So many mixed feelings.

Some of you may remember that Patrick Clancey passed away in the Spring. I got his library and have been busy cataloging it, hence my absence from posting. The books are about half done now, and I've put a listing up at Larry_Jewell's books | LibraryThing . There are still twenty cases of wartime publications, military manuals, etc., to be cataloged and six cases of "loose" papers, ranging from xeroxes to documents stamped "CINCPACPOA copy".

Imagine you had fifty cases of material on WWII arrive at your home. It was a rush, but I had to stop every once in a while because I kept thinking, "I have to ask Patrick about this one".

No real point to this thread, just trying to get the ghosts to settle down and cooperate with me.

 

That little salute is for all you're doing, all you've done and all you continue to do. I've said it before and I'll say it again; HyperWar is the "Go To " place for information on World War 2. Matter of fact I spent another 2 or 3 hours last night on Hyperwar reading about the Pacific Area's 1943/44 campaigns.
I can imagine the daunting task ahead of you, but also I'm a tad jealous of all those pages of History you're perusing. If there's anything I can do let me know. Just remember I'm a little behind the curve when it comes to computer literacy.

 

Thanks, guys. Hyperwar is now officially immortal due to the "silent partner" (actually a position rather than a person) that has agreed to be the backup plan for when I take my dirt nap. So it will go on. Patrick would approve, I know this because we discussed just such a plan before he died. However, being immune to death, neither of us moved very quickly to implement it. I know better now.

 

Larry,

It is good to see you post here and I had noticed your absence. I had even considered trying to find and call you to make sure that you were okay until I noticed that you apparently had been checking the forum from time to time.

I hate that you got your treasure trove of books and papers under such circumstances and I must admit that there is a mild twang of jealousy, tempered strongly with the knowledge of the hard work you have put in over the years at Hyperwar and here for that matter.

Good to see you back, lurking about the joint and spreading your knowledge.

Now, to run off and look at Librarything.

 

Thanks again, guys. I have the Wolf Center to bring me back to the 21st when I need it. Anybody comes this way I'll show you what a pack of wolves looks like.

 

Hey Opana, we visited the Ely, Minn. Wolf Center last week. They only have four at the center for study but it was interesting to see the interaction of the group. The one female, who was also the smallest, ruled the roost. When any of the others got near the deer carcass left for them to eat, she would approach them and they'd back off. We saw some fresh tracks not far from the house and I hear a pack up here now and then. In a few weeks it will be more like every night. Deer season is in for archery & rifle season is in two weeks. They'll eat good for a while.

 

The alpha's the one with the most fight, not the biggest. It's all about "command presence" with wolves.

We have 13 Mexican Grey's in one pack here, and when they get going it's quite a sound. Pups tend to add a certain train-wreck quality to the howls early on, but they learn fast enough.

We're expecting African Painted Dog puppies around Thanksgiving. A female can have up to 22 pups in a single litter. (And yes, the males tend to have considerably fewer per litter. ) The males were all from one pack and were brought here ten years ago. Until this spring they'd never seen a female. The results reminded me of a port call in the Philippines.

 

Oh, and Slip, we can work something out. Freight both ways if you have a choice.

 

While I am sad about the death of Patrick, I am also glad that he (and you) made provision for what was to happen in the event of one of you passing. Hyper War is a wonderful resource for the study of WW2. I am a bit envious that you have all the resources, but not how you acquired them. I'm sure it's hard work cataloging all the material, but it seems worth it. I'll check Library Thing for the latest. Thanks for all you do. I'm also happy that you're posting again. See you around the boards.