tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post9183899822410443096..comments2024-03-29T03:31:54.220-06:00Comments on The Michael Bane Blog: Arthur C. Clarke, R.I.P.Michael Banehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-88523576573004927522008-03-20T18:25:00.000-06:002008-03-20T18:25:00.000-06:00Wow, what a great anecdote. I loved his books sinc...Wow, what a great anecdote. I loved his books since I was a kid, and I honor the man. Rest in peace, indeed, Sir Arthur. <BR/><BR/>Erich MartellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-21530452337709285582008-03-20T00:48:00.000-06:002008-03-20T00:48:00.000-06:00such a coincidence.Last month I picked up a buncha...such a coincidence.<BR/><BR/>Last month I picked up a buncha books from a University Food Drive Book Sale ... 50 cents for paperbacks. One of which was "Childhood's End".<BR/><BR/>Monday I pulled out that Clarke book and began reading it. (Okay, re-re-reading it for the first time in 20 years.)<BR/><BR/>Today I learned that Clarke had died, so I finished the book in a 40 minute reading marathonJerry The Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181610016755426448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-88509714888469331802008-03-19T20:38:00.000-06:002008-03-19T20:38:00.000-06:00I am STUNNED that I am just now finding out about ...I am STUNNED that I am just now finding out about this.<BR/><BR/>Sir Aurthur wrote true 'science' fiction. He was a visionary who dreamed the dreams that later geeks (who also were inspired by him) made happen.<BR/><BR/>Thank God that we still have his words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-57997528833750844172008-03-19T17:48:00.000-06:002008-03-19T17:48:00.000-06:00Michael, that is such a wonderful story. You are ...Michael, that is such a wonderful story. You are fortunate to have met so many great people. I am sure Clarke was happy to meet you too and enjoyed the chance for some honest conversation and a good cheap lunch (which shall never be underestimated in its usefulness).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-15951157208814740592008-03-19T16:55:00.000-06:002008-03-19T16:55:00.000-06:00Add another gun lovin' Science Fiction fanatic to ...Add another gun lovin' Science Fiction fanatic to the list. Sir Clark, along with Mr. Heinlein, opened my eyes and mind to all the great possibilities out there.<BR/><BR/>I will always regret not being able to meet them face-to-face.<BR/><BR/>Definitely a sad sad day for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-32148108912312055142008-03-19T15:34:00.000-06:002008-03-19T15:34:00.000-06:00What a wonderful story! You are fortunate indeed ...What a wonderful story! You are fortunate indeed to have had that experience. I also idolized him; we are all poorer for his passing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-34721111244835844272008-03-19T14:54:00.000-06:002008-03-19T14:54:00.000-06:00Hey, now, Sizzler's is fantastic. Their all-you-c...Hey, now, Sizzler's is <I>fantastic</I>. Their all-you-can-eat shrimp plate is delicious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-62218573538207860032008-03-19T14:30:00.000-06:002008-03-19T14:30:00.000-06:00Clarke was my favorite author and someone I looked...Clarke was my favorite author and someone I looked up to for a number of reasons. Clarkes passing and the SCOTUS hearings made for a rather emotionally charged day. I enjoyed your story and it's also nice to know I'm not the only gun toting scifi fan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-11640178329291493282008-03-19T13:46:00.000-06:002008-03-19T13:46:00.000-06:00Go read Jerry Pournelle's day book entry for Tuesd...Go read Jerry Pournelle's day book entry for Tuesday to see how an encounter with Sir Arthur changed his life: http://www.jerrypournelle.com/view/2008/Q1/view510.html#TuesdayErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14448573800625757326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-89481711772164046492008-03-19T12:48:00.000-06:002008-03-19T12:48:00.000-06:00That was very touching, Michael. It's obvious tha...That was very touching, Michael. It's obvious that Mr. Clarke left an impression on you that will last thoughout your life. You're right about those "tiny ruby bearings". From my perspective in middle age, it's the small, precious turning points in life (which we don't necessarialy recognize when they occur) that produce the most profound changes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com