Saw on another site where Patrick McManus, the outdoor humor writer has died. He was my favorite writer, made me laugh harder than anyone. Made me realize how much fun I had being miserable when I was hunting, fishing or camping. If I make it to heaven hope I get to spend some time with him telling me stories by a campfire.
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Mexican Kerry
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That's too bad. He and Retch would be good to hang out with, but stay out of Retch's boat!
Grayfox
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Loved his work! 
I have several of his books in my library. A great loss indeed. 
Pat McManus: Claimed to be the only kid ever to be dishonorably discharged from the Cub Scouts.
And then there was Strange.
I have several of his books in my library. A great loss indeed. Pat McManus: Claimed to be the only kid ever to be dishonorably discharged from the Cub Scouts.
And then there was Strange.
RobertJ.
Member
Very sad. May he rest in peace.
I loved his style of humor. I started reading him when he wrote the back page for an outdoor magazine, I think Field & Stream. I read all of his books, and went to a book signing he did in Chinook, Washington.
I even read his book on how to write. Interestingly, he listed Woody Allen as one of his favorite writers.
I recommend his work to anyone who likes the outdoors (hunting and fishing) and humor. There is so much we can all relate to.
I use his material all the time.
I loved his style of humor. I started reading him when he wrote the back page for an outdoor magazine, I think Field & Stream. I read all of his books, and went to a book signing he did in Chinook, Washington.
I even read his book on how to write. Interestingly, he listed Woody Allen as one of his favorite writers.
I recommend his work to anyone who likes the outdoors (hunting and fishing) and humor. There is so much we can all relate to.
I use his material all the time.
Texas Star
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Gosh, I thought he'd died years ago. I enjoyed his writing and Ed Zern's, Exit Laughing column at, Field & Stream. And Gene Hill's work. I actually met Hill at a book signing.
brigeton
Member
I think McManus was in Outdoor Life, I used to read that when I was young. I loved his humor and have a couple of his books. I'll have to get them out and read them again.
Wee Hooker
Member
Funny man that touched allot of outdoors minded folks over his career. I'm a big fan myself and have just about all of his books. Not only were they incredibly funny, but the stories are just the right length so they can be finished in one read.
I can recall one occasion on a long distance red eye flight where I got checked on by the stewardess because I was crying from laughing so hard. That one was the Grasshopper Trap, as I recall.
Time to break them out again.
I can recall one occasion on a long distance red eye flight where I got checked on by the stewardess because I was crying from laughing so hard. That one was the Grasshopper Trap, as I recall.
Time to break them out again.
dave holl
Absent Comrade
Sounds like his stories rang true for many of us. His stories were believable as well as funny. Even though the events may never have happened to us, we can imagine them in our mind.
Like reaching for a fishing lure from the bottom of his tackle box and pulling out a whole bunch of tangled lures all hooked together. Seems inconsequential by itself, but Pat turned it into humorous event, that I still remember from many years ago.
Dave
Like reaching for a fishing lure from the bottom of his tackle box and pulling out a whole bunch of tangled lures all hooked together. Seems inconsequential by itself, but Pat turned it into humorous event, that I still remember from many years ago.
Dave
He gave me many hours of laughter. Passed his books to my Dad and he also would sit in his chair and laugh till the tears came. Was able to to meet him a couple of times at book signings. He would ask what sentiment to write as he signed. I asked him to say " May you always suffer a fine and pleasant misery". He commented that he might use that as a standard.
djt17
Member
I have most (all?) of his books. His writing style was unique; the only author that could literally make me "Laugh Out Loud" while reading.
Even his cook book with his sister the Troll is funny. I still use some of the recipes( biscuits, bean soup).
My mom found me laughing out loud once while reading A Fine and Pleasant Misery and bought me and my brother his books every year for Christmas til we had them all, many of them signed.
My mom found me laughing out loud once while reading A Fine and Pleasant Misery and bought me and my brother his books every year for Christmas til we had them all, many of them signed.
CAJUNLAWYER
Member
I rank him with Louis Grizzard as some of my favorite humor authors
Alk8944
US Veteran
Died 4/11/2018. Loved his writing and have several of his books.
Many a pleasant moment was spent with his writings. Unforgettable characters - Retch Sweeney, Rancid Crabtree, the Troll.
TripLeader
Member
I've got several of his books too. One of my favorite stories is the 'Mountain Car.' Great writer. He could really show the funny side of youth and normal life as it involved the outdoors.
jlrhiner
US Veteran
If you haven't read the story where he and Retch encounter sasquatch and the biker gang, go find it!
One of the few writers to make me literally laugh out loud.
His crime stories were just as good.
I'll see you around the campfire, Pat.
One of the few writers to make me literally laugh out loud.
His crime stories were just as good.
I'll see you around the campfire, Pat.
Kathy Sue Loudermilk was one of my cousins in Newnan GA!
joe44va
Member
I had all of his books and loved them. Gave the collection to my son.
chuckie
Member
R.I.P. Pat, I really enjoyed reading his stories in Outdoor Life.
jessebogan
Member
That is sad news indeed.
