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
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