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Going AWOL for a bit!
#27037 10/10/13 11:11 PM
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One of my girlfriends and I have successfully done a crowdfunding campaign to finance writing a book about polyamory called "More Than Two". We're sequestering ourselves in a cabin in rural Washington for the next six weeks, so that we can focus on writing the book.

The cabin is remote and has few amenities; Internet access is slow, spotty, and unreliable. In practical terms, that means I likely won't be around very much for six weeks. Carry on without me!


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tacit #27039 10/11/13 12:25 AM
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Good to hear you got crowdfunding to the point where you can start working on the book for real. Good luck with that, and AFAIAC/FWIW, you're out there AWL. wink


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alternaut #27043 10/11/13 11:59 AM
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Here's wishing you the very best with this new book venture.

On a similar note I am going into the hospital next Tuesday to have two, count 'em two, cervical fusions. I am not sure what to expect from the recovery, but I will almost certainly be down for a week or so.


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joemikeb #27044 10/11/13 12:50 PM
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Let me wish you the best, Joe. May you have an uneventful recovery. smile


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Originally Posted By: joemikeb
Here's wishing you the very best with this new book venture.

On a similar note I am going into the hospital next Tuesday to have two, count 'em two, cervical fusions. I am not sure what to expect from the recovery, but I will almost certainly be down for a week or so.


When I was in high school, there was a condition/situation called "necking". I suspect your condition, Joe, is (sadly) a bit different. Regardless, we will all be most happy to see your back/you're back.

You will be missed.

In any case, speedy recovery wishes!


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Good luck with the book, tacit! and best wishes for a speedy recovery, Joe!


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Kind sir,
When/if you have a moment...
Will your book be scholarly / academic or is it intended for the casual reader?



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Pendragon #27050 10/11/13 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted By: Pendragon
Will your book be scholarly / academic or is it intended for the casual reader?

You might want to have a look at the original thread I'm writing a book! and the link therein.


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tacit #27051 10/11/13 11:56 PM
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Break a wrist? smile


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joemikeb #27052 10/11/13 11:57 PM
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LOTS of luck! Hope it goes easy.


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joemikeb #27053 10/12/13 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted By: joemikeb
I am going into the hospital next Tuesday to have two, count 'em two, cervical fusions.

Ouch. Best wishes for a successful operation and a speedy recovery. Be well.


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tacit #27054 10/12/13 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted By: tacit
One of my girlfriends and I have successfully done a crowdfunding campaign to finance writing a book...

Very best luck with your venture. It's clear you enjoy working with words.


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joemikeb #27065 10/14/13 09:25 PM
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joemikeb:

Good luck with the fusions. Don't be in any hurry to get overactive post-op. Give it the effort your docs advise, but don't overdo it in optional things to prove your invincibility. I've done that following an injury and have lived to regret it.
Thoughts and prayers for you.


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joemikeb #27074 10/15/13 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted By: joemikeb
On a similar note I am going into the hospital next Tuesday to have two, count 'em two, cervical fusions. I am not sure what to expect from the recovery, but I will almost certainly be down for a week or so.


Yikes! Good luck and speedy recovery!

Originally Posted By: pendragon
Will your book be scholarly / academic or is it intended for the casual reader?


It's not intended as an academic overview; it's more a how-to guide for having multiple sustainable relationships. It's written for people who want to explore polyamory and are looking for practical, hands-on advice about making multiple romantic relationships work.



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tacit #27079 10/16/13 09:15 AM
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Thanks, Tacit.

For me, your book would be of benefit in eliminating, or at least reducing, misunderstandings, wrong headed thinking, biases, and facts I know to be true, but ain't. Gads, learning might even take place…


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tacit #27084 10/16/13 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted By: tacit
One of my girlfriends and I have successfully ...


why can't I be that lucky?


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Virtual1 #27091 10/17/13 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted By: Virtual1
Originally Posted By: tacit
One of my girlfriends and I have successfully ...


why can't I be that lucky?


Lucky enough to have more than one girlfriend, or to have successfully raised crowdfunding? smile


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tacit #27110 10/20/13 04:57 AM
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I think I would actually prefer the former to the latter.


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Virtual1 #27114 10/20/13 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted By: Virtual1
I think I would actually prefer the former to the latter.


Good news! That's more about choice than about luck. Buy our book and we'll give you a roadmap. smile


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