Still, after all these years, just the mention of Elmer's name never fails to inspire the statesmen of Lilliput.
When I was much younger, some of Elmer's tales in G&A often caused me to chuckle out loud at his descriptions of people and events, or because of the way he "crowed" about his accomplishments.
As I grew older, it occured to me that he wasn't crowing, as much as he was simply narrating his own unique experiences.
I've been lucky enough to have known some real characters over the past 59 years and would've been happy to have known him too. A friend lent me Hell, I Was There several years ago and I couldn't put it down until I'd finished it. Chuckled some while reading that one too, but more from appreciation, than anything else.
Never enough characters in this world to suit me, glad to have more than a few around this place.
If three or more people think you're a dimwit, chances are at least one of them is right.
