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Fishing’s Greatest Misadventures presents twenty-six true stories which cover the spectrum from terrifying to comical to downright bizarre. In these pages everyday fishermen, pros, and journalists tell their stories of freak accidents, fishy attacks, pranks, idiotic decisions, eerie or unexplained incidents, and other jaw dropping, adrenalin-pumping calamities. The stories bring to life the strange possibilities that await us once we cast our lines into known and unknown waters.

Here are some of the characters you'll meet inside these pages:

* A sport fisherman who gets taken on harrowing underwater ride by an angry white shark.
* An adventure angler whose boat is over turned by a 200 lb Amazon-river catfish.
* A group of ice fishermen who lose their cabin, gear and pride to a single pike.
* A teenager who sabotages a fish farm and frees 300,000 salmon.
* A charter boat operator who gets speared thro...
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« Reply #50 on: June 10, 2009, 07:41:56 AM »

That's wonderful, Leslie. If anyone deserves the Kindle DX it's Mrs. Bristlecone Kindle herself.  Grin

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« Reply #51 on: June 10, 2009, 07:47:42 AM »

Well, you know, that's a good thing, really. . . . . .

It is. And because I could verify everything, they took off the hold and the charge went right through. So it all worked out in the end. I have to laugh...I am having a super-stressful day (you name it, it's happening) and this was just one more thing.

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« Reply #52 on: June 10, 2009, 07:48:10 AM »

That's wonderful, Leslie. If anyone deserves the Kindle DX it's Mrs. Bristlecone Kindle herself.  Grin

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Ah, thank you Ed. Of course, it would be nicer if they gave me one but oh well...

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« Reply #53 on: June 10, 2009, 07:53:32 AM »

After it didn't go through the second time, I call the credit card company. This is an Amazon business card and I have to say, the CS is excellent. I charged plane and train tickets to go to Switzerland the other day. That triggered a fraud alert when another big ticket charge came through. It's all been cleared now, since I was able to verify everything, and now my DX's status is shipping soon with a delivery date for tomorrow. Wahoo!

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« Reply #54 on: June 10, 2009, 08:26:49 AM »

Waiting for my first Kindle!
I ordered mine with the super saver shipping so it isn't due to ship until Monday.
I almost changed to overnight last week but remembered that my summer Concert Band's first concert is this Saturday and I need to write the announcements and knew I'd be playing with the Kindle too much to do a decent job Smiley

On the other hand they did ship me 2 PG Wodehouse books and my copy of Book: The Sequel which I am a contributor to.

Does anyone know when Oberon is releasing their new covers?

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« Reply #55 on: June 10, 2009, 09:08:56 AM »


Does anyone know when Oberon is releasing their new covers?

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For the DX?  Based on email exchange with Becca at Oberon, I would guess it will be July.
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« Reply #56 on: June 10, 2009, 09:12:18 AM »

I'll definitely be ordering a Oberon DX cover, but am worried about leaving my kindle unprotected for a month or so...contemplating ordering a Medge platform to protect it until then unless someone has a good suggestion as to how to keep it safe while waiting for Oberon.
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« Reply #57 on: June 10, 2009, 09:16:13 AM »

I'll definitely be ordering a Oberon DX cover, but am worried about leaving my kindle unprotected for a month or so...contemplating ordering a Medge platform to protect it until then unless someone has a good suggestion as to how to keep it safe while waiting for Oberon.

Same concern.  I ordered the Amazon cover just to have some protection until either Oberon or Noreve comes out with something I really like.  Oberon isn't doing a velcro model for the DX.  I never take the Oberon out of the cover, and can't imagine having it in something to protect it.
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« Reply #58 on: June 10, 2009, 09:30:56 AM »

When I get my DX I don't anticipate getting any cover, but will look for a protective case. . . .which might be available at someplace like Target pretty cheaply. . . .
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« Reply #59 on: June 10, 2009, 09:36:40 AM »

Unboxing:

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyh7nI_mfTo" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyh7nI_mfTo</a>
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« Reply #60 on: June 10, 2009, 09:38:24 AM »

<sob> Amazon, please! Take my money! And ship my Kindle DX!! No email shipping notice for me, yet.
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« Reply #61 on: June 10, 2009, 10:29:33 AM »

My status has changed to being prepped for shipment! My delivery date is Monday, but since I upgraded to overnight shipping, and it's now being prepped for shipment, do you think this means I'll get it before Monday?
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« Reply #62 on: June 10, 2009, 10:45:55 AM »

I liked watching the YouTube unboxing.  Very interesting. 

Harvey, I've got my fingers and toes crossed for you.
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« Reply #63 on: June 10, 2009, 10:47:04 AM »

Mine's shipped!!!

*happydance*

Tracking info:
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June 10, 2009    11:30:34 AM    Whitestown IN US    Shipment has left seller facility and is in transit

Now the watch for the brown truck starts, lol.
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« Reply #64 on: June 10, 2009, 10:48:11 AM »

Congratulations, Forster. 
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« Reply #65 on: June 10, 2009, 10:54:57 AM »

Mine's shipped!!!

*happydance*

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June 10, 2009    11:30:34 AM    Whitestown IN US    Shipment has left seller facility and is in transit

Now the watch for the brown truck starts, lol.

Lucky dog. Mine is "shipping soon" - who knows when that'll be. Oh, well. It has to be sometime tomorrow because it's next day shipping, but I want it now. *stamps foot* Going to work should keep my mind off things for a bit.
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« Reply #66 on: June 10, 2009, 10:59:50 AM »

Lucky dog. Mine is "shipping soon" - who knows when that'll be. Oh, well. It has to be sometime tomorrow because it's next day shipping, but I want it now. *stamps foot* Going to work should keep my mind off things for a bit.

I was too cheap for next day shipping so I'll get it on Friday.
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« Reply #67 on: June 10, 2009, 11:04:48 AM »

My status has changed to being prepped for shipment! My delivery date is Monday, but since I upgraded to overnight shipping, and it's now being prepped for shipment, do you think this means I'll get it before Monday?

Amazons Dx page says you can buy it today, with 1 day shipping get it tomorow. So yes. I think you'll get it tomorrow. I don't have a DX ordered but I went through that with my k2. I actually had the thing in my hand when I got the it's shipped email. Good luck, but I'm betting you have it tomorrow, from my past experience.
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« Reply #68 on: June 10, 2009, 11:34:22 AM »

*ROTFLOL* Ok that video was funny! I think Amazon should of packaged it like they did with Kindle 1... It was much better.... Oh well...
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« Reply #69 on: June 10, 2009, 11:53:42 AM »

I just received my shipping notice e-mail. Tracking info:
Date Time Location Event Details
June 10, 2009 12:22:20 PM Campbellsville KY US Shipment has left seller facility and is in transit

I am glad I watched the DX unboxing video. Each time I opened my Kindle 2 packaging, (original and two replacements), I did so without tearing the "open here" strips. (I am glad I did as it made the returns easier.) In the video, it shows that the inside slip cover was glued onto back of the inner tray. Another challenge in the opening process.  Roll Eyes

Edit: Since it is for DH and he hates paying for shipping but wants it to arrive while I am in town, we paid for Standard Shipping. The estimated delivery arrival is June 15.

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« Reply #70 on: June 10, 2009, 12:18:30 PM »

Just watched the unboxing video and wooohooo!! The screen on the DX is huge!! I was very patiently waiting, experiencing only mild anticipation. I mean the DX is not that much different than my K2, right? WRONG! Jimmeny Crickets! (or however that is spelled) I think that must be the first time I have seen the DX and the K2 side by side. Darn it. Now to start compulsively refreshing my order page at Amazon waiting for the magic "Items Shipped" notice.  Grin Cheesy
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« Reply #71 on: June 10, 2009, 02:54:07 PM »

http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/amazon-kindle-dx-unboxing-and-hands-on/
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« Reply #72 on: June 10, 2009, 02:55:43 PM »

Engadget rules!

You rule, too, for updating us!

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« Reply #73 on: June 10, 2009, 02:59:30 PM »

We have another thread with an unboxing video (not sure if it is the same one, I haven't had a chance to watch) so I am going to merge these two together.

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« Reply #74 on: June 10, 2009, 03:28:55 PM »

Hopefully more people will put up some more videos and reviews...
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