All The Time in The World

[billems]

Well, I'm halfway through the new book. It seems to me that after the last couple of Gierach's books I thought he had lost his wonderful witty and comical edge. No longer. He's back and as edgy as ever. It's had been a while since he had me laughing aloud. Pleased to be refreshed with "All The Time in the World".

Glad to hear of it. I'll have to get a copy.

[adkfan]

In Ned’s Cove, the “Fort and Turd” paragraph, the rapids are referred to as Forth and Third. Forth is mentioned twice, Spelling errors?

[Hellmtflies]

In Ned’s Cove, the “Fort and Turd” paragraph, the rapids are referred to as Forth and Third. Forth is mentioned twice, Spelling errors?

No No No, it's the Canadian accent........ How much of other of the comedy have you missed? Jeez....

[adkfan]

In Ned’s Cove, the “Fort and Turd” paragraph, the rapids are referred to as Forth and Third. Forth is mentioned twice, Spelling errors?

No No No, it's the Canadian slang........ How much of other of the comedy have you missed? Jeez....

No not the slang quip….I got that and mentioned it in my note. But when describing it after(and once before) he called it Forth and Third(third spelled correctly)

[SalmoNewf]

It’s just Gierach’s attempt to write down a Newfoundland accent.

[adkfan]

That makes sense except fourth and forth are pronounced the same and Third is spelled correctly…

[thegreek]

I agree that John's new book is as clever and full of wanting to be there with him on his excursions as any of his other works. I taught in Alaska for a couple of years, so his ANIAK chapter brought back some fond memories, especially the cannibalizing of broken snow machines and 4-wheelers for parts to repair "sort of still working" machines: once something comes to Alaska, it never leaves.

Find a copy ... you will enjoy this fine read!

[SalmonberryFinn]

Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. Are you folks getting your signed copies from Mike Clark?

[adkfan]

Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. Are you folks getting your signed copies from Mike Clark?

I bought my copy from Bob White, he will sketch a pic in it for you

[St Vrain Angler]

A favorite line: “Old friends are here to remind us who we used to be.”

[PT48]

You have got to hand it to JG, despite repeating some old jokes, his latest publication demonstrates, after all these years, that he is still the best fly fishing writer going round. I especially liked the considerate and balanced approach he took to the encroaching COVID crisis throughout 2020/21. I was also struck by the constant observations made about the way in which climate change is having a detrimental impact on his favourite streams. The example set in the last few chapters, to try to only fish in his own back yard, is a very commendable one. Perhaps we should all give it a go.

[Hellmtflies]

." The example set in the last few chapters, to try to only fish in his own back yard, is a very commendable one. Perhaps we should all give it a go."

I agree and I will, but I have a huge back yard.

[PT48]

You sure do Mark and you don't have to drive all that far to access it. Electric car?

[Hellmtflies]

You sure do Mark and you don't have to drive all that far to access it. Electric car?

Yes sir. Without a doubt our next vehicle will be an EV. Funny, I started with a fully electric leaf blower and then a snow blower. I'll never go back to any other type. With the snowblower and a foot or more of snow I can complete my driveway, my neighbor's driveway and the entire sidewalk for the whole block on one charge. The recharge only takes about twenty or so minutes. I go have a cup of coffee and by the time I'm done I can go back out and clear a couple more driveways. And it's fun!