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Old 07-05-2014, 15:44   #1
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Farley Mowat has passed
Dead at 92.

Heaven or hell?

He did not live a quiet life. I aspired to meet him, but did not.

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Old 07-05-2014, 15:50   #2
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Sad to hear. Just started reading People of the Deer. Read most of his others. Great guy.
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Old 07-05-2014, 15:58   #3
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Dead at 92.

Heaven or hell?

He did not live a quiet life. I aspired to meet him, but did not.

Farley Mowat dead at 92 - Arts & Entertainment - CBC News
What are you saying, environmentalists might go to hell?
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Purgatory; he likes to keep his options open.
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"The Boat Who Wouldn't Float" is one of the all-time greats.

RIP, Farley, and thanks.
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A great Canadian, author, environmentalist, and combat veteran of the Second World War.
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"The Boat Who Wouldn't Float" is one of the all-time greats.

RIP, Farley, and thanks.
great book

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What are you saying, environmentalists might go to hell?
Farley was something of a foul mouthed, hot headed cad.

The life force was strong in him.

Not what many " proper" folks would consider a good candidate.

I hope to meet him where ever he ends up, that's where my friends I'll be.
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