Comments on: Writing is No Longer Manly with the Possible Exception of Australian Travel Writers

By: David Thayer

David Thayer — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:11:18 +0000

Susan, I think you’re okay. Wellington Leg has a soft spot for Austen.

By: susan

susan — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:33:16 +0000

Oh no, I’ve written a book from one of Austen’s heroes point of view. Where does that fit in the Girls Only paradigm? Despite the proper equipment, am I out of the club?

By: David I

David I — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:12:00 +0000

Yeah, I took a pic of a friend once felxing his muscles in front of Manly Souvenirs.

And when they say “Manly,” they really mean “Manly.” Wikipedia tells us:

‘Manly was named by Capt. Arthur Phillip for the indigenous people living there, “their confidence and manly behaviour made me give the name of Manly Cove to this place”.’

Though the fact that a nearby beach and suburb is called “Fairy Bower” makes me wonder excatly what kind of Manly men these are…

By: David Thayer

David Thayer — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:16:09 +0000

Manly Books! Manly Souvenirs. Is this Paradise Found?

By: David I

David I — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:55:15 +0000

There used to be this handy Guide entitled “How to Stalk Strain” (in English, “How to Talk Australian”) that is a vital instructional manual if you decide to go that direction.

I’d suggest you start in the beach town of Manly, near Sydney. Home of the Manly Cafe, Manly Souvenirs, and even Manly books. EZ access to Manly and Bondi beaches.