Nincompoopery and Other Group Terms:

A group of ice fishermen is a chatter or chill, although the term loony is often used, particularly by wives of ice fishermen.

~ Patrick F. McManus in The Grasshopper Trap

January 2012

Happy New Year!

"O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!" He chortled in his joy.

This is one of my all-time favorite quotes for good news of any kind. Unfortunately Pat didn't write it--the credit goes to Lewis Carroll--but Pat has been known to inspire some hearty chortles in his time. Besides, I personally can't think of a better way to start a new year than with a few "snorty, joyful laughs" (official definition of chortle). All Pat's books are good for snorts, but this month in Pat Online he also has some absolutely frabjous news that I'm all chortled up about. Don't miss it!

Oh, and speaking of missing out, you really don't want to miss Bun's lipsmackingly good recipe for Rum Balls in her blog this month!

At McManus Books online store we are regrouping and making big plans for the new year. One small change, though, that is already in effect is we will now only be offering Rancid Wear items that have sizes at Father's Day and Christmas. Before you panic, I want to reassure you that our amazing new Rancid camo hats and our beloved Rancid Classic hats are still available year-round! Also watch our website for our first Valentines Day sale ever beginning in late January. We're the perfect place to get your outdoorsy sweeties something they'll really like! Or maybe just whip them up a batch of Bun's Rum Balls and that will keep them happy!

Either way, we're just happy you are spending some of your new year with us on Pat's website. We wish you all a frabjous New Year!

Kelly, the Web-Daughter