My copy of "I inherited a mixed animal from uncle living in woods" just arrived from Amazon
I’m starting to read it tonight!
For the few who don’t know, it was begun 21+ years ago at DU one dark and stormy night by A-Schwarzenegger and became a cult classic here.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x624815
Now I know the author’s name is Richard Martin, and the only thing that could make this better is if the book was autographed.
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Unforgettable. Whattapost!
I remember some of those posters fondly.
Who could ever forget the screen name Big McLargehuge? It humbles a person.
It's good to show the world what a truly great post is!
Thanks, Hekate! 
Yes, many of them are long gone after 21 years, many tombstoned, some literally. And i'm so grateful to all, especially the early responders, because without them the animal and the whole village could have sunk into very swift oblivion. 
He and I communicated for awhile and he had been like many people who had to leave the state and stay elsewhere. I know he was having a lot of posts removed and he suddenly stopped posting (or was banned?) and then radio silence.
Have always wondered what happened to him.
Thought your inherited animal could be a swamp rat.
Glad you enjoyed it! 
approves of "glorious," which is how he often describes himself.
because they contribute to indie bookstores.... AND you can designate a local bookstore that you want to support... Click "Choose a Bookstore"
https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-inherited-a-mixed-animal-from-uncle-living-in-woods-richard-martin/22110726?ean=9781627205795&next=t
are DU's favoritest. DU got mentioned in the Acknowledgments as the birthplace of the Animal, etc.
and really enjoy it - the first person is perfect!!
In my childhood - those plums were the special treat!
You were there!
from the first page to the last (well, you might cry at the last, but happily),
Tess!
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Thank you, Hekate! I wish there was some way to sign. It would be easy if it werent for postage. But in the meantime, i hope youre having a good time with it!
It's like diving into a refreshing mountain lake at the end of the day. I curl up with that INDESCRIBABLE "Yonder" critter and his lovable owner........ and the world and its chaos and fears just disappear for a while.
Thank you, Richard Martin! 
Thank you, SOUAS!
Thank you for such a great walk down memory lane … and am going to have to have my own copy
into the sequel! 
And it is too late to kick this, so dont even try!
Thank you so much, Heidi, your words made my day!
there's never been a straighter straight line in the history of straight lines.
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