billcoe Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 OK, assholes, please do not make fun of this. I'm serious. It's a different kind of thing, certainly not Herzog and Gaston Rebuffett, but from what I saw well written. If you are a guy, keep in mind that most of you non-gay types have women or lovers who read and love this stuff, even if you don't. Melissa, a former engineer, who posts on CC.com as RMWRTER or some such thing (means romance writer) is about to have another book published. I saw an advanced copy and read the first page and intro and what I saw was very interesting. On the title page she dedicated the book to a few friends and helpers (John Frieh for instance) but also to Cascadeclimbers.com in general. Lists the web site right there by way of a thank you. Now, if you don't like this kind of thing, I'm fine with that because I have not read any romance novels either. Yet, I should say -haven't read any yet. However, my wife does. You might consider pre-buying a few in time for Christmas for your mom, partner or significant other, and let them know that you know the author. It's a climbing romance story about handsome "Jake Porter" (I'm sure this is fictional and has nothing to do with any other Porters or Jakes on this site:-), and a blossoming romance with a young woman who had lost the love of her life while climbing Mt Hood years earlier. It is available pre-order off Amazon right now. Melissa found CC.com when researching this book when the Mt Hood tragedy became news, and then she fell in love with climbing herself. She's been a great socializing force for good around here in PDX in the brief time she's been part of the community. I'd like to urge you all to support this wonderful person and buy one or more of these books. They are available pre-order off Amazon.com right now. If you ask nicely I'm sure Melisa will sign it for you:-) Take care all! Link to Amazon click here 2 1 point Summation for the slow of mind 1st) hold the snarky comments. 2nd) Buy the book ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 It's a climbing romance story OMG softcore pr0n 8D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 OK, assholes, please do not make fun of this. I'm serious. It's a different kind of thing, certainly not Herzog and Gaston Rebuffett, but from what I saw well written. If you are a guy, keep in mind that most of you non-gay types have women or lovers who read and love this stuff, even if you don't. Melissa, a former engineer, who posts on CC.com as RMWRTER or some such thing (means romance writer) is about to have another book published. I saw an advanced copy and read the first page and intro and what I saw was very interesting. On the title page she dedicated the book to a few friends and helpers (John Frieh for instance) but also to Cascadeclimbers.com in general. Lists the web site right there by way of a thank you. Now, if you don't like this kind of thing, I'm fine with that because I have not read any romance novels either. Yet, I should say -haven't read any yet. However, my wife does. You might consider pre-buying a few in time for Christmas for your mom, partner or significant other, and let them know that you know the author. It's a climbing romance story about handsome "Jake Porter" (I'm sure this is fictional and has nothing to do with any other Porters or Jakes on this site:-), and a blossoming romance with a young woman who had lost the love of her life while climbing Mt Hood years earlier. It is available pre-order off Amazon right now. Melissa found CC.com when researching this book when the Mt Hood tragedy became news, and then she fell in love with climbing herself. She's been a great socializing force for good around here in PDX in the brief time she's been part of the community. I'd like to urge you all to support this wonderful person and buy one or more of these books. They are available pre-order off Amazon.com right now. If you ask nicely I'm sure Melisa will sign it for you:-) Take care all! Link to Amazon click here 2 1 point Summation for the slow of mind 1st) hold the snarky comments. 2nd) Buy the book ! :tup: :tup: :tup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Melissa helped out this year with the kids ropeup! Thats some funny stuff there. As a MAN I don't read romance novels, but I'll trust that the studly Jake Porter was solely based on my posting here on cc.com! Anyway, if you all keep your negative comments out of this thread it would be appreciated. Lets have some positive support for a member of our community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 It's a climbing romance story OMG softcore pr0n 8D OK, assholes, please do not make fun of this. I'm serious. Didn't understand Bill's first sentence, huh Dru? Give the funnymaking a rest, and support the gal. Seriously, I've never a read a romance novel, either, but I'm already up to Chapter 7. And my book is signed and has a special dedication from Mel, so there, you wankers! BTW, Mel said the inspiration for Jake came from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Being that the protagonist never makes past 1st base in any of Mel's books it makes sense that Jake was based on Sobo and Porter :laf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Is anyone wearing cheesy vests and high tech windshirts while looking for neutrinos on sick routes?? If not, it can't be that good, can it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 You're just going to have to buy the book if you want to find out Rudy! Who knows... maybe Jake is a sport climber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I have living proof John! Can you say the same?? But could it be based on John???? He is called out directly in the credits!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 was the guy a pooftah spray master?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 or cuz he was ardently in love with the hard core ex marine sergeant drill instructor at Crossfit??? Enquiring minds want to know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I have living proof John! Can you say the same?? You got a paternity test I would if Mel's book is as h0tt as the Annabell Bond mustache man thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 But could it be based on John???? He is called out directly in the credits!! So was I, pooftah! It's me! It's all about me, I'm tellin' ya!!!1 Me Me Me Me ME ME And John's right, since I never get laid, Jake has to be modeled after me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Buy the book Rudy! You can read it to your kids @ night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Then again Jake Porter could be a young Fred Beckey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 or, knowing Fred, an old Fred Beckey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Jake Porter doesn't collect napkins and ketchup packets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 maybe that's why fred gets more tail...ever think of that?? mmmkay, Fred rules, next... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Ketchup digger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 is it possible to keep even one thread in a positive realm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 NO...i tried with the Mod appreciation thread, but considering the subject matter, that one was obviously doomed to failure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 is it possible to keep even one thread in a positive realm? Porter, not that you need it or anything like that, but you have my permission to moderate the fuck outta this thread to get it back to the original intent of the OP. But I think that Mel should at least see some of this witty banter first, before it gets cleaned back up. I think she'd find it humorous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 It's a climbing romance story OMG softcore pr0n 8D OK, assholes, please do not make fun of this. I'm serious. Didn't understand Bill's first sentence, huh Dru? Give the funnymaking a rest, and support the gal. Seriously, I've never a read a romance novel, either, but I'm already up to Chapter 7. And my book is signed and has a special dedication from Mel, so there, you wankers! BTW, Mel said the inspiration for Jake came from me. I'd have to say YOU don't get it. The line between "romance novels" and "erotica" is itself a fiction. I was trapped in a logging camp in Northern BC for a week once with only a shelf of "romance novels" to read and there's more descriptions of fucking in your average "romance novel" than there is in the average Penthouse Letters. But they use more highfalutin' language in the novels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Mel's books are different. But hey, join the dogpile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApeMan Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Being that the protagonist never makes past 1st base in any of Mel's books it makes sense that Jake was based on Sobo and Porter :laf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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