Triple Pursuit—a book, not a hiking trail

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Dear Family and Friends,

I do not like to cross lines or take advantage of trusting viewers. After reading this, I think (hope) you will agree that this is not a solicitation but in fact, just the opposite—a no-strings-attached modest gift.

Many people have inquired of our love in reaching mountain peaks. What’s the attraction they ask? Quite simply, it is at these summits where we pursue one of our hobbies. More about that below.

Together with the valuable assistance of my traveling editor, my second book, titled ‘Triple Pursuit’, has just been published, a sequel to ‘Instead of a Flood’. I acquired a limited number of copies that I would like to distribute to certain friends and family, particularly those who were kind enough to purchase the first book. Most importantly, to those that made complimentary comments, how could I not oblige? To others who made me blush with delight, I will deliver the copy personally. Some of course, may consider this an unusual and cruel punishment. I hope that’s not the case.

Many of the book’s characters have names that are familiar to people on our blog distribution list. Please note that all characters are fictitious except when they are not. Hopefully, no one will be hurt, insulted or harmed that a name used for a character might seem unsuitable. I will mention that after publishing “Instead of a Flood”, at least one person took his/her character very seriously and was somewhat offended. Please accept that the book can only have a limited number of heroes but quite a few devils. Whist all our friends are upstanding members of their communities (family omitted deliberately), sometimes it’s nice to be the ‘bad guy’.

Unfortunately, the publisher has a very optimistic outlook; hence, an inflated price per copy. In the meantime, as we have a limited number of copies, once these are distributed, we might not be able to continue with the free commitment, although we will persevere.
On our return from hike-about 9, we shall try obtain copies to make available at a highly discounted price to other interested readers.

Friends who purchased the first book, kindly contact Jenni or myself and we'll give you a copy. What the heck—if you intend reading it, we’ll try send you one, too.

Warm regards,

Jeffrey

Jennilaz@gavinL.com
jeffreyL@gavinL.com



So long, Shasta

With evening approaching, it's time to bid farewell to Shasta

Still wonder how the trail leads to the peak; this is after two climbs of the unusual Black Butte

Shasta, 60 miles from the 'damn' wall of Shasta Dam

Editor decides to stay in Shasta—a way to recoup expenses

A relaxing day enroute south-east

Relaxing day (2), too