We have really enjoyed Simon's log of his trip...since we go to the Philippines
often ourselves.
 
 
Scott E Jordan wrote:
 
> This travelogue is very useful because it describes the trek of a shell
> dealer through the many islands of the Philippines.  It is a journey I want
> to make myself someday, so I find this story of great interest.  I would
> like to see more such info posted (instead of the flying pig drivel).
>
> Scott Jordan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Patty Jansen <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Thursday, February 18, 1999 1:43 AM
> Subject: a stupid question (not about shells)
>
> >Dear all,
> >
> >I don't know why anyone hasn't asked this question before (maybe they're
> >too polite), but who is Simon Aitken, and why should we know about his
> >travels to the Philippines? Does he know that his diaries are being relayed
> >across the world? Sound like an interesting place to visit, but what on
> >earth is this stuff doing on the list? Maybe somebody can fill us in. I am
> >not offended, just puzzled
> >
> >Patty
> >WWW: http://www.capricornica.com
> >
> >Capricornica Publications               on-line natural history bookshop
> >P.O. Box 345
> >Lindfield NSW 2070
> >
> >phone/fax: 02 9415 8098 international: +61 2 9415 8098
> >
> >E-mail: [log in to unmask]
 
--
Jim and Bobbi Cordy
of Merritt Island, Florida.
 
Jim Specializes in Self-Collected
Caribbean & Florida Shells
 
Bobbi in Shell Creations