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Silent but Deadly - Patrick F. McManus Story
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This is the short story "Silent but Deadly" by outdoor humorist Patrick F. McManus, found in the book Kerplunk!, read by Lauren Ball.
Gram feeds the dog, Strange, the leftover turkey gravy from Thanksgiving dinner just prior to Patrick’s date with Olga Bonemarrow, with disastrous consequences (of course).
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Poof-No Eyebrows! - Patrick F. McManus Story
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Mean Tents - Patrick F. McManus Story
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Secret Places - Patrick F. McManus Story
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Cold Fish - Patrick F. McManus Story
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Sequences - Patrick F. McManus Story
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My First Deer, and Welcome to It - Patrick F. McManus Story
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A Good Deed Goes Wrong - Patrick F. McManus Story
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Where's the One About the Bobcat?
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I show how to use the index to Patrick F. McManus's stories, "Where's the One About the Bobcat?"

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  • @NCmtnborn76
    @NCmtnborn76 28 днів тому

    Copyright?

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 28 днів тому

      That is a question I considered, and is the question that kept me from posting these earlier. I discovered several other UA-cam creators who shared videos of them reading their favorite stories. It may be a gray area. I'm not earning any money from this, and I thought as long as I'm encouraging people to buy the books the stories are found in, all proceeds are aimed towards Patrick's estate. Patrick himself was very supportive of my efforts in helping people find their favorite stories with my website (McManus Index) and book (Where's the One About the Bobcat?, for which he wrote the forward).

  • @jonbock4853
    @jonbock4853 29 днів тому

    Thank you

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 28 днів тому

      You're so welcome, it's great to hear from you!

  • @RobertMiller-pt2ok
    @RobertMiller-pt2ok Місяць тому

    Just when I started to think you stopped, appreciate it!

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 28 днів тому

      Thanks, I hope to do more, when I get the time!

  • @MrDleete-mj9vt
    @MrDleete-mj9vt Місяць тому

    I really appreciate you reading these stories!

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 28 днів тому

      Thanks for your encouragement, it means a lot!

  • @CoolhandLuketheCarnivore
    @CoolhandLuketheCarnivore Місяць тому

    Never ever get tired of McManus stories. Thank you for such a wonderful read

  • @Sawlon
    @Sawlon Місяць тому

    I remember reading one of his stories in a doctor's office back in the 1970s, and I had to put it down because I was laughing too hard! I have all of his books now! Thanks for sharing this story!

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 Місяць тому

      I had the same experience in a library once, yikes! Thanks for sharing your comment!

  • @michealargyle1608
    @michealargyle1608 2 місяці тому

    So good. Took me back to my childhood when we used black powder to wipeout Ant piles. We stacked three wooden matches on top of the black powder that's on top of the amp pile and struck the fourth match and tossed it onto the three matches and it went out. I decided to blow on the mats to get it hot, which it did and took off my eyebrows and my friend standing right behind me. Ended up with a bloody nose when my head jerked back into his face. Growing up was fun back then.

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed the story. Those were the days!

  • @IsaiahHartman
    @IsaiahHartman 2 місяці тому

    been a while how's it going.

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 Місяць тому

      Thanks for checking in. It's funny how you imagine life getting somewhat more quiet and relaxing when you retire, but I'm finding I'm as busy-if not busier-than before!

  • @markthebldr6834
    @markthebldr6834 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for reading this. Brings me back to my childhood. Everything was relatively easy back then.

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 Місяць тому

      You're so welcome. It's good to look back on those simpler, easier times, I agree.

  • @tolvaer
    @tolvaer 6 місяців тому

    truly great-thank you!

  • @IsaiahHartman
    @IsaiahHartman 9 місяців тому

    what do i got to do to get you to do more stories

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 9 місяців тому

      Thanks for the encouragement! It's nice to know the stories are enjoyed. The best way to help me get more stories up faster is the first link in the description. Thanks for your support!

    • @IsaiahHartman
      @IsaiahHartman 9 місяців тому

      @@mcmanusindex9677 ok

    • @IsaiahHartman
      @IsaiahHartman 9 місяців тому

      @@mcmanusindex9677 how much until you do the next one?

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 9 місяців тому

      @@IsaiahHartman I'm on deadline for other projects, so I should be able to have it posted in a couple weeks

  • @MrDleete-mj9vt
    @MrDleete-mj9vt 10 місяців тому

    Anymore planned?

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 Місяць тому

      Sorry for the long reply wait. Yes, I have more in the works!

  • @Bowhuntordie200
    @Bowhuntordie200 11 місяців тому

    These stories are so great and clean thanks for making these.

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 11 місяців тому

      You're welcome, and thanks for your comment!

  • @lisamorrison6274
    @lisamorrison6274 11 місяців тому

    Enjoyed that. Thank you 😊

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 11 місяців тому

      You're welcome, thanks for your comment!

  • @dannybarton940
    @dannybarton940 Рік тому

    I remember back in 1975 when I first discovered McManus. I couldn't wait for my new issue of Outdoor Life to arrive so I could read his stories. My wife looked forward to it as well. She didn't care about reading McManus but was greatly entertained by my periods of uncontrolled, couldn't catch my breath laughter. Sometimes I would have tears rolling I was laughing so hard! More times than not, it was the misadventures of Rancid Crabtree that got me. The world has changed since then... Thank you for taking me back to those memories.

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing your memories. It means a lot that others are enjoying my efforts in reading and sharing!

  • @ArkadyRaider
    @ArkadyRaider Рік тому

    I've never laughed harder and more often in my life as when when reading Pat McManus stories. Such a brilliant writer and comedic genius!

  • @wesmoffett9395
    @wesmoffett9395 Рік тому

    Thanks for that wonderful retelling of a story that came back to me so many years later when I saw an ebike supported bowhunter the past couple of days. No meat yet, but I wish him good luck!

  • @Existntlangst
    @Existntlangst Рік тому

    Love your narration. So many great memories of reading Pat McManus around the camp fire

  • @RobertMiller-pt2ok
    @RobertMiller-pt2ok Рік тому

    I'm glad you're still making these!

  • @denverklassen4814
    @denverklassen4814 Рік тому

    Patrick mcmanus

  • @scottwood9181
    @scottwood9181 Рік тому

    I'm trying to track down a specific mcmanus story. He runs into a mob tough guy who is interested in fly fishing, and Pat has to correct a number of his misconceptions over what is involved in fly fishing. By the time Pat is done correcting him and filling him in on what is really involved, the tough-guy decides he just isn't tough enough to try it. Do you know which book/story name that was?

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 Рік тому

      Sure @scottwood9181, that story is titled "Many Are Called" and is found in the book Kerplunk! Glad I could help

    • @scottwood9181
      @scottwood9181 Рік тому

      @@mcmanusindex9677 thank you! I actually finally found it myself last night after scanning through a number of my audio books.

  • @jackieo8693
    @jackieo8693 Рік тому

    Patrick McManus is the best!

  • @josephoconnor6985
    @josephoconnor6985 Рік тому

    Thank you! My boys never tire of hearing these stories.

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 Рік тому

      Thanks for your comment! I'm glad you enjoy the stories

  • @davidpollock7901
    @davidpollock7901 Рік тому

    Thank You so much for the great memories of Mr. MaManus ,I remember reading my first story in Outdoor Life I believe it was, I'm from Canada and on my first trip to the U.S.A. I went to a book store and purchased every title they had of this amazing story teller.I enjoyed his humor so much throughout the years and still read the books from time to time. Thank You again for the great memories .David

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 Рік тому

      Thanks for your kind words David! It's great to meet other McManus fans. It always makes me reach for a book and read some stories

    • @davidpollock7901
      @davidpollock7901 Рік тому

      My pleasure ,Mr.McManus gave me so much pleasure and laughter throughout my life,I did share the books I had with my family ,8 brothers that were all hunters and enjoyed fishing and the great outdoors, we could really relate to the stories Pat wrote and shared many evenings laughing about his funny stories.

  • @derekcarroll3175
    @derekcarroll3175 Рік тому

    I'm so glad to find your youtube channel. Pat's stories need to be shared with more people.

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 Рік тому

      Thank you, and welcome! I couldn't agree with you more

  • @shawndale7344
    @shawndale7344 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @CoolhandLuketheCarnivore
    @CoolhandLuketheCarnivore Рік тому

    Well done Sir!!!! Been a Patrick fan for decades.

  • @oregonexpat
    @oregonexpat 2 роки тому

    Well read. Thanks

  • @wanderingspacecritic
    @wanderingspacecritic 2 роки тому

    Awesome reading, again!

  • @Marialla.
    @Marialla. 2 роки тому

    I don't know how I found you, but I'm glad I did!

  • @Marialla.
    @Marialla. 2 роки тому

    Nice! I've been a Patrick McManus fan for years, and it's great to hear him read so well!

  • @tattoojack1969
    @tattoojack1969 2 роки тому

    Patrick McManus was a true National Treasure. Absolutely the finest writer of Outdoor/Hunting/Fishing humor ever to be assaulted by a typewriter ribbon.

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 2 роки тому

      Thanks for your comment, couldn't agree with you more!

  • @Laure51150
    @Laure51150 2 роки тому

    You told this story beautifully!

  • @MarionRelics
    @MarionRelics 2 роки тому

    As a person trying to build a homestead with an endless sequence of DIY tasks everywhere I look, this was deeply gratifying.

  • @southernstylehomesteadAL
    @southernstylehomesteadAL 2 роки тому

    I just found this. you brought back many child hood memories of reading every thing i could find that Mr McManus wrote please read the grass hopper trap

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 2 роки тому

      I'm glad you enjoyed it! The Grasshopper Trap is on my list of next stories.

  • @jdmohr6178
    @jdmohr6178 2 роки тому

    Bravo! I would chance a guess that you love the man's work as much as I do, and your reading certainly does it justice.

  • @melissamybubbles6139
    @melissamybubbles6139 2 роки тому

    Thank you. It's nice to have someone read me a story while I'm in bed with COVID.

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 2 роки тому

      You're so welcome! I hope you're feeling better soon

  • @wanderingspacecritic
    @wanderingspacecritic 2 роки тому

    Awesome job, again.

  • @jonbock4853
    @jonbock4853 2 роки тому

    You sound exactly as I would imagine McManus would. Thank you for your posts. They bring a smile and comfort.

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 2 роки тому

      Thanks Jon, that means a lot! I'm glad you enjoy them, I'll be posting more

  • @Existntlangst
    @Existntlangst 2 роки тому

    Perfect delivery. Reminds me of my father in law reading stories around the camp fire and adding in his own experiences growing up in the backwoods of Arkansas

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 2 роки тому

      Thanks for your kind words! I'm glad it brought back good memories.

  • @wanderingspacecritic
    @wanderingspacecritic 2 роки тому

    Another great read, thank you, sir! - Chad

  • @wanderingspacecritic
    @wanderingspacecritic 2 роки тому

    Absolutely fabulous, thank you! Chad

  • @murrayegger
    @murrayegger 2 роки тому

    You need to balance the audio on the introduction, its all on the left channel

  • @wilber9735
    @wilber9735 2 роки тому

    Thank you for reading these on UA-cam. And Yes. I do have every book. I used to read these stories to my children when they young. I would laugh so hard, they would have to wait for me to calm myself to continue reading. On a not so light side: “I was reading Mr. McManus last book “Circles in the Snow.” (At least I believe it was his last book.) when I had heard he had died. I sat the book down and have not picked it up yet. (On the page 56). Funny , I knew Mr. McManus was older and, older than I at 65. But when reading of his escapades with Eddie Muldoon, I never thought of him as being old. God bless you sir, oh what fun to hear his stories being read.

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 2 роки тому

      Wilber, it's the same for me!

    • @jdmohr6178
      @jdmohr6178 2 роки тому

      Hi Wilber, I did the same with my children. They are grown now and they all still love McManus stories! I had the pleasure of corresponding with Pat via email some years ago and was impressed by how humble and gracious he was. Truly a national treasure. JD

  • @jonbock4853
    @jonbock4853 2 роки тому

    Thank you I did not know how much I needed this.

    • @mcmanusindex9677
      @mcmanusindex9677 2 роки тому

      Thank you Jon, that means a lot. Laughter from his stories has lifted me on so many occasions.