Not the most advanced literary prose but a darn good way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon. RIP sir. Bob
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RIP.
Margaret Thatcher
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics."
Mark Twain
Was a big fan, back in the day. Entertaining reads.
His ghost writers of late, some weave a pretty fair tale, albeit not exactly in the same class as Clive's wordplay and others are but print on paper.
Did you guys know he has a small automobile museum in the city of commerce in Denver near where they hold the Stock Show?
RIP Clive, you lived the dream.
Mule
Everytime I pass the woods hole oceanographic institute heading towards the ferry terminal to catch a ride to the vineyard I cannot help but be reminded of his writing career which I follow or recall his passion for and daily driver usage of obscure concourse level restored vehicles...
He autographed my copy of raise the Titanic and I caught a yellow caution flag trying to lap him at lime rock - saw him swap paint with Wayne carinni...
The isle of man style vintage motorcycle and chain drive car events - beach runs on packed damp sand...
I have placed the complete works of Clive cussler fiction in a small barrister bookcase next to the wood stove heater on the fireplaces hearth...
It was not uncommon to see him automobubbling about town on MV or Nantucket on some obscure esoteric vehicles of historic interest.
I have tested my skills against his on the trap range in the rod and gun club - I held my own...
A true gentleman and scholar - you would also always see him at the Hershey concourse events and swap meets.
An avid firearms aficionado.
A man amongst men.
Mike