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To: Junkyardawg who wrote (178)11/29/2007 3:26:46 PM
From: Jim S  Respond to of 9626
 
Yep, I'm not as isolated as the gent in the PBS special. I can go to town if I want to, or pick up a phone.

Still, I think your pity is misplaced. He CHOSE to live like that, it was what he WANTED to do. I fully understand how he must have felt about it, and unlike you, I admire the guy, I don't pity him. I wish I were tough enough to do it myself.



To: Junkyardawg who wrote (178)11/29/2007 3:38:14 PM
From: Snowshoe  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 9626
 
>>This man lived alone in Alaska TOTALLY ALONE!<<

Actually, Dick kept in touch with people and had plenty of visitors...

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