The little ship that could.

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shameless bump so I can find this easier for book editing
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how is the book coming?? do you have a target completion date? It is eagerly awaited
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What he said
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
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Me too. [:'(]
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Discovered this gem mid-June and it took this long to read through it, savoring each vignette. Wonderful read, and the best praise I can offer is if this is made into a book, I will purchase it.
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another shameless bump, editing still
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Hope you are enjoying your furlough, and terrorizing the ponds with that fantastic model of Yamato!
Still hoping to see your book.
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blatant post so I can find it again.
Comments on letters AAR very much appreciated
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Didn't you say you were working on a large scale Kongo next?
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Hi John
yes, a nice big 1/72 scale kirishima
shes about ten foot long

Building the pagoda has been a real challenge!
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Sounds like you have shifted from the little ship that could to a huge ship that didn't. Are going to take it out to the backyard pool, fill her with M80s and watch her explode and sink? That would be recreating history! [:D]
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bump for luke
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ORIGINAL: 1275psi

Hi John
yes, a nice big 1/72 scale kirishima
shes about ten foot long

Building the pagoda has been a real challenge!

Do you have any pictures yet?
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It would also be nice to have some final chapter on the characters of this AAR :) I had enjoyed it, but it ended somewhat open.[;)]
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Wow..... Just. Wow.
I've been reading this on and off for three months. Blew through late 44 and 1945 in about the last week.

Excellent writing, if you publish I'll buy a copy! Amazing character development, great use of language to create a visual and emotional effect.

And spectacular tactics (and knowledge of your opponent) to keep counter-punching so long after it seemed you were toast.
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Thank you, hope it was fun

I pick away at editing a couple a times a week.
Cannot wait for retirement.
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A must read for every player.
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Heyo.
Just finished reading your AAR. Definitely worthwhile. There's something haunting about your short, clipped writing style that really leaves an impression on the reader.
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Ta

Bump

My literary agent needs to be able to find this!!!!
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Looking forward to the book!
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