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On my knee is Bryson's new book, a collection of essays about America, open at his clash with an airline clerk who was foolish enough to demand photo ID. This is a recurrent theme, the confrontation between petty officialdom and Bryson the pot-bellied everyman, who says the things the rest of us never think of in time. He makes us laugh at inflexible losers like the man behind the airport desk, who has "the charm and boundless motivation you would expect to find in someone whose primary employment perk is a nylon tie". Bryson, on the other hand, is sharp and smart. You can just see him standing there, legs apart, nostrils flaring and heroic beard blowing in the wind.
Must be a stylish guy, to pick on an airline worker's naff uniform. Not like the fellow in the corner, with the ginger whiskers, thinning red hair and eyes that seem to blink nervously behind large gold-rimmed glasses. His voice is nasal and a bit whiny - and he uses it to introduce himself (you will hardly be surprised to learn) as Bill Bryson. Whoops.
OK, so it didn't happen quite like that, but Bryson can hardly complain because none of the encounters in his books are true either. "I exaggerate it for the common man," he says after the introductions. "It may not be literally what they said to me but it's exactly the way it felt. It's much more impressionistic."
The real Bill Bryson is more likely to slink from confrontation, muttering under his breath, then go home and savage the other person in print, while making himself seem funny and attractive. "That was the great thing about having a column [in the Mail on Sunday, collected for the new book Notes From A Big Country]. That sense of having a platform and being able to get revenge."
One critic described him as patronising, and as mean as mouse droppings. "Who said that?" I tell him, and the answer is unexpectedly tart. "I didn't read it. I've never heard of him."
So, gentle, wry Bill Bryson, the James Heriot of his day, has a nasty streak? "Oh yeah. I have to fight that all the time. I read Lake Wobegon and thought, 'Jeez, I wish I was nice like that.' It's something I aspire to, just like I aspire not to be a slob. But then again it helps. I couldn't write the books I do if I was as nice as Garrison Keillor."
His books have changed travel writing, not least because they sell - more than two and a half million copies in this country alone, so far. The author is always the star, a lonely traveller adrift in the world with only his wit for protection. He will also be the front man for a television show to be broadcast next year, based on his biggest seller, a tour around Britain called Notes from a Small Island that has been bought by a million people since 1995. "I am taking the piss," he says of the book. "One of the things I have to say above all about the British is that you can take the piss out of them, and they're normally very good about it. I think you're crazy as hell and eccentric, but that's all part of the charm."
Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1951, and first came to Britain at the age of 22. It was meant to be a backpacking holiday, but he got a job in a hospital, met his future wife, Cynthia, and decided to stay. The Bournemouth Evening Echo employed him as a sub-editor, and he eventually moved to London to work for the Times and indeed the Independent. Colleagues from that time remember him as a quiet, low-key chap who did a bit of writing on the side.
Never a great fan of the capital, Bryson went freelance and moved to a village in North Yorkshire. It was a bold step, vindicated when an American publisher paid $375,000 for The Lost Continent, a retracing of childhood journeys across the US. It sold half a million here but was a flop in America. His fellow countrymen and women just don't get it - but why not? "Damn good question. It's not that Americans have no sense of humour, I hate it when somebody says that. Humour is more compartmentalised there. Everywhere else in the English speaking world people are always ready for a joke, but in the States that has stopped being a feature of everyday life. Americans need to have the opening credits of Seinfeld come up to know that this is laughter time."
The trouble with Bryson is that he finds it so easy to be funny. His clever, insightful books about language, like Mother Tongue and Made In America, just don't sell as well. "A lot of people want comic books. After a while you get a little weary just cranking out jokes."
He can't seem to resist. The new book contains some genuinely moving pieces, such as the one about his son leaving home for university, but also some lazy tosh. "My wife has just called up that dinner is on the table," runs one introductory sentence. "(I'd rather it was on plates, but there you are)."
Cynthia and their four children often appear in his writing - or rather caricature versions of them do. "They are part of my life and my personal history, but they didn't sign up for all this." That's why he invented a character called Little Jimmy, to stand for all the children. "My wife was slightly more problematic. You can't just give your wife a pseudonym and expect people not to recognise who you're talking about."
In 1995 the Brysons moved to America, a decision taken by the whole family, although "I was a good deal more passive in it. As soon as we got there I thought, 'This is a big mistake.' My wife and kids loved it. The thing about being in a new country is that every little thing is fascinating. Reading what's on the back of a box of cornflakes is exotic. Going back to America, I gave up that exoticism."
Now the family also has a flat just around the corner in South Kensington. With homes on both sides of the Atlantic he can be a permanent outsider - an American in Britain who is mobbed at book readings, but an anglicised alien in New Hampshire, where he is anonymous. "That's a really nice position to be in. When things are good you can step forward and join the celebrations: if England had by some miracle won the World Cup I would have been just as entitled as anyone else to rejoice. At the same time, if something ridiculous or embarrassing happens, you can stand back and say, 'These Brits - my God! The hooligans are nothing to do with me. The Royal Family? Not my problem.' "
We have been talking for an hour and I still hardly know who Bryson is. He hides behind funny stories, charming phrases, and the alter-ego that rambles through the books. He is always amazed that some of the people he meets on book tours feel they know him. "They can't possibly. Just as you might write that I seem like a nice chap, but I could go home and beat my wife. You can only say the same about your friends, the guys that you've been drinking with. How well can you really know anyone?"
That being the case, what is there left to do but crack gags? One last question, Mr Bryson, before we part: do you beat your wife? "Oh, hardly. Nothing that would lead to a court case. No of course I don't. I'm an absolutely darling man."
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George Randall "Randy" Gleason, 57, of Uvalde died on Dec. 1, 2013, at Main Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. Funeral services will be held today at 3 p.m at Baptist Temple Church. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. He was born on Sept. 20, 1956, in Topeka, Kan. to Virginia Beall Vernor Gleason and Kenneth Arnold Gleason. He married Mary Jane Galindo on March 4, 1980, in Uvalde. He is survived by his wife of 33 years; mother, Virginia Gleason of Uvalde; one daughter, Krystle Gleason of Uvalde; three brothers, Keith Gleason and wife, Judy, of Uvalde, Dennis Gleason and wife, Linda, of Kingsland and Robert Gleason of Nevada; four sisters-in-law, Janie Aviles and husband, Alfonso, of Uvalde, Josephine Rodriguez of Sabinal, Frances Trevino and husband, Moses, of Uvalde and Dora Torres and husband, Tino, of Uvalde; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father. Pallbearers will be Jason Gleason, Robert Daniel Gleason, Moses Trevino Jr., Gilardo Galindo, Tino Torres Jr. and Arturo Hernandez. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Gleason, Dennis Gleason Sr., Robert Gleason, Moses Trevino Sr., Alfonso Aviles, Ralph Hesse, Malcolm Richey, Joel Goode, Richard Marlin, Dennis Gleason Jr., Adam Gleason, Cora Lou Felts, Joe Aviles and Bryan Mills. RUSHING-ESTES-KNOWLES MORTUARY, WWW.REKFUNERALS.COM
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I'm putting up my 2007 Martin Slayer for sale. Bow is being sold bare.
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I have high let-off and low let-of regular mods and high let-off mini mods.
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Comes with a complete set of extra sting and cables.
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Other mod sets can be purchased with the bow for $45 USD per set.
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It had been two month since Virginia Hayes Williams—Mama Williams to more than just her children, most notably to former two-term District of Columbia Mayor Anthony Williams—passed away in Los Angeles. For the many friends, however, who gathered to celebrate her life at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts March 22, she still seemed like a breath of needed fresh air.
For the eight years that Williams was mayor of this city, his mother acted like another first lady and a second mother to us all. If you met her, there was no such thing as just being a sometime acquaintance. This woman, a gifted and trained singer, and a political junkie and activist to her core, proved to be a force in the city. She was someone you'd never forget, and there were always welcome phone calls just in case you hadn't talked to her in a while.
In her role as first mom, she gathered her forces together and made her presence known to people who needed her the most: the elderly, students, parents, the less and least fortunate, the homeless. At the same time, she always, always had a song to sing.
Although the words "politics" and "politicians" were mentioned, you could forgive yourself for thinking that maybe the city wasn't in the middle of a strange, dramatic and compelling primary campaign. It is compelling for all the wrong reasons. Of course, Anthony Williams—"I wish he were running," a woman whispered behind me"—was there to preside over the memories and stories which filled the air like hymns and talking blues. There were council members and the current Mayor Vincent Gray, leaving whatever clouds trailed behind him outside the door.
The people who came here—Williams and brother Lewis Williams and sisters Jessica and Alexandrea Williams, friends like the two Jans, Jan DuPlain and Jan Staihar, Judith Terra, Catfish Mayfield Hunter, Kenyon McDuffie, Dorothy and Bill McSweeny, Duke Elllington co-founder Peggy Cooper Cafritz, who brought the good news of the establishment of a $1 million Virginia E. Hayes Williams fund for students who excel in opera on behalf of the Eugene B. Casey Foundation—came to celebrate her life and spirit.
Blazingly bright-colored umbrellas dotted the building in memory of Mama Williams autobiographical book, "Living Under God's Umbrella," and stories were told and passed around later. Her life was worthy of at least a book. Hers was a journey from one place in Kentucky, to others, to tutelage by music teachers and being told that an African American woman could not (at that time) think of a career in opera, even though as many will recall, she had all the gifts and training for such a career. Instead, she moved to Los Angeles, where she met her husband Lewis Williams III, working at the post office. Together, they raised nine children, including Anthony, who was adopted, and whom she called "God's child".
She was passionately political. She ran for office in Los Angeles, unsuccessfully. She supported Tom Bradley, the city's first African American mayor, and was a key member of Williams's late-blooming candidacy. Later, she supported Linda Cropp in her bid against Adrian Fenty as well as Gray.
But the stories here weren't really about politics. They were about song and music—and a big heart and voice which embraced everyone. "I am the mayor's mother," she would say, and more often than not start to sing. She believed that if you had something to give—including and especially love—why you must give it. She would sing arias, "Summertime," gospel songs and "Lift Every Voice and Sing".
Music sounded through the hallways. We heard the strains of "Amazing Grace" by violinist Nathaniel Heyder, the story of Mama Williams singing "Summertime," her voice ringing out with each and every verse. We were told by Virginia's friend Lee Brian Reba that Virginia Williams "loved each and every one of you."
I believe and know that. When my mother passed after 9/11, Mrs. Williams, whom I had met before, she said to me, "I'm gonna be your momma in Washington." I believed that, too, and was glad for knowing that.
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Before the Cardinals could tackle the highly significant, and perhaps combustible, task of trying to re-sign first baseman Albert Pujols, they needed to have a manager on board. Within 10 days after their World Series triumph, they had completed their first -- and probably only -- round of interviews with six candidates and were hoping to announce Tony La Russa's successor at least several days before Thanksgiving.
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Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. and general manager John Mozeliak said they deemed it important that the new manager have a good understanding of the Cardinals' organizational philosophy. And all six candidates, one of whom was third-base coach Jose Oquendo, presented themselves well.
But it didn't seem impossible that the job could go to the popular, well-spoken Matheny, who has become more visible in the last couple of years since his retirement. Matheny has been a catching instructor in the last three spring training camps and did some evaluating this summer in the minor league system as an assistant to Mozeliak.
If Matheny is hired, it would seem he would need a bench coach with major league managerial experience.
In any event, esteemed pitching coach Dave Duncan, who has a contract for 2012 and an option for 2013, would figure to be back. Duncan, the only Cardinals coach currently under contract, was given considerable responsibility by La Russa while operating La Russa's pitching staffs for nearly 30 years.
SS Rafael Furcal is hopeful of returning to the Cardinals, who did not pick up his $12 million option for 2012. Except for one error-prone stretch in September, Furcal stabilized the Cardinals' defense in the last couple of months after coming from the Los Angeles Dodgers. But he didn't get on base the way he used to. The organization also must decide what to do with still promising SS Tyler Greene, who is out of options.
C Yadier Molina, a four-time Gold Glove winner, is a candidate for a contract extension after his 2012 option was picked up at $7.5 million. Molina might be the most indispensable player the Cardinals have.
Third base coach Jose Oquendo said he would like to come back in that position if he isn't selected as the new manager. Oquendo has been highly regarded for his work on the lines, where he has served the last 12 seasons.
INF/OF Allen Craig, a valuable utilityman, appeared at six positions this year, but he probably doesn't figure at either second or third base in next year's plans. More likely, Craig will be a corner outfielder with occasional time at first base. Of course, those plans could change if 1B Albert Pujols isn't re-signed.
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2B/OF Skip Schumaker, INF Ryan Theriot and RHP Kyle McClellan head the Cardinals' potential arbitration list. The club isn't apt to bring back both Schumaker and Theriot and probably not McClellan, either. One or two of these players either could be traded or non-tendered.
Consecutive seasons in which Dave Duncan had been manager Tony La Russa's
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The Cardinals are coming off a World Series title, but general manager John Mozeliak realizes the big turnaround in the season came in late July and early August when the club changed 20 percent of its roster with five additions. There will be no standing pat, and that trend began three days after the World Series ended when manager Tony La Russa retired after 16 seasons.
The top priority, after naming a manager, is re-signing 1B Albert Pujols, the cream of the free agent class. Secondarily, the Cardinals need to address their shortstop-second base situation, which finished with Rafael Furcal, whose option was not picked up, at short and Skip Schumaker, who is arbitration-eligible, at second. Mozeliak has indicated interest in Furcal but at a much lower figure than $12 million. Schumaker, a converted outfielder, has improved at second base, but the Cardinals might not want to pay to keep both.
1B Albert Pujols, RHPs Edwin Jackson and Octavio Dotel, C Gerald Laird, SS Rafael Furcal, OF Corey Patterson, INF Nick Punto, LHP Arthur Rhodes.
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to re-sign Pujols. Furcal and Dotel command interest by the Cardinals, but they
won't be able to give
2B/OF Skip Schumaker, RHP Kyle McClellan. INF Ryan Theriot.
All, in theory, could be non-tendered. McClellan is the most likely to dealt. Either Schumaker or Theriot won't be back, and possibly both.
RHP Kyle McClellan, who moved back
to the bullpen when
RHP Adam Wainwright is
expected to go to Jupiter,
LF Matt Holliday might need his right hand, injured twice late in the season, attended to.


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Both are excellent choices as Gary and Mark are 1st class makers. While I don't own anything made by Mark I do have a MaxCon for my 1911 and it's a very comfortable holster similar to Sparks VMII. IMO, you can't go wrong with either.
This is a discussion on Max-Con V vs In Cognito? within the Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; So, I'm thinking about updating to a newer style holster and I've kinda narrowed it down to the Brommeland Max-Con V and the Garrity In ...
So, I'm thinking about updating to a newer style holster and I've kinda narrowed it down to the Brommeland Max-Con V and the Garrity In Cognito IWB's. I'll be carring my Kimber Ultra CDP 2 in it. Any thoughts as to both of these holsters??? The cost doesen't matter as much as the comfort does. I also like the Sparks Versa Max 2 and Watchman 6 but I think I'm still leaning towards the first two choices.
JohnD in CT
Both are excellent choices as Gary and Mark are 1st class makers. While I don't own anything made by Mark I do have a MaxCon for my 1911 and it's a very comfortable holster similar to Sparks VMII. IMO, you can't go wrong with either.
Both are a excellent choice im carrying a MCV right now but i have had marks on order for awhile also for a different sized 1911 so eventually i will be able to tell you exactly to compare
I have the Max-Con V for my XD. It's a great holster, and I'm happy to have it. Only downside was the wait, took 4 3/4 months. But, that includes Gary's back injury. Things may me better now as far as wait times. There was a 4 month wait time posted prominently on the web page when I ordered mine, but it's not there now. I would email Gary and ask him what the current wait time is. The holster is certainly excellent. I have no experiencethe other holser
Well, I'll chime in here, not to plug my own stuff but to say if I wasn't making my own gear I'd probably be wearing a Max-Con V.
You can't go wrong with Gary's stuff, despite the wait.
"He who makes things with his hands is a laborer, he who makes things with his hands and his head is a craftsman, he who makes things with his hands, his head, and his heart is an artist."
I carry a Wilson cqb compact all day every day in a MC 5.
Comfort and concealment.
The Marshmallowist
I have two MC-V's and love that holster, super comfortable and can wear it all day long no problem. I really wouldn't compare it to a VM-II though, the VM-II has the steel band at the mouth were as the MC-V does not and IMO without the steel band the MC-V is far more comortable IWB than anything else I've tried.
I do also have a pair of IN-COGNITOS on order but can't comment on the comfort level, but as was stated. These two makers are top of the line and I feel you can't go wrong with either of them.
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Go with Brommeland!
The Max-Con V rocks!
When youre wounded and left on Afghanistans plains,
And the women come out to cut up what remains,
Just roll to your rifle and blow out your brains,
And go to your God like a soldier.
Rudyard Kipling
Hey guys thanks for the info. These 2 holsters are so much alike there prolly isn't that much difference. Just have to decide which one!
Wow, you can feel the love in this thread!
Gary and Mark, the holster foo is strong with the both of you! Great items....
I have a MaxCon V and like it very much. In fact I just ordered one for my G23. (Once that gets in I think I may try one of those new Dakota Defenders from K&D. I seem to like collecting holsters.)
Anyway, the answer to your problem is very easy. Buy both! Then you can figure out which one YOU like the best.

The MaxCon V would be closer to the Watch Six from Milt Sparks than to their VM-II as neither the MCV nor the WS has a reinforced mouthband. I've had and worn the Watch Six and it's a fine holster but I personally prefer the MaxCon V as it's more stable, secure and comfortable - at least for my particular body type.
I haven't had the chance to try Mark's gear yet but he's definitely on my "short list." No matter which of the three makers you choose you'll be getting top quality gear and I think you're making a good decision by going with an offset loop design - there simply ISN'T a more comfortable IWB holster design in my experience.
Buy both holsters? Hmmmmmm, I think I'll just be getting one of them for now....
I'm looking forward to them having the belt loops offset on the holster. I like the way my older Milt Sparks Executive Companion conceals but with the loops and reinforced band right over each other it is to thick. It also was made for my old Colt Commander and not my 3" Kimber, though it holds it tight.
Yea--great stuff now get back to making my Holster.
just kidding!
I carry an Ultra CDP in the Max Con V. I wouldn't have it any other way. Gary is a hell of a nice guy who makes IMO the best holster on the market. It is comfortable, and extremely stable and well made. When I buy my next 1911 I will be giving Gary a call for another.


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"I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next."
"Compromise is but the sacrifice of one right or good in the hope of retaining another--too often ending in the loss of both."
"You know how easily and suddenly these things happen, beginning in playful teasing and ending in something a little warmer than friendship. You squeeze the slender arm which is passed through yours, you venture to take the little gloved hand, you say good night at absurd length in the shadow of the door. It is innocent and very interesting, love trying his wings in a first little flutter."
"You're searching, Joe, for things that don't exist; I mean beginnings. Ends and beginnings -- there are no such things. There are only middles."
"When a love comes to an end, weaklings cry, efficient ones instantly find another love, and the wise already have one in reserve."