[DL] Names in the books

["Jeff Shoffner" <shoffner@usit.net>]

So, Mr. McGlothlin has started adding listserv folks to Weird Wars, eh?  In
that case, It is JeffERy, not JeffREy Shoffner, & yes, there is a
difference.  :)  Funny, if you put me in the Weird Wars, I will have the
dubious distinction of being one of the first members of my family to
actively serve in a war!  :D  Hey!!  Maybe you could work that in; I have
researched my father's family tree somewhat & have determined that although
we have been here since 1771, no one I am directly related to has served in
a combat situation.  Talk about survival of the sneakiest.  (in case you're
wondering, my Dad was pulled into the Nat'l Guard during Vietnam, Grandpa
served on a tender(supply ship) in WWII, no one served in WWI, can't find
any records of us fightin during the Civil War, & nine-greats grandpa sat
out of the Revolutionary War.)

Names ripped off.  Well, for my favorite character, yes I admit I ripped off
the name, Johnny "Utah" Montana, but my person does not, in any way resemble
the original J"U"M-- I just happen to like the name.  That, & the "So, where
ya from, "Utah?" question that pops up. (New Jersey.)

Oh, & I did have a Kemosabe named "Two Dog."  Short for something
else.....("Two Dog Fighting?  My brother would've killed for a name like
that!")

Jeff Shoffner