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Re: Chasing Centuries Book Tour
Thanks kindly, really glad you enjoyed it Mike! I recall taking you guys up to see A. yavapaiensis when I could barely manage to walk. After swapping out my old knee for a bright, shiny new one, we returned to find extensive ruins and terracing associated with that bunch. Great stuff!
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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Re: Chasing Centuries Book Tour
Yeah, with your recent knee surgery, you could barely walk at that time much less hike, but we did manage quite well. We did see the yavapaiensis and you also took us to find the phillipsiana. I think that was the site with the very steep incline on the jeep trail and the truck got stuck or bottomed out and we rocked it off and down she came, you didn't have your Jeep that time. That was a hoot!!
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Re: Chasing Centuries Book Tour
Ha! That was Peter's Taco that got stuck trying to turn around -- too rocky and too steep going up. Just a little hiccup, we got unstuck in short order, as I recall. Peter and I still share an occasional chuckle over that -- and Kent's SLOW driving.
Yes I had forgotten the phillipsiana -- a nice little patch -- and it still is. We checked on it last summer, and it's doing well.
Yes I had forgotten the phillipsiana -- a nice little patch -- and it still is. We checked on it last summer, and it's doing well.
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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Re: Chasing Centuries
Chasing Centuries review published in Madroño, a peer reviewed scientific journal published by the California Botanical Society:
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Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Re: Chasing Centuries
Great book Ron!
Currently reading it over and over again, can't stop...
Really well written and informative!
Currently reading it over and over again, can't stop...
Really well written and informative!
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Thanks very kindly, I am delighted you're enjoying the book!
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Chasing Centuries has now been fortunate enough to win its first award, presented by the New Mexico Book Coop. It was also a finalist in the Nature/Environment category.
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Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Re: Chasing Centuries
Ron, nice work! Id like to pick up a copy. Can i purchase directly through you, or is there a preferred site i can purchase from?
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Thank you! If you Paypal $26 ($23 + $3 ship) to chasingcenturies@agaveville.org, we'll get a signed copy right out. Please make sure the mailing address is up to date on your Paypal account.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Re: Chasing Centuries
Congratulations on your books first award. I remember when it was just a twinkle in your eye.
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Right? I know you do. Thanks Azul!
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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Re: Chasing Centuries
Chasing Centuries has just snagged a Bronze IPPY (Independent Publishers) Award in the West-Mountain Regional Non-Fiction category.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Nice!Gee.S wrote:Chasing Centuries has just snagged a Bronze IPPY (Independent Publishers) Award in the West-Mountain Regional Non-Fiction category.
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Thanks all, appreciate it!
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Re: Chasing Centuries
I haven’t read it completely yet, but I must already admit that it is a fantastic book! Well done Ron!!!