Excuse Me, Sir... Your Socks Are on Fire: The Life and Times of a Wilderness Park Ranger in the Adirondack Mountains by Larry Weill

Excuse Me, Sir... Your Socks Are on Fire: The Life and Times of a Wilderness Park Ranger in the Adirondack Mountains Reviews

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  Brad VanAuken

  I really enjoyed this book. Larry Weill was a park ranger in the Adirondack Park from 1979 through 1981. If you have ever hiked and camped in the Adirondack backcountry, you will find this book amusing. He recounts stories of all the backpackers, hunters, Boy Scout troops and others that he ran into while he was on the trail, including a well known hermit and a variety of wildlife. He also talks about his time at a fire tower. This is a quick and easy read and is quite humorous throughout. And it may just remind you of some of the people and situations you ran into while on the trail. He also wrote another book of a similar ilk - "Pardon Me, Sir ... There's a Moose in Your Tent."
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  Wendy

  The author worked as an Adirondack park "ranger" during the 70s. Each chapter is another amusing anecdote about the people and situations he encountered. There are 2 sequels that I am anxious to read.
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  Pam

  This book about a young Adirondack park ranger has a slow start, but has some great stories about the people he met on the trails and campgrounds. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys camping and hiking in the woods. I look forward to reading his other books.
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  Jacky

  A humorous, light read on the people and places in the Adirondacks. Knowing the area well, and having met the author, I found the book quite enjoyable.
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  Heidi

  Loved it! If you are a hiker or camper you will love this book!
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  Laurie Reeder

  I love the Adirondacks and the stories told in this book.