Think I would've shoved 2 fingers down my throat and gave him the lobster back!

Seventy bucks? and I thought I got ripped
when I bought his Searace crapola about 11 years ago for sixty bucks ..... Isnt he like
70 years old now? ..one step in the grave...lol

Re: Shane's tall tale re: being charged for my book SEARACE...

Fact. He was among several others who came up to purchase my book SEARACE after I'd made a talk at a Lake Geroge, NY restuarant as the guest of the Donzi Classic Club.

I asked him if he wanted me to sign it and he said yes, and I did. I then asked him for money for the book which he paid withnout comment.

Now two years later I read a OSO post from him, that implied that I was supposed to
be making him a gift of my 680 page, six pound work!

Some read into his post that I charged him the $69.95 for my autograph!

I hope for the public's welfare, Shane uses transportation and doesn't smoke in bed!

JOHN CROUSE
Crouse Publications

PS - I now write SEATALK, a monthly column that tells it like it is...the last issue taking a hard look at the leadership of the rented version of the APBA's offshore division by the overly ambitious barrister Michael Allweiss. Send me an e-mail at [email protected] and I will send up a comp copy.This one is COMP Shane!

[QUOTE]Originally posted by john crouse:
[QB]Re: Shane's tall tale re: being charged for my book SEARACE...

I hope for the public's welfare, Shane uses transportation and doesn't smoke in bed!

JOHN CROUSE
Crouse Publications

If you were this person would you come here and say this or would you just say "hey Shane,you bought a book not a autograph"

Now if I were to have to reply to this it would be just plain rude....

Hey John,
I heard through the grape vine that you had some words about Mr.APBA. Some things were said that were very uncalled for. Sir you are getting ready to WEAR IT!!!!!!

Have a GREAT NEW YEAR!!!!

DOHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

Oh Oops I just pointed a finger and laughed didn't I??...........Sorry...

Two years ago I met Mr. Crouse and purchased Searace and asked him to sign it. He did so willingly. I spent the next two hours talking raceboat history with him,that alone was worth the price of the book. Since owning the book, it has spent more time on "loan" then I've had it. If anyone can show me a better book on offshore racing, I'll bye it site unseen.
I do agree that some of what he said is harsh, however, show some respect to your elders.
PS would the OSO only member in Beachwood NJ please return my book-You've had it for 5 months!

Nobody is stating that john's book isn't the best book written on offshore racing. What is being disputed is that you should not critisize anyone unless you can do a better job. Or at least try to.

Shane your up.

John's book is without doubt the best ever wtitten on the sport we all love. No one else ever stepped up to undertake such a project. Love him or hate him,look at his book, it speaks for itself.