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Hey Mike...what's the next book about?
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mikecat adjuster
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Hey, Smiling Joe. I was comparing the salinity level to Eastern, Western and Alligator lakes, all which purely by taste were more fresh than salt. Draper, to me, just tasted silimliar to the gulf. I lived south of New Orleans about an hour and I am use to fishing brackish water areas where I checked the levels by just touching my finger to it. No scientific of course, but those are the other dune lakes I was comparing Draper to.
And Kurt, thanks a bunch for that information. Let me point out something I've noticed about the naming of teh dune lakes. It seems that Little and Big Red Fish lakes are separated by Alligator Lake in the maps, but that confuses me because when I pass the lakes on the road, Alligator lake has a sign up by the road and as I'm passing and counting, I don't know, it just doesn't add up. Maybe it's my Louisiana public school thing going on again
There was an article in the most recent 'Emerald Coast' magazine about the Sand Hill Lakes (pg 33) that has me curious. But I'm not through with my investigation and adventure along and around here. Thanks for all of your input.
And Kurt, thanks a bunch for that information. Let me point out something I've noticed about the naming of teh dune lakes. It seems that Little and Big Red Fish lakes are separated by Alligator Lake in the maps, but that confuses me because when I pass the lakes on the road, Alligator lake has a sign up by the road and as I'm passing and counting, I don't know, it just doesn't add up. Maybe it's my Louisiana public school thing going on again
There was an article in the most recent 'Emerald Coast' magazine about the Sand Hill Lakes (pg 33) that has me curious. But I'm not through with my investigation and adventure along and around here. Thanks for all of your input.
Smiling JOe
SoWal Expert
I often use my pinky toe thermometer to check temps, so I know what you mean by non-scientific measurements. Typically, the salinity in all of our lakes has recently been very low, due to last year's lack of rainfall (no opening and exchanging of water). We've had several openings this year, but mostly, it is the flow out from the Lakes, and not the in-flow from the Gulf.
Little Redfish is between Alligator and Big Redfish. I saw the TDC had it wrong on another map, too.
Little Redfish is between Alligator and Big Redfish. I saw the TDC had it wrong on another map, too.
mikecat adjuster
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Next Book
I wish that question was easy to answer. I'm writing here and there in about 6 books right now. But with my adventures discussed in this thread, my writing has taken a back seat to fishin' fun.
One is a sequel to 'My Space Her Space'. Another is an interesting look at a supernatural kind of thing that has been occuring in my life, something that has brought me here, and something that I'm writing about regarding it's relation to finding love. Another is a book of three short stories, two from the female perspective. Wow, that is fun and different to write
I also have a series of Children's books that I've written but never published. I originally wrote the books just for my kids, because I could not find enough written from the dad's perspective showing dad spending time with the kiddies. I also have another completed book about a man 'finding himself' in a soul searching expedition. But I feel like I need to concentrate on one genre' which happens to be Romance. Erotic Romance btw.
You know, Kitty, I'm kinda living a dream right now, living in paradise and having a book out that I, along with my readers, think is amazing. But I also have this nagging reality of the book business. If you just figure making a few dollars a book, an Author needs to sell 'plenty' books just to break even, much less make a living. I've thought of getting a little job around here, but a long work day tends to zap my creative energy and my desire to write. I quit my job in Louisiana in order to finish 'My Space Her Space'. Selling my house has given me the means to do what I'm doing now, but... well, need I explain further
Thanks for asking about my upcoming projects. I think my future projects depend largely on how my current book does. I am overwhelmed and flattered by the reponses from my readers and the reveiws that I've gotten on amazon, but I simply need to find a way to market my book to more people. Based solely on the reaction to the book though, I am confident. We'll see. You can look more into it at www.MyspaceHerspace.com
I wish that question was easy to answer. I'm writing here and there in about 6 books right now. But with my adventures discussed in this thread, my writing has taken a back seat to fishin' fun.
One is a sequel to 'My Space Her Space'. Another is an interesting look at a supernatural kind of thing that has been occuring in my life, something that has brought me here, and something that I'm writing about regarding it's relation to finding love. Another is a book of three short stories, two from the female perspective. Wow, that is fun and different to write
I also have a series of Children's books that I've written but never published. I originally wrote the books just for my kids, because I could not find enough written from the dad's perspective showing dad spending time with the kiddies. I also have another completed book about a man 'finding himself' in a soul searching expedition. But I feel like I need to concentrate on one genre' which happens to be Romance. Erotic Romance btw.
You know, Kitty, I'm kinda living a dream right now, living in paradise and having a book out that I, along with my readers, think is amazing. But I also have this nagging reality of the book business. If you just figure making a few dollars a book, an Author needs to sell 'plenty' books just to break even, much less make a living. I've thought of getting a little job around here, but a long work day tends to zap my creative energy and my desire to write. I quit my job in Louisiana in order to finish 'My Space Her Space'. Selling my house has given me the means to do what I'm doing now, but... well, need I explain further
Thanks for asking about my upcoming projects. I think my future projects depend largely on how my current book does. I am overwhelmed and flattered by the reponses from my readers and the reveiws that I've gotten on amazon, but I simply need to find a way to market my book to more people. Based solely on the reaction to the book though, I am confident. We'll see. You can look more into it at www.MyspaceHerspace.com
BeachSiO2
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Lake names aren't on the access map that Kurt linked, do you know which one you saw it on?
Smiling JOe
SoWal Expert
Who is your reader base for the erotic book? I cannot see guys reading that book. Is your audience all female?
Smiling JOe
SoWal Expert
With my slow internet, I didn't look at the link. I thought that Mike said the lakes were labeled on it. The other map was in the TDC Lake video, but it has been corrected in the video. I wonder if they pulled it from another map which Mike saw? Or maybe Google Earth, which is often incorrectly labeled, has it incorrect.
BeachSiO2
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With my slow internet, I didn't look at the link. I thought that Mike said the lakes were labeled on it. The other map was in the TDC Lake video, but it has been corrected in the video. I wonder if they pulled it from another map which Mike saw? Or maybe Google Earth, which is often incorrectly labeled, has it incorrect.
No its not on there.
I don't know how it was messed up on the video, but glad it was fixed. I was going to let them know.
mikecat adjuster
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The map I'm talking about is here http://www.discover30a.com/discover/article_environment.asp?art=dunelakes.html which has the dune lakes listed the same way the Emerald Coast magazine has them on page 65 of their most recent edition. The article is 'String of Pearls'.
And Smiling Joe, most readers will be and have been woman, although one review on amazon was from a guy and guys would love it. I was told that many guys are 'closet' romance readers, I don't know. But this one would definately be enjoyed by men. They definatley can 'benefit' from it, even if it's only their spouse who reads it. It kinda gets the juices flowing.
BTW, I went out into Tresca Lake today and caught a couple bass right off. Small lake. For some reason I am exhausted. I think maybe a little dehydrated. All play makes Mikie tired Thanks to everyone for helping with my knowledge of the area. It has been my pleasure to interact like this and learn from you guys. I promise to always respect the resource. I often pick up trash when I'm out and about. This area reminds me of a place my great grandparents had on the Sabine river, the boarder between Texas and Louisiana. It was just east of Orange Texas and this sandy soil and piney woods here brings me back. Thanks!
And Smiling Joe, most readers will be and have been woman, although one review on amazon was from a guy and guys would love it. I was told that many guys are 'closet' romance readers, I don't know. But this one would definately be enjoyed by men. They definatley can 'benefit' from it, even if it's only their spouse who reads it. It kinda gets the juices flowing.
BTW, I went out into Tresca Lake today and caught a couple bass right off. Small lake. For some reason I am exhausted. I think maybe a little dehydrated. All play makes Mikie tired
Thanks to everyone for helping with my knowledge of the area. It has been my pleasure to interact like this and learn from you guys. I promise to always respect the resource. I often pick up trash when I'm out and about. This area reminds me of a place my great grandparents had on the Sabine river, the boarder between Texas and Louisiana. It was just east of Orange Texas and this sandy soil and piney woods here brings me back. Thanks!