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Comment on Author! Author! David Stanley by Dickie Wallace

Dickie Wallace — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:09:01 +0000

Hello Sandra,
I travelled through Eastern Europe from August to December 1989 and naively stumbled into history far more than I would have had a been older and wiser. I used David Stanley’s guide almost everyday, but a friend lost my copy (and the copious notes and addresses written in the margins) a year later. At this time, I’m writing of memories of that time (am not crazy about the word “memoir”) using my journals, but I have a number of questions I’d like to ask of David.
Could I ask to be put in touch with him? By perhaps forwarding to him this e-mail asking for contact?
If it helps to bolster my credibility as someone who really made this trip, I can state that I set out with Shoestring and Let’s Go, but threw out my copy of Let’s Go in Brasov, Romania a few weeks into my trip because I realized that the Let’s Go author had copied, almost verbatim the official state tourist fabrications. Thereafter, I used Shoestring only!
Thank you for your help, Dickie Wallace

Comment on Summer update by alice Albiston

alice Albiston — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:47:48 +0000

Birchdale sounds lovely! I read your lines and think, ‘My God Sandra is so vital, strong, passionate, joyous. Wonderful to ride the coat tails of your enthusiasm. Thank you.

Loves,
A.

Comment on Tales from Tortola … the convertible and red flags by Nicholas Kennings

Nicholas Kennings — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:33:32 +0000

My step father was born and raised on Tortola and I would love to find out more about his home island.

Comment on Author! Author! Wendy Kitts by Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:41:39 +0000

Thanks for popping into view Debbie! Pending good weather, how often do you fly to Sable? Can you provide information about getting there and back? Must put that on my “to-do” list.

Comment on Author! Author! Wendy Kitts by Debbie Brekelmans

Debbie Brekelmans — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:04:19 +0000

Interesting to see how Wendy came to write her book, but it is worth noting that the government does not presently limit the number of visitors to Sable Island – the cost and weather do that. I fly the Sable Island aircraft and have never heard of anyone who made a request to visit Sable get turned down. Having said that, there are lots of folks who book and can’t go because of weather, and since they are usually from away, they can’t sit in Halifax for a week or two, so they end up cancelling altogether.

Comment on Author! Author! Barbara Florio Graham and friends by Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:38:02 +0000

Great suggestion Thea. I’ll make a date with Barbara to come back in the spring for an “update” post. Which reminds, me, would love to do the same with you and find out how your ebooks are coming along!

Comment on Author! Author! Barbara Florio Graham and friends by thea atkinson

thea atkinson — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:28:40 +0000

Hi Sandra:

I’m glad to see Author! Author! back on track and you picked a fascinating ‘character’. This was an interesting read. I look forward to finding out in a few months’ time how the project has gone. I do hope Barbara will come back and comment in a few to give us more detail

Comment on Author! Author! Barbara Florio Graham and friends by Layla Morgan Wilde (Cat Wisdom 101

Layla Morgan Wilde (Cat Wisdom 101 — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:07:19 +0000

Sounds like our cup of tea.

Comment on Tales from Tortola … Smugglers Cove by Sandra Phinney

Sandra Phinney — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:07:05 +0000

Great to have you pop into view Rebecca! Tortola is pretty special, as is Smugglers Cove. We are returning this year and I’m so looking forward to being on this gentle island with everything she has to offer. Hope you can return soon too.

Comment on Tales from Tortola … Smugglers Cove by Rebecca Raney

Rebecca Raney — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:34:43 +0000

I remember Bob Dennison and the Continental from my visit at the end of January 1998.I was not fortunate enough to talk with Nell. But the casual cigar box and the relaxing view live on in my heart . I returned last February(2011) and was sadden to see that the self service bar was gone along with the pristine environment . Now there are great BBQ meals and drinks served seaside but for some reason there are not enough trash cans to keep the place as lovely as it once was. I did get a kick out of a bird immediately helped itself to my rice and beans when I put my plate down to make a comfortable seat . I love Tortola . Thank you for posting your experience and thoughts.