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Has anyone read the autobiography "Wanderer" by Sterling Hayden?  He led an unusual life and did a little bit of everything. Actor, writer, sailor, war hero & drinker. He also wrote a pretty good novel "Voyage."

I will be going to the Wichita Falls, Texas area in a few weeks and probably returning by way of Sherman. Does anyone know of any good pipe shops in this area? DC in Texas

I've traveled over about half of the US and spent a lot of time exploring Texas and the surrounding states. Our trip to Cape Cod and Maine a few years ago had to be one of the best. The scenery was great, just like all of the calendar photos I had seen over the years. The food couldn't have been...

How about starting a TRAVEL TOPIC in the FORUM. It could cover the best places each of us has visited in the US and other countries. Also, places we are planning to travel to or would like to visit in the future. DC in Texas

I just purchase my second corn cob (I had one years ago) and I have to admit that I'm rather disappointed in it. Both of them seem to have an unpleasant taste. They are both Missouri Meerschaums and I've tried several different tobaccos and haven't really been impressed with them. Does anyone...

I've been a listener to talk radio for many years. Recently, I came across Dennis Prager for the first time and have found him to be one of the best educated and most articulate men I have ever heard. Does anyone else listen to him on a regular basis or know of any other talk show...

I'm interested in reading some of the Maigret mysteries. Which books are the best reads? DC

i came across two floorplans of Holmes & Watson's apartment. Here are the links to them. DC http://bigthink.com/strange-maps/281-holmes-sweet-holmes-a-floorplan-of-221b-baker-street http://www.comicvine.com/221b-baker-street/34-57167/all-images/108-462493/floorplan/105-1752822/

Whenever I clean any of my pipes I always dip the pipe clearer in bourbon. The alcohol helps to remove the tar and other crud and also gives it a pleasant flavor. I don't use high quality/high priced bourbon just any run of the mill brand will do. Does anyone else use something similar to this...

Are there any fans of the Tom Selleck / Jesse Stone mysteries out there. I've always liked the setting for the stories, kind of dark and moody. They have a great cast and music score also. DC in Texas

How about starting a new section for travel (local, national, international, where I've been, where I would like to go someday, etc.). I'm sure there are some out of the way places we would all like to hear about. DC in Texas

How about starting a new section for travel (local, national, international, where I've been, where I would like to go someday, etc.). I'm sure there are some out of the way places we would all like to hear about. DC in Texas

Anyone here ever read any of Robert Ruark's books. "The Old Man and the Boy", "the Old Man's Boy Grows Older", "Horn of Africa", etc. DC in Texas