What a nice place!
Well, I made it back from the prettiest part of the United States that I have seen so far. Oregon and its Pacific coastline are spectacular and the people extremely friendly.
I had the opportunity to spend some time with some good friends, the Caverlys and came back with many good memories and a belly full of homemade Blackberry Cobbler. That lady sure can cook.
Mr. Caverly is a survivor from the sinking of the USS Tang during World War II and spent a long time in the prisoner of war camps in Japan. At the age of 87, he is an amazing historian and I came away with enough stories to write several books.
The book "Clear the Bridge" by Admiral Richard O'Kane the submarine's commander tells of the five deployments of the Tang and her many attacks on enemy shipping by a fearless crew. Mr. Caverly was an integral part of the ships five cruises. I hope in time to be able to write a book that will do justice to such a good ship.
Minnesota is beginning to warm up and the snow is settling back by the barn. Can Spring be far off? In days gone by at this time of year, life was slowing down a bit in the big logging camps. It was as if everyone was holding their breath, waiting for the rivers and streams to open and sweep the great logs down to the mills. The river pigs would ride the great rafts of logs, trying to keep them from jamming and causing the whole flow to stop. This was a most dangerous job and many good men were lost each spring.
The next and last book in the series on Wil Morgan was just sent in to the publisher and if things go well, should be in print possibly in May of this year. Please help pass the word on these colorful books.
Well, back to the coffee pot. Til next time, I wish you well.
Ron