tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044215950542318724.post5012972678311798916..comments2023-10-23T00:55:31.675+11:00Comments on The Inc. Blot: AJ “Sandy” MackinnonBlack Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13032531190967478938noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044215950542318724.post-14368597891180736072014-05-25T14:28:06.642+10:002014-05-25T14:28:06.642+10:00The "Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow" is...The "Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow" is truly one of the best books I have ever read. A masterly work by a gifted writer. Uplifting and inspirational. The book captures the essence of true adventure.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044215950542318724.post-30486857845338208872012-06-26T13:07:48.155+10:002012-06-26T13:07:48.155+10:00“Sandy Mackinnon is a luminous literary rarity – a...“Sandy Mackinnon is a luminous literary rarity – an engaging, funny writer who is also an engaging, funny raconteur,” writes author and journalist Graeme Johnstone.<br />For his full review of Sandy’s urbane and uproarious performance at the 2012 Bayside Literary Festival, “In Search Of The Secret To Eternal Youth”, go to:<br />http://loverhusbandfathermonster.com/story/sandy-literary-rarityGraeme Johnstonehttp://loverhusbandfathermonster.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044215950542318724.post-44486964519627672702011-07-30T17:58:50.863+10:002011-07-30T17:58:50.863+10:00Oh no, Lucy got in first... (but maybe she hasn...Oh no, Lucy got in first... (but maybe she hasn't read about the Laotian princess). More seriously though, thank you for your books. I read "Jack De Crow" last year and it cheered me up during a very hard time. It made me laugh so much on the train that the lady opposite had to ask what I was reading! I've just finished reading "The Well at the World's End" and realised that I must've crossed paths with you in Darwin in 1990. I was hitching east on a couple of yachts as you were hitching north. Thank you again for your books, I've been so glad to learn that there are others who see their travels through the prism of Arthur Ransome, CS Lewis and JRR Tolkein (etc...).<br />Love (but not to the point of stalking)<br />FigglesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044215950542318724.post-68669657450049892922010-11-07T05:50:16.462+11:002010-11-07T05:50:16.462+11:00Hi Sandy, Good to see you again, "in the fles...Hi Sandy, Good to see you again, "in the flesh" as it were. Both Ann and I were really pleased to come across this and your ramblings brought back fond memories of you, EC and the Skellegs. The copy of the book you kindly signed for me has really done the rounds here on Menorca. It now looks a little sorry for itself, but is always returned with assurances that they will buy a new one for themselves. I hope they do. A real treasure. Thanks you. Coming down under in Jan 2011, but not near Geelong unfortunately. Perth, Ayres Rock and Sydney, before jetting off to NZ to see Ann's Brother. Find me on Skype, Facebook, or Flickr if you want to get in touch. Lots of love, Iona's Dad & MumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044215950542318724.post-2877615889865153512010-09-10T20:50:41.772+10:002010-09-10T20:50:41.772+10:00Loved both and now buying one of these books for o...Loved both and now buying one of these books for others that the name Ben and the words El and Cid also have meaning.<br />Do these words have meaning to you too Sandy??<br />Cryptically,<br />Kerryn and Marty (Perth WA)Kerrynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044215950542318724.post-80270944756852550282010-05-17T19:54:05.137+10:002010-05-17T19:54:05.137+10:00Also read your book. Loved it, although not necess...Also read your book. Loved it, although not necessarily to the point of wanting to marry you. <br />Eoin (Phone number withheld)Eoinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044215950542318724.post-37153099500617377712010-03-18T08:33:10.569+11:002010-03-18T08:33:10.569+11:00I have just finished reading your book, Sandy. Wh...I have just finished reading your book, Sandy. What an enjoyable read! It kept drawing me back, so I found I was sneaking off to read it when I should be doing other things. There are passages that the words so delight, that I found I was re-reading for sheer enjoyment. I have visited many of the places you travelled through. I could relive your trip up the Rhine and Danube, but I must confess I was in one of those grand river boats. Mostly on our trips we try to get off the beaten track and experience the real people and the way they live: not just seeing them through TV viewing eyes like goggling tourists. I agree wholely with your sentiment that the world is full of kind and lovely people. We ran a B&B for 9 years, after teaching, in Albany WA. The experience left us with a world full of friends, invitations to meet and promises to show us their country. Since shifting to Tasmania we have every year set off to do this. Meet up with all these people, and see their piece of the world. Yes the world is full of wonderful, interesting, kind, thoughtful people. You don't have to look far. The ticket is a smile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044215950542318724.post-8286932498465204112009-06-11T22:30:56.596+10:002009-06-11T22:30:56.596+10:00Read your book - are you married? If not, marry me...Read your book - are you married? If not, marry me. If you are, at least have dinner with me in Geelong.<br /><br />Lucy Jones<br />Call me on 0433 233 543Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com