It has been a long time since I visited this museum. I don't know Rush, if you and Lou remember me. So far it has been a rough 2024 and I need once more to dive into my Charlie Chan books and movies. It would also help to be able to chat with you guys. I hope my message finds you well.

David, Aloha & Hau'oli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year!) If memory serves, last year you were reading (or rereading) Keeper of the Keys...Biggers' final novel, correct? And I was re-visiting The Black Camel.

It is amazing the things one comes across when taking up these novels again and again. Matter of fact, this year I will reveal what some may consider a "stunning revelation!" However, I'm saving it for my August blog to celebrate Biggers' birthday!

On Rush's recommendation, I did read "Charlie Chan's Luxury Cruise" (2022) by B. Allyn Clayton. While it won't stand up to the originals as a true pastiche, it was a fun read and a good story line.

Happy reading and good hearing from you David. Lou

(I posted this mistakenly to a last year blog...Old folks, ya gotta love em, yeah?)

Dear David,

WELCOME BACK! May the rest of 2024 be "smoother sailing" for you and yours, and it will be great to have you return soon to our Monday Evening Chats!

Take care, and blessings as you make that dive into the Chan books and movies!

Sincerely,
Rush

To Rush and Lou. Thanks so much for replying to me. By doing so, you have brightened my year a little. Thank you so much.

Dear David,

You are so welcome! I am sorry about the gap in reply time as things have been a bit busy here lately!

Sincerely,
Rush