Comments on: The Pat Rothfuss Escort Service. http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/07/pat-rothfuss-escort-service/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:46:29 +0000 hourly 1 By: Nicole http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/07/pat-rothfuss-escort-service/comment-page-1/#comment-7177 Nicole Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:02:03 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=161#comment-7177 It's so nice to see that Make Way for Ducklings can happen in real life, too. And, from the comments here, that I am not the only one who knows and loves the book. I grew up with that book and firmly believe that it's the source of my love for animals. <br /><br />So often we're confronted with the harsh truth that real life is not like what we learned in stories growing up, with people who care and go out of their way to help. Your story, among others in the comment thread, is a nice reaffirmation that there are nice people out there. ^_^ It’s so nice to see that Make Way for Ducklings can happen in real life, too. And, from the comments here, that I am not the only one who knows and loves the book. I grew up with that book and firmly believe that it’s the source of my love for animals.

So often we’re confronted with the harsh truth that real life is not like what we learned in stories growing up, with people who care and go out of their way to help. Your story, among others in the comment thread, is a nice reaffirmation that there are nice people out there. ^_^

]]> By: Pat http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/07/pat-rothfuss-escort-service/comment-page-1/#comment-7178 Pat Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:18:37 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=161#comment-7178 Lovely. Our first troll. </></>I think I'll try to nip this in the bud. Lovely. Our first troll. I think I’ll try to nip this in the bud.

]]> By: Hewhoiswithoutsin http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/07/pat-rothfuss-escort-service/comment-page-1/#comment-7179 Hewhoiswithoutsin Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:13:28 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=161#comment-7179 Just as I were combing your blog for news on book two in what has become an almost monthly stocktake of upcoming fun, and just as I were starting to feel irritated at such news being omitted... I find you are friend to the ducks</>And a friend to the ducks can take as long as he likes because there are plenty of more important things that one needs to be doing.</>Like helping ducks.</>Fact. Just as I were combing your blog for news on book two in what has become an almost monthly stocktake of upcoming fun, and just as I were starting to feel irritated at such news being omitted… I find you are friend to the ducksAnd a friend to the ducks can take as long as he likes because there are plenty of more important things that one needs to be doing.Like helping ducks.Fact.

]]> By: xopher-vh http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/07/pat-rothfuss-escort-service/comment-page-1/#comment-7180 xopher-vh Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:56:36 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=161#comment-7180 No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

]]> By: Anonymous http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/07/pat-rothfuss-escort-service/comment-page-1/#comment-7181 Anonymous Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:24:44 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=161#comment-7181 YOUR life feels quite hollow? How do you think we feel????? I've just finished reading one of the most thought-provoking and enjoyable books I've read in years, and now I've got to wait years for the story to finish!!!! Stephen King left us on a manic train for 5 years before he finished the Dark Tower series, and I didn't really mind that..... but waiting for the NOTW is such delicious agony, torture, anticipation, fear, excitement, trepidation...... I can't stand it!!! </>But if you can spend an hour looking after ducks (crispy fried, with pancakes comes to mind) I guess it will do me good to ensure that I stay alive until the story finishes. I once saw a mother duck commit infanticide by leading her brood down to the weir on the river in London and just paddle back unconcerned..... YOUR life feels quite hollow? How do you think we feel????? I’ve just finished reading one of the most thought-provoking and enjoyable books I’ve read in years, and now I’ve got to wait years for the story to finish!!!! Stephen King left us on a manic train for 5 years before he finished the Dark Tower series, and I didn’t really mind that….. but waiting for the NOTW is such delicious agony, torture, anticipation, fear, excitement, trepidation…… I can’t stand it!!! But if you can spend an hour looking after ducks (crispy fried, with pancakes comes to mind) I guess it will do me good to ensure that I stay alive until the story finishes. I once saw a mother duck commit infanticide by leading her brood down to the weir on the river in London and just paddle back unconcerned…..

]]> By: MR http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/07/pat-rothfuss-escort-service/comment-page-1/#comment-7182 MR Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:48:55 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=161#comment-7182 Mr. Rothfuss! We have both taught at a university, we both write novels (you more successfully than I) and we both are fans of Robin Hobb. And now I find we are both dedicated wildlife escorts. </></>My last wildlife escort session wasn't cute ducks, though. It was a snapping turtle. A BIG one. One who really wanted to sleep in the middle of the road. I'd never met a snapping turtle before. Boy, they can really snap. He bit my "gently encourage a turtle off the road" tool (a stick) and broke it. But I finally got him off the road, thanks to a couple who stopped to help me (one of whom kept yelling "He's got a long neck ya know . . .don't get bit! He can take off your finger!")</></>Next time I hope for baby ducks to assist.</></>In any case, keep helping those who need your help, even if they snap at you. </></>And remember that writing books can escort someone to safety, too. Certainly books have done that for me. Mr. Rothfuss! We have both taught at a university, we both write novels (you more successfully than I) and we both are fans of Robin Hobb. And now I find we are both dedicated wildlife escorts. My last wildlife escort session wasn’t cute ducks, though. It was a snapping turtle. A BIG one. One who really wanted to sleep in the middle of the road. I’d never met a snapping turtle before. Boy, they can really snap. He bit my “gently encourage a turtle off the road” tool (a stick) and broke it. But I finally got him off the road, thanks to a couple who stopped to help me (one of whom kept yelling “He’s got a long neck ya know . . .don’t get bit! He can take off your finger!”)Next time I hope for baby ducks to assist.In any case, keep helping those who need your help, even if they snap at you. And remember that writing books can escort someone to safety, too. Certainly books have done that for me.

]]> By: I. M. Bitter http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/07/pat-rothfuss-escort-service/comment-page-1/#comment-7183 I. M. Bitter Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:32:32 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=161#comment-7183 Kip, BUFFALO!!!! :)</></>I'm a <>her<> not a him. *grin*</></>Also, thank you for somewhat withholding your rant, not all of us fanatical fans follow Pat's blog fanatically. </></>I hadn't known the reasons behind the books' delay until I read the blog posts a moment ago.</></>My little sister (age 23) died a slow painful death from liver cancer two years ago, so I can definitely understand how the prolonged illness and death of a close loved one can impact life.</></>That said, I fail to understand how my previous comment could cause offense. I suggested that Pat might be feeling down because the publishing of Book 2 had been delayed. I read something (a facebook or blog post?) last January that said Book 2 had been pushed back to August of 08. That's what I was basing my post on. </></>Anyway, you're just being < HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/03/magazine/03trolls-t.html?ex=1375329600&en=b5085d50ee5c65e5&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink" REL="nofollow"> trollish... <> and I henceforth ignore you.</></>*****</></>Still hoping that you are doing better Pat. Kip, BUFFALO!!!! :)I’m a <>her<> not a him. *grin*Also, thank you for somewhat withholding your rant, not all of us fanatical fans follow Pat’s blog fanatically. I hadn’t known the reasons behind the books’ delay until I read the blog posts a moment ago.My little sister (age 23) died a slow painful death from liver cancer two years ago, so I can definitely understand how the prolonged illness and death of a close loved one can impact life.That said, I fail to understand how my previous comment could cause offense. I suggested that Pat might be feeling down because the publishing of Book 2 had been delayed. I read something (a facebook or blog post?) last January that said Book 2 had been pushed back to August of 08. That’s what I was basing my post on. Anyway, you’re just being < HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/03/magazine/03trolls-t.html?ex=1375329600&en=b5085d50ee5c65e5&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink" REL="nofollow"> trollish… <> and I henceforth ignore you.*****Still hoping that you are doing better Pat.

]]> By: ripshin http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/07/pat-rothfuss-escort-service/comment-page-1/#comment-7184 ripshin Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:12:59 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=161#comment-7184 I'm a little late posting this, but I can't believe nobody's mentioned "Make Way for Ducklings" by Robert McCloskey.</></>Surely I'm not the only one here with little kids...</></>rip I’m a little late posting this, but I can’t believe nobody’s mentioned “Make Way for Ducklings” by Robert McCloskey.Surely I’m not the only one here with little kids…rip

]]> By: Anonymous http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/07/pat-rothfuss-escort-service/comment-page-1/#comment-7185 Anonymous Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:16:16 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=161#comment-7185 The problem is, it made you realize your life is not your own anymore.</></>Helping the duckies brought back nostalgia for the good old days when you were just an ordinary person.</></>However, there really are no "good old days".</></>Lesson: Every once in awhile, do something ordinary. The problem is, it made you realize your life is not your own anymore.Helping the duckies brought back nostalgia for the good old days when you were just an ordinary person.However, there really are no “good old days”.Lesson: Every once in awhile, do something ordinary.

]]> By: heartfully-cai http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/07/pat-rothfuss-escort-service/comment-page-1/#comment-7186 heartfully-cai Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:03:28 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=161#comment-7186 Hey! Just had to say through a very roudabout way (a Jaqueline Carey fanforum to be exact) I found out about your book, checked out your website and on a whim decided to check out your blog. This was the first post I read and I knew I had to read more! So I've spent the last couple days reading through your archives, now I"m off to buy NOTW! \o/ </></>I know exactly what you mean and I've been feeling it for awhile. I've decided to try college again and see how it goes. *fingers crossed* Hey! Just had to say through a very roudabout way (a Jaqueline Carey fanforum to be exact) I found out about your book, checked out your website and on a whim decided to check out your blog. This was the first post I read and I knew I had to read more! So I’ve spent the last couple days reading through your archives, now I”m off to buy NOTW! \o/ I know exactly what you mean and I’ve been feeling it for awhile. I’ve decided to try college again and see how it goes. *fingers crossed*

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