Next Item: (3288) Prince Roger Series Bk 4; We Few by David Weber & John Ringo

Publisher's Summary:

Prince Roger is coming home, but home isn't what it was when he left. Traitors have murdered his brother and sister, his nieces and nephews. His mother, the empress, is still alive but in the hands of Roger's own biological father, who controls her through drugs and physical and psychological torture. A new heir to the throne has been conceived, and once the child is born his mother will no longer be necessary to the traitors' plans. Prince Roger must somehow retake the empire from the men who control it before his new brother is born and his mother dies. It's an impossible task, but Prince Roger knows all about impossible tasks.

Approx Running Time: 15 hrs and 59 mins + Music Interlude

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/074349881X?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002V8OD5W&qid=1293130918&s...

MUSIC INTERLUDE:
Kenny G, Breathless  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000002VLD?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Madonna Immaculate Collection  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000002LND?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

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Starting (3287) Flight 29 Down #7; Survival by Stan Rogow & D. J. MacHale

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Skipping/Commets: (3286) Doomsday Book by Connie Willis

After listening for a while, I realized that I listened to this book a year ago and I'm not ready to listen to it again. Maybe in another year.

Next Item: (3287) Flight 29 Down #7; Survival by Stan Rogow & D. J. MacHale

Publisher's Summary:

Back in the real world, Abby was passive and mellow, but the need to survive changes people. While Daley and the others are safe at the campsite, Abby is roughing it in the jungle - no more yoga for this girl. When Abby returns to camp for a second time and challenges everything they have built, Daley expects the group to cling to the status quo - but she couldn't be more wrong. Abby is ready to take action, and she's not the only one.

Approx. Running Time: 4 hrs and 26 mins

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Survival-Flight-Down-Walter-Sorrells/dp/1439522472?ie=U...

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002VA8KUY&qid=1293130800&s...

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Skipping/Commets: (3285) A Confederation Novel Bk #3; Valor's Trial by Tanya Huff

Disc 3 blank also. Skipping and will add the Audiable version back into my queue.

Next Item: (3286) Doomsday Book by Connie Willis

Publisher's Summary:

One of the most respected and awarded of all contemporary science-fiction writers, Connie Willis repeatedly amazes her many admiring fans with her ability to create vivid characters in unusual situations. With Doomsday Book, she takes listeners on a thrilling trip through time to discover the things that make us most human.
For Oxford student Kivrin, traveling back to the 14th century is more than the culmination of her studies - it's the chance for a wonderful adventure. For Dunworthy, her mentor, it is cause for intense worry about the thousands of things that could go wrong. When an accident leaves Kivrin trapped in one of the deadliest eras in human history, the two find themselves in equally gripping - and oddly connected - struggles to survive.

Deftly juggling stories from the 14th and 21st centuries, Willis provides thrilling action - as well as an insightful examination of the things that connect human beings to each other.

Approx Running Time: 26 hrs and 30 mins + Music Interludes

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553562738?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002V8KOHI&qid=1293130382&s...

MUSIC INTERLUDE #1:
Alan Parsons Project, I Robot  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JLQSW4?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

City of Prague Philharmonic, John Williams 40 Yrs of Film Music Disc 4  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000C6K09?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

MUSIC INTERLUDE #2:
Various Artists, Country's Greatest Hits Disc 2  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00127G6X0?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

The Eagles Hotel California  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000002GVO?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

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Starting (3285) A Confederation Novel Bk #3; Valor's Trial by Tanya Huff

Library edition of book. First disc and first five tracks of disc 2 were blank. Continuing to listen to book for now, but I'll get the Audiable version and listen to it again.

Skipping/Commets: (3284) The Creature from Beyond Infinity by Henry Kuttner

Boring book. Also I think I tried the Librovox version of this book.

Next Item: (3285) A Confederation Novel Bk #3; Valor's Trial by Tanya Huff

Publisher's Summary:

Gunnery Sergeant Torin Kerr is a Confederation Marine's marine. She has survived more deadly encounters---and kept more of her officers and enlistees alive---than anyone else in the Corps.
Unexpectedly pulled from battle, Torin finds herself in an underground POW camp that shouldn't exist, where her fellow marine prisoners seem to have lost all will to escape. Now Torin must fight her way not only out of the prison but also past the growing compulsion to sit down and give up---not realizing that her escape could mean the end of the war.

Approx. Running Time: 12 hrs and 39 mins

On Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/0756405572?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002V5D5WW&qid=1292509388&s...

Starting (3284) The Creature from Beyond Infinity by Henry Kuttner

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Finished/Comments: (3283) RCN Series Bk #3; The Far Side of the Stars by David Drake

Excellent book. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

COMMENTS: (3283) RCN Series Bk #3; The Far Side of the Stars by David Drake

The character Adell always has her personal data unit and carries it in a special pocket in her Navy uniform, is always ready to look up info on just about anything and does so at a whim. This reminds me of how I frequently use my smart phone. I always have my smart phone in my pocket and regularly look things up on the net, make notes, reply to and write text and email on it.

Next item: (3284) The Creature from Beyond Infinity by Henry Kuttner

Publisher's Summary:

This story branches off into two tracks. The first begins thousands of years ago, when an alien ship from a doomed world, seeking a planet to colonize, crashes on earth. There is only one survivor, and it becomes his mission to find an intelligence on Earth - or in Earth's future - equal to his own. To do this, he puts himself into a suspended animation and makes jumps forward in history, at each stop looking for the most intelligent human of that time.

In a parallel story in the present time, a mysterious space-born plague has infected Earth and may wipe out all life by creating energy sucking vampires of the people it infects. The most brilliant scientist on Earth, Stephen Court, tries stop the plague and save the world but has only limited success.
Eventually, the two stories converge as the alien reaches Stephen's time. Will he find himself on another doomed planet or be able to team with the scientist to stop it?

Approx. Running Time: 5 hrs and 9 mins

On Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E37MWE?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002V5CW3K&qid=1292509259&s...

Starting (3283) RCN Series Bk #3; The Far Side of the Stars by David Drake

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Finished/Comments: (3282) Deathlands #31; Keepers of the Sun by James Axler

Good thrilling book. A nice change of country and customs.

Next item: (3283) RCN Series Bk #3; The Far Side of the Stars by David Drake

Publisher's Summary:

While the Republic of Cinnabar is at peace with the Alliance, warriors like Lt. Daniel Leary and Signals Officer Adele Mundy must find other work, like escorting a pair of wealthy nobles on an expedition to the back of beyond!

The Princess Cecile, the corvette in which they carved their reputations in letters of fire, has been sold as a private yacht, but she still has her guns, her missiles, and her veteran crew. Daniel and Adele will need all of those things as they face winged dragons, an Alliance auxiliary cruiser, jealous lovers, and a mysterious oracle that really does foresee the future.
That won't be enough, though, when they penetrate a secret Alliance base and find a hostile fleet ready for a war that will sweep Cinnabar out of a strategically crucial arm of the galaxy. Preventing that will involve skill, courage, and more luck than a sane man could even pray for; and it will require a space battle on a scale that a tiny corvette like the Princess Cecile has no business being involved in.

But she'll be in the middle of it anyway, because Daniel, Adele, and their Cinnabar crew would never turn their backs on a fight!

Approx. Running Time: 14 hrs and 57 mins

On Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/0743488644?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

On Audible:  http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002V0PPH0&qid=1292508970&s...

MUSIC INTERLUDE:
-NSYNC, -NSYNC  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000638D?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

The Beach Boys Pet Sounds 40th Anniversary Stereo Digital  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000002U4U?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

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Starting (3282) Deathlands #31; Keepers of the Sun by James Axler

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Skipping/Commets: (3281) Republic A Novel of Americas Future (Podibooks) by Charles Sheehan-Miles

I listened to the book back in 2007 after it was completed. I really enjoyed the book back then but I'm not getting into the book or enjoying it this time.

Next item: (3282) Deathlands #31; Keepers of the Sun by James Axler

Summary by Graphic Audio:

The nuclear storm that swept the globe has left behind the Deathlands, a legacy of hate and violence. Pockets of survivors live off the ravaged land or on stockpiles found in redoubts. But from out of the ashes, a fearless man spearheads the drive to pierce the heart of darkness...

The gateways are secret installations from pre-dark days used by Ryan Cawdor and his group as escape routes. Once again the warrior survivalists emerge from a jump and into a worldâ€"and empire fallenâ€"ruled by the samurai code. And here Ryan has to face a new threat that could destroy the only home they know.

A new dark age has dawned with the hope of a promised land. But in the Deathlands, hope is not enough.
 
Approximate Run Time: 6 hours

On Graphic Audio:  http://www.graphicaudio.net/p-343-31-keepers-of-the-sun.aspx

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0373625316?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Starting (3281) Republic A Novel of Americas Future (Podibooks) by Charles Sheehan-Miles

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Finished/Comments: (3280) OTR, Podcasts & Music by Various Performers

Album: Blood, Sweat & Tears Super Hits
COMMENTS: great album
  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MCICOW?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Sci-Fi Podcast: Clarkesworld Magazine - Online Science Fiction & Fantasy; Issue442-a Sweet Calling by Tony Pi
COMMENTS: ok story.
  http://clarksworldmagazine.com

Album: Dolly Parton, 36 Greatest All-Time Hits Vol. 2 
COMMENTS: great album http://www.timelessmusic.com/Albums/dollyparton_373.htm

Sci-Fi Podcast:  Escape Pod; Ep-241-Thargus and Brian by Stephen Gaskell 
COMMENTS: good story. I really enjoyed this one.
http://escapepod.org

Music Podcast: Le Jazz Affair Show #442 (02-21-10) with Sal Calfa
COMMENTS: good collection of jazz in this show.
  http://lejazzaffair.com

Tech Podcast;  Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy, Show 716
COMMENTS: Scanned through listening for topics of interest.
  http://twit.tv

Sci-Fi Podcast:  Science Fiction Theater, show 64
COMMENTS: Space Patrol episode. I have the Space Patrol series in my OTR collection so I skipped this one.
  http://scifitheater.libsyn.com/

Podcast: The Paracast -- The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio Show 09-12-2010
COMMENTS: Scanned through listening for topics of interest.
  http://theparacast.com

Old Time Radio Show: Voyage of the Scarlet Queen, 1947-07-10, Report of the White Jade Buddha with Philip Carson
COMMENTS: audio quality fair. Good adventure story.
  http://ortcat.com

Tech Podcast: Windows Weekly show 181-Only Kinect with Paul Thurrott 
COMMENTS: Scanned through listening for topics of interest.
http://twit.tv

Old Time Radio Show:  X Minus One; Ep041-Gun For a Dinosaur 1956-03-07
COMMENTS: audio quality fair. Good story. I've listened to it several times.
  http://otrcat.com

Next Item: (3281) Republic A Novel of Americas Future (Podibooks) by Charles Sheehan-Miles

Summary:

A domestic terrorist attack evokes a violent and oppressive response from the U.S. government... a labor dispute ends in violence... a young boy lies dying of a rare disease with no hope in sight. When the conflict focuses on a small town in West Virginia, Ken Murphy, Iraq veteran and Lieutenant Colonel in the West Virginia National Guard, must find a way to protect his family and community in a world turned upside down. In a future America terrifying to behold, Republic evokes the specter of civil war in a world that is simultaneously familiar and changed beyond recognition.

Republic is written and performed by Charles Sheehan-Miles (also author of Prayer at Rumayla: A Novel of the Gulf War) with music produced by Luke Tripp.

Here's What Some People Have to Say About Republic:

The Podler Book Review, June 7, 2007
... vital, gripping, convincing ... compelling enough you fear you're doing something subversive simply by reading ... an engrossing read....

Chris Gerrib, Author of the Mars Run, June 8, 2007: Republic is a gripping thriller that I couldn't put down. It's not just literary popcorn either - you'll be thinking about it the next day.

On Podiobooks:  http://www.podiobooks.com/title/republic

MUSIC INTERLUDE:
John Williams 40 Years Of Film Music Disc 1  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000C6K09?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Various Artists, Lounge Disc 1

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Starting (3280) OTR, Podcasts & Music by Various Performers

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Finished/Comments: (3279) Kris Longknife Bk #3; Defiant by Mike Shepherd

Excellent book although it was sad ending with Kris' best friend and enjoyable character is killed in battle.

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Summary:

Album: Blood, Sweat & Tears Super Hits  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MCICOW?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Sci-Fi Podcast: Clarkesworld Magazine - Online Science Fiction & Fantasy; Issue442-a Sweet Calling by Tony Pi  http://clarksworldmagazine.com

Album: Dolly Parton, 36 Greatest All-Time Hits Vol. 2  http://www.timelessmusic.com/Albums/dollyparton_373.htm

Sci-Fi Podcast:  Escape Pod; Ep-241-Thargus and Brian by Stephen Gaskell  http://escapepod.org

Music Podcast: Le Jazz Affair Show #442 (02-21-10) with Sal Calfa  http://lejazzaffair.com

Tech Podcast;  Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy, Show 716  http://twit.tv

Sci-Fi Podcast:  Science Fiction Theater, show 64  http://scifitheater.libsyn.com/

Podcast: The Paracast -- The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio Show 09-12-2010  http://theparacast.com

Old Time Radio Show: Voyage of the Scarlet Queen, 1947-07-10, Report of the White Jade Buddha with Philip Carson  http://ortcat.com

Tech Podcast: Windows Weekly show 181-Only Kinect with Paul Thurrott  http://twit.tv

Old Time Radio Show:  X Minus One; Ep041-Gun For a Dinosaur 1956-03-07  http://otrcat.com

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Finished/Comments: (3278) Jaws by Peter Benchley

I first read this book back in the 1970's when it was released. It was and is a good book so I decided to listen to the book. The book is much better than the movie.

Next Item: (3279) Kris Longknife Bk #3; Defiant by Mike Shepherd

Publisher's Summary:

Born into a family of wealth and political power, Kris Longknife turned her back on high society and followed a different family tradition by joining the Marines. But now she finds herself relieved of duty. She's gotten in the way of someone's agenda - to bring down her father, the Prime Minister of Wardhaven.

Now, with the fleet off on a propaganda mission, Wardhaven is left vulnerable to enemy warships that establish orbit around the planet demanding surrender. With the remnants of the fleet ordered to stand down, Kris declares herself Commander-in-Chief and plans a desperate gambit to defend her world.
Commandeering every spaceworthy vessel she can get her hands on and recruiting every able-bodied person willing to risk their life, Kris leads the most important mission of her career - and it may be her last.

Approx. Running Time: 15 hrs and 11 mins

On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/044101349X?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

On Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002V1NQ66&qid=1292202697&s...

MUSIC INTERLUDE:
Barbara Mandrell Ultimate Collection  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005MK9X?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Various Artists, Christmas Wishes Disc 2  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AYLIR?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

Bob James and Earl Klugh Cool  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000002LTV?tag=dahuntsr&camp=213761&creative...

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Starting (3278) Jaws by Peter Benchley

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Finished/Comments: (3277) Ragamuffin by Tobias S. Buckell

Book was ok. Not as good as Buckell's Halo books.

Piles of Sugar beets for processing

901-957 Unionville Rd. Seabwing MI. Sugar beet plant. Piles of sugar beet to be processed into Pioneer band sugar.

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Park/boat launch over grown

5501-5763 King Rd. Tuscola county. This used to be a popular fishing and boat launch back in the 1990's. Now its all over grown.

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Public access/fishing

Back in the late 1980's and early 1990's we used to go fishing here, 4102-4298 Barney Dr, Quanicassee MI.

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Visiting old haunts-Bay County MI

End of N. Cotter Rd. and end of E Nebobish Rd. In eastern Bay County MI. I used to go to this area for small game hunting an target practice in the late 1970's. Where the woods are now at the end of Cotter road, used to be a lane from the dike into the bay. Also you used to be able to drive along the dike through the woods, but now there are gates.

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