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Last night I completed Again to Carthage, the sequel to the legendary novel Once a Runner, both by John L. Parker, Jr. I’d seen Once a Runner mentioned in quite a few places, but have yet to read it since it’s currently not in print. Used copies are highly sought after and can currently be found used on Amazon starting at $244! I purchased Again to Carthage from the Buffalo Fleet Feet several days after reading a good review on it in the November issue of Runners World. At the time I asked one of the owners if he had a copy of Once a Runner & was informed he did, but that it was currently lent to a friend. After finishing Again to Carthage, I might have to head back and see if I can get in line to borrow it.

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(I stole the idea to gripe/praise companies from my friend Greg’s companies blog entries.)

Yeah, I’m making a list alright. It’s not the good type of list though… Unfortunately for Amazon, TigerDirect & Buy.com, they’re on it. Normally the companies names in the previous sentence would be links to their sites, but their recent tactics don’t deserve the business I might send their way if someone followed the links.

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This past Saturday, I headed up to the Niagara Falls Curling Club for a night of curling. I was fortunate enough to be able to go with three groups of friends - from grade/high school, college and work.

Jeff & John trying to sweep a stone into the house.

Additional photos are viewable in my photo gallery.

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