Marc
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Herman Hill & Hidden Gold
So I am in the Museo in Bahia L A and this old guy (I am 71 and he looked old enough to be my father) comes in and chats up the gal at the front
desk. As I am looking through the books on sale he comes over and recommends a book he says he wrote and then points out a piece of mining machinery
he donated. I didn't think much about it but I buy the book and started reading that day. Turns out it is a wonderful story of this mans life and a
history of the Bahia de Los Angeles area.
We managed to find him at his home that evening and he very cordially signed my copy of his book. This man has done it all.
October 20, 2012
[Edited on 11-22-2012 by Marc]
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woody with a view
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COOOL!
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desertcpl
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thats really neat,, is this book available some place other than BOLA Amazon? or
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Marc
(I am 71 and he looked old enough to be my father) [IMG]October 20, 2012
[Edited on 11-22-2012 by Marc] |
You don't look it but he does. Happy T day.
Bob Durrell
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Family Guy
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http://www.amazon.com/Bajas-Hidden-Gold-Treasure-Mission/dp/...
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desertcpl
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thanks, I just ordered it
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John M
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book sellers - a bit less expensive
Go to addall.com - look on the used book page search, type in title in the proper place and you'll find 'em for under ten bucks. Some may not be in
pristine condition but good "reading" copies.
John M
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You will always find Herman chatting up a gal.
A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child.
Knights of Pythagoras
Funny how falling feels like flying
for a little while - Bad Blake
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David K
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The book has been reviewed here when it was published... I enjoyed it greatly and even more since I know Herman. Now about the lost Jesuit treasure...
( better get the book)
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Paulina
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Herman just celebrated another birthday the first week of November. He keeps a stash of books handy at his house that he will gladly sell, complete
with his famous signature. Herman has been my baja dad for going on 20 years now. Like Oggie said, he likes the ladies and always looking for one who
can wash windows. He can cut a rug like no one else, watch out for him on the dance floor come New Year's Eve.
P<*)))>{
On edit, tried to attach a photo from my phone. I'll have to bust out my computer.
[Edited on 22-11-2012 by Paulina]
\"Well behaved women rarely make history.\" Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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micah202
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
.....................Now about the lost Jesuit treasure... ( better get the book) |
......hmm,,saw a big pile of bullion once when I went and explored somewhere between GN and SI .....
....now I know what it was
....do many people use a metal detector in the arroyos after they get turned over as late?
[Edited on 11-22-2012 by micah202]
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baja09
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Herman Hill
Herman is a character...we have been wondering how he has been , thanks for the report....
A+P......... PILOT........Baja Sur Lover
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EdZeranski
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hidden guilt?? ...ooops Gold!
Glad he is doing well. I still have the copy he gave me.
EdZ
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David K
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Here is the review of the book when it was published: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=34970
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