tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post1047349988590960354..comments2024-03-28T06:03:52.199-07:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: Lectures To Paint ByJonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-81640553452525623462015-09-01T21:12:24.557-07:002015-09-01T21:12:24.557-07:00Give them a try and you might get hooked! Can the...Give them a try and you might get hooked! Can these lectures compete with Star Wars? You know, I have the album from the first one; Meco's Intergalactic Funk. Is that the one to which you listen? Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-86933378168031170742015-09-01T21:08:42.339-07:002015-09-01T21:08:42.339-07:00Thank you, Jim! I will look into this work.Thank you, Jim! I will look into this work.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-66494361112882214562015-09-01T20:48:39.082-07:002015-09-01T20:48:39.082-07:00"the Rise and Fall of Alexandria, Birthplace ..."the Rise and Fall of Alexandria, Birthplace of the Modern Mind" by Justin Pollard and Howard Reid.Der Alte Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578422757511400566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-88683897853891523102015-09-01T20:19:00.851-07:002015-09-01T20:19:00.851-07:00Sounds like a good idea for the 6 hr drive to Fred...Sounds like a good idea for the 6 hr drive to Fredericklsburg every July; I usually play the sounnd tracks of all thee original Star Wars movies to keep me awake!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-88121883490527939062015-09-01T13:29:33.168-07:002015-09-01T13:29:33.168-07:00Monty! You rarely write and you never call!
Great...Monty! You rarely write and you never call!<br />Great to hear from you again.<br /><br />While painting, I have been on a steady diet of listening to NPR. That changed once I discovered the The Great Courses. Until now, I did not know The Great Courses were available via Audible.com. Thanks for the tip! Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-88547727072125689662015-09-01T12:35:15.506-07:002015-09-01T12:35:15.506-07:00Great minds paint alike! I use Audible to get my ...Great minds paint alike! I use Audible to get my Great Lectures courses and Harl's lectures on the Vikings is a very good one. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-72468258327063922402015-09-01T09:36:44.151-07:002015-09-01T09:36:44.151-07:00Indeed! If one MUST commute at least the time spen...Indeed! If one MUST commute at least the time spent should count for something.<br /><br />Great to see you back!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-16146048688847165042015-09-01T06:34:55.740-07:002015-09-01T06:34:55.740-07:00The last two weeks have seen Spokane choked by smo...The last two weeks have seen Spokane choked by smoke from the surrounding fires. The air quality returned to normal only yesterday.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-19470876941146989962015-09-01T06:33:03.244-07:002015-09-01T06:33:03.244-07:00Yes, NEVER pay the sticker price! I bought my cop...Yes, NEVER pay the sticker price! I bought my copy of the CD for $45 just last month. Please don't sell your Saxons!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-66318205485672220062015-09-01T06:30:37.258-07:002015-09-01T06:30:37.258-07:00That is a superb way to pass the long drive. BTW, ...That is a superb way to pass the long drive. BTW, are the fires/smoke causing any trouble for you?DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-10300577266508882682015-09-01T06:28:11.842-07:002015-09-01T06:28:11.842-07:00your right Jon,
$275 - $365 is outrages to buy th...your right Jon, <br />$275 - $365 is outrages to buy the Peloponnesian War by Dr. Kenneth Harl DVD-CD sets...I think I may give it a miss or sell my Napoleonic Saxons? :o)<br /><br />cheers,Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-19603521923946774402015-09-01T06:14:13.693-07:002015-09-01T06:14:13.693-07:00That would be most welcome and nearly a perfect le...That would be most welcome and nearly a perfect length for the commute!<br />Thank you.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-85025112254297556812015-09-01T06:11:26.669-07:002015-09-01T06:11:26.669-07:00A friend gave me a book on CD about ancient Alexan...A friend gave me a book on CD about ancient Alexandria, from its founding and up through the fall of the Roman Empire. I can't recall its name but I will look it up for you - 11 hours long, perfect for long cross country car trips Der Alte Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578422757511400566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-32358342146735993432015-09-01T05:56:18.150-07:002015-09-01T05:56:18.150-07:00I tried Audible.com briefly several years ago. It...I tried Audible.com briefly several years ago. It deserves another chance.<br /><br />Thanks!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-24445103991192585142015-09-01T05:54:25.891-07:002015-09-01T05:54:25.891-07:00I appreciate your Kagan recommendation and the You...I appreciate your Kagan recommendation and the YouTube link.<br />Kagan has moved a few books higher in the book pile.<br /><br />For the Great Courses, one note; never buy them at full price. Courses are rotated through a 70% or more discounting so the Peloponnesian War is bound to be on sale soon.<br />Thanks!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-70597572203224302362015-09-01T03:20:50.931-07:002015-09-01T03:20:50.931-07:00There is nothing like a long drive, a cup of coffe...There is nothing like a long drive, a cup of coffee and a good audiobook! I myself have pledged fidelity to Audible.com with their history section of +7.000 titles.Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-41000111018272726602015-09-01T00:27:55.994-07:002015-09-01T00:27:55.994-07:00I like the sound of these, a great way of spending...I like the sound of these, a great way of spending commute time!The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-60877614679832969072015-08-31T21:15:04.657-07:002015-08-31T21:15:04.657-07:00Thanks Jon for sharing thhis post - I think I may...Thanks Jon for sharing thhis post - I think I may buy The Peloponnesian War set by Dr. Kenneth Harl too!<br /><br />I have Donald Kagan book and read it a few times - and loved it!<br /><br />Professor Kagan describes the events that lead up the Peloponnesian War: here is a YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMlkvfFJYPo<br /><br />cheers,<br />Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.com