tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.comments2023-07-21T11:08:09.614-04:00Dave BeynonDave Beynonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14798548362763570598noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-47278874902357280092013-09-26T15:32:54.966-04:002013-09-26T15:32:54.966-04:00Woo hoo! Congratulations, Dave.
Woo hoo! Congratulations, Dave. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-52494370949130128162013-07-24T12:48:07.004-04:002013-07-24T12:48:07.004-04:00Looks great Dave! Can't wait to see it.Looks great Dave! Can't wait to see it.Nikki Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-63143876582088081622013-06-13T15:22:15.984-04:002013-06-13T15:22:15.984-04:00Woo hoo! I've just ordered my copy from Amazo...Woo hoo! I've just ordered my copy from Amazon. Congratulations, Dave.<br />CrystalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-89134813930337869052012-11-26T03:05:59.981-05:002012-11-26T03:05:59.981-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-74084556734643510182012-09-04T12:52:40.208-04:002012-09-04T12:52:40.208-04:00LOVE your office!LOVE your office!Book Baghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06276263951961590098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-69153699776328468832012-03-21T15:12:58.003-04:002012-03-21T15:12:58.003-04:00Always nice to see one's work available for co...Always nice to see one's work available for consumption.<br /><br />And... we loved the Lynn Canyon bridge, though (much younger) Connor was unsure. More fun that way, I say.Stuart Immonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11696019416374789779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-54990451217574473512012-03-07T12:21:21.166-05:002012-03-07T12:21:21.166-05:00Mmmm....Sushi!Mmmm....Sushi!Nikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534037575731968380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-75316182212340649702011-12-18T23:23:30.362-05:002011-12-18T23:23:30.362-05:00You make a great Santa. I bet there were a lot of...You make a great Santa. I bet there were a lot of happy kids.Nikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534037575731968380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-89688095738507316432011-11-03T18:39:33.471-04:002011-11-03T18:39:33.471-04:00I remember that night. I still can't scratch ...I remember that night. I still can't scratch my belly with a handgun without worrying about something bad happening.<br /><br />On another note - my mom's friend who spent a great deal of time with her at the farm insisted that Jim (the ventriloquist puppet) was still there somewhere.<br /><br />We never found him...Dave Beynonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14798548362763570598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-32230546196295126172011-11-03T17:46:17.092-04:002011-11-03T17:46:17.092-04:00I remember your folks fondly; my most profound con...I remember your folks fondly; my most profound condolences on your mom's passing.<br /><br />The house I was less fond of-- my lasting memory is of a videodisc double feature of Videodrome and An American Werewolf in London, followed by a sleepless night being watched by your creepy ventriloquist dummy.<br /><br />Further-- congrats on the reading and writeups; well done!<br /><br />And the costumes are brilliant-- hope everyone had a fantastic Hallowe'en.<br /><br />best to all<br /><br />sStuart Immonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11696019416374789779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-66990731010270560122011-10-26T14:35:42.836-04:002011-10-26T14:35:42.836-04:00Emotional times, indeed. I like the contrast betw...Emotional times, indeed. I like the contrast between the old and new newspapers. Imagine, 70 years from now, someone will find the article about you in some corner of their house. They will smile at the 'Local Author' title, since obviously you will have long since become a National Bestseller.Nikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534037575731968380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-75207592380441414372011-08-18T06:47:50.635-04:002011-08-18T06:47:50.635-04:00Thanks for the kind words, David.
I enjoyed Chels...Thanks for the kind words, David.<br /><br />I enjoyed Chelsea Mourning. I found myself wincing at some of the description and that's a good indicator of how well you've written the tough subject matter. I also loved the bat-like vampires (and the word "offish").Dave Beynonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14798548362763570598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-42748270174924982562011-08-17T07:58:30.782-04:002011-08-17T07:58:30.782-04:00I just got my copy in the mail too! woo - hoo! Sti...I just got my copy in the mail too! woo - hoo! Still waiting for my cheque, though too. ;)<br /><br />Your story is excellent. The characters really come alive.<br /><br />da\/idDavid Tocherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577633719149559214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-71597262099337276572011-06-02T13:25:16.669-04:002011-06-02T13:25:16.669-04:00So sorry to hear that, Dave. But know that -- to ...So sorry to hear that, Dave. But know that -- to me -- you still wear the sparkly hat of cleverness.Crystalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-51203973981672488952011-05-29T12:52:35.890-04:002011-05-29T12:52:35.890-04:00Have a great trip... and GOOD LUCK!Have a great trip... and GOOD LUCK!Stuart Immonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11696019416374789779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-10859311407871101752011-04-27T20:26:19.015-04:002011-04-27T20:26:19.015-04:00I love this recount. It is a story in itself, and ...I love this recount. It is a story in itself, and a great one. Thanks for sharing. xox RAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-83725748406898062632011-03-31T22:02:15.332-04:002011-03-31T22:02:15.332-04:00I will be able to say "I knew him when we wer...I will be able to say "I knew him when we were kids!"<br />Best of luck - I'll be thinking of you on the 31st - but I won't be following up with part 2 so don't ask!<br />oxoxoraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-73327601990944943572011-03-31T20:33:13.163-04:002011-03-31T20:33:13.163-04:00It's pretty unbelievable. I found out about t...It's pretty unbelievable. I found out about the contest while researching early onset Alzheimer's disease in October and spent the next two months scrambling to finish the book. I'm still trying to get my head around the idea that Terry Pratchett is going to read my book (instead of the other way around).<br /><br />It was fantastic to see you. I'll get in touch via e-mail and we'll make sure seeing each other becomes a habit.Dave Beynonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14798548362763570598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-90727804887862896112011-03-31T19:04:40.430-04:002011-03-31T19:04:40.430-04:00CONGRATULATIONS!
Just having Terry Pratchett read...CONGRATULATIONS!<br /><br />Just having Terry Pratchett read one's work is pretty darn cool. Best of luck in the final turn, sir.<br /><br />Great to see you-- we should make it a habit.Stuart Immonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11696019416374789779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-75539364279948311902011-02-07T09:22:16.304-05:002011-02-07T09:22:16.304-05:00Really touching, Dave... thanks for sharing this. ...Really touching, Dave... thanks for sharing this. Thinking of you and your family at this tough time.Stuart Immonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11696019416374789779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-28068127980247295572010-09-22T21:28:51.593-04:002010-09-22T21:28:51.593-04:00I checked out the flickr photos. Amazing stuff. W...I checked out the flickr photos. Amazing stuff. What astounding 3d software that kid must have in his head. <br /><br />We're blessed around here with the Lego Factory Outlet just 25 minutes away in St Jacobs. <br /><br />I recommend a visit if you're out this way.Dave Beynonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14798548362763570598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-64850680592372900492010-09-22T13:01:34.372-04:002010-09-22T13:01:34.372-04:00Lego, you say? Well, I dabbled in the Brick when m...Lego, you say? Well, I dabbled in the Brick when my son was a little younger, and found a lot of inspiration at http://www.lugnet.com/ though it's changed a lot in the intervening years...<br /><br />One of my favourite builders was a teen at the time. I think he's college-aged now. I recommend perusing his models:<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/bricklovinfreakboy/tags/lego/Stuart Immonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11696019416374789779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-63081064611066822772010-09-13T14:00:18.656-04:002010-09-13T14:00:18.656-04:00Also, I support this decision fully! We haven'...Also, I support this decision fully! We haven't had cable in years and don't miss it. We get loads of DVDs from the library, or download them via the boy's Xbox Live account... cleverer people than I know how to geo-fool Hulu, too.<br /><br />It'll be OK-- just think of all the money you're keeping.Stuart Immonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11696019416374789779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-60852982977755985862010-09-13T13:38:00.264-04:002010-09-13T13:38:00.264-04:00Hey, look closely at that second photo-- it's ...Hey, look closely at that second photo-- it's a double rainbow, which is a dose of synchronicity for me, as I was just looking at this:<br /><br />http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/double-rainbowStuart Immonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11696019416374789779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647747030472928663.post-71105718927582075672010-08-16T11:50:44.287-04:002010-08-16T11:50:44.287-04:00It has the elegance of a haiku, if it was written ...It has the elegance of a haiku, if it was written by a rural loner who doesn't understand the form. Maybe if he'd added the season in there.<br />"Dog barking is noise pollution in high summer". Better.Dianenoreply@blogger.com