Hard At Work…
…on the next books in the DESTROYERMEN series!
In Fact, #4, DESTROYERMEN: DISTANT THUNDERS is practically complete and I think everyone will be pleased. I sure got a kick out of it!
There are a few little details I need to tweak, but I’m anxious to take a week or so off before I start the NEXT book in the series . . . Here it is!!! . . . DESTROYERMEN: RISING TIDES.
I continue to appreciate all your nice notes and comments! I’m afraid some of them have been taking me longer than usual to respond to, and I apologize. Now, slightly relieved of one looming deadline, I might begin to get back to you more quickly again.
I have been so busy if fact, I have only now been able to devote a few moments to announcing the Winner of the increasingly “Semi-Quarterly,” but no less prestigious “Order of Darwinian Delight.” I’m still having a few issues with posting the submissions, but after much thought, careful consideration, some votes, and meticulous scrutiny of the rules–as well as possible applicability–
(Drumroll)
The first runner up is Aaron Wehr with his Coconut Crab Tanks.This was a fascinating scheme that incorporated the–indigenous to the region–giant coconut crabs. You can read all about them in a posting below. The only two problems I had with them was the “power to weight” ratio and, well, biddability. Say they had developed a rudimentary intelligence, maybe something like a goat. (I think goats sprang to mind because goats and crabs share a voraciously omnivorous nature). This thought in itself may have adversely influenced my ultimate decision. Having once HAD goats, I despise them intensely and cannot imagine them ever being of any use, whatsoever, under Heaven. I don’t know how many times I had to go cut their stupid heads out of the fence. One actually got his head stuck through the fence, then BACK through the fence. Add their propensity to jump up and down on my old truck, and I may have been prejudiced. Anyway, there are some scientific issues at play as well. If anyone disagrees, please feel free to comment!
That leaves:
Drumroll:
Eben Bradstreet and his “Whooly Titans” as the winner of the Order of Darwinian Delight!
Yes, Eben Bradstreet and his “Whooly Titans” may now join Tiki the Fox and his “Killer Kudzu” in the fabled pantheon of “Great Thinkers” (or is it drinkers?) and, like Tiki, to prominently wear the Honorable Order of Darwinian Delight for all to see! This noble decoration consists of an alligator tooth wired to, and swaying tastefully beneath, a large, horizontal chicken femur! (Add ribbons to taste). If I use your idea, you will be informed and acknowledged.
For those interested in participating, read further down for the “rules.”
Thanks again, and keep the letters coming! I’m sure I have the best (and smartest) “fans” any writer could hope for!
